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{"bill_id":2061533,"bill_number":"SB1492","title":"Relating To Mobility Management.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Mobility Management, established pursuant to Act 214, SLH 2013, in consultation with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Executive Office on Aging and other stakeholder groups.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1492/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1492&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2061534,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"Relating To Teacher Housing.","description":"Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB89/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=89&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2061535,"bill_number":"SB1657","title":"Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.","description":"Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire by condemnation any real property or interest in real property, under certain conditions. Prohibits any real property acquired by the Corporation by condemnation from subsequently being transferred or taken for any other public use without the Corporation's consent. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1657/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1657&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2061536,"bill_number":"SB1440","title":"Relating To Exemptions From Civil Service For Certain Positions In The Department Of Health.","description":"Exempts certain positions in the Department of Health, including the Hawaii State Hospital, from civil service. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1440/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1440&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061537,"bill_number":"SB1285","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Amends the administrative process at the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office. Establishes a tiered administration revocation period of a driver's license for those arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1285/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1285&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2061538,"bill_number":"SB1185","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a working group to review and make recommendations on amending or repealing unnecessary or obsolete laws pertaining to agriculture. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1185/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1185&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061539,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"Relating To The Regulation Of Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals existing statutory language that: declares that the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic devices are a statewide concern; and preempts all local ordinances and regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic devices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB380/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=380&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061540,"bill_number":"HB823","title":"Relating To Emergency Evacuation Routes.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the City and County of Honolulu, to assess and develop an improvement plan for emergency evacuation routes along the Waianae coast. Authorizes the Department to request input and assistance from the United States Navy. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB823/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=823&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2061541,"bill_number":"SB1260","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes an agroecological and climate-smart farming practices tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1260/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1260&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061542,"bill_number":"SB1299","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish and implement projects to assist small businesses related to the tourism sector with technology enablement. Requires HTDC to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1299/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1299&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2061543,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score after any protest is resolved and the contract is executed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB382/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=382&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2061544,"bill_number":"HB1468","title":"Relating To The Right To Garden.","description":"Authorizes the cultivation of vegetable gardens on properties within planned community associations and condominiums. Prohibits planned community associations and condominiums from prohibiting or restricting the cultivation of vegetable gardens via their association documents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1468/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1468&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2061545,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"Relating To Elder Crime Victims.","description":"Removes state of mind requirement pertaining to a victim's age for felony assaults aggravated by the victim's age. Raises the threshold age from 60 years of age or older to 65 years of age or older.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB385/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=385&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061546,"bill_number":"HB642","title":"Relating To Administrative Rules.","description":"Requires all state agencies proposing, adopting, amending, or repealing a rule to make the full text of the rules of the agency available on the website of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in a digitally accessible and searchable format. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB642/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=642&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2061547,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires contested cases, environmental assessment cases, or environmental impact statement cases involving renewable energy projects over twenty megawatts in size, except cases that involve any form of incineration, to be appealed from an agency's decision directly to the Hawaii Supreme Court for final decision. Requires the cases to be prioritized and decided expeditiously. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB366/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=366&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2061548,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Short form bill relating to transportation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB24/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=24&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2061549,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Relating To Building Codes.","description":"Amends responsibilities of the State Building Code Council.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2061550,"bill_number":"HB729","title":"Relating To Marriage Of Minors.","description":"Raises the minimum age to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Repeals the authority of parents and the family court to consent to a minor's marriage. Repeals spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Repeals exemptions for sexual assault of a minor if the perpetrator is married to the minor. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB729/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=729&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2061551,"bill_number":"SB1049","title":"Relating To Parkinson's Disease Research.","description":"Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database to be administered by the Department of Health, to house a collection of data on the incidence of Parkinson's disease in the State. Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee. Requires the Department to create a Parkinson's disease research collection database webpage by 1/1/2026, and submit annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1049/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1049&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2061552,"bill_number":"HB970","title":"Relating To Chiropractic.","description":"Allows students enrolled in certain qualifying chiropractic colleges to engage in clinical practice as part of their college instruction if directly supervised by a qualified licensed chiropractor. Requires the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB970/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=970&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2061553,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"Relating To Natural Resources.","description":"Short form bill relating to natural resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB37/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=37&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2061554,"bill_number":"HB1470","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Small Housing Provider Grant Program under Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide grants to eligible property owners of multi-family buildings for renovations, repairs, and addressing hazardous and unsafe living conditions. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1470/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1470&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2061555,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"Relating To Corporations.","description":"Requires domestic and foreign corporations to provide their shareholders with reports of independent expenditures and political contributions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB149/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=149&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2061556,"bill_number":"HB513","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Expands the existing renewable energy technologies tax credit to cover claims made after 2025 for solar energy systems integrating battery storage or existing systems that are retrofitted to include battery storage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB513/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=513&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2061557,"bill_number":"SB1311","title":"Relating To Solicitation Of Funds From The Public.","description":"Revises registration, fee, reporting, and enforcement requirements for charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities with chapter 467B, HRS, requirements. Removes duplication of registration, fee, and reporting requirements for charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1311/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1311&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061558,"bill_number":"SB1139","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Directs the Department of Human Services to adopt rules to expand Medicaid eligibility to all children in the State from birth to age 5 without regard to household income. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1139/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1139&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2061559,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Requires the Department of Taxation to provide refunds to taxpayers at the same interest rate as the federal government. Effective 7/1/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB430/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=430&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061560,"bill_number":"SB955","title":"Relating To Fitness To Proceed.","description":"Clarifies who may serve as a qualified examiner in a fitness-to-proceed examination. Clarifies the term of commitment for a defendant being held at a hospital or mental health facility for a fitness-to-proceed examination. Reduces the number of qualified examiners required for a fitness-to-proceed examination in a felony case from 3 to 1. Establishes a reduced penalty, except in certain circumstances, for a person who commits the offense of escape in the second degree while in the custody of the Director of Health. Sunsets the amendments related to fitness-to-proceed examinations on 12/31/26. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB955/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=955&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2061561,"bill_number":"SB1301","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Establishes conditions under which archaeological inventory surveys and reconnaissance surveys are required. Establishes conditions under which archaeological permits may be issued and revoked and the practice of archaeology may be temporarily revoked. Modifies the composition and operations of island burial councils. Modifies procedures upon the inadvertent discovery of burial sites. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1301/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1301&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2061562,"bill_number":"HB872","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Authorizes health care practitioners to make undesignated prescriptions of single-use epinephrine for the purpose of stocking a supply at various types of businesses and state and county government offices, including public schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB872/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=872&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2061563,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Relating To Midwives.","description":"Establishes a licensing scheme for licensed certified midwives and licensed certified professional midwives, to be overseen by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Reestablishes the home birth task force to provide recommendations on issues related to home births. Dissolves the task force on 6/30/2026. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB370/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=370&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2061564,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"Relating To Managing Agents.","description":"Requires managing agents for residential condominium properties over seventy-five feet in height to have commercial property management experience. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB252/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=252&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2061565,"bill_number":"HB1250","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Eighteenth Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriated funds for capital improvement projects in the 18th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1250/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1250&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2061566,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Amends the definition of \"cultural\". Prohibits the use of consumer fireworks except for cultural use by permit. Repeals the wording of section 132D-3(1), HRS, that generally allows the use of consumer fireworks without a permit on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and the Fourth of July. Makes it unlawful to offer, display for sale, sell, or furnish consumer fireworks to any person except for cultural use by permit. Prohibits the sale of fireworks to a person more than 5 calendar days before a permitted cultural use. Imposes a fee of $25 per permit for the purchase and cultural use of consumer fireworks. Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB414/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=414&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061567,"bill_number":"SB1417","title":"Relating To Crimes Against Protective Services Workers.","description":"Specifies that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a protective services worker who is engaged in the performance of the worker's duties is a class C felony. Clarifies that a protective services worker is a public servant for the purposes of section 707-716, HRS, Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1417/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1417&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061568,"bill_number":"HB1224","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1224/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1224&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2061569,"bill_number":"HB1355","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Island Of Hawaii.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the Island of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1355/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1355&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2061570,"bill_number":"HB1252","title":"Relating To The State Capitol.","description":"Requires DAGS and DPS, in consultation with the legislature and other entities, to plan and implement security improvements at the state capitol. Requires DAGS to remove all parking meters from the capitol parking facility and reallocate parking in the capitol district. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1252/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1252&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2061571,"bill_number":"SB1191","title":"Relating To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Incentives.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1191/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1191&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061572,"bill_number":"HB1394","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits hospitals and medical facilities from using mechanical, chemical, or physical restraints or seclusion on minors and vulnerable adult patients, except when necessary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1394/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1394&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2061573,"bill_number":"HB500","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish a permanent Educational Support Associate position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources' Kona Cooperative Extension.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB500/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=500&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2061574,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"Relating To Interest.","description":"Protects consumers, who are purchasing their first vehicle, from predatory interest rates by setting a maximum interest rate of two per cent for consumers with a credit score below six hundred and zero per cent for consumers with a credit score of six hundred or more. Authorizes existing avenues of redress from usury under chapter 478 to apply to this Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB262/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=262&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2061575,"bill_number":"SB1546","title":"Relating To Retired Teachers.","description":"Requires retirants rehired as teachers or administrators in teacher shortage areas or in difficult-to-fill positions to be paid at least the minimum salary for their experience and qualifications. Prohibits rehired retirants from receiving additional employment benefits. Directs the Department of Education to adopt rules to identify teacher shortage areas and difficult-to-fill positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1546/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1546&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2061576,"bill_number":"HB503","title":"Relating To The Hawaii First Responders Memorial.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Accounting and General Services to hire a consultant to evaluate potential locations and designs for the Hawaii First Responders Memorial. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB503/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=503&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2061577,"bill_number":"HB723","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Mandates state agencies to prioritize purchasing from local vendors whenever feasible. Allows state agencies to split contracts across multiple local vendors to enhance participation and competitiveness. Specifies when contracts may be awarded to multiple vendors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB723/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=723&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2061578,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"Relating To Paid Family Leave.","description":"Provides state and county employees with five days of paid family leave each calendar year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB219/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=219&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2061579,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"Relating To Fishponds.","description":"Establishes a fishpond inventory working group within the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to create an inventory and map of all fishponds on state land and conduct a literature review. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB309/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=309&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2061580,"bill_number":"SB1416","title":"Relating To Public Housing Evictions.","description":"Reduces the time required to store unclaimed personal effects of an evicted tenant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1416/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1416&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061581,"bill_number":"HB509","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB509/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=509&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2061582,"bill_number":"SB1474","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Exempts from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code contracts by government bodies to procure certain construction projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1474/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1474&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061583,"bill_number":"SB1372","title":"Relating To Condominium Association's Operating Budget.","description":"Permits condominium associations to borrow from or reallocate their reserve funds provided the loan is repaid within one year. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1372/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1372&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061584,"bill_number":"SB609","title":"Relating To The Office Of Veterans' Services.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Office of Veterans' Services to perform its statutory duties, including maintaining a center that provides information, counsel, aid, and assistance to veterans, their families, and their dependents; and cooperating with federal agencies responsible for the administration of rights and benefits granted to veterans, their families, and their dependents. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB609/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=609&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2061585,"bill_number":"HB1336","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Amends the prohibition against contributions to a candidate committee or noncandidate committee by state and county contractors to include state and county grantees and the owners, officers, consultants, and joint account holders of a state or county contractor or state or county grantee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1336/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1336&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2061586,"bill_number":"HB1041","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Amends statutory language to conform the requirements of beginning dates and automatic cashout requirements with the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1041/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1041&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061587,"bill_number":"SB535","title":"Relating To Federal Land.","description":"Establishes an Advisory Committee convened by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Health to inventory lands owned by the United States government which may be reasonably transferred back to the State and to make recommendations on relevant land conditions and appropriateness of potential transfer. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB535/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=535&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061588,"bill_number":"HB1258","title":"Relating To Air Pollution.","description":"Requires owners or operators of waste combustion facilities to develop a plan to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies at each combustion unit to monitor and sample for certain air contaminants. Requires a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health to track and display the data collected on the air contaminants. Requires the Department of Health to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on the data collected. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1258/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1258&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2061589,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"Relating To Sexual Offenses Against Minors.","description":"Increases the penalty for promoting minor-produced sexual images to a felony if the person is more than three years older than the minor. Extends the probationary term for felony obscenity offenses. Tolls the statute of limitations for obscenity offenses during a victim's minority. Requires sex offender registration for felony obscenity offenses involving minors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB384/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=384&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061590,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits state legislators from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the Legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB372/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=372&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061591,"bill_number":"SB1020","title":"Relating To Single-use Plastics.","description":"After 1/1/2026, prohibits businesses where food or beverages are packaged and sold on the business' premises for individual consumption from using, selling, or distributing certain disposable or single-use food ware and beverage service items, including items containing PFAS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1020/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1020&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2061592,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"Relating To Income Tax Credits.","description":"Establishes a telework tax credit for small business employers who allow telework for at least 30% of their employees. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/24.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB81/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=81&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2061593,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Allows the carrying or possessing of firearm parts only at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container. Defines firearm parts and prohibited persons. Establishes and increases penalties for the carrying or possessing of certain firearms or firearm parts other than at or between specific locations and in an enclosed container.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB279/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=279&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2061594,"bill_number":"HB1058","title":"Relating To Veterans Cemeteries.","description":"Establishes the Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Office of Veterans Services of the Department of Defense to provide veterans cemeteries in the State with guidance, education, technical assistance, and other support to ensure compliance with standards set by the National Cemetery Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1058/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1058&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061595,"bill_number":"HB1431","title":"Relating To Oral Health.","description":"Establishes an Oral Health Task Force to review the status of oral health in the State and make recommendations to improve the State's oral health infrastructure. Establishes temporary full-time equivalent program specialist V positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1431/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1431&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061596,"bill_number":"SB896","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to submit annual reports to the Legislature outlining certain information concerning capital improvement projects and facilities. Requires the reports to be posted on DOE's website annually in a searchable format. Provides that any CIP funds encumbered for more than five years without commencement of construction to be identified and justified, or be subject to legislative review for reversion or reassignment. Establishes a three-year pilot program authorizing the Superintendent to redesignate certain positions in the Office of Facilities and Operations as exempt from civil service laws. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB896/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=896&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2061597,"bill_number":"HB1384","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council. Requires an action plan and reports to the Governor and Legislature by certain dates. Establishes positions. Authorizes the hiring of consultants to assist the advisory council. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1384/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1384&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2061598,"bill_number":"SB1543","title":"Relating To Government Accountability.","description":"Requires each purchasing agency to provide justification for hiring external consultants. Caps the amount each agency can spend on external consultants. Requires each agency to seek approval from the Legislature for consulting contracts exceeding a certain dollar amount. Requires each agency to disclose new contracts with external consultants. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Compliance Audit Unit to conduct regular audits of agency consultant contracts to assess cost-effectiveness and compliance. Requires each chief procurement officer to ensure that inherent government functions are not delegated to a contractor. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1543/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1543&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2061599,"bill_number":"SB531","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes provisions for the storage and maintenance of a stock supply of bronchodilators at schools. Requires the Department of Education to establish a protocol for the storage, usage, and administration of bronchodilators. Establishes provisions regarding the administration of certain medications by a volunteer at Department of Education schools. Clarifies labeling requirements for bronchodilator prescriptions issued to the Department of Education for a stock supply of bronchodilators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB531/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=531&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2061600,"bill_number":"SB930","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Relating To Water. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB930/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=930&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2061601,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"Relating To Community Service Licenses.","description":"Allows a dental graduate from a dental college accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada to be an eligible candidate for a community service license (CSL). Repeals the requirement that the licensing examinations be completed within five years of a request for a CSL. Repeals the requirement that a CSL applicant provide a copy of an active, unrestricted dental practice license form another state. Repeals the prohibition against a person who failed the license examination from obtaining a CSL. Requires a CSL to be eligible for conversion to an unrestricted dental practice license when a dental provider who holds a CSL completes at least five thousand hours of community service to patients in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB481/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=481&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2061602,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"Relating To Minimum Wage.","description":"Beginning September 30, 2028, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate to within the nearest twenty-five cents using the Urban Hawaii Consumer Price index to take effect on January 1 of the following year unless the adjustment would result in a lower minimum wage rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB455/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=455&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061603,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Requires an owner or operator of a waste-to-energy facility to comply with certain United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations for emission limitations as they existed on 12/31/2024, unless emission limitations are made more stringent by federal regulations or by the state air pollution control permit issued to that owner or operator by the Department of Health. Sunsets 6/30/2027. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB256/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=256&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2061604,"bill_number":"HB965","title":"Relating To Microplastics.","description":"Establishes a microplastic filtration rebate program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB965/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=965&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061605,"bill_number":"SB1573","title":"Relating To The Transfer Of Non-agricultural Park Lands.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Allows the Department of Agriculture to request information related to easements prior to any transfer of certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Board of Agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1573/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1573&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2061606,"bill_number":"HB517","title":"Relating To Restoring Respect And Dignity To America's Only Royal Palace In The Nation.","description":"Prohibits parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS to remove the blacktop, parking area, and paid parking adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DLNR to develop and maintain a pedestrian area adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS and DLNR to report on cost analysis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB517/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=517&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2061607,"bill_number":"HB158","title":"Relating To Unemployment Benefits.","description":"Allows striking workers to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB158/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=158&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2061608,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Relating To Residential Leaseholds.","description":"Exempts state and county lands leased after July 1, 2025, for an initial period of not less than ninety-nine years from chapters 516 and 516D, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN/WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB77/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=77&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2061609,"bill_number":"HB589","title":"Relating To Condominium Insurance.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Condominium Mutual Insurance Company to provide property and casualty insurance to high-rise residential condominium properties and the owners of those units. Establishes a loan fund to assist associations of apartment owners experiencing increased insurance costs. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB589/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=589&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2061610,"bill_number":"SB1545","title":"Relating To Nepotism.","description":"Repeals language in the State's Code of Ethics that exempts the legislative and judicial branches from prohibitions against nepotism in public employment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1545/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1545&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2061611,"bill_number":"SB1387","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in work-based learning programs established and regulated by the Department of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1387/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1387&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061612,"bill_number":"SB504","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Program within the Department of Agriculture to reimburse eligible ranchers and farmers a portion of their costs to transport livestock, livestock products, agricultural commodities, and certain supplies, under certain conditions. Establishes a position to administer the Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB504/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=504&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2061613,"bill_number":"SB1449","title":"Relating To Prior Authorization Of Health Care Services.","description":"Requires utilization review entities to submit data relating to the prior authorization of health care services to the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Establishes the Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1449/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1449&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061614,"bill_number":"HB1155","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Prohibits all governmental bodies and public employees from procuring services for project management through non-governmental third-party contracts, except for certain procurements of independent verification and validation contracts for information technology services. Temporarily authorizes, until 6/30/2027, outside contractors who prepared specifications and work statements in the development of a Department of Transportation solicitation to bid on those projects if certain requirements are satisfied. Requires a report by the Department of Transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1155/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1155&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061615,"bill_number":"SB512","title":"Relating To Firefighting.","description":"Requires the State Fire Marshal to establish a Statewide Firefighting Helicopter Program. Appropriates funds for the State Fire Marshal to obtain helicopters, facilities equipment, drones, and supplies; hire and train staff; and do other things necessary to ensure that the Program is ready to begin providing aerial firefighting services on 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB512/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=512&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2061616,"bill_number":"SB1619","title":"Relating To The Cosmetology Licensure Compact.","description":"Authorizes the Governor to enter into a Cosmetology Licensure Compact on behalf of the State to provide a streamlined process that allows cosmetologists to obtain a multistate license enabling them to practice cosmetology in another state without obtaining a separate license under the laws of that state. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Authorizes the Governor to enter into the Compact. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1619/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1619&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2061617,"bill_number":"SB1627","title":"Relating To Social Services.","description":"Clarifies that the monthly needs allowance afforded to individuals living in certain long-term care facilities is not intended to replace or affect funds received as a state supplemental payment for domiciliary care and shall be supplemental to any funds provided to a recipient as a state supplemental payment for domiciliary care. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1627/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1627&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2061618,"bill_number":"SB1481","title":"Relating To Motorcycle Instruction Permits.","description":"Starting on July 1, 2026, requires all applicants for a motorcycle instruction permit to successfully complete a basic motorcycle rider course approved by the Department of Transportation before becoming eligible for the permit. Designates exemptions for certain drivers on an enclosed training course. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1481/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1481&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061619,"bill_number":"SB1032","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Prohibits foreign nationals, foreign corporations, and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions, expenditures, electioneering communications, or donations for election purposes. Requires every for-profit business entity that contributes or expends funds in a state election to certify that the entity was not a foreign corporation or foreign-influenced business entity when the contribution or expenditure was made. Specifies that if the conditions that determine whether a business entity qualifies as a foreigninfluenced business entity are held unconstitutional by a final judgment, including all appeals, the Campaign Spending Commission is required to establish revised conditions that are constitutional. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement avowing that no funds were derived from foreign nationals, foreign corporations, or foreign-influenced business entities. Exempts entities engaged in transporting cargo and subject to section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 761).","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1032/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1032&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2061620,"bill_number":"SB648","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Requires the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health to amend its eligibility criteria for the home and community-based services Medicaid waiver to include individuals having an intellectual or a developmental disability and a comorbid mental illness. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB648/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=648&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2061621,"bill_number":"HB941","title":"Relating To Pedestrians.","description":"Authorizes pedestrians to cross roadways in a manner contrary to the statewide traffic code under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB941/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=941&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2061622,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Proposing A Constitutional Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Protect The Right To Reproductive Freedom.","description":"Amends the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the State from denying or interfering with an individual's reproductive freedom, including the right to choose to obtain an abortion and to obtain or use contraceptives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB297/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=297&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2061623,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.","description":"Appropriates funds for one retention coordinator position, one internship coordinator position, and student enrollment management initiatives at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB443/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=443&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2061624,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires counties to grant building permits within sixty days if the application is stamped and certified by a licensed engineer and architect and other certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB284/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=284&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2061625,"bill_number":"SB668","title":"Relating To Waste Or Disposal Facilities.","description":"Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health. Reduces the required buffer zone around waste or disposal facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB668/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=668&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061626,"bill_number":"SB611","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Prohibits the sale, importation, personal use, and commercial use of all fireworks, except consumer fireworks. Removes permitting requirements for consumer fireworks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB611/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=611&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2061627,"bill_number":"SB1352","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/2050. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1352/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1352&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061628,"bill_number":"SB1663","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Eleventh Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eleventh senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1663/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1663&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2061629,"bill_number":"HB1283","title":"Relating To Family.","description":"Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1283/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1283&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2061630,"bill_number":"SB1427","title":"Relating To Manufactured Hemp Products.","description":"Clarifies that the definition of \"manufactured hemp products\" in section 328G-1, HRS, includes hemp products specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health pursuant to section 328G-4, HRS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1427/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1427&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061631,"bill_number":"HB1208","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Fund, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1208/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1208&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2061632,"bill_number":"HB779","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Waimanalo Research Station.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB779/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=779&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2061633,"bill_number":"HB1390","title":"Relating To The Medical Use Of Cannabis.","description":"Establishes a licensing system for medical cannabis cultivation. Facilitates the transport of medical cannabis. Expands the scope of authorized actions for medical cannabis patients. Provides that qualifying out-of-state patients need not register with the Department of Health. Protects medical cannabis patients and cultivation licensees from undue discrimination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1390/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1390&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2061634,"bill_number":"SB1308","title":"Relating To Plans.","description":"Removes outdated requirements for plans filed with the registrar's office; updates the statutory fee schedule to reflect those adopted in chapter 40 of title 3, HAR; grants additional discretion to the Department of Accounting and General Services to approve the format of plans; and updates permissible drawing scales used in plans. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1308/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1308&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061635,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Allows designation of eligible homestead lots as enterprise zones for a period of twenty years. Provides state and local incentives to qualified businesses on homestead lots.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB313/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=313&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2061636,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"Relating To State Enterprise Zones.","description":"Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" for State Enterprise Zone Program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone to the final consumer, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health-care-related sectors, the use of advanced manufacturing to produce products, or the development of cybersecurity technology. Extends the eligibility period of the state business tax credit and general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state enterprise zones from 7 years to 9 years. Extends the eligibility period of the general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state enterprise zones engaged in the manufacturing of tangible personal property or the producing or processing of agricultural products from 10 years to 12 years. Makes the extension of the state business tax credit eligibility period applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Makes the extension of the general excise tax exemption eligibility period take effect on 1/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB125/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=125&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2061637,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"Relating To The Halaula Agricultural Parcel.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the purchase of the Halaula Agricultural Parcel for agricultural development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB522/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=522&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2061638,"bill_number":"HB1241","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Requires state agencies to offer individuals who resigned or were dismissed from employment for not complying with vaccination or testing requirements the option to be reinstated, with back pay, to the position that person held prior to their termination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1241/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1241&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2061639,"bill_number":"SB866","title":"Relating To Emergency Medical Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish and implement a program to improve and increase support for emergency medical services in the State. Requires the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB866/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=866&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2061640,"bill_number":"SB584","title":"Relating To The Natural Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority.","description":"Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB584/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=584&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2061641,"bill_number":"HB645","title":"Relating To Homeless Youth.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide emergency shelter and services to unaccompanied homeless youth.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB645/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=645&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2061642,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires that each county council district feature at least one voter service center for elections. Provides further, that each county council district must have one voter service center open on election day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB297/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=297&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2061643,"bill_number":"SB785","title":"Relating To Dynamic Pricing.","description":"Prohibits retailers from using dynamic pricing in the sale of food that is sold, or qualifies to be sold, as part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Foods Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Establishes fines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB785/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=785&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061644,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Relating To Legislative Vacancies.","description":"Establishes that if a state legislative vacancy occurs due to the death or permanent incapacitation of the prior incumbent before a primary election, but after the close of filing for that election, and the prior incumbent was the only person whose name appeared on any ballot for that seat for that election, the Governor's appointment of a replacement shall be valid for both the unexpired term and the next succeeding term. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB5/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=5&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2061645,"bill_number":"HB680","title":"Relating To Emergencies.","description":"Short form bill relating to emergencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB680/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=680&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2061646,"bill_number":"HB558","title":"Relating To Nuclear Energy.","description":"Establishes the Nuclear Energy Task Force within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB558/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=558&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2061647,"bill_number":"HB1455","title":"Relating To The Center For Climate Resilient Development.","description":"Appropriates funds for the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology within the University of Hawaii to establish and operate a Center for Climate Resilient Development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1455/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1455&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2061648,"bill_number":"SB974","title":"Relating To Foster Care.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Human Services from using any social security income payments, including supplemental income payments it receives on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department to cover the cost of foster care services. Requires the Department of Human Services to deposit all social security income payments received on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department into a savings account that shall be made accessible to the child when the child leaves foster care custody.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB974/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=974&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2061649,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes a working group to revise the State's Qualified Allocation Plan, the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, and the terms of loans made from the RHRF. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB75/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=75&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2061650,"bill_number":"SB824","title":"Relating To Peer Support Programs.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Family Health Services Division of the Department of Health to establish and oversee peer-to-peer support programs for children from birth to age five and their families, including the establishment of two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) program specialist positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB824/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=824&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2061651,"bill_number":"HB653","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Closes or reclassifies certain non-general funds of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, pursuant to certain recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 2408.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB653/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=653&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2061652,"bill_number":"SB641","title":"Relating To Alcohol.","description":"Defines \"low alcohol by volume spirits beverage\". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $0.85 per wine gallon. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB641/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=641&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2061653,"bill_number":"HB554","title":"Relating To State Holidays.","description":"Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of each year as the Lunar New Year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB554/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=554&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2061654,"bill_number":"SB1410","title":"Relating To Sewer Transmission Lines.","description":"Requires that all county sewer transmission lines on Hawaiian home lands in compliance or brought into compliance by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, are licensed or dedicated to the respective county within sixty days after the receipt by the appropriate county agency of a completed application for maintenance request.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1410/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1410&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061655,"bill_number":"SB1589","title":"Relating To The Stadium Development Special Fund.","description":"Requires gifts or grants from a private source deposited into the Stadium Development Special Fund to be used only for infrastructure related to the stadium and costs associated with the development of the stadium. Requires any unexpended and unencumbered funds in the Stadium Development Special Fund to immediately lapse to the general fund if the NASED project is terminated. Appropriates funds out of the Stadium Development Special Fund with certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1589/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1589&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2061656,"bill_number":"SB857","title":"Relating To Care Homes.","description":"Prohibits the licensing of an adult residential care home, expanded adult residential care home, or developmental disabilities domiciliary home that is financed, managed, operated, supervised, directed, or owned in whole or in part by a person convicted of a gambling offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB857/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=857&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2061657,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Relating To Lobbying.","description":"Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when provided by a lobbyist. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of the state lobbying law. Expands the definition of \"lobbying\" in the state lobbying law to include certain communications with high-level government officials regarding procurement decisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB290/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=290&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061658,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Conforms the Hawaii income tax laws to the provision of the American Rescue Plan Act relating to tax treatment of restaurant revitalization grants. Applies retroactively to taxable years beginning after 12/31/24.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB82/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=82&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2061659,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining In Public Employment.","description":"Clarifies that the Hawaii Labor Relations Board has the authority to enforce its own orders issued pursuant to state law governing collective bargaining in public employment, in addition to discretion to seek judicial enforcement of its orders under the Hawaii Employment Relations Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB340/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=340&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2061660,"bill_number":"HB996","title":"Relating To Abolition Of Joint And Several Liability For Government Entities In Highway-related Civil Actions.","description":"Amends sections 663-10.5 and 663-10.9, HRS, to abolish joint and several liability for government entities in claims and cases relating to the maintenance and design of highways under chapter 663, HRS, so that government entities would be liable only for the percentage share of the damages actually attributable to them.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB996/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=996&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061661,"bill_number":"HB625","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a nationally certified school psychologist incentive program. Appropriates funds for the incentive program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB625/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=625&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2061662,"bill_number":"HB1183","title":"Relating To Allowance On Service Retirements.","description":"Includes certain law enforcement administrators and employees of the Department of Law Enforcement as class A members of the pension and retirement systems and provides guidance for the computation of retirement benefits similar to police officers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1183/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1183&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2061663,"bill_number":"HB807","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Establishes the Condominium Loan Program to provide condominium associations with low-cost financing, or refinancing for previously obtained loans, for maintenance or repair projects. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize lenders to provide loans at competitive rates and terms to condominium associations for the purpose of allowing condominium associations to make necessary maintenance or repairs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB807/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=807&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2061664,"bill_number":"SB580","title":"Relating To The School Facilities Authority.","description":"Clarifies that the School Facilities Authority is responsible for certain development, planning, and construction projects for prekindergarten, preschool, and child care facilities, as well as workforce housing. Allows the School Facilities Authority to use the Department of Education for certain recruitment and hiring responsibilities. Allows the School Facilities Authority to partner with public and private development agencies to develop prekindergarten facilities. Exclude School Facilities Authority Board workgroups and subcommittees from the Sunshine Law, except as it relates to permitted interactions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB580/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=580&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2061665,"bill_number":"SB574","title":"Relating To The Public Prekindergarten Program.","description":"Allows children having a parent or guardian who is a public school teacher to have priority for enrollment in the Executive Office on Early Learning public prekindergarten program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB574/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=574&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2061666,"bill_number":"HB1475","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-seventh Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-seventh representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1475/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1475&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2061667,"bill_number":"SB1507","title":"Relating To Gaming.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the purpose of conducting and regulating wagering and gaming in the State. Establishes the Lottery and Gaming Special Fund and allocates certain percentages of the fund to various community betterment purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1507/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1507&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061668,"bill_number":"HB619","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to adopt and enact a policy by the 2026-2027 school year directing Department of Education public schools to incorporate financial literacy education in the school's curriculum. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB619/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=619&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2061669,"bill_number":"HB1476","title":"Relating To Environmental Assessments.","description":"Requires an environmental impact statement and consultation with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for actions that propose any launch of a spacecraft from or reeintry into state waters or the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1476/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1476&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2061670,"bill_number":"SB1042","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Establishes a two-year Mental Health Emerging Therapies Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1042/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1042&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2061671,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"Relating To Oahu Coral Reef Resilience Enhancement.","description":"Establishes bag limits for kala, nenue, and uhu fish around the island of Oahu. Requires the Division of Aquatic Resources to conduct population assessments of these fishes and report to the Legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/2035.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB360/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=360&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2061672,"bill_number":"HB880","title":"Relating To Early Child Intervention.","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of new positions within the Early Childhood Services Unit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB880/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=880&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":2061673,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"Relating To Schools.","description":"Requires educational institutions with elementary students to allow faculty and staff to provide time and space for students to engage in student-led group prayer or individual student prayer. Prohibits discipline or admonishment based on participation or non-participation in prayer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB271/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=271&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2061674,"bill_number":"SB1314","title":"Relating To Firearms Reporting.","description":"Amends the annual reporting requirements imposed on the Department of the Attorney General and the chief of police of each county regarding licenses to carry firearms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1314/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1314&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061675,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as a school resource officer identified by the Department of Law Enforcement or other law enforcement agency as a labor shortage or difficult-to-fill position and stationed at a public school, subject to certain conditions. Establishes criteria for various agencies to use in identifying labor shortage or difficult-to-fill positions. Requires the director of human resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature, details on the employment of retirants as school resource officers. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 113, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1213).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB99/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=99&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2061676,"bill_number":"HB1393","title":"Relating To Agricultural Statistics.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to revitalize and enhance the agricultural statistics program to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1393/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1393&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2061677,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Eliminates state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel for motor vehicles. Requires savings be passed from distributor to consumer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB260/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=260&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2061678,"bill_number":"SB1187","title":"Relating To Agricultural Biosecurity.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for permanent positions in agricultural biosecurity established by Act 231, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, and various biosecurity programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1187/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1187&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061679,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to construct a mental health facility for inmates or detainees with mental health needs in the custody of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB160/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=160&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2061680,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline to include denitrification capacity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB379/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=379&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061681,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish positions within the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB19/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=19&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2061682,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Relating To Neonicotinoids.","description":"Classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides and establishes a list of chemicals that shall belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals. Prohibits the sale or use of seeds coated or treated with neonicotinoid pesticides. Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules that identify and regulate the most harmful neonicotinoid pesticide formulations and develop guidelines for safer alternatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB12/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=12&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2061683,"bill_number":"HB1247","title":"Relating To Criminal Proceedings.","description":"Allows a party aggrieved by the judgment of a circuit court on a minimum term order to appeal to the Intermediate Appellate Court. Requires prisoners to be represented by counsel in any petition challenging the minimum term proceedings. Requires the Supreme Court to establish rules. Establishes grounds for challenging a minimum term order. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1247/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1247&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2061684,"bill_number":"SB681","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Repeals the exemption to the general excise tax for agricultural businesses engaged in the production of genetically engineered agricultural products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB681/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=681&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061685,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Short form bill relating to land use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB39/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=39&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2061686,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for a Select Commission on Government Restructuring within the Office of the Governor. Requires interim reports and a final report to the Legislature. Dissolves the Commission on 12/31/2027. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB375/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=375&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2061687,"bill_number":"HB467","title":"Relating To Foreclosures.","description":"Prohibits sellers of foreclosed homes from bundling properties at a public sale and requires each foreclosed home to be sold separately. Specifies that the sale of a foreclosed property is not final until either fifteen days after the public sale or forty-five days if an eligible bidder submits a subsequent bid or written notice of intent to submit a subsequent bid. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB467/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=467&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2061688,"bill_number":"HB1182","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Grants the Public Utilities Commission the ability to authorize preferential rates for the purchase of renewable energy from facilities that meet certain prevailing wage requirements. Requires public utilities to forward certain requests for preferential rates to the PUC for approval. Appropriates funds. Effective 07/01/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1182/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1182&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2061689,"bill_number":"HB479","title":"Relating To The Tip Credit.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, increases the tip credit to be twenty per cent of the minimum wage and requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate an adjusted tip credit amount.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB479/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=479&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2061690,"bill_number":"SB1344","title":"Relating To The Center For Cultural And Technical Interchange Between East And West, Inc.","description":"Designates the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc., as the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc. Authorizes General Fund appropriations exempt from the requirements of chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1344/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1344&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061691,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"Relating To Water Systems.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to acquire all West Maui water systems by eminent domain and hold the water systems in trust for the County of Maui to manage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB386/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=386&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2061692,"bill_number":"SB801","title":"Relating To Managing Agents.","description":"Requires managing agents for residential condominium properties with more than one hundred units located in a county with a population greater than 500,000 to possess a community association manager credential from a recognized nationwide community association management industry trade group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB801/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=801&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2061693,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Short form bill relating to agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB93/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=93&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2061694,"bill_number":"SB1206","title":"Relating To Impact Fees.","description":"Authorizes condominium associations and planned community associations located in a zoning district that allows for transient vacation rentals to impose an impact fee on owners who use their units as transient vacation rentals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1206/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1206&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2061695,"bill_number":"HB585","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Short form bill relating to Hawaiian affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB585/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=585&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2061696,"bill_number":"HB540","title":"Related To Safe Water.","description":"Prohibits the addition of fluoride to a public water system. Preempts and voids conflicting laws, executive orders, ordinances, regulations, or rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB540/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=540&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2061697,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB74/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=74&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2061698,"bill_number":"SB672","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Waimanalo Research Station.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB672/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=672&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061699,"bill_number":"HB893","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Establishes prohibitions on assault rifles, assault shotguns, and .50 caliber rifles. Expands the ban on high-capacity detachable magazines. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB893/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=893&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2061700,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"Relating To Mauna Kea.","description":"Amends the conservation district use permit application, approval, and oversight responsibilities of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, and lessees. Provides that certain conservation district use permits that are in effect as of 7/1/2028, to which the University of Hawaii is a permittee or other named party, shall not be transferred to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB143/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=143&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2061701,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"Relating To Medical Records.","description":"Establishes fees that medical providers may charge for requests for a patient's medical records from the patient's family member, caregiver, or representative. Requires medical providers to respond to requests in a timely manner. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB248/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=248&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2061702,"bill_number":"SB990","title":"Relating To Sentencing.","description":"Requires the court to impose a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment without possibility of parole or probation for a person convicted of a sexual assault offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB990/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=990&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2061703,"bill_number":"SB894","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for regional kitchen expansion to fulfill the local farm-to-school meal goal requiring thirty per cent of the food served in public schools to consist of locally sourced products. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB894/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=894&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2061704,"bill_number":"SB965","title":"Relating To Towing.","description":"In addition to the current requirement that towing companies allow individuals to pay by cash, credit card, or debit card, requires towing companies to have an on-site automatic teller machine. Specifies that a towing company cannot charge for tows if noncompliant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB965/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=965&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2061705,"bill_number":"HB1364","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Authorizes liquor sold through a class 10 license to be consumed on or off the premises.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1364/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1364&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2061706,"bill_number":"SB1250","title":"Relating To Farm To Families.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature prior to the Regular Sessions of 2026 and 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1250/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1250&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2061707,"bill_number":"SB712","title":"Relating To The Preschool Open Doors Program.","description":"Expands the preschool open door program's eligibility criteria. Repeals the requirement that open door program providers be accredited.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB712/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=712&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2061708,"bill_number":"HB607","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes the Class A felony-level offense of serious bodily injury or death resulting from fireworks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB607/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=607&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2061709,"bill_number":"SB1395","title":"Relating To State Funds.","description":"Allocates interest earned on balances within the emergency and budget reserve fund to the general fund in years in which the emergency and budget reserve fund's balance exceeds the State's fund balance objective. For any fiscal year following a fiscal year in which emergency and budget reserve fund interest is deposited into the general fund, requires the Governor to include in the budget or supplemental budget submitted to the Legislature a request that an amount of general funds equal to the amount of interest deposited be expended to advance projects that address climate change impacts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1395/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1395&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061710,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires condominium associations to repair defective conditions of common elements that constitute health or safety violations. Allows unit owners to make the repairs at the association's expense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB336/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=336&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2061711,"bill_number":"HB666","title":"Relating To Aircraft.","description":"Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that require tour aircraft operators to have aircraft liability insurance coverage no less than $5,000,000 per person per incident.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB666/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=666&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2061712,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Places oversight of the School Impact Fee Program under the School Facilities Authority Board. Directs the School Facilities Authority Board to carry out the processes and procedures conducted by the Board of Education to dissolve a school impact district upon the transfer of oversight of the School Impact Fee Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB330/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=330&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2061713,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Amends emergency management laws to clarify state and county authority. Prohibits the Governor or Mayor from suspending requests for records or vital records and statistics during a state of emergency. Adds definition of the term \"severe weather warning\". Allows the Legislature and county councils to terminate a state of emergency after thirty days, in whole or in part, issued by the Governor or Mayor, respectively. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB353/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=353&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061714,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"Relating To Beaches.","description":"Limits public funding of beach replenishment projects in resort zoned areas to twenty per cent of the total cost.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB403/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=403&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061715,"bill_number":"HB826","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes a county planning commission, by special permit, to permit land uses exclusively providing residential housing for purposes of agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or workforce fee simple ownership in an agricultural district, under certain conditions. Repeals 6/30/2035. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HOU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB826/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=826&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2061716,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, requires each public, private, and charter school in the State to establish a program within the health education curriculum for high school students to provide instruction in CPR. Specifies instruction requirements. Waives liability for instruction under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB63/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=63&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2061717,"bill_number":"HB743","title":"Relating To Fiscal Sustainability.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop a model that assesses the fiscal impacts of land use development projects and regional infrastructure investments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB743/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=743&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2061718,"bill_number":"SB1490","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Relief Funding.","description":"Amends the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund by allowing the Board of Regents to dedicate funding for student aid in direct response to an emergency or disaster, as declared by the Governor. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1490/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1490&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061719,"bill_number":"HB1063","title":"Relating To The National Guard.","description":"Specifies that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a national guard member in the performance of duty is a class C felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1063/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1063&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061720,"bill_number":"SB1534","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the manufacture, production, packaging, and sale of diapers. Establishes a surcharge on the general excise tax and use tax for the sale or use of luxury cars.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1534/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1534&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2061721,"bill_number":"SB1415","title":"Relating To Tenant Selection.","description":"Repeals the tenant selection preferences for disabled veterans and the spouses of deceased veterans in the State Low-Income Housing Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1415/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1415&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061722,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Relating To State Legislative Vacancies.","description":"Establishes unspecified deadlines for the governor to appoint, and for political parties to nominate, individuals to fill certain state senatorial vacancies. Provides that if the Governor fails to appoint an individual to fill a state legislative vacancy by an applicable statutory deadline, the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make the appointment within an unspecified number of calendar days after the deadline.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB300/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=300&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2061723,"bill_number":"SB727","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires suppliers of water in the State to adjust the level of fluoride in its public water system in conformance with a standard published by the Board of Water Supply of each county until the issuance of a proclamation by the Governor declaring the date on which all residents of the State have either obtained or affirmatively rejected dental insurance coverage and provide a certified copy to the Revisor of Statutes. Requires the Department of Health to provide suppliers of water with technical assistance and training and submit annual status reports to the Legislature regarding the public water systems' status of compliance with the fluoride adjustment requirement. Allows the Department of Health to reimburse suppliers of water for necessary expenses incurred for compliance. Requires the Department of Health to monitor dental insurance coverage of the State's residents, submit annual status reports to the Legislature, and upon confirmation that all residents of the State have either obtained or affirmatively rejected dental insurance coverage, submit a written verification to the Governor. Requires the Governor to issue a proclamation. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB727/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=727&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061724,"bill_number":"HB810","title":"Relating To Noise Pollution.","description":"Establishes a private right of action for any person aggrieved by a violation of the Federal Aviation Act and existing federal laws to bring a civil action against the owner or operator of the helicopter in violation and collect damages and litigation costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB810/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=810&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2061725,"bill_number":"HB1242","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Language Immersion Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement a plan for a Hawaiian language immersion school in Kapolei that shall be ready to educate students in grades kindergarten through 12 by the 2028-2029 school year. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1242/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1242&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2061726,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $200,000 but no more than $500,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines \"sexual conduct\". Specifies that a minor who commits an offense under section 712-1207(1)(a), HRS, shall be guilty of a violation instead of a petty misdemeanor. Provides that a person who reports that the person is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability for an offense involving sex trafficking or prostitution. Increases the penalties for commercial sexual exploitation of a minor. Requires DHS to implement services and programs for survivors and training for law enforcement. Appropriates funds. Requires annual report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB155/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=155&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2061727,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"Relating To Environment.","description":"Short form bill relating to environment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB8/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=8&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2061728,"bill_number":"SB793","title":"Relating To Homeowner Associations.","description":"Requires condominiums and planned community associations to issue monthly damage and repair reports, have a reserve study done every 3 years, have a fully funded reserve, and only spend reserve funds to maintain the property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB793/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=793&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2061729,"bill_number":"SB588","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Authorizes certain government entities to establish a self-certification process for behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems and exempt the systems from the Federal Emergency Management Agency No-Rise/No-Impact declaration requirements under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB588/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=588&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2061730,"bill_number":"SB792","title":"Relating To Criminal Street Gangs.","description":"Establishes the offense of criminal street gang participation, solicitation, recruitment, or retention. Provides for enhanced penalties for crimes committed by a defendant while part of a criminal street gang.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB792/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=792&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2061731,"bill_number":"HB524","title":"Relating To Wages.","description":"Caps the minimum wage at $15 per hour. Adjusts the schedule for the tip credit increase.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB524/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=524&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2061732,"bill_number":"SB746","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Establishes a two-year coconut rhinoceros beetle eradication pilot program in certain areas under the Department of Land and Natural Resources that incentivizes community members to collect and submit the coconut rhinoceros beetle and its larvae for compensation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB746/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=746&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2061733,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"Relating To Bribery.","description":"Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery, under certain circumstances. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB283/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=283&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061734,"bill_number":"SB1005","title":"Relating To Other Jurisdictions.","description":"Clarifies the Lieutenant Governor's duties as Secretary of State for Intergovernmental Relations, including working to prevent other jurisdictions from making or supporting travel arrangements to Hawaii for homeless or unhoused individuals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1005/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1005&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2061735,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to identify and preserve historically significant areas within state harbors and place educational displays at the areas for public awareness.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB195/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=195&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2061736,"bill_number":"SB1287","title":"Relating To Transparency.","description":"Requires under the State's wage compensation laws that food, beverage, and service establishments that accept tips and employ tipped employees post signs that include language explaining their tip allocation practices and the contact information for the Wage Standards Division of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Wage and Hours Division of the United States Department of Labor. Establishes back wages and penalties as available remedies for employees in the event of a violation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1287/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1287&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2061737,"bill_number":"SB1544","title":"Relating To Wireless Communication Devices In Schools.","description":"Requires each public school to implement a policy to prohibit students from using cellular phones and other wireless communication devices during school hours, subject to exceptions for education, health, and emergencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1544/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1544&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2061738,"bill_number":"HB662","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Makes contributions by the candidate's immediate family subject to contribution limits. Amends the loan amount that a candidate or candidate committee may receive from the candidate's immediate family. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB662/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=662&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2061739,"bill_number":"SB1645","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Provides that after 12/31/2025, each new or renewed contract between a mutual benefit society and a physician for a fee for service plan shall provide for: (1) The reimbursement of the physician's increased overhead costs, cost of living increases, and increased costs caused by inflation; and (2) An increase of 10% in the reimbursement rate of services after each 5-year period that the physician is in service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1645/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1645&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2061740,"bill_number":"HB516","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Repeals the requirement imposed on the counties to allow for the construction of at least two accessory dwelling units on all residentially zoned lots. Establishes the accessory dwelling unit housing development program with the Hawaii Community Development Authority to award subsidies to individuals who build accessory dwelling units. Exempts those accessory dwelling units from general excise tax for the first 3 years of rental.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB516/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=516&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2061741,"bill_number":"SB1041","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to develop a service availability form to be completed by covered entities to convey to patients and the public certain health care services unavailable at the entity before 12/1/2026, and to publish and maintain on its website a list of covered entities and the service availability form submitted by each covered entity before 02/1/2027. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules, including a process for receiving and investigating complaints and assessing fines against covered entities in violation. Requires each covered entity to submit a completed service availability form to the Department of Health, adopt certain relevant policies by 2/1/2027, provide patients with their current service availability form as part of the informed consent process before initiating a health care service, and maintain a record of the patient's receipt of the form beginning 2/1/2027. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1041/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1041&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2061742,"bill_number":"SB1254","title":"Relating To The Board Of Regents.","description":"Prohibits active employees of the University of Hawaii and the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii from serving on the Board of Regents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1254/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1254&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2061743,"bill_number":"SB834","title":"Relating To Restrictions On The Transfer Of Real Property Under Chapter 201h, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Exempts transfers of Hawaiian home lands from transfer restrictions for real property under Chapter 201H housing development programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB834/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=834&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2061744,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Defines the public trust responsibilities of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Allows the Commission to retain independent legal counsel. Amends the scope of the Commission to include declaration of emergencies. Repeals the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management and establishes the position of Executive Director. Amends the composition of the Commission. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the Commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB272/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=272&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061745,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"Relating To Injurious Materials.","description":"Prohibits placing, dropping, or leaving injurious materials on highways, lanes, roads, streets, and alleys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB56/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=56&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2061746,"bill_number":"HB1092","title":"Relating To Medicaid Third Party Liability.","description":"Amends third party liability provisions for Medicaid program claims for payment as required under the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1092/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1092&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061747,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Relating To State Holidays.","description":"Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of each year as the Lunar New Year. Establishes the Lunar New Year as a state holiday. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB47/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=47&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2061748,"bill_number":"HB1494","title":"Relating To Sports Facilities.","description":"Requires conditions placed on appropriations to the Stadium Development Special Fund to be met before expenditure. Restricts private donations to the Stadium Authority to use on stadium infrastructure and stadium development costs. Appropriates funds out of the Stadium Development Special Fund, subject to the completion of specific project readiness conditions. Requires certain moneys expended to be from private sources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDT/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1494/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1494&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2061749,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"Relating To Sexual Offenses Against Minors.","description":"Increases the penalty for promoting minor-produced sexual images to a felony if the person is more than 3 years older than the minor. Extends the probationary term for felony obscenity offenses. Tolls the statute of limitations for obscenity offenses during a victim's minority. Requires sex offender registration for felony obscenity offenses involving minors. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB277/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=277&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061750,"bill_number":"HB1078","title":"Relating To State Legislative Vacancies.","description":"Provides the Governor with discretion to not fill a vacant legislative position if the vacancy occurs one hundred twenty days or less from an upcoming primary election until after the results of the primary election are certified.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1078/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1078&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061751,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Prohibits the issuance of a certificate of inspection for a moped or motor vehicle that has been altered, installed, or otherwise modified in any way which will noticeably increase the noise emitted by the motor vehicle or moped above that emitted by the motor vehicle or moped as equipped from the factory, except for motorcycles and mopeds that do not exceed certain federal regulations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB102/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=102&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2061752,"bill_number":"SB1306","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Establishes a Procurement Automation System Special Fund. Designates the Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority as the Chief Procurement Officer for the School Facilities Authority. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1306/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1306&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061753,"bill_number":"HB1306","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Kupuna Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1306/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1306&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2061754,"bill_number":"HB595","title":"Relating To Recordings Of Law Enforcement Activities.","description":"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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB595/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=595&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2061755,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Prohibits the issuance of a certificate of inspection for a moped or motor vehicle that has been altered, installed, or otherwise modified in any way which will noticeably increase the noise emitted by the motor vehicle or moped above that emitted by the motor vehicle or moped as equipped from the factory.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB367/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=367&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2061756,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"Relating To Employment.","description":"Amends the definition of \"employer\" in state law that governs payment of wages and other compensation to include the State and counties when a provision in that law has no comparable provision in state law that governs public officers and employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB478/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=478&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2061757,"bill_number":"HB1202","title":"Relating To Teacher Compensation.","description":"Recognizes prior teaching experience at an equal salary rating for teachers entering or reentering into the service of the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1202/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1202&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2061758,"bill_number":"SB606","title":"Relating To The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs.","description":"Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make all business registration applications available online. Requires all applications to contain certain contact information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB606/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=606&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2061759,"bill_number":"HB907","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB907/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=907&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2061760,"bill_number":"SB1025","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Allows service and non-service pet animals on mass transit vehicles under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1025/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1025&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2061761,"bill_number":"SB716","title":"Relating To Hawaii Employment Security Law.","description":"Expands the circumstances where the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations may waive the requirements for individuals to register to work and report to an employment office to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Authorize the Department to allow individuals to report to a location other than an employment office or other location approved pursuant to its rules. Beginning 4/1/2027, requires notices of determinations and documentation relating to appeals to be sent electronically, unless the election for mail is made. Allows an individual to change an elected withholding status more than once during a benefit year. Amends the statutory definition of \"registered for work\" or \"registration for work\". Repeals the requirement for individuals to post their work availability online to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Repeals the statutory provision for joint experience rating. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB716/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=716&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2061762,"bill_number":"HB1048","title":"Relating To Installment Loans.","description":"Replaces the term \"consumer loan\" with the defined term \"installment loan\" for consistency throughout the installment loan chapter. Clarifies who is subject to the installment loan chapter. Requires loan maintenance fees to be prorated daily. Allows lenders to charge a convenience fee of up to $5 for debit card payments. Requires paper receipts only for in-person or cash payments and removes consumer names from receipts. Repeals the requirement for lenders to wait three days after a consumer fully repays a loan before issuing a new installment loan. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1048/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1048&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061763,"bill_number":"SB798","title":"Relating To Child Welfare.","description":"Establishes a Child Welfare Services Branch (CWS) Oversight Commission within the Department of the Attorney General to review and assess case management procedures, training, staffing levels and other support given to CWS and address issues identified in the 2024 Auditor's Report on CWS and make recommendations on actions to reduce child harm and death and for legislation, funding, and other needs for CWS to support the goals of the Commission. Requires annual status reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the Commission on 6/30/2028. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB798/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=798&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061764,"bill_number":"SB748","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Expands the types of water heater systems that may satisfy the relevant requirement for the issuance of a building permit for new single-family dwellings to include ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB748/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=748&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2061765,"bill_number":"HB1448","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Nineteenth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the nineteenth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1448/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1448&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2061766,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of benefits under the System or the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund if the retirant is employed in a position needed for succession planning, as a law enforcement officer stationed at a public school as a resource officer, as an investigator, or in a management position excluded from collective bargaining, subject to certain conditions. Requires the director of human resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature details on the employment of retirants as school resource officers or investigators. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB214/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=214&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2061767,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Relating To Evictions.","description":"Prohibits landlords from terminating certain tenancies without cause. Establishes criteria under which landlords can undertake a no-fault eviction. Requires landlords, when proceeding with a no-fault eviction, to offer relocation assistance to the tenant or waiver of the final month's rent. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB155/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=155&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2061768,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"Relating To School Bus Services.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to use alternative vehicles for student transportation under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Education to institute a staggered school hours program in public schools. Appropriates funds for the purchase of alternative vehicles and individuals to obtain CDL licensure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB288/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=288&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2061769,"bill_number":"HB948","title":"Relating To Harbors.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to construct, maintain, and operate customs and security facilities at commercial harbors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB948/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=948&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2061770,"bill_number":"HB910","title":"Relating To Rare Diseases.","description":"Establishes the rare disease advisory council to increase awareness and effective medical intervention for rare diseases. Establishes the rare disease advisory council special fund. Requires DOH and DOE to incorporate the importance of annual physical examinations for children in programs and literature. Amends the insurance code to include coverage for individuals with velocardiofacial syndrome and other genetic disorders. Exempts from cost sharing. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB910/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=910&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2061771,"bill_number":"HB801","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Short form bill relating to taxation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB801/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=801&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2061772,"bill_number":"SB800","title":"Relating To Regulation Of Licensed Occupations.","description":"Requires professional licensees to report any legal claim, action, or administrative complaint to state licensing boards and requires the boards to review the reported complaint. Requires the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to review its procedures and report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB800/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=800&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061773,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Relating To The Royal Mausoleum.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer the stewardship of the Royal Mausoleum, Mauna Ala, to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to HWN/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB4/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=4&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2061774,"bill_number":"HB486","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Prohibits the removal of a manufacturer- or factory-installed speed limiting device from an electric bicycle. Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a traffic safety education program and a public awareness campaign. Appropriate funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB486/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=486&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2061775,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"Relating To Recycling.","description":"Establishes an End-of-Life Lithium-ion Battery Management Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB391/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=391&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2061776,"bill_number":"SB613","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language.","description":"Requires that each Department of Education public school student earn 2 credits in Hawaiian language for a high school diploma. Establishes a 2-year pilot program for Hawaiian language instruction at Noelani Elementary School and Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB613/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=613&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2061777,"bill_number":"SB605","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in kindergarten through grade twelve. Requires students in grades nine through twelve to complete a one-half credit in financial literacy before graduation. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers who are teaching financial literacy courses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB605/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=605&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2061778,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Clarifies the process by which the Hawaii Community Development Authority may approve residential development on certain parcels of Kakaako Makai. Raises the building height limit and the maximum floor area ratio on certain parcels in the area. Requires a certain percentage of the residential units developed on certain parcels to be allocated to households at or below a certain income level in perpetuity, with priority given to certain essential workforce in the area. Limits the sale of residential units developed in certain residential developments to prospective owner-occupants. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to determine a Kakaako Makai association fee to be collected from residents, tenants, and lessees of certain parcels to be deposited into a special account in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Special Fund to fund various services and projects in the Kakaako Makai area. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB534/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=534&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2061779,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Twenty-second Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-second representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB188/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=188&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2061780,"bill_number":"HB1257","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish a two-year Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the United States Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes and appropriates funds into and out of the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Sunsets the grant program on 6/30/2027.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1257/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1257&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2061781,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Relating To State Lands.","description":"Establishes penalties for failure to comply with certain submerged land reclamation regulations. Adds requirements for presently reclaimed land to be disposed of by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, without recourse to public auction, to an abutting owner, by sale, or by lease. Provides requirements for the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease state submerged lands and lands beneath tidal waters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB457/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=457&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061782,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Requires the department of taxation to establish a two-year pilot program that reduces the income tax liability for certain residents within the 96792 postal zip code on the island of Oahu. Establishes eligibility and reporting requirements. Repeals 12/31/2027.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB232/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=232&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2061783,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Relating To Trespass.","description":"Establishes the crime of criminal trespass on agricultural land. Prohibits persons being prosecuted for or convicted of the crime of criminal trespass on agricultural land from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm or ammunition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB128/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=128&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2061784,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"Relating To Lobbyist Contributions.","description":"Clarifies administrative oversight of statutory restrictions relating to prohibited lobbyist contributions. Clarifies that the regular or special sessions in which lobbyist contributions are prohibited are periods during which both houses of the legislature are in session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB291/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=291&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061785,"bill_number":"SB835","title":"Relating To Pupil Transportation.","description":"Authorizes individuals who possess a commercial driver's license with a passenger \"P\" endorsement to provide pupil transportation student services without also possessing a school bus \"S\" endorsement in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB835/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=835&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2061786,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires quarterly rather than annual reporting of all use of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB351/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=351&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061787,"bill_number":"HB1096","title":"Relating To Tenant Selection.","description":"Repeals the tenant selection preferences for disabled veterans and the spouses of deceased veterans in the State Low-Income Housing Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1096/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1096&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061788,"bill_number":"HB759","title":"Relating To Tax Haven Abuse.","description":"Part I: Effective 1/1/2026, requires corporations to include in their income the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State; applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax, which shall be deposited into the state general fund; and requires corporations to report all profits, losses, revenues, and inter-company transactions made and all taxes paid in other states. Part II: Establishes within DOTAX a Corporate Tax Law Task Force to annually review the State's corporate tax laws and recommend updates to close tax loopholes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB759/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=759&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2061789,"bill_number":"HB786","title":"Relating To Deposit Beverage Container Recycling.","description":"Allows the Department of Health to use money in the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund to deploy reverse vending machines. Repeals certain exemptions for beverage dealers from the requirement to operate redemption centers. Allows for the establishment of regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers but not as substitutes for dealers' means to receive deposit beverage containers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB786/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=786&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2061790,"bill_number":"SB769","title":"Relating To Mauna Kea.","description":"Amends the conservation district use permit application, approval, and oversight responsibilities of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, and lessees. Provides that certain conservation district use permits that are in effect as of 7/1/2028, to which the University of Hawaii is a permittee or other named party, shall not be transferred to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB769/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=769&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2061791,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Relating To The Labeling Of Macadamia Nuts.","description":"Specifies that the macadamia nut labeling requirements apply if the applicable products are produced in whole or in part from Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed macadamia nuts. Effective 1/2/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB135/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=135&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2061792,"bill_number":"SB608","title":"Relating To Veterans Rights And Benefits.","description":"Regulates persons receiving compensation for providing advice or assistance regarding veterans benefits. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB608/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=608&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2061793,"bill_number":"HB644","title":"Relating To Single-use Plastics.","description":"Prohibits the distribution, sale, or use of single-use plastic food ware containing plastic with regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances by businesses beginning on 1/1/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB644/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=644&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2061794,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Relating To Speedy Trials.","description":"Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB200/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=200&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2061795,"bill_number":"HB1313","title":"Relating To Board Members.","description":"Requires board members of a condominium association to certify the receipt and review of certain documents and complete a board training and education course approved by an accredited third party organization, to be selected by the Real Estate Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1313/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1313&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2061796,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Short form bill relating to energy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB5/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=5&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2061797,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Increases penalties for certain firework violations and establishes higher penalties for any subsequent violation. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB83/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=83&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2061798,"bill_number":"HB658","title":"Relating To Environmental Review.","description":"Clarifies the scope of an action subject to environmental review.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB658/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=658&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2061799,"bill_number":"SB1189","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Increases the percentages of local agricultural products that certain departments are required to purchase by certain deadlines. Expands annual reporting requirements to include the total spending by certain market channels. Requires certain departments and the University of Hawaii System to include a corrective action plan in their respective reports to the Legislature, should they not meet their benchmarks. Repeals the separate benchmark for the Department of Education that requires thirty per cent of food served in public schools to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Appropriates funds for the establishment of a farm-to-state liaison position within the Office of the Governor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1189/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1189&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061800,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"Relating To Electric Bicycles.","description":"Increases the minimum age for use of low-speed electric bicycles. Prohibits the selling or offering for sale of bicycles equipped with motors except low-speed electric bicycles. Requires sellers of low-speed electric bicycles to provide purchasers with educational materials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB64/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=64&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2061801,"bill_number":"SB1524","title":"Relating To Teacher Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Regents to grant a waiver on all tuition and mandatory fees to a resident student enrolled in the College of Education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa for the semester or term that the student enrolls in a State-Approved Teacher Education Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1524/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1524&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061802,"bill_number":"HB767","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Extends from 5 business days to 13 calendar days the time period for ballot curing after the date of election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB767/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=767&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2061803,"bill_number":"SB1635","title":"Relating To Licensure.","description":"Requires marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, psychologists, and clinical social workers to complete courses related to domestic violence for licensure and renewals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1635/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1635&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061804,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"Making An Appropriation For Career Criminal Prosecution.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB286/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=286&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061805,"bill_number":"SB1162","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits a business from requiring cash-only payments on transactions of $25 or more. Authorizes businesses to include any actual convenience fees for credit card or debit card transactions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1162/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1162&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2061806,"bill_number":"HB914","title":"Relating To Water Carriers.","description":"Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish automatic adjustment mechanisms. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to grant exemptions to any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB914/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=914&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2061807,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"Relating To Fisheries.","description":"Exempts actions involving the operation and management of fisheries in the State from environmental review requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB123/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=123&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2061808,"bill_number":"SB811","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty of $50 per violation of the State Water Code and makes each day that a violation exists or continues a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB811/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=811&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061809,"bill_number":"SB1457","title":"Relating To Ocean User Safety.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to issue interim rules regarding commercial and recreational use of water sports equipment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1457/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1457&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061810,"bill_number":"HB854","title":"Relating To Mental Health Issues Of Committed Persons.","description":"Appropriates $500,000, for each year of the fiscal biennium to the department of corrections and rehabilitation to procure a new software for electronic record keeping of medical records. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB854/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=854&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2061811,"bill_number":"SB1011","title":"Relating To Culture And Arts.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program to honor individuals who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to Hawaii and serve as inspirations to others. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1011/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1011&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2061812,"bill_number":"SB947","title":"Relating To Birth Certificates.","description":"Expands the types of health care providers who can submit an affidavit for a new certificate of birth for certain birth registrants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB947/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=947&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2061813,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"Relating To Criminal Justice Reform.","description":"Establishes factors under which officers may, without warrant, arrest and detain persons for petty misdemeanors and violations. Requires officers to record the factors that justified the warrantless arrest. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB128/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=128&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2061814,"bill_number":"HB916","title":"Relating To The Low-income Housing Tax Credit.","description":"Allows tax credits claimed under the State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program to be used to offset taxes imposed by the state transient accommodations tax law. Specifies that tax credit amounts applied to state transient accommodations taxes be limited to state transient accommodations taxes imposed in the same county in which the qualified low-income building is located. Makes permanent Act 129, SLH 2016. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB916/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=916&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2061815,"bill_number":"SB1003","title":"Relating To Agricultural Development.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the purchase of a land parcel in Kau for agricultural development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1003/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1003&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2061816,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Short form bill relating to early learning.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB153/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=153&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2061817,"bill_number":"HB684","title":"Relating To Income.","description":"Implements a phased elimination of the tip credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB684/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=684&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2061818,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to consider as a preference under chapter 201H, HRS, the proximity between the housing location and the applicant's place of employment; whether the applicant is a state or county employee; and whether the applicant is a returning resident that left the State to attend a university, college, or trade school and has graduated within the past two years. Requires, for any project developed or administered by the HHFDC under chapter 201, HRS, the HHFDC to set aside as a matter of preference an undetermined per cent of available units for state or county employees, when feasible. Requires HHFDC to determine the order of preferences and rank applicants accordingly, select applicants based on application date within the pool of similarly ranked applicants, and validate the preference status of applicants before occupancy of a unit. Authorizes HHFDC to adopt rules to establish additional eligibility criteria.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB466/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=466&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061819,"bill_number":"SB1528","title":"Relating To Cigarette Taxes.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, increases the cigarette tax from sixteen cents to eighteen cents and amends the disposition of cigarette tax revenues by allocating the increase in the cigarette tax amount to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1528/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1528&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2061820,"bill_number":"HB1443","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a high school law enforcement curriculum-to-career pipeline initiative. Appropriates funds to develop and implement the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1443/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1443&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2061821,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the blood alcohol concentration threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from 0.08 to 0.05.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB346/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=346&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061822,"bill_number":"HB784","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Makes an appropriation for the operation of an additional ambulance for the island of Hawaii to be based in Makalei. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB784/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=784&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2061823,"bill_number":"SB1160","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits the sale of tickets at higher price than the original price charged by the primary venue ticket provider for events held in the State. Repeals provisions relating to ticket brokers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1160/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1160&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2061824,"bill_number":"SB1225","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.","description":"Proposes to amend article XVII, section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution regarding the standard for ratification of a constitutional amendment proposed by the Legislature, to require that a majority of all the votes tallied upon the question be a \"yes\" vote, and not include blank, spoiled, and over votes in determining whether a majority was reached. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2025-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1225/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1225&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061825,"bill_number":"HB924","title":"Relating To Culture.","description":"Short form bill relating to culture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB924/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=924&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2061826,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Relating To County Permits.","description":"Requires county permitting agencies to establish and fill positions exclusively to process permit applications submitted for state projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB73/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=73&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2061827,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"Relating To State Workers.","description":"Short form bill relating to state workers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB172/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=172&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2061828,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides applied. Establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools during normal school hours and state and county public parks. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB352/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=352&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061829,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes a working group to revise the State's Qualified Allocation Plan, the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, and the terms of loans made from the RHRF. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB418/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=418&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2061830,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"Relating To The Minimum Wage.","description":"Reduces the minimum wage increase beginning 1/1/2026, to $15.00 per hour and repeals certain minimum wage and tip credit increases after 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB84/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=84&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2061831,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Includes any parcels owned by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority as areas that may be closed to the public. Specifies required signage. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB199/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=199&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2061832,"bill_number":"SB1229","title":"Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","description":"Extends the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program to 6/30/2030. Gives preference to for-sale housing development projects developed under governmental assistance programs approved by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1229/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1229&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2061833,"bill_number":"SB1071","title":"Relating To Energy Financing.","description":"Authorizes the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to be used to provide financial assistance to underserved ratepayers, in addition to other eligible borrowers. Appropriates funds into and out of the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1071/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1071&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2061834,"bill_number":"HB151","title":"Relating To Redress For Wrongful Conviction And Imprisonment.","description":"Requires the State to provide written notice to certain persons regarding the ability to file a claim for redress under applicable wrongful conviction law. Requires the liberal construction of that law. Provides for advance compensation for petitioners under certain circumstances. Requires reports to Legislature from the Department of the Attorney General.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB151/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=151&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2061835,"bill_number":"HB835","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Imposes a less deferential standard of negligence on officers and directors of condominium associations incorporated under HRS 414D. Ensures that officers and directors of condominium associations are held accountable by imposing a reasonable person standard of negligence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB835/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=835&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2061836,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Relating To Chiropractic.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2027, allows chiropractic students enrolled in a qualified chiropractic college to engage in clinical practice as part of their college instruction if directly supervised by a qualified licensed chiropractor. Requires the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB144/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=144&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2061837,"bill_number":"SB1154","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine to construct, establish, and operate a disease and environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Requires a report to the Legislature. Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1154/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1154&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061838,"bill_number":"SB676","title":"Relating To Organic Waste.","description":"Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert certain organic waste generated within the county in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB676/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=676&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061839,"bill_number":"SB678","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Requires a portion of the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to be deposited into the Special Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB678/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=678&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061840,"bill_number":"HB976","title":"Relating To Renewable Fuel.","description":"Amends the renewable fuels production tax credit by: increasing the tax credit rate; specifying that the credit may be claimed for fuels that meet certain lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and product transportation emissions thresholds; adding credit values for low lifecycle emissions renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels produced; allowing a taxpayer who previously claimed a credit to claim another credit for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024; amending the credit period to be for a maximum period of ten consecutive years beginning from the effective date of this Act; and amending the required information in the certified statement. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB976/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=976&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2061841,"bill_number":"SB864","title":"Relating To Student Transportation.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for student transportation coordinators positions within the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services across the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB864/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=864&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2061842,"bill_number":"HB1485","title":"Relating To Prostitution.","description":"Establishes penalties for property managers and owners of real property on or in which massage parlors or similar prostitution establishments are located. Requires workers to be treated as victims and offered resources. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1485/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1485&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2061843,"bill_number":"SB698","title":"Relating To The State Building Codes.","description":"Requires all newly constructed single-family residences and apartment buildings located within specified geographic areas to be built to withstand certain categories of hurricanes and to contain residential safe rooms with attached bathrooms. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB698/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=698&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061844,"bill_number":"SB1613","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning 1/1/2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes on the retail sale of adult-use cannabis and the sale of medical cannabis. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Makes conforming amendments related to the legalization of personal adult use of cannabis. Beginning 1/1/2026, decriminalizes certain drug offenses related to marijuana and marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities to regulate the personal adult use of cannabis. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1613/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1613&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2061845,"bill_number":"HB1148","title":"Relating To Tax Appeals.","description":"Clarifies that a notice of appeal relating to an appeal of a county tax is not required to be served on the Director of Taxation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1148/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1148&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061846,"bill_number":"SB848","title":"Relating To Desalination.","description":"Establishes a Desalination Planning Task Force to examine the feasibility of, and develop a plan and timeline for, the use desalination as a source of potable water in the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB848/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=848&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2061847,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Relating To Paid Family Leave.","description":"Requires five days of paid family leave annually for certain state and county employees. Ensures the protection of wage, seniority, and other employment benefits of employees who take paid family leave. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB342/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=342&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2061848,"bill_number":"SB1356","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1356/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1356&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061849,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Relating To Prescription Drugs.","description":"Establishes requirements for the clinical review criteria and clinical practical guidelines used to establish step therapy protocols. Provides a process for a patient to request an exception to using step therapy protocols. Establishes insurance coverage requirements relating to the use of step therapy protocols and standards to appeal an adverse step therapy exception determination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB226/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=226&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2061850,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Expands the types of water heater systems that may satisfy the relevant requirement for the issuance of a building permit for new single-family dwellings to include ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB350/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=350&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2061851,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"Relating To Adaptation Pathways Planning.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate development and associated infrastructure away from critically vulnerable areas to locations outside of sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure area. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB314/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=314&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2061852,"bill_number":"SB689","title":"Relating To Food Security.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB689/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=689&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061853,"bill_number":"SB1368","title":"Relating To The Money Transmitters Modernization Act.","description":"Aligns the State's Money Transmitters Modernization Act with the Model Money Transmitters Modernization Act, thereby enabling Hawaii to work within a network of states to license, supervise, and examine transglobal money transmission companies as a multistate system; adopts nationwide standards that provide clarity and consistency in calculating the tangible net worth of licensees; ensures that licensees have sufficient financial resources to conduct their business in a safe and sound manner; and promotes efficiency throughout the licensing process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1368/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1368&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061854,"bill_number":"SB1324","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes an adjudication system and procedures to process fireworks infractions. Amends multiple definitions and penalties for fireworks offenses, including heightened penalties if another person suffers substantial bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death as a result of the fireworks offenses. Establishes various criminal offenses and penalties related to fireworks or articles pyrotechnics. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1324/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1324&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061855,"bill_number":"HB1104","title":"Relating To Amending Section 323d-54, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Exempt The Department Of Health From Certificate Of Need Requirements.","description":"Amends section 323D-54, HRS, to exempt the Department of Health from the State Health Planning and Development Agency's certificate of need requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1104/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1104&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061856,"bill_number":"SB1329","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Creates a mixed-income rental housing subaccount under the Rental Housing Revolving Fund which shall make loans to mixed-income rental projects or units in a mixed-income rental project. Authorizes the transfer of moneys from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund Mixed-Income Subaccount.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1329/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1329&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061857,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Exempts certain housing developments from assessments of school impact fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB159/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=159&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2061858,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Specifies permissible uses of funding and priorities. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer moneys between the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount and the RHRF without legislative approval. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB35/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=35&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2061859,"bill_number":"HB545","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Resources Development for the establishment of three permanent full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) positions and the development and implementation of a leadership training module for manager level positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB545/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=545&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2061860,"bill_number":"SB1516","title":"Relating To Oral Health.","description":"Establishes an Oral Health Task Force to review the status of oral health in the State and make recommendations to improve the State's oral health infrastructure. Establishes one full-time equivalent program specialist V position. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1516/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1516&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061861,"bill_number":"SB633","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on lower-income taxpayers. Establishes and appropriates moneys into the carbon emissions tax and dividend special fund. Reenacts the agricultural development and food security special fund. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB633/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=633&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061862,"bill_number":"HB582","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article X, Section 2 And Article Xviii, Section 12, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish A School Board Comprised Of Appointed And Elected Members.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment that would establish a school board comprised of five members appointed by the governor and four members elected by the voters and representing each county. Prohibits board members from serving more than twelve years as a member.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB582/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=582&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2061863,"bill_number":"SB956","title":"Relating To Prescription Drugs.","description":"Allows a patient seen in-person by another health care provider in the same medical group as the prescribing physician to be prescribed an opiate prescription for a three-day supply or less via telehealth.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB956/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=956&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2061864,"bill_number":"HB1105","title":"Relating To Credentialing Of Health Care Providers.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to implement a two-year pilot program that reduces duplicative activities required for the credentialing of health care providers by hospitals, universities, clinics, health plans, and independent practice associations; and establishes an advisory committee. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1105/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1105&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061865,"bill_number":"HB1018","title":"Relating To The Stadium Authority.","description":"Clarifies requirements to establish a quorum to do business and validate acts of the Stadium Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1018/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1018&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061866,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes the Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division within the Department of Law Enforcement. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB227/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=227&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2061867,"bill_number":"HB772","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Disallows the use of campaign funds to purchase up to two tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB772/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=772&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2061868,"bill_number":"HB1000","title":"Relating To Identification Processing.","description":"Requires that the Attorney General's identification system include criminal cases initiated via citations that resulted in conviction, deferred acceptance of guilty or nolo contendere plea, or conditional discharge, and that a court order identification processing in such cases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1000/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1000&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061869,"bill_number":"HB520","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Excludes from state income taxes the gross income, adjusted gross income, and taxable income derived from tips received by employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB520/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=520&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2061870,"bill_number":"SB725","title":"Relating To Bail.","description":"Requires judges to make certain findings regarding a defendant's ability to afford bail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB725/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=725&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061871,"bill_number":"HB1131","title":"Relating To An Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program For Houseless Individuals Suffering From Serious Brain Disorders.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a 2-year Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services to chronically houseless individuals suffering from serious brain disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1131/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1131&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061872,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"Relating To The Pomaikai Hawaii Fund.","description":"Establishes the Pomaikai Hawaii Fund within the Department of Budget and Finance for administrative purposes. Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to adopt administrative rules to administer the Pomaikai Hawaii Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB486/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=486&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2061873,"bill_number":"SB1183","title":"Relating To Mmaki Tea.","description":"Imposes labeling requirements for mmaki tea grown in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1183/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1183&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061874,"bill_number":"HB905","title":"Relating To Ambulances.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase of one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in central Maui, fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel, and increase the predictability and stability of available air ambulance services for all islands in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB905/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=905&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2061875,"bill_number":"SB1488","title":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund and accounts under the fund to facilitate the administration of the revolving fund for conference center programs among various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii system. Repeals the Conference Center Revolving Fund, University of Hawaii at Hilo, and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund. Transfers all appropriations and encumbrances of the Conference Center Revolving Fund, University of Hawaii at Hilo, and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund to the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1488/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1488&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061876,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"Relating To Research.","description":"Allows agencies to disclose government records to researchers for certain research purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB131/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=131&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2061877,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"Relating To Tax Haven Abuse.","description":"Requires corporations to include the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State. Applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB116/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=116&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2061878,"bill_number":"SB1016","title":"Relating To Decarbonization.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Commission to study the feasibility of implementing a \"buy clean\" decarbonization policy and program in Hawaii. Requires administrative and substantive support from the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1016/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1016&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2061879,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to establish a Korean language program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB471/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=471&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2061880,"bill_number":"SB1547","title":"Relating To Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Assist Aloun Kauai Farming, An Agricultural Enterprise, In The Finance, Operation, And Maintenance Of A Project To Revitalize The Dairy Industry.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Budget and Finance to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist Aloun Kauai Farming LLC, in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of an integrated dairy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1547/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1547&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061881,"bill_number":"HB1389","title":"Relating To Feral Animals.","description":"Appropriates funds to the City and County of Honolulu for the expansion of the feral chicken program and the Vector Control Branch of the Department of Health for a statewide education campaign for the feeding of feral animals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1389/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1389&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2061882,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Requires the Land Use Commission to reclassify lands that are designated for urban growth under a county general plan or county development plan as being in the urban district at the request of the county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB36/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=36&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2061883,"bill_number":"HB579","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Requires Liquor Commissions or Boards to deny any renewal for a liquor license if the applicant for renewal has violated any provision of the Intoxicating Liquor Law under chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on three separate occasions during the twelve-month period preceding the renewal application date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB579/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=579&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2061884,"bill_number":"HB466","title":"Relating To Evictions.","description":"Prohibits landlords from terminating certain tenancies without cause. Establishes criteria under which landlords can undertake a no-fault eviction. Requires landlords, when proceeding with a no-fault eviction, to offer relocation assistance to the tenant or waiver of the final month's rent. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB466/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=466&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2061885,"bill_number":"HB744","title":"Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","description":"Makes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program permanent. Allows partial or full repayment of Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund interim loans in the form of unit equity through the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program. Gives preference to projects developed under governmental assistance programs pursuant to section 201H-36(a)(2).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB744/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=744&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2061886,"bill_number":"HB1080","title":"Relating To Family Resilience Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes the Family Resilience Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience and appropriates funds to execute the program, including the contracting of services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1080/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1080&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061887,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemption.","description":"Establishes general excise tax exemptions for various medical services, including dental services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB311/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=311&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2061888,"bill_number":"SB806","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires housing projects developed pursuant to section 201H-38, HRS, to be located within county-designated transit-oriented zones.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB806/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=806&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2061889,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"Relating To Real Property Transactions.","description":"Requires a seller or its agent in a residential real property transaction to disclose that the United States Postal Service cannot deliver mail or packages to the residential real property being offered for sale.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB293/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=293&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2061890,"bill_number":"HB1397","title":"Relating To Parental Rights.","description":"Prohibits the State and counties from adopting or ordaining any rules, regulations, or ordinances that infringe upon a parent's right to direct the upbringing, education, care, and welfare of the parent's child, except in certain narrowly tailored circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1397/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1397&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2061891,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties. Makes the setting, charging, and collecting of administrative fines by the Commission on Water Resource Management mandatory, rather than discretionary.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB204/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=204&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2061892,"bill_number":"SB1628","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Health to establish a homeless triage and treatment center program to serve homeless individuals and individuals at risk of homelessness with substance abuse issues or mental illness.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1628/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1628&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2061893,"bill_number":"SB1566","title":"Relating To A Hawaii Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program, to be administered by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1566/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1566&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2061894,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Appropriates funds to hire teachers and teacher assistants and for equipment and services for public preschools. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB429/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=429&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061895,"bill_number":"HB926","title":"Relating To The Arts.","description":"Short form bill relating to the arts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB926/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=926&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2061896,"bill_number":"SB1376","title":"Relating To The Stabilization Of Property Insurance.","description":"Expands the powers of the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to help to stabilize the property insurance market in the State. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1376/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1376&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061897,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Establishes a child care classroom contracts pilot program to require the Department of Human Services to contract directly with child care center providers in licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers that meet certain criteria. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB241/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=241&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2061898,"bill_number":"HB673","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Amends chapter 127A, HRS, to clarify state and county authority. Prohibits the Governor or a mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital specifics during a state of emergency. Adds definition of the term \"severe warning\". Allows the Legislature and county councils to terminate a state of emergency, in whole or in part, issued by the Governor or a mayor, respectively. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB673/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=673&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2061899,"bill_number":"SB809","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits state or county grantees, officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors, and officers and immediate family members of state or county grantees, from contributing to candidate committees and noncandidate committees for the duration of the contract. Prohibits state or county grantees from knowingly soliciting any contributions. Requires candidates, candidate committees, and noncandidate committees to return any unlawful contribution to the contributor within thirty calendar days of receipt. Provides that an unlawful contribution shall escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund if it is not returned to the contributor within thirty calendar days. Requires disclosures of the names of any owners, officers and immediate family members of a state or county contractor or grantee for contracts exceeding a certain amount. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB809/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=809&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061900,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Relating To Small Business Loans.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii start-up business loan program. Establishes the Hawaii start-up business loan program special fund. Requires DBEDT to submit an annual report to the Legislature regarding the program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB132/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=132&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2061901,"bill_number":"SB1074","title":"Relating To Environmental Impact Statements.","description":"Allows an activity or operation that is permitted or authorized under the ocean recreation and coastal areas program chapter and renewed within twelve months preceding the initiation of proceedings to determine whether the activity or operation is subject to environmental review, to continue operation for one year while the appropriate agency makes the determination and conducts any necessary environmental review. Allows a person with oversight of the activity or operation to renew the appropriate permits while under the environmental review process. Sunsets 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1074/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1074&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2061902,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Relating To Electric Utilities.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider whether approving a proposed merger or acquisition would or would not further the State's renewable energy goals. Prohibits the acquiring entity of an electric utility company from terminating or attempting to renegotiate any existing and valid power purchase agreements and requires the acquiring entity to assume and be bound by existing collective bargaining agreements and retain all covered employees. Establishes a process to ensure that when an electric utility is subject to an application for a proposed acquisition, merger, or consolidation by a potential acquiring entity that is an investor-owned utility and seeks approval of the application from the Public Utilities Commission, the electric utility shall demonstrate that it solicited bids from potential acquiring entities that operate under a non-investor-owned utility ownership model. Requires the electric utility to submit acceptable bids from a potential acquiring entity operating under a non-investor-owned utility ownership model concurrently with an application by a potential acquiring entity that is an investor-owned utility and the Public Utilities Commission to review those applications concurrently. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB137/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=137&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2061903,"bill_number":"HB1057","title":"Relating To The Stabilization Of Property Insurance.","description":"Expands the powers of the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to help to stabilize the property insurance market in the State. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1057/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1057&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061904,"bill_number":"HB1132","title":"Relating To Critical Infrastructure.","description":"Makes critical infrastructure information received or maintained by the Office of Homeland Security confidential, except in certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1132/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1132&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061905,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Repeals the prohibition placed on certain employees exempt from civil service law from grieving a suspension or discharge. Allows any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit and their excluded counterparts to grieve a suspension or discharge. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB161/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=161&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2061906,"bill_number":"SB1134","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires certain landlords to provide a specified notice to a tenant regarding the tenant's potential right to purchase the property, under certain conditions. Allows tenants, families, local governments, affordable housing nonprofits, and community land trusts forty-five days to match or beat the best bona fide offer to buy an eligible affordable housing property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1134/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1134&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2061907,"bill_number":"SB1274","title":"Relating To Teacher Workforce Housing.","description":"Establishes a Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program to support teacher retention at public and charter schools classified as rural and underserved. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1274/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1274&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2061908,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund that targets workforce rental housing projects for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred forty per cent of the area median income. Authorizes the Director of Finance to transfer funds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund into the Mixed-Income Subaccount. Appropriates funds into and out of the Mixed-Income Subaccount of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB71/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=71&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2061909,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline, or likely to pollute groundwater, to include denitrification capacity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB471/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=471&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061910,"bill_number":"HB983","title":"Relating To Certified Public Accountants.","description":"Establishes an alternative pathway to licensure for certified public accountant license applicants by permitting applicants to demonstrate completion of an additional twelve months of professional experience in the practice of public accountancy or completion of no less than an additional thirty semester hours of study. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB983/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=983&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2061911,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Requires the Judiciary to establish a three-year pilot program to provide free child care services to minor children of parties and witnesses who are attending court hearings in the first circuit. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB173/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=173&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061912,"bill_number":"HB570","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 4, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Term Limits For Legislators.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning on or after the general election of 2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB570/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=570&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2061913,"bill_number":"HB1359","title":"Relating To Flood Mitigation.","description":"Establishes a grant program for drainage system maintenance and flood mitigation measures in residential areas, to be administered by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1359/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1359&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2061914,"bill_number":"HB716","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes the Health Information Technology Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB716/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=716&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2061915,"bill_number":"SB1554","title":"Relating To Community Collaborative Capital Improvement Projects.","description":"Establishes a program within the Office of Community Services to authorize the formation of community collaborative capital improvement projects eligible for state grants, which may be exempted from certain state and county regulatory requirements under specific circumstances. Requires the Office to adopt rules and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2030.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1554/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1554&year=2026","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":2061916,"bill_number":"SB1029","title":"Relating To Property Forfeiture.","description":"Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is a felony for which the property owner has been convicted. Excludes the forfeiture proceedings for an animal pending criminal charges. Requires the Attorney General to deposit the net proceeds of the forfeited property to the credit of the state general fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1029/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1029&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2061917,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"Relating To Deferred Retirement For Police.","description":"Establishes a deferred retirement option program to allow qualified officers who are eligible for retirement to continue working.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB378/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=378&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061918,"bill_number":"SB1101","title":"Relating To Laulau Day.","description":"Designates May 1 of each year as \"Laulau Day\" in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1101/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1101&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2061919,"bill_number":"SB1649","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Increases the income tax rate on the highest income earners in the State by establishing a new tax bracket for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2029.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1649/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1649&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061920,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Prohibits a person from lending a firearm to a person who does not have a firearm permit or does not have a registered firearm. Requires an adult who is borrowing a firearm to have either a firearm permit or a registered firearm, and not be prohibited to own or possess a firearm. Specifies that an adult who is twenty-one years of age or older may be lent a rifle or shotgun for a period not to exceed twelve hours. Repeals the authorization to use a rifle or shotgun outside of the State for up to seventy-five days. Repeals the authorization to lend a rifle or shotgun without a permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB400/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=400&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061921,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"Relating To The Insurance Commissioner.","description":"Changes the position of Insurance Commissioner from an appointed to an elected one, beginning with the 2026 general election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB23/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=23&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2061922,"bill_number":"SB829","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Authorizes physicians to practice at organized ambulatory health care facilities even if the physician does not have hospital privileges at a licensed hospital in the same geographic location as the ambulatory facility. Provides that a written transfer agreement is not required to transfer a patient from an organized ambulatory health care facility to a licensed hospital.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB829/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=829&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2061923,"bill_number":"SB826","title":"Relating To The Low-income Housing Tax Credit.","description":"Specifies that the School Facilities Authority is not eligible as a housing developer for the purposes of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB826/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=826&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2061924,"bill_number":"SB774","title":"Relating To Gun Violence Prevention.","description":"Establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to conduct community outreach on gun violence prevention, develop and administer a grant program for gun violence prevention, and develop and administer a gun violence resource bank. Establishes the Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund and appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB774/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=774&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061925,"bill_number":"HB515","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Categorizes electric bicycles into three classes based on speed and operation. Establishes regulations for electric bicycles. Requires electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to each electric bicycle specifying the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage of the electric bicycle. Imposes licensure and insurance requirements for class three electric bicycles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB515/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=515&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2061926,"bill_number":"HB1112","title":"Relating To Viral Hepatitis.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a Hepatitis Prevention Program within the Department of Health to address morbidity and mortality due to hepatitis B and C. Repeals an outdated reference to hepatitis and blood transfusions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1112/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1112&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061927,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Relating To Transportation Financing.","description":"Authorizes a county that has adopted a surcharge to state tax to extend the surcharge to 12/31/2056. Extends the end date of the one percent Transient Accommodation Tax increase to 12/31/2056. Requires the State Auditor to conduct an audit and annual review of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation until 12/31/2056. Requires the Comptroller to certify the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation's invoices for capital costs until 12/31/2056.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB220/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=220&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2061928,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"Relating To The Examination Of Criminal Defendants.","description":"Establishes the amount of compensation for private-sector examiners who evaluate a criminal defendant's penal responsibility or fitness to proceed in a legal case. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB397/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=397&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061929,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Relating To Property Forfeiture.","description":"Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the criminal forfeiture fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB320/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=320&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2061930,"bill_number":"HB1256","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fourth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1256/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1256&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2061931,"bill_number":"HB538","title":"Relating To Safe Entryways.","description":"Prohibit individuals from residing in a doorway or surrounding area of certain places. Gives county police departments primary authority to enforce the prohibition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB538/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=538&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2061932,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB451/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=451&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2061933,"bill_number":"HB514","title":"Relating To Wind Energy.","description":"Creates an offshore wind energy working group to generate a roadmap to define standards to consider in the developmental process for offshore wind energy. Requires the working group to submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2027 regular session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB514/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=514&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2061934,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2025, and ending 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB260/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=260&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061935,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"Relating To Employment.","description":"Amends the definition of \"employer\" in state law that governs payment of wages and other compensation to include the State and counties when a provision in that law has no comparable provision in state law that governs public officers and employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB458/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=458&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061936,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"Relating To Family Court.","description":"Amends provisions relating to criteria in family court determinations regarding custody and visitation rights. Clarifies that no court shall consider a parent's affirmation of their child's gender identity or expression in a custody determination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB264/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=264&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2061937,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group to study how best to grow plants, develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii, and provide economic development and green jobs while sequestering greenhouse gases to help achieve the State's climate target. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB234/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=234&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061938,"bill_number":"SB970","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Authorizes a tax credit for businesses that pay the public transportation costs of employees. Applies to counties having populations of 700,000 or more. Applies for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024 but not beginning after 12/31/2029. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB970/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=970&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2061939,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Relating To Hotels.","description":"Requires hotelkeepers to provide adequate notice of service disruptions to third-party vendors and guests under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB83/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=83&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2061940,"bill_number":"SB670","title":"Relating To Single-use Plastics.","description":"Prohibits lodging establishments in the State from providing personal care products packaged in small plastic containers in any sleeping room accommodations, space within sleeping room accommodations, and bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB670/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=670&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2061941,"bill_number":"HB1200","title":"Relating To Teacher To Student Ratios.","description":"Codifies the board of education's policy for class sizes to promote quality education and positive student-teacher interactions. Informs parents if changes to class sizes are needed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1200/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1200&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2061942,"bill_number":"SB1594","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 4, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish Legislative Term Limits.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the number of years members may serve in the Legislature to a maximum of sixteen years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1594/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1594&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2061943,"bill_number":"HB827","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits.","description":"Expands workers' compensation medical benefits for firefighters to include coverage for adenocarcinoma or mesothelioma of the respiratory system; cancer of the buccal cavity, colon, pharynx, and thyroid; and malignant melanoma. Specifies that an employer may prove that the cancer or disease was not associated with the firefighting duties to deny medical benefits under workers' compensation law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB827/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=827&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2061944,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"Relating To Service Animals.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to be responsible for all neighbor island inspection permit fees for service animals that are located in the State and are being transported for release at Kona, Kahului, or Lihue airports. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB387/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=387&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2061945,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Short form bill relating to agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB94/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=94&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2061946,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"Relating To Property Forfeiture.","description":"Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is a felony for which the property owner has been convicted. Excludes the forfeiture proceedings for an animal pending criminal charges. Requires the Attorney General to deposit the net proceeds of the forfeited property to the credit of the state general fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB492/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=492&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2061947,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amount.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB484/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=484&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2061948,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"Relating To Policing.","description":"Requires county police departments and police oversight agencies to collect and report certain data regarding police stops, uses of force, and complaints to the Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division of the Department of the Attorney General. Requires the Division to collect and publish incident-level information and an annual report on the data collected. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB278/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=278&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2061949,"bill_number":"SB781","title":"Relating To The Judiciary's olelo Hawaii Initiatives.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the Olelo Hawaii Initiatives. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB781/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=781&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061950,"bill_number":"HB888","title":"Relating To Care Centers.","description":"Requires that new and newly renovated state buildings with a budget of $5,000,000 or more include dedicated space for a child care center or an adult day care center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB888/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=888&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2061951,"bill_number":"SB1512","title":"Relating To Financing.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a cesspool conversion on-bill financing program to be administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to provide low-interest loans to eligible homeowners for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1512/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1512&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061952,"bill_number":"HB674","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard.","description":"Authorizes the payment of allowances for TRICARE, TRICARE Dental Program, and vision coverage to all officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel of the Hawaii National Guard ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB674/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=674&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2061953,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"Relating To The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs.","description":"Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make all business registration applications available online. Requires all applications to contain certain contact information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB453/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=453&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2061954,"bill_number":"HB647","title":"Relating To Marriage Of Minors.","description":"Raises the minimum age requirement to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Removes the parental consent and written approval by the family court requirements for a minor to marry. Removes spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB647/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=647&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2061955,"bill_number":"HB301","title":"Relating To Domestic Abuse Protective Orders.","description":"Makes a second or subsequent conviction for violation of a domestic abuse protective order a class C felony. Increases the sentencing requirements for second or subsequent convictions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB301/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=301&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2061956,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB31/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=31&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2061957,"bill_number":"HB1301","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Applies the existing framework regulating motor carriers onto transportation network companies. Repeals the chapter regulating transportation network companies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1301/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1301&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2061958,"bill_number":"HB618","title":"Relating To Hazard Pay Bonus.","description":"Appropriates funds for a one-time hazard pay bonus to state officers and employees in bargaining units 5, 6, and 7, and their excluded counterparts under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB618/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=618&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2061959,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"Relating To Highways.","description":"Short form bill relating to highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB27/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=27&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2061960,"bill_number":"HB1322","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Restricts the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to develop written policies and procedures regarding solitary confinement by 7/1/2026. Requires the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to review certain housing placements. Requires the Department to develop policies and procedures to review committed persons placed in solitary confinement and develop a plan for committed persons currently in solitary confinement by 4/1/2026. Requires a report to the Legislature and Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Effective 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1322/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1322&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2061961,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Relating To District Court Judges.","description":"Establishes 1 additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB266/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=266&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061962,"bill_number":"SB1127","title":"Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Assist Hawaii Island Community Health Center.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Island Community Health Center to purchase or lease land on the island of Hawaii and develop primary care health care facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1127/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1127&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2061963,"bill_number":"HB1097","title":"Relating To Public Housing Evictions.","description":"Reduces the time the Hawaii Public Housing Authority is required to store unclaimed personal effects of a tenant evicted from public housing from thirty days to fourteen days. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1097/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1097&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061964,"bill_number":"HB855","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Provides that a living beneficiary's place on the Department of Hawaiian Home Land's waitlist for any residential, agricultural or pastoral tract may be designated for transfer to a successor if the living beneficiary dies before receiving an offer for a tract; provided that the successor shall be at least twenty-five per cent native Hawaiian.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB855/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=855&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2061965,"bill_number":"HB670","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amount. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB670/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=670&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2061966,"bill_number":"SB1317","title":"Relating To Contents Of Citations.","description":"Clarifies that the omission of certain information or any error in a citation does not constitute ground for dismissal of a charge or for reversal of a conviction, if the omission or error did not prejudice the defendant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1317/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1317&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061967,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"Relating To The Spaying And Neutering Of Animals.","description":"Establishes a Spay and Neuter Special Fund. Allows funds from an income tax check-off to be deposited into the Spay and Neuter Special Fund. Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund Advisory Committee to establish eligibility criteria and disbursement procedures from the Special Fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB394/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=394&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061968,"bill_number":"HB1385","title":"Relating To The State Flag.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii State Flag Redesign Commission to lead the process of designing a new state flag that represents the people, culture, and history of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1385/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1385&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2061969,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Relating To Redress For Wrongful Conviction And Imprisonment.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide written notice to certain persons regarding the ability to file a claim for redress under applicable wrongful conviction law. Requires the liberal construction of that law. Changes the standard for a claim for compensation for wrongful imprisonment from actual innocence to grounds consistent with innocence. Provides for advance compensation for petitioners under certain circumstances. Requires the State to prove, for claims for compensation for wrongful imprisonment, that the reversal or vacating of the petitioner's conviction or pardoning of the petitioner was inconsistent with innocence. Requires reports to Legislature from the Department of the Attorney General. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB169/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=169&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061970,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Appropriates funds to sponsor a Michelin Guide for restaurants statewide.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB334/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=334&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2061971,"bill_number":"HB1383","title":"Relating To A Family Resilience Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a five-year family resilience pilot program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to establish data and referral system tracking needs and protocols and an implementation and evaluation plan by 12/31/2025. Sunsets the pilot program 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1383/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1383&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2061972,"bill_number":"SB751","title":"Relating To Marina Restoration.","description":"Establishes a procedure for the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease fast lands and submerged lands that were destroyed by an event triggering a Presidential Disaster Declaration.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB751/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=751&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2061973,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Relating To Condominium Reserves.","description":"Requires a detailed budget summary to contain all required information without referring the reader to other portions of the budget or reserve study. Excludes the good faith defense for associations whose boards adopt a budget that omits the required detailed budget summary. Clarifies a unit owner's standing and the association's burden of proving substantial compliance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB253/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=253&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2061974,"bill_number":"SB1461","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1461/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1461&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061975,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Culture.","description":"Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to establish and maintain Native Hawaiian cultural centers within the State. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to construct one cultural center on Oahu by 2040. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to submit reports to the Legislature regarding the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' compliance with this Act. Appropriates funds for the planning and design of the first Native Hawaiian cultural center. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB199/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=199&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2061976,"bill_number":"SB1197","title":"Relating To Aircraft.","description":"Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that require tour aircraft operators to carry aircraft liability insurance coverage. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1197/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1197&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2061977,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Authorizes each county that has established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015 to extend the surcharge until 12/31/2045, at the same rates, if the county does so before 1/1/2028; Provides that no county surcharge on state tax authorized for a county that has not established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015, shall be levied before 1/1/2019, or after 12/31/2045; and Repeals certain conditions on the use of surcharges received from the State for counties having a population equal to or less than 500,000 that adopt a county surcharge on state tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB375/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=375&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061978,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"Designating Hawaii As A Purple Heart State.","description":"Designates Hawaii as a Purple Heart State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM/WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB9/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=9&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2061979,"bill_number":"SB1076","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Increases the caps for the total contract value for any one Capital Advancement Contract (CAC) and the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1076/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1076&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2061980,"bill_number":"SB1172","title":"Relating To Employer Health Care Requirements.","description":"Requires all health insurers in the State, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover dental and vision treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1172/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1172&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2061981,"bill_number":"SB1603","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Third Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 3rd senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1603/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1603&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2061982,"bill_number":"SB1611","title":"Relating To Government Positions.","description":"Requires a person appointed to serve as the Governor's Senior Advisor for Mental Health and the Justice System, Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness, or another position that serves as a Senior Advisor to the Governor to obtain the advice and consent of the Senate. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1611/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1611&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2061983,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"Relating To Public Financing For Candidates To Elected Office.","description":"Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaii, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB51/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=51&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061984,"bill_number":"HB636","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement.","description":"Establishes a school capital improvement project modernization initiative in the School Facilities Authority to create a planning database for school facilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB636/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=636&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2061985,"bill_number":"HB1005","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Amends multiple definitions and penalties for fireworks offenses, including heightened penalties if another person suffers substantial bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death as a result of the fireworks offenses. Establishes criminal offenses of general fireworks or articles pyrotechnic prohibitions in the first and second degree; sending or receiving fireworks or articles pyrotechnic by air delivery; distributing fireworks or articles pyrotechnic to non-permit holder; removal or extraction of pyrotechnic contents; consumer fireworks prohibitions; refusal to provide identification; and violating requirements of carrier. Establishes an adjudication system and procedures to process fireworks infractions; makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1005/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1005&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061986,"bill_number":"SB1351","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1351/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1351&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061987,"bill_number":"SB1248","title":"Relating To The Cranston Duke Pia Act.","description":"Establishes that, in certain circumstances, an actor rightfully present on agricultural lands may exercise deadly force with a right to stand the actor's ground and not retreat.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1248/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1248&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2061988,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Prohibits the State from leasing public lands to or extending the lease of the US Department of Defense or any branch of the US military if the department or branch is noncompliant with any environmental order, consent decree, or memoranda of agreement, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting residents' health and safety. Requires Department of Land and Natural Resources to request that the military agree to remediation of existing leased lands prior to the end of the lease term.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB198/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=198&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2061989,"bill_number":"SB1521","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation or appropriate county department when disposing of a deceased cat or dog from a public roadway to scan the animal for a microchip, record certain information, and report that information to the appropriate county animal services or animal service contractors. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1521/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1521&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2061990,"bill_number":"HB1158","title":"Relating To Firefighting At Commercial Harbors.","description":"Limits civil liability of individuals who render firefighting services with a firefighting vessel at any of the State's commercial harbors or roadsteads, any commercial harbor or waterfront improvement belonging to or controlled by the State, or any vessel within a commercial harbor or roadstead to only damages resulting from an individual's gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1158/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1158&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061991,"bill_number":"HB1319","title":"Relating To The State Plan.","description":"Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, transit projects, and other areas in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds definition of \"green infrastructure\". Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force, to submit a report to the Legislature making recommendations for implementing the green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines. Establishes full-time equivalent ( .0 FTE) policy analyst positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1319/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1319&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2061992,"bill_number":"SB906","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Relating To Health. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB906/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=906&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2061993,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Makes failure to maintain a natural stream channel that causes an unreasonable and substantial physical obstruction of the natural flow of water a violation of the State Water Code, with certain exceptions. Establishes a period of time after receipt of written notice of certain violations of the State Water Code during which a violator may remedy the violation or enter into a corrective action plan with the Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM). Gives CWRM the discretion to impose a minimum penalty per State Water Code violation, increases the maximum penalty per violation, and authorizes CWRM to consider each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Establishes factors CWRM must consider when determining the amount of the penalty. Prohibits the State from acquiring a fee simple interest in any artificial watercourse, including a canal or ditch, under certain circumstances. Allows the State to acquire a fee simple interest in the artificial watercourse if the Legislature provides prior approval by concurrent resolution. (CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-05-06","last_action":"Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) Ratcliffe excused.","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB306/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=306&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2061994,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to prioritize development of workforce rental and for-sale housing projects for qualified residents. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to adopt administrative rules. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB432/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=432&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2061995,"bill_number":"HB1317","title":"Relating To Workforce Housing.","description":"Establishes the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes an advisory council within the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to advise on environmental and cultural practices within specific developments. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1317/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1317&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2061996,"bill_number":"SB1553","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Appropriates moneys from the Act 279 Special Fund for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to purchase a parcel of land identified as tax map key: (1) 9-1-013-025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1553/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1553&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2061997,"bill_number":"SB1510","title":"Relating To Motor Carriers.","description":"Exempts non-profit community-based organizations providing transportation services from motor carrier regulations under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1510/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1510&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2061998,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"Relating To Hazard Pay Bonus.","description":"Appropriates funds for a one-time hazard pay bonus to state officers and employees in bargaining units 5, 6, and 7, and their excluded counterparts under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB181/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=181&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2061999,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Increases the procurement thresholds for small purchases. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB254/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=254&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062000,"bill_number":"SB1591","title":"Relating To Avian Influenza.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture to prevent, monitor, and respond to avian influenza in Hawaii. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1591/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1591&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062001,"bill_number":"SB1061","title":"Relating To Digital Equity.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a digital navigator pilot program to offer technical assistance with computers and electronic devices for the members of the public Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1061/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1061&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062002,"bill_number":"HB756","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits the sale of flavored nicotine products and nicotine product flavor enhancers and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB756/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=756&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2062003,"bill_number":"HB1216","title":"Proposing To Amend The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii Regarding State Justices And Judges.","description":"Proposes to amend the state constitution to:(1) require the election of state justices and judges, as provided by law; authorize the governor and chief justice to make interim appointments for vacancies in the offices of the chief justice, supreme court, intermediate appellate court, and circuit courts, or district courts, respectively; and (3) repeal provisions pertaining to the judicial selection commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1216/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1216&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2062004,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"Relating To Opioid Antagonists.","description":"Requires all public schools, including public charter schools, to maintain a stock supply of opioid antagonists. Requires the Department of Education and State Public Charter School Commission to offer training to school employees on the administration of opioid antagonists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB310/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=310&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2062005,"bill_number":"SB854","title":"Relating To Immigration.","description":"Establishes a Universal Representation in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Office of Community Services to provide access to legal representation, under certain conditions. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB854/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=854&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062006,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Making An Appropriation For The Victim Witness Assistance Program.","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB287/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=287&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062007,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Relating To Reimbursement Of Public Officers And Employees.","description":"Requires the State or a county to reimburse an officer or employee within thirty calendar days of a request for reimbursement for travel costs that the officer or employee loaned to the State or a county. Requires the State or a county to pay a percentage of interest on the total amount owed to an officer or employee until the loan is fully reimbursed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB341/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=341&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062008,"bill_number":"HB1270","title":"Relating To Accessibility.","description":"Beginning 7/1/26, requires any public or private entity that operates a public lot, including a business lot, that provides more than 25 parking spaces to increase the number of federally mandated parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities by a minimum of one or fifty per cent, whichever is greater.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1270/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1270&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2062009,"bill_number":"HB758","title":"Relating To Sex-based Discrimination.","description":"Clarifies and strengthens the State's protections against sex-based harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation that occur in public schools, public charter schools, or at the University of Hawaii, including discrimination based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions. Establishes procedures for investigations and decision-making. Requires mandatory reporting by certain employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB758/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=758&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2062010,"bill_number":"HB575","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Provides an income tax deduction for tips received by tipped employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB575/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=575&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2062011,"bill_number":"SB709","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Requires the Director of Law Enforcement to adopt rules establishing training and certification standards and procedures for crisis intervention officers. Requires the Department of Health to approve the content of such training. Clarifies the scope of treatment permitted under assisted community treatment orders. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to assist with the preparation, filing, and presentation of requests for a court order to provide treatment over a patient's objection. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB709/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=709&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062012,"bill_number":"HB726","title":"Relating To A Statewide Data And Artificial Intelligence Governance And Decision Intelligence Center.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a data and artificial intelligence governance and decision intelligence center and necessary positions to improve data quality and data sharing statewide.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB726/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=726&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2062013,"bill_number":"HB816","title":"Relating To Emergency Response.","description":"Authorizes licensed paramedics in a county with a population of 100,000 or less to administer buprenorphine after administration of an opioid antagonist in cases of opioid overdoses, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Health to implement a two-year phased pilot program beginning in one county with a population of 100,000 or less and authorizes expansion of the program statewide as additional treatment resources become available. Requires a report to the Legislature evaluating program outcomes. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB816/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=816&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2062014,"bill_number":"HB691","title":"Relating To The Campaign Spending Commission.","description":"Appropriates funds to the campaign spending commission for permanent positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB691/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=691&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2062015,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Relating To Needs Allowance.","description":"Clarifies that the monthly needs allowance afforded to individuals living in certain long-term care facilities is not intended to replace or affect funds received as a state supplemental payment for domiciliary care and shall be supplemental to any funds provided to a recipient as a state supplemental payment for domiciliary care.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB339/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=339&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062016,"bill_number":"SB623","title":"Relating To The State Council On Mental Health.","description":"Requires the State Council on Mental Health to include an unspecified number of members with demonstrated knowledge of or work experience involving native Hawaiian health practices. Requires council members to receive annual training on topics related to native Hawaiian healing and health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB623/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=623&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062017,"bill_number":"HB915","title":"Relating To Water Use.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Agriculture to investigate and survey the availability of nonpotable water. Authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management, as a condition for issuing permits, to require the use of dual line water supply systems in new residential and mixed-use developments located in designated water management areas. Authorizes those residential and mixed-use developments to be included in irrigation projects, as defined in chapter 167, HRS. Requires the Department of Health, Board of Agriculture, and counties to update their rules, ordinances, to allow dual line water supply systems in residential and mixed-use developments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB915/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=915&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2062018,"bill_number":"SB1520","title":"Relating To Family.","description":"Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1520/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1520&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062019,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Relating To An Interstate Compact To Phase Out Corporate Welfare.","description":"Adopts the Interstate Compact to Phase Out Corporate Welfare.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB54/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=54&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062020,"bill_number":"SB1063","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1063/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1063&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062021,"bill_number":"HB1263","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Establishes a Rehabilitation and Re-entry Services Task Force. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1263/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1263&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2062022,"bill_number":"SB805","title":"Relating To Condominium Insurance.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Condominium Mutual Insurance Company to provide property and casualty insurance to high-rise residential condominium associations and the owners of those units. Requires reports to the Governor. Establishes the Condominium Loan Fund to assist associations of apartment owners experiencing increased insurance costs. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB805/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=805&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2062023,"bill_number":"SB628","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the general excise tax by 1%. Establishes the teacher salary special fund within the Department of Education. Requires that increased general excise tax revenues be deposited into the teacher salary special fund and the school facilities special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB628/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=628&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062024,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the liquor commission of each county to adopt rules and regulations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB464/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=464&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062025,"bill_number":"HB1437","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Establishes a general excise tax exemption on the gross proceeds or gross income received from sales of commodities or services that benefit nonprofit schools. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1437/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1437&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062026,"bill_number":"HB1398","title":"Relating To Property.","description":"Establishes an expedited procedure to remove persons from a property who are not tenants or former tenants. Establishes criminal offenses for persons who illegally occupy and damage property, for making a false statement to detain real property, and for fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1398/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1398&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2062027,"bill_number":"SB898","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Relating To Energy. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB898/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=898&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062028,"bill_number":"SB983","title":"Relating To Small Business Loans.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program within the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program Special Fund. Requires DBEDT to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes one full-time equivalent business loan officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB983/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=983&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2062029,"bill_number":"HB521","title":"Relating To Office Of Entrepreneurship.","description":"Establishes the Office of Entrepreneurship. Creates a program in partnership with the Hawaii film and creative industries development special fund. Appropriates moneys to establish the Office of Entrepreneurship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB521/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=521&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2062030,"bill_number":"HB1180","title":"Relating To The Landlord Tenant Code.","description":"Authorizes a landlord to petition a district court for a temporary restraining order, permanent restraining order, or injunction to compel a tenant's compliance with section 521-51, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1180/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1180&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2062031,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Farm To School Procurement.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish rules for the procurement of goods and services related to the administration of food programs at public schools that incorporate a geographic preference for unprocessed locally grown and locally raised food products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB191/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=191&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2062032,"bill_number":"SB795","title":"Relating To Automotive Repair.","description":"Provides access by owners of motor vehicles and independent repair facilities to motor vehicle manufacturer diagnostic and repair information and diagnostic repair tools otherwise made available to dealers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB795/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=795&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062033,"bill_number":"HB1407","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a Chamber of Commerce Competitive Grant Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1407/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1407&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2062034,"bill_number":"HB1420","title":"Relating To Supportive Housing.","description":"Clarifies the funding mechanism for the supportive housing pilot program. Extends the sunset date for the supportive housing pilot program to 6/30/2030.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1420/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1420&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062035,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Iv, Sections 4 And 6, Of The Hawaii State Constitution Regarding Reapportionment.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to specify that reapportionment shall be based on the resident population, as counted in the decennial United States census for the respective reapportionment year, rather than the permanent resident population. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2025-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB124/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=124&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062036,"bill_number":"HB714","title":"Relating To Health Care Workforce Development.","description":"Appropriates funds to support educational training programs to expand the State's health care workforce, including funding to support health care certification programs offered in public high schools and education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB714/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=714&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2062037,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"Relating To Antitrust.","description":"Prohibits the use of algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii's rental market. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop and undertake a public education program regarding the prohibition. Establishes fines and penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB157/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=157&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062038,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Amends the definition of \"cultural\". Prohibits the use of consumer fireworks except for cultural use by permit. Repeals the wording of section 132D-3(1), HRS, that generally allows the use of consumer fireworks without a permit on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and the Fourth of July. Makes it unlawful to offer, display for sale, sell, or furnish consumer fireworks to any person except for cultural use by permit, with a cap of not more than five permits per person. Prohibits the sale of fireworks to a person more than 5 calendar days before a permitted cultural use. Imposes a fee of $25 per permit for the purchase and cultural use of consumer fireworks. Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural use. Effective 7/1/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB302/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=302&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062039,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"Relating To The Deputy Director Of Highways Of The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Requires the Deputy Director of Highways of the Department of Transportation to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB459/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=459&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062040,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"Requires that lands within the agricultural district with class B or C soils that have solar or wind energy facilities must also obtain certification from the Department of Agriculture that the lands are also used for a farming operation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB443/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=443&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2062041,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"Relating To Crimes Against Seniors.","description":"Removes the requirement that a perpetrator of certain crimes knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a person sixty years of age or older.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB444/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=444&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2062042,"bill_number":"HB931","title":"Relating To Private Sector Collective Bargaining Rights.","description":"Expands the types of employees protected by the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and all individuals subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB931/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=931&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2062043,"bill_number":"HB1245","title":"Relating To Adaptation Pathways Planning.","description":"Expands the authority of the State and counties to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate infrastructure away from critically threatened areas to locations outside sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1245/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1245&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2062044,"bill_number":"HB1273","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Real Estate Investment Trusts.","description":"Disallows the dividends-paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1273/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1273&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2062045,"bill_number":"HB1415","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fortieth Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriated funds for capital improvement projects in the 40th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1415/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1415&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2062046,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to consider as a preference under chapter 201H, HRS, the proximity between the housing location and the applicant's place of employment; whether the applicant is a state or county employee; and whether the applicant is a returning resident that left the State to attend a university, college, or trade school and has graduated within the past two years. Requires, for any project developed or administered by the HHFDC under chapter 201, HRS, the HHFDC to set aside as a matter of preference an undetermined per cent of available units for state or county employees, when feasible. Requires HHFDC to determine the order of preferences and rank applicants accordingly, select applicants based on application date within the pool of similarly ranked applicants, and validate the preference status of applicants before occupancy of a unit. Authorizes HHFDC to adopt rules to establish additional eligibility criteria.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB72/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=72&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062047,"bill_number":"HB1349","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to authorize Medicaid coverage through the Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1349/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1349&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2062048,"bill_number":"HB1109","title":"Relating To Manufactured Hemp Products.","description":"Establishes a minimum age requirement for the sale of manufactured hemp products. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1109/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1109&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062049,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Appropriate funds into and out of the Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund for the State Historic Preservation Division to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological survey necessary to compile the inventory. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB18/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=18&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062050,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of five full-time equivalent (5.0 FTE) positions within the Civil Rights Compliance Branch of the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB527/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=527&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2062051,"bill_number":"HB638","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB638/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=638&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2062052,"bill_number":"SB1551","title":"Relating To Plastic.","description":"Bans businesses from providing single-use plastic bags and nonrecyclable paper bags to customers. Assesses a fee that businesses shall charge for allowable bags provided to customers. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1551/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1551&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062053,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"Relating To Pretrial Release.","description":"Requires bail to be set in an amount that the defendant can afford based on certain factors. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB127/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=127&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2062054,"bill_number":"SB478","title":"Relating To Electric Bicycles.","description":"Requires operators of low-speed electronic bicycles to possess a valid driver's license, instruction permit, or provisional license.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB478/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=478&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2062055,"bill_number":"HB571","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Limits condominium board members to serving no more than two consecutive terms. Allows such members to resume their positions after one term has passed since their departure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB571/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=571&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2062056,"bill_number":"SB684","title":"Relating To The Board Of Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to adopt administrative rules to ban the usage of cell phones at Department of Education schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB684/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=684&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062057,"bill_number":"SB873","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits physicians and surgeons from performing certain procedures on individuals born with variations in their physical sex characteristics who are under one year of age, unless the procedure is a surgery required to address an immediate risk of physical harm.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB873/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=873&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062058,"bill_number":"SB1138","title":"Relating To Insurer Prior Authorization.","description":"Requires health plan insurers to align their prior authorization processes with Medicare policies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1138/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1138&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062059,"bill_number":"SB1208","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Allows authorized employees of the Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement to inspect and provide a certificate of certain evidence of speed limit violations obtained by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the automated speed enforcement systems program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1208/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1208&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062060,"bill_number":"SB1330","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Increases the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Adds purchasing of renewable energy systems as an eligible expense and clarifies that training on both new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program. Clarifies that no tax credit is available for renewable energy systems purchased with a grant received under the Manufacturing Development Grant Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1330/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1330&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062061,"bill_number":"SB1662","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1662/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1662&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062062,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"Relating To Disaster Preparedness.","description":"Requires all public buildings, including public school buildings, constructed after January 1, 2026, to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB358/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=358&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2062063,"bill_number":"SB799","title":"Relating To The Freedom To Read.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to select materials for inclusion, circulation, and exclusion in school library collections according to certain criteria. Requires the Department of Education to uphold the freedom to read. Prohibits the Department of Education from excluding books based on certain criteria. Requires the State Librarian to select materials for inclusion, circulation, and exclusion in school library collections according to certain criteria. Requires the State Librarian to uphold the freedom to read. Prohibits the State Librarian from excluding books based on certain criteria.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB799/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=799&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062064,"bill_number":"SB1503","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to develop and implement training programs, public-private partnerships, funding opportunities, and recruitment strategies to develop a local workforce to meet the growing demand in defense-related personnel and promote economic diversification. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1503/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1503&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2062065,"bill_number":"SB1148","title":"Relating To Deceptive Trade Practices.","description":"Makes it a deceptive practice to advertise, display, or offer a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, with certain exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1148/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1148&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062066,"bill_number":"HB781","title":"Relating To The Waiahole Water System.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Waiahole Water System for bond debt service and tunnel repair. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB781/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=781&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2062067,"bill_number":"HB999","title":"Relating To Water Pollution.","description":"Amends section 200-14, HRS, to clarify that enforcement of criminal water pollution offenses remains under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health, rather than the Department of Land and Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB999/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=999&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062068,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Relating To Air Filters.","description":"Prohibits the sale and use of disposable air filters beginning January 1, 2030. Requires the State to establish reusable air filters as the new standard.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB10/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=10&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062069,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"Relating To Land.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purchase of the real property located at 64-486 Kamehameha Highway on the North Shore of Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB135/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=135&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2062070,"bill_number":"SB1399","title":"Relating To Family Resilience Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes the Family Resilience Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience and appropriates funds to execute the program, including the contracting of services. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. Repeals 6/30/2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1399/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1399&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062071,"bill_number":"HB932","title":"Relating To Green Bonds.","description":"Establishes a Green Bonds Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 07/01/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB932/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=932&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2062072,"bill_number":"HB1478","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Establishes new requirements for identifying certain top contributors for election campaign purposes. Prohibits structuring, assisting in structuring, or attempting to structure or assist in structuring any solicitation, contribution, expenditure, disbursement, or other transactions. Establishes additional penalties regarding campaign finance violations. Adds and amends various definitions for purposes of campaign finances. Amends reporting requirements for schedules filed for noncandidate committee reports. Repeals certain required information for noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures for late contribution reports. Expands information required for a noncandidate committee that makes independent expenditures of more than $500. Increases the aggregate amount that triggers when a person is required to file a statement of information. Repeals an authorization for a nonprofit organization operating as a noncandidate committee to use a donation for certain expenditures. Requires certain noncandidate committees to maintain transfer records. Requires certain information to be reported to a noncandidate committee. Repeals the requirement to identify certain top contributors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1478/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1478&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2062073,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Relating To Administrative Rules.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all state agencies to make the full text of their rules available on the website of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in a digitally accessible and searchable format that meets or exceeds certain federal standards. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB55/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=55&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062074,"bill_number":"HB1186","title":"Relating To Bed Bugs.","description":"Prohibits landlords, including those operating in public housing and educational dorm settings, from renting a dwelling unit that the landlord knows has a current bed bug infestation. Establishes procedures that landlords shall take upon receiving notice of an actual or suspected bed bug infestation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1186/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1186&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2062075,"bill_number":"HB992","title":"Relating To Solicitation Of Funds From The Public.","description":"Revises registration, fee, reporting, and enforcement requirements for charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities that solicit funds from the public. Removes duplication of registration, fee, and reporting requirements for charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB992/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=992&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062076,"bill_number":"HB1142","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1142/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1142&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062077,"bill_number":"HB28","title":"Relating To Airports.","description":"Short form bill relating to airports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB28/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=28&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2062078,"bill_number":"HB902","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to conduct a study on methods to support department schools that may be impacted by electric utilities' planned public safety power shutoff program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB902/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=902&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2062079,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Short form bill relating to homelessness.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB79/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=79&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2062080,"bill_number":"SB1609","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement an Early Learning Services Contracts Program to make available a designated number of seats at licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers that meet certain criteria. Requires the Department of Human Services to submit reports to the Legislature. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2028. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1609/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1609&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062081,"bill_number":"HB553","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans under the State's Medicaid managed care program to provide coverage for biomarker testing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB553/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=553&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2062082,"bill_number":"SB1140","title":"Relating To Insurance Of Last Resort.","description":"Establishes the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Program, which shall be established in and administered by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to ensure that residents in high-risk areas can purchase affordable and comprehensive property insurance coverage for their residential properties. Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to issue revenue bonds in amounts authorized by the Legislature, in which case the Premium Stabilization Fund shall be established by the Director. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1140/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1140&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062083,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Relating To Audible Vehicle Reverse Warning Systems.","description":"Prohibits a state- or county-owned vehicle purchased on or after 1/1/2028, from using an audible reverse warning system that emits a warning sound other than one using broadband technology. Authorizes the Director of Transportation to grant exemptions under certain circumstances. Requires the Director of Transportation to maintain an updated record of all exemptions granted and a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB312/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=312&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062084,"bill_number":"HB840","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Athletics.","description":"Appropriates funds to athletics departments of the University of Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB840/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=840&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2062085,"bill_number":"HB1351","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, As Amended.","description":"Increases the limit of the State's liability for moneys borrowed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands or loans made to lessees that are guaranteed by the Department from $100,000,000 to $500,000,000. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1351/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1351&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2062086,"bill_number":"HB624","title":"Relating To School Psychologists.","description":"Creates a School Psychologists Working Group within the Department of Education to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2026. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB624/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=624&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2062087,"bill_number":"SB961","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to adjust the minimum certification periods for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits households, participate in the Elderly Simplified Application Project, and report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB961/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=961&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062088,"bill_number":"HB688","title":"Relating To Community Health Workers.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer a three-year Rural Community Health Worker Pilot Program that enables community health workers to provide outreach, education, training, and navigation to individuals residing in rural communities in the State and address social determinants of health. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB688/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=688&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2062089,"bill_number":"SB1141","title":"Relating To Insurance Protections.","description":"Requires insurers offering homeowners insurance policies to comply with certain minimum requirements in cases of losses of owner-occupied residences due to a catastrophic disaster. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1141/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1141&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062090,"bill_number":"HB693","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Restricts how much and how often a landlord may increase rent over the course of a twelve month period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB693/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=693&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2062091,"bill_number":"HB1358","title":"Relating To The Public Land Trust Working Group.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to facilitate the hiring of necessary staff and the purchase of equipment and professional services on behalf of the public land trust working group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1358/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1358&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2062092,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"Relating To Attachment And Execution Of Real Property.","description":"Increases the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB147/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=147&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2062093,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Establishes processes and requirements for associations to impose fines against unit owners, tenants, and guests for violations of the declaration, bylaws, or house rules. Prohibits associations from charging attorneys' fees with respect to any fines that are not deemed collectable. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB147/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=147&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2062094,"bill_number":"HB1471","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Imposes an additional fee for a certificate of registration for motor vehicles, to be deposited into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1471/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1471&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2062095,"bill_number":"HB1458","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Advertising Revenue By Major Social Media Platforms.","description":"Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund to receive revenues earned by major social media platforms to fund initiatives expanding broadband access and local journalism initiatives. Directs the Department of Taxation to apply the state corporate income tax to advertising revenue earned by major social media platforms if the revenue is derived from content created within the State or from audiences located in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1458/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1458&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2062096,"bill_number":"HB1465","title":"Relating To The Legislature.","description":"Establishes a basic housing allowance for legislators whose legal residence is on an island other than the island of Oahu during session. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1465/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1465&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2062097,"bill_number":"SB1079","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Temporarily allows each county, by resolution of its county council, to petition for the redistricting of land from an agricultural district to a rural district through the Land Use Commission's declaratory ruling process. Effective 7/1/2026. Sunsets 6/30/2029.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1079/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1079&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062098,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes a county to reduce the number of housing units that may be built within any portion of the county only if the county increases the number of housing units that may be built elsewhere in the county, such that there is no net loss in residential capacity. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB25/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=25&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062099,"bill_number":"SB1391","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for teacherrequested classroom supplies; provided that the private sector contributes matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1391/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1391&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062100,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"Relating To Single-use Plastics.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2026 for lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations, and beginning 1/1/2028 for lodging establishments with fifty or fewer sleeping room accommodations, prohibits the provision of personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB348/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=348&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2062101,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"Relating To Animals.","description":"Establishes cat owner liability for harm to property or native birds. Prohibits the care of predators on state lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes administrative fines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB363/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=363&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2062102,"bill_number":"HB661","title":"Relating To Environmental Review.","description":"Permits, under certain circumstances, a previously permitted or authorized activity challenged as being subject to environmental review to continue while the applicable agency or applicant conducts an environmental assessment, prepares an environmental impact statement, or determines whether the activity is exempt. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB661/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=661&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2062103,"bill_number":"SB778","title":"Relating To Sentencing.","description":"Prohibits emerging adult defendants from being sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB778/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=778&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062104,"bill_number":"HB1329","title":"Relating To Communities.","description":"Requires any state or county department pursuing any major plan or work effort that is likely to significantly affect members of any community to: (1) Conduct a public hearing on the issue, and post notices on the department's website; and (2) Send direct notices of the public hearing to state and county elected officials who have constituents in the community.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1329/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1329&year=2026","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":2062105,"bill_number":"SB1226","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to submit reports to the Legislature on implementation of the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Exempts employees of the Department of Transportation and DLE from personal liability under certain conditions. Requires any damages to container goods be borne by the State. Requires DLE and DOT to designate a site outside of the immediate port area to conduct inspections. Require the DLE to secure all illegal goods. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1226/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1226&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062106,"bill_number":"HB1190","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Repeals the authority for campaign funds to carry over to subsequent elections. Requires, at the latest, for campaign funds not expended to escheat to the State after a certain period. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to make reasonable efforts to return escheated funds to contributors with any remaining balance to fund partially publicly financed campaigns.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1190/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1190&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2062107,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"Relating To Meat Processing.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop and implement a grant program to expand the meat processing capacity in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB452/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=452&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2062108,"bill_number":"SB1419","title":"Relating To Act 253, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2023.","description":"Updates the name of the Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program established by Act 253, SLH 2023, by replacing the term \"visually impaired\" with the term \"low vision\" and clarifies the pilot program's implementation timeframes. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1419/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1419&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062109,"bill_number":"SB1549","title":"Relating To The Knehili Community Hale.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for a capital improvement project for the construction of the Knehili community hale, a new access road, and a parking lot at the Knehili homestead.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1549/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1549&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062110,"bill_number":"SB636","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.","description":"Appropriates funds for one retention coordinator position, one internship coordinator position, and student enrollment management initiatives at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB636/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=636&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062111,"bill_number":"SB1550","title":"Relating To Trees.","description":"Establishes base selection criteria for exceptional trees. Establishes the significant tree designation, selection criteria, and related processes. Establishes the State Arborist Advisory Committee within the Department of Land and Natural Resources for administrative purposes. Requires County Arborist Advisory Committees to have at least six members, adopt new exceptional tree selection criteria, and designate significant trees. Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the University of Hawaii to cooperate with State and County Arborist Advisory Committees to carry out the Exceptional Trees Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1550/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1550&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062112,"bill_number":"SB973","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds to pay salary differentials to English language educators as an incentive to attract and retain these educators. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB973/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=973&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2062113,"bill_number":"HB1213","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Imposes a conveyance tax rate of 300% on sales of residential real property to persons who have not filed a Hawaii state income tax return within the preceding 4-year period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1213/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1213&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2062114,"bill_number":"HB1373","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the Liquor Commission of each county to adopt rules and regulations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1373/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1373&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2062115,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Relating To Tax Haven Abuse.","description":"Requires corporations to include the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State. Applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB314/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=314&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062116,"bill_number":"SB884","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Relating To Agriculture. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB884/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=884&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062117,"bill_number":"SB1577","title":"Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.","description":"Establishes the Performing Arts Grants Program to support performing arts in the State. Clarifies the scope of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' responsibilities to include the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events. Allows the use of moneys from the Works of Art Special Fund for performing arts. Appropriates funds to provide grants under the Performing Arts Grants Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1577/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1577&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062118,"bill_number":"HB1022","title":"Relating To Energy Industry Information Reporting.","description":"Adds the promotion of emergency management and critical infrastructure protection as relevant purposes of the Energy Data Collection Program. Adds the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to the list of agencies that may examine the energy industry information statements submitted pursuant to section 486J-3, HRS. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1022/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1022&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062119,"bill_number":"SB919","title":"Relating To The Penal Code.","description":"Relating To The Penal Code. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB919/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=919&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062120,"bill_number":"HB1502","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes requirements for property and casualty insurers and policies for pre- and post-disaster protections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1502/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1502&year=2026","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":2062121,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Clarifies that the importation of any pest or material infested or infected with an insect or other animal, disease, or pest is prohibited. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to administratively inspect any article imported or moved into the State from the continental United States or between the Hawaiian Islands. Prohibits the sale, barter, or donation of items or material that is a pest, is infested or infected with a pest, or prohibited from being sold. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to compel the quarantine, treatment, or destruction of certain materials. Clarifies penalties for various quarantine and import law violations, based in part on whether violations were knowingly committed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB252/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=252&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2062122,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Short form bill relating to labor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB170/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=170&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2062123,"bill_number":"SB501","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Requires the Department of Health, to the extent allowable under federal law, to prioritize the use of Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund moneys for projects by homeowners to upgrade cesspools to director-approved wastewater systems or connect homeowners' properties to sewerage systems, including projects for the installation of cluster systems or community package plants. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB501/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=501&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062124,"bill_number":"SB877","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the funding for Medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB877/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=877&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062125,"bill_number":"HB1419","title":"Relating To Fire Protection.","description":"Defines stages of wildfire suppression efforts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1419/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1419&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2062126,"bill_number":"HB1164","title":"Relating To Highway Revenue Bonds.","description":"Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Takes effect 1/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1164/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1164&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062127,"bill_number":"HB962","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer a two-year school librarian pilot program to provide funding for qualifying schools to hire librarians. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB962/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=962&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062128,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Relating To Wildfire Mitigation.","description":"Establishes the Wildfire Mitigation Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to provide administrative support to the working group. Appropriates funds. Revises the appropriations made by Act 302, SLH 2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB17/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=17&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062129,"bill_number":"HB1490","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to develop a comprehensive plan for the establishment of a universal, single payer health care system to replace all other health care coverage in the State, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Prepaid Health Care Act. Establishes a universal, single payer health care system to be known as the Hawaii Care program under the Hawaii Health Authority to take effect one hundred eighty days after the approval of waivers from certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the State's Medicaid plan. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1490/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1490&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2062130,"bill_number":"HB811","title":"Relating To Residential Real Property.","description":"Establishes penalties for failure to remediate violations, including fines and, under certain circumstances, foreclosure on the real property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB811/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=811&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2062131,"bill_number":"SB719","title":"Relating To Sugar-sweetened Beverages.","description":"Establishes a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Fee Program to be administered by the Department of Health that, beginning 7/1/2026, imposes a fee on the distribution and sale of sugar-sweetened beverages in the State. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Special Fund into which revenues generated from the sugar-sweetened beverage fee are deposited. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Trust Fund in the private sector to receive revenues from the Healthy Ohana Special Fund to support prevention and control of obesity and chronic diseases. Allows the Department to contract with a third party to administer the program. Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and financial audit of the program and submit reports to the Legislature. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Trust Fund Advisory Committee to advise the Department on the administration of the trust fund. Requires the Department to adopt interim rules no later than 6/30/2026, and final rules no later than 12/31/2027. Establishes civil penalties. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB719/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=719&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062132,"bill_number":"SB721","title":"Relating To The Estate Tax.","description":"Amends the exclusion amount of Hawaii's estate tax. Repeals exemption for tax imposed on transfer of taxable estate located in Hawaii for nonresidents and nonresidents who are not citizens. Applicable to decedents dying or taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB721/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=721&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062133,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge for cost recovery of certain expenses of the Hawaii electricity reliability administrator associated with the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Requires report to the Legislature on the grid-ready homes interconnection process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB340/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=340&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2062134,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"Relating To Indebtedness To The State.","description":"Requires disbursing officers to notify employees within sixty days of making a determination that an indebtedness has occurred to the government resulting from salary or wage overpayment. Amends the amount that a disbursing officer may deduct from an employee's salary, wage, or compensation based on the employee's gross income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB164/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=164&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2062135,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Sun Screening Devices.","description":"Exempts from restrictions on light transmittance percentages, up to a certain percent, of certain motor vehicle sun screening devices for persons having light sensitivity of the eyes due to a medical condition. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB368/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=368&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2062136,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"Relating To Orders For Protection.","description":"Reinstates mandatory minimum jail sentences for successive violations of the same order for protection. Removes the distinction between domestic and non-domestic violations of an order for protection. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB383/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=383&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062137,"bill_number":"SB1405","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to submit annual reports to the Legislature over a period of five years. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1405/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1405&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062138,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Relating To The Deposit Beverage Container Program.","description":"Increases the deposit and refund value for beverage containers from 5 cents to 10 cents under the deposit beverage container program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB184/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=184&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062139,"bill_number":"SB1355","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1355/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1355&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062140,"bill_number":"SB910","title":"Relating To The Board Of Regents.","description":"Relating To The Board Of Regents. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB910/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=910&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062141,"bill_number":"HB1445","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to equip all classroom doors with interior locks, maintain a public address system, feature an emergency access route, and maintain fire alarms. Mandates the establishment of school emergency plans. Requires schools conduct regular testing and emergency preparedness drills. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1445/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1445&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2062142,"bill_number":"HB1068","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in work-based learning programs established and regulated by the Department of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1068/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1068&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062143,"bill_number":"HB1326","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fourteenth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourteenth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1326/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1326&year=2026","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":2062144,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"Relating To Traffic Citations.","description":"Requires police officers to send a carbon copy of a citation to the registered owner of a vehicle within five business days after the citation is issued. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB230/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=230&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2062145,"bill_number":"HB1084","title":"Relating To Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from .08 to .05 or more grams of alcohol to reduce impaired driving and fatal crashes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1084/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1084&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062146,"bill_number":"HB913","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish positions within the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Aquatic Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB913/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=913&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2062147,"bill_number":"HB1435","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Replaces the boards of registration with on-call circuit judges to hear elections disputes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1435/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1435&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062148,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Short form bill relating to homelessness.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB80/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=80&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2062149,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"Relating To Offender Reentry.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to issue a certificate of suitability for employment. Requires the Department to collaborate with state and federal agencies and private employers to educate stakeholders on the certification. Appropriate funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB481/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=481&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2062150,"bill_number":"SB1531","title":"Relating To Nuisance Abatement.","description":"Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1531/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1531&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2062151,"bill_number":"HB530","title":"Relating To The Labeling Of Macadamia Nuts.","description":"Specifies that the macadamia nut labeling requirements apply if the applicable products are produced in whole or in part from Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed macadamia nuts. Effective 1/2/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB530/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=530&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2062152,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Permits film production on lands that are zoned for agricultural use in counties with a population of less than five hundred thousand and that meet other conditions. Establishes the Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee to monitor and enforce compliance with regulations on film permit activities on agricultural zoned lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDT/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB516/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=516&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062153,"bill_number":"SB1626","title":"Relating To Loan Repayment For Healthcare Professionals.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1626/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1626&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062154,"bill_number":"HB922","title":"Relating To Culture.","description":"Short form bill relating to culture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB922/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=922&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2062155,"bill_number":"HB832","title":"Relating To Real Property Leases.","description":"Prohibits the resetting of lease rents for long-term commercial leases above a level that is economic for the lessee's actual use of the property. Requires that a lessee whose long-term commercial lease has been terminated be compensated for the value of buildings, infrastructure, and businesses created by the lessee that will be retained by the lessor. Allows a lessee the right to purchase the property at fair market value.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB832/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=832&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2062156,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Requires Liquor Commissions or Boards to deny any renewal for a liquor license if the applicant for renewal has violated any provision of the Intoxicating Liquor Law under chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on three separate occasions during the twelve-month period preceding the renewal application date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB172/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=172&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062157,"bill_number":"SB777","title":"Relating To Covered Offender Registration.","description":"Amends covered offender registration laws to include offenders who, while acting in a professional capacity, commit the offense of sexual assault in the fourth degree against a minor who is at least sixteen years old. Provides that the exception to public access requirements does not apply when the covered offense was committed against a minor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB777/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=777&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062158,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"Relating To Stream Maintenance.","description":"Requires the counties to remove and dispose of personal property as part of the maintenance of channels, streambeds, streambanks, and drainageways. Clarifies that personal property stored in or near a channel, streambed, streambank, or drainageways for a continuous period of more than twenty-four hours shall be deemed abandoned property which may be disposed of by the State or county. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB211/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=211&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2062159,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"Relating To Technology Enablement.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist small businesses, including those related to the tourism sector, with technology enablement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB448/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=448&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2062160,"bill_number":"SB986","title":"Related To Tourism.","description":"Amends the types of occurrences for which the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors may request the Governor to declare a tourism emergency. Reduces the minimum balance to be maintained in the Tourism Emergency Special Fund through an allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB986/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=986&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2062161,"bill_number":"HB16","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Short form bill relating to tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB16/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=16&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2062162,"bill_number":"SB966","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the counties of the State, to establish a 1-year unregistered motor vehicle amnesty pilot program to encourage motor vehicle registration and mandate the surrender or impoundment of unregistered motor vehicles after the expiration of the program. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/EIG, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB966/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=966&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062163,"bill_number":"HB1501","title":"Relating To Trees.","description":"Establishes base selection criteria for exceptional trees. Establishes the significant tree designation, selection criteria, and related processes. Establishes the State Arborist Advisory Committee within the Department of Land and Natural Resources for administrative purposes. Requires County Arborist Advisory Committees to have at least six members, adopt new exceptional tree selection criteria, and designate significant trees. Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the University of Hawaii to cooperate with State and County Arborist Advisory Committees to carry out the Exceptional Trees Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1501/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1501&year=2026","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":2062164,"bill_number":"SB1354","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1354/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1354&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062165,"bill_number":"SB582","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers the authority held by the Comptroller over the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes the Performing Arts Grants Program to support performing arts in the State. Clarifies the scope of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' responsibilities to include the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events. Amends the authority for funds from the works of art special fund to be used only for costs related to the acquisition of works of art and the planning, design, construction of works of art and related appurtenances. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB582/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=582&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2062166,"bill_number":"SB1563","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes rate transparency requirements for insurance companies operating in the State. Establishes the Office of Insurance Consumer Affairs within the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer affairs to provide oversight, information, and consumer advocacy. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1563/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1563&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062167,"bill_number":"HB588","title":"Relating To State Law.","description":"Short form bill relating to state law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB588/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=588&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2062168,"bill_number":"HB887","title":"Relating To Prevailing Wages.","description":"Requires prevailing wages for human services providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB887/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=887&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2062169,"bill_number":"HB1239","title":"Relating To Independent Legal Counsel.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaiian Homes Commission to retain independent legal counsel, with any legal fees owed to be paid by the State, and also use the services of the Attorney General as needed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1239/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1239&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2062170,"bill_number":"SB518","title":"Relating To Commercial Activity Permits.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to update the online Wiki Permits service to include locations for which a right-of-entry permit for commercial activity is available via the service. Requires public input prior to the removal of any location from the list of available locations. Requires the Department to refund fees for right-of-entry permits if the permitted location is removed from the list of available locations before the commercial activity occurs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB518/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=518&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062171,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to consider additional preferential factors when supplying housing or assistance in obtaining housing. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to determine the order of preferences and rank applicants, select applicants based on application date, and validate the preference status of applicants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB374/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=374&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062172,"bill_number":"SB1655","title":"Relating To Manufactured Hemp Products.","description":"Allows any hemp processor with a permit from the Department of Health to: (1) Sell, hold, offer or distribute for sale edible manufactured hemp products in the form of a gummy or beverage; and (2) manufacture, hold, and sell a manufactured hemp product that exceeds the established tetrahydrocannabinol concentration limit with another state or country that allows the manufactured hemp product. Establishes child-proof and child-resistant packaging requirements for manufactured hemp products. Establishes penalties for certain manufactured hemp products and authorizes the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation to enforce compliance. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1655/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1655&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062173,"bill_number":"HB1081","title":"Relating To The Office Of Wellness And Resilience.","description":"Transfers the Office of Wellness and Resilience to the Department of Human Resources Development. Creates a Wellness and Resilience Advisory Board. Updates the Office of Wellness and Resilience functions. Effective 6/29/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1081/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1081&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062174,"bill_number":"SB1409","title":"Relating To County User Fees.","description":"Exempts the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from county user fees, in the amount of $100,000 aggregate per year, and ensures county services to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for Hawaiian Home Lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1409/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1409&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062175,"bill_number":"SB1219","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Transfers the jurisdiction of the Motor Carrier Law from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Transfers the jurisdiction of the Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1219/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1219&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2062176,"bill_number":"SB1159","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Prohibits certain octopus aquaculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1159/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1159&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062177,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Relating To Trees.","description":"Establishes a two-year Fruit Tree Harvest Pilot Program. Requires state agencies, to the extent practicable, to plant fruit trees in new or renovated landscaping that includes trees within the boundaries of the program. Authorizes persons to harvest fruit from those fruit trees. Provides that the State is not liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the harvesting or ingesting of fruit, including food-borne illness. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2062178,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Authorizes the Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture to adopt, amend, and repeal rules to develop an assessment and approval process to import and move aquatic livestock in the State. Requires the Aquaculture Program to develop a risk-based framework and biocontainment standards for the aquatic livestock assessment and approval process. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB47/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=47&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2062179,"bill_number":"SB1222","title":"Relating To Stormwater Management Systems.","description":"Prohibits counties from permitting or allowing retention or detention ponds to be constructed except under certain conditions. Establishes safety requirements for retention and detention ponds statewide. Requires the department of health to conduct a survey of existing retention and detention ponds statewide.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1222/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1222&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2062180,"bill_number":"SB927","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes the Air Noise and Safety Task Force. Establishes the Airports Advisory Council. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to adopt administrative rules to designate an airport security area within an airport property. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB927/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=927&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062181,"bill_number":"HB710","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Prohibits health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations from arbitrarily denying coverage requests for gender affirming health care services when the requested service is known to be considered a standard of care and for which scientific evidence exists that supports the service. Increases transparency of insurance carrier medical necessity reviews and requirements when coverage is denied.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB710/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=710&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062182,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"Relating To Utilities.","description":"Short form bill relating to utilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB42/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=42&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2062183,"bill_number":"SB1444","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Authorizes general excise tax exemptions for residential care services provided by certain licensed health care facilities pursuant to a contract with the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health. Effective 1/1/26. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1444/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1444&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062184,"bill_number":"HB933","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Reductions.","description":"Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or gross income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs. Requires DBEDT to conduct an economic cost-benefit analysis on the general excise tax reductions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB933/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=933&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2062185,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article X, Section 2 And Article Xviii, Section 12, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Local Elected School Boards.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment that would establish local school boards throughout the State to be elected by the voters and to serve no more than twelve years as a member.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB287/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=287&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2062186,"bill_number":"HB920","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Considers the Chairperson in determining quorum and majority and makes the Chairperson eligible to vote on matters affecting the Kalaeloa Community Development District.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB920/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=920&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2062187,"bill_number":"HB682","title":"Relating To Veterans.","description":"Short form bill relating to veterans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB682/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=682&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2062188,"bill_number":"SB846","title":"Relating To Emergency Powers.","description":"Prohibits the Governor or a Mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital statistics during a declared state of emergency. Allows for a reasonable delay in an agency's response to a request as a result of extenuating circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB846/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=846&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062189,"bill_number":"SB671","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Prohibits the use of certain dangerous pesticides on state lands and at state facilities, except as needed to respond to emergencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/GVO/WLA, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB671/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=671&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062190,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"Relating To State Boating Facilities.","description":"Establishes a State Boating Facility Lease Program within the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to be administered by DOBOR. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural to lease Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor for private development, management, maintenance, and operation. Repeals provisions relating to the leasing of fast lands and submerged lands of Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals the State Boating Facility Lease Program on 6/30/2045.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB364/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=364&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062191,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers that incur costs related to the design, materials, installation, and construction of hurricane-resistant safe rooms. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB138/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=138&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2062192,"bill_number":"SB808","title":"Relating To Covered Offender Registration.","description":"Amends covered offender registration laws to include offenders who, while acting in a professional capacity, commit the offense of sexual assault in the fourth degree against a minor who is at least sixteen years old. Provides that the exception to public access requirements does not apply when the covered offense was committed against a minor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB808/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=808&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2062193,"bill_number":"SB766","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Provides that a survey of the land to be set aside shall not be a condition precedent to the setting aside of public lands to any department or agency of the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB766/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=766&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062194,"bill_number":"SB982","title":"Relating To A State Hotel.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority and School of Travel Industry Management at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to collaborate to actively plan for the design, construction, and operations and management of a state hotel. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDT/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB982/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=982&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2062195,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Prohibits the smoking of cannabis and the smoking of cannabis for medical use, including via an electronic smoking device, in any area accessible by the public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB71/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=71&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2062196,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"Relating To Pharmacy.","description":"Establishes the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund to support pharmacist workforce assessment and planning efforts. Establishes the pharmacist workforce assessment fee. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB223/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=223&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2062197,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"Relating To Excited Delirium.","description":"Prohibits excited delirium from being recognized as a valid medical diagnosis or cause of death in the State. Prohibits a medical examiner, coroner, or health care provider from stating on a certificate of death or in any report that the cause of death was excited delirium. Prohibits law enforcement officers from using the term excited delirium to describe an individual in an incident report. Establishes a new Hawaii Rule of Evidence that deems evidence that a person experienced or suffered an excited delirium inadmissible in a civil action. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB36/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=36&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2062198,"bill_number":"SB1152","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Farm To Food Bank Program.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program and Hawaii Food Assistance Program Special Fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii Food Assistance Program Special Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1152/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1152&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062199,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB35/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=35&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2062200,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"Relating To Recordkeeping.","description":"Establishes recordkeeping requirements for secondhand dealers, requiring records to be retained for 2 years from the date of sale. Amends and standardizes recordkeeping requirements for pawnbrokers, requiring records to be retained for 2 years from the date of maturity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB382/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=382&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062201,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"Relating To Professional Land Surveyors.","description":"Establishes a ten year statute of repose for land surveyors, after which time a complaint for a civil action cannot be made.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB124/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=124&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2062202,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Relating To Leaf Blowers.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale or offer for sale of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Repeals the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB365/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=365&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062203,"bill_number":"HB1061","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard.","description":"Authorizes the payment of allowances for TRICARE Reserve Select, TRICARE Dental Program, and vision coverage to all officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel of the Hawaii National Guard ordered to active duty for more than 30 days in the service of the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1061/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1061&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062204,"bill_number":"HB1023","title":"Relating To Renewable Portfolio Standards.","description":"Modifies and improves the effectiveness of the renewable portfolio standards law, which stipulates the central role of Hawaii's electric utility companies in complying with the State's renewable energy and climate goals to address emerging trends.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1023/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1023&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062205,"bill_number":"HB1204","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Allows primary caregivers to be responsible for the care of more than one qualifying patient for medical cannabis at any given time. Repeals 6/30/2030.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1204/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1204&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2062206,"bill_number":"SB652","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Tires.","description":"Requires tire retailers to collect and submit to the Department of Health certain information relating to tires sold by the retailer. Requires the Department of Health to establish and maintain a database containing this information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB652/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=652&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062207,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Establishes prohibitions on assault rifles, assault shotguns, and .50 caliber firearms. Expands the ban on high-capacity detachable magazines. Allows possession of an assault rifle, assault shotgun, or detachable magazine with a capacity greater than ten rounds when certain conditions are met. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB401/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=401&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062208,"bill_number":"HB1176","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Economic Diversification Grant Program under the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to provide grants to qualified high technology businesses engaging in qualified research activities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1176/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1176&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2062209,"bill_number":"SB1497","title":"Relating To Rare Diseases.","description":"Establishes a Rare Disease Advisory Council within the Department of Health to advise the State on the needs of rare disease patients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1497/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1497&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2062210,"bill_number":"SB1077","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Provides a general excise tax exemption on gross proceeds received from the construction, sale, or installation of electrical vehicle charging infrastructure in certain circumstances. Repeals on 1/1/2031.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EIG/TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1077/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1077&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062211,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force to conduct a study, subject to legislative appropriation, to assess the viability of housing development in transit-oriented development zones or other areas on state or county lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB26/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=26&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062212,"bill_number":"HB949","title":"Relating To The Low-income Housing Tax Credit.","description":"Clarifies that a partner or member that is a partnership or limited liability company that has been allocated a low-income housing tax credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign all or a portion of the credit to any person. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, SLH 2016, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, from 12/31/2027 to 12/31/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB949/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=949&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2062213,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Temporarily allows each county, by resolution of its county council, to petition for the redistricting of land from an agricultural district to a rural district through the Land Use Commission's declaratory ruling process. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB502/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=502&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2062214,"bill_number":"HB1036","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1036/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1036&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062215,"bill_number":"SB1228","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"Establishes a working group for legal services for youth in the child welfare system within the Judiciary. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the working group. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1228/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1228&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062216,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Short form bill relating to collective bargaining.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB173/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=173&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2062217,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"Relating To Public School Land Transfer.","description":"Requires the conveyance of a certain parcel of land from the Department of Education to the County of Kauai. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB362/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=362&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2062218,"bill_number":"HB1280","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicles.","description":"Requires the State Fire Marshal to convene an electric vehicle fires working group to examine the impact of electric vehicle fires in residential, commercial, and business properties that have confined parking structures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1280/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1280&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062219,"bill_number":"HB1304","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1304/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1304&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2062220,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Short form bill relating to education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB152/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=152&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2062221,"bill_number":"HB1163","title":"Relating To Commercial Drivers Licensing.","description":"Amends requirements to commercial driver's license qualification standards to meet current federal regulations to allow the State to issue a non-domiciled commercial learner's permit and nondomiciled commercial driver's license for applicants who are unable to provide proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residency. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-19","last_action":"Act 019, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1119).","last_action_date":"2026-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1163/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1163&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062222,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"Relating To Midwives.","description":"Establishes a licensing scheme for licensed certified midwives and licensed certified professional midwives, to be overseen by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Re-establishes the home birth task force to provide recommendations on issues related to home births. Dissolves the task force on 6/30/2026. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB407/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=407&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062223,"bill_number":"SB1165","title":"Relating To Nicotine.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to determine standards for safe levels of nicotine in products to ensure the prevention of addiction. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to restrict the sale of any products that contain levels of nicotine that exceed the standards determined by DOH. Authorizes DOH and DCCA to adopt rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1165/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1165&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062224,"bill_number":"HB1500","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Repeals the authority of the Department of Education to set the price for school meals, except to provide a lower rate or free meals through rules. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1500/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1500&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2062225,"bill_number":"HB594","title":"Relating To Hotels.","description":"Requires hotelkeepers to provide adequate notice of service disruptions to guests and third-party vendors under certain conditions. Allows for recovery of damages by injured consumers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB594/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=594&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2062226,"bill_number":"SB562","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Establishes a Plant Nursery Registry Program to regulate the sale of nursery stock. Requires certain plant nurseries to register with the Department of Agriculture. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB562/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=562&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2062227,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Special Fund and, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/HOU/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB469/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=469&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062228,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Relating To Service Animals.","description":"Requires sellers or providers of emotional support animals or of certificates, identifications, tags, vests, leashes, and harnesses that identify an animal as an emotional support animal to provide certain disclaimers to the buyer or recipient. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB404/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=404&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062229,"bill_number":"SB968","title":"Relating To Teacher Loans.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a teacher loan forgiveness program to assist in the payment of loans for teachers who commit to teaching in the Hawaii public school system. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB968/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=968&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062230,"bill_number":"HB1454","title":"Relating To Vehicle Mileage.","description":"Requires employers to reimburse employees for vehicle mileage expenses incurred when using their personal vehicle to carry out employee duties or at the direction of the employer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1454/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1454&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2062231,"bill_number":"SB878","title":"Relating To Kupuna Housing.","description":"Extends the sunset date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna to 6/30/2028.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB878/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=878&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062232,"bill_number":"SB1472","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Authorizes supplemental allotments and transfer of unrequired balances for capital improvement program projects and establishes a protocol fund for each state principal department. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1472/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1472&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062233,"bill_number":"HB1289","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers to submit certifications with the Department of Taxation annually, stating that the manufacturer's products comply with federal regulations. Requires the Department of Taxation to maintain a directory of manufacturers of electronic smoking devices and e-liquids whose certifications the Department approved. Imposes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1289/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1289&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2062234,"bill_number":"HB1196","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a high school law enforcement curriculum-to-career pipeline initiative. Appropriates funds to develop and implement the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1196/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1196&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2062235,"bill_number":"SB1633","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Establishes a Green Building Tax Credit for costs related to the construction of a primary structure made with at least thirty per cent Hawaii-grown hemp material. Allows any hemp processor with a permit from the Department of Health to sell an edible or beverage cannabinoid product that contains a tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 2.5 milligrams per serving and not more than twenty-five servings per package. Prohibits the sale of an edible or beverage cannabinoid product to any person less than twenty-one years of age. Establishes child-resistant packaging requirements for edible cannabinoid products. Clarifies the tetrahydrocannabinol concentration limit for a non-edible legacy cannabinoid product or manufactured hemp product shall be subject only to federal restrictions. Amends the definition of \"hemp biomass\" to include stalks and foliage material. Requires the Department of Health to establish a dedicated hemp program to regulate hemp that is separate from the regulatory process for cannabinoid products with a high concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1633/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1633&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062236,"bill_number":"HB978","title":"Relating To Electric Utilities.","description":"Provides the Public Utilities Commission the authority to appoint a receiver to take temporary action necessary to assure continued adequate electric services from regulated investor-owned electric utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB978/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=978&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2062237,"bill_number":"SB747","title":"Relating To The Board Of Education.","description":"Establishes an Audit Office within the Board of Education to audit operations and expenditures of the Department of Education. Exempts positions within the Audit Office from civil service law. Requires annual reports to the Governor and Director of Finance. Authorizes the Legislature to request a copy of the annual reports. Establishes positions within the Audit Office. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB747/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=747&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2062238,"bill_number":"SB474","title":"Relating To Psychologists.","description":"Requires clinical psychologists employed by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to obtain licensure within five years from the date of employment. Sunsets on 7/1/2030. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB474/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=474&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2062239,"bill_number":"SB1629","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit for qualified productions that utilize qualified production facilities located within the State. Changes the cap amount and aggregate cap amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to unspecified amounts. Exempts from the general excise tax reimbursement to a motion picture project employer for employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and employment benefits. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1629/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1629&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2062240,"bill_number":"HB685","title":"Relating To Agricultural Development.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriate funds for the Agribusiness Development Corporation to purchase a land parcel in Kau on the county of Hawaii for agricultural development. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB685/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=685&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2062241,"bill_number":"HB1201","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes tax credits for insurers providing full property coverage to owners and associations of condominiums in the amount equal to twenty per cent of the insurance premium. Provides additional ten per cent tax credits to insurers incorporated in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1201/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1201&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2062242,"bill_number":"HB519","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Ix Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii Relating To Recreational Cannabis.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment that would legalize the possession and use of recreational cannabis by adults who are at least 21 years of age, as provided by law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB519/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=519&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2062243,"bill_number":"SB1487","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Revenue Bonds.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1487/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1487&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062244,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried individuals, transgender persons, and opposite-sex couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. Requires the insured or the insured's dependent spouse to have a history of infertility of at least six months' duration, rather than five years. Includes need for medical intervention to conceive due to physiological or anatomical factors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB23/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=23&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2062245,"bill_number":"HB788","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Batteries.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Hawaii State Energy Office to make recommendations for the reuse and recycling of electric vehicle batteries and requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB788/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=788&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2062246,"bill_number":"SB1404","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the tax rates for cigarettes and little cigars beginning 1/1/2026, amends the disposition of tax revenues to certain non-general funds starting from fiscal year 2026-2027, with the excess carrying over to the general fund, and expands the tax disposition of tax revenues to the funds to include all tobacco product taxes. Repeals obsolete historical tax rates.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1404/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1404&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062247,"bill_number":"HB959","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Exempts the sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs from the general excise tax. Incrementally increases the general excise tax over four years, with the increased proceeds during certain fiscal years to be deposited into the general fund. Removes the state income tax on unemployment compensation benefits. Doubles the standard deduction for individuals earning less than $100,000 and joint returns earning less than $200,000. Repeals the incremental increases on standard income tax deduction amounts. Increases the minimum income threshold and exemption amount for the low-income household renters' income tax credit. Removes the tax liability for the first $100,000 of individual income earned. Establishes the Maui Recovery Special Fund to be used for recovery programs related to the 2023 Maui wildfires. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB959/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=959&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2062248,"bill_number":"HB878","title":"Relating To Landfills.","description":"Extends the landfill buffer zone from one-half mile to one mile. Requires the landfill buffer zone to apply to lands in the state conservation district and lands designated as national conservation areas. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB878/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=878&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062249,"bill_number":"HB897","title":"Relating To The Nurse Licensure Compact.","description":"Authorizes the Governor to enter the State into a multistate Nurse Licensure Compact that will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multistate licensure privilege in each party state. Beginning 7/1/20 , requires each person who holds a multistate nurse license issued by another state and is employed by a health care facility to complete annual demographic data surveys. Authorizes the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. Provides that the Nurse Licensure Compact shall become effective and binding in the State two years after the Act takes effect.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB897/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=897&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2062250,"bill_number":"SB1018","title":"Relating To Real Estate Transactions.","description":"Requires a seller of real property adjacent to the shoreline, and the seller's agent, to disclose and include in all advertisements shoreline erosion certain issues related to the parcel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1018/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1018&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062251,"bill_number":"HB1083","title":"Relating To Vessels In State Commercial Harbors.","description":"Clarifies and expands the exemptions of certain vessels from the requirements for the securing of mooring lines in state commercial harbors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1083/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1083&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062252,"bill_number":"SB1266","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Establishes an inter-division program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources consisting of certain agencies to address the location, movement, and restoration of Hawaiian burial sites or iwi, exposed or likely to be exposed by coastal erosion. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1266/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1266&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062253,"bill_number":"HB609","title":"Relating To Sex Trafficking.","description":"Requires the posting of informational placards on sex trafficking and resources available to victims, in public buildings and at other specified locations. Requires the Department of Human Services to develop and make available a model placard. Requires the Department of Education to train teachers, school administrators, and other school personnel on the dynamics of sex trafficking and strategies for prevention and response. Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of the Attorney General to develop and implement public education and outreach events on the dynamics of sex trafficking and the importance of community involvement in prevention and response efforts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB609/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=609&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2062254,"bill_number":"HB952","title":"Relating To Parkinson's Disease Research.","description":"Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to house a collection of data on the incidence of Parkinson's disease in the State. Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee. Requires the Agency to create a Parkinson's disease research collection database webpage by 1/1/2026, and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB952/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=952&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2062255,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"Relating To Copying Fees.","description":"Prohibits the cost of reproducing government records in a digital format from exceeding 5 cents per digital record that has already been digitized. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB406/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=406&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062256,"bill_number":"SB1286","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Prohibits the collection, sale, or disclosure of any driver data that is obtained by a motor vehicle or other connected car service, feature, or application to any third-party without the explicit consent of the owner or lessee of the vehicle. Designates exemptions. Requires any disclosure notification for any data collection to be clear and conspicuous. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1286/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1286&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062257,"bill_number":"HB1450","title":"Relating To Agricultural Climate Resiliency.","description":"Establishes a three-year Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Pilot Program, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1450/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1450&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2062258,"bill_number":"HB694","title":"Relating To A Child Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a refundable child tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB694/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=694&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2062259,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to: (1) plan and administer income tax credits relating to emergency management or disaster preparedness and grants for low-income taxpayers to fortify their residential real property; (2) oversee the development of emergency shelters; and (3) hire necessary personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB354/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=354&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2062260,"bill_number":"SB762","title":"Relating To Agricultural Crimes.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Crimes Council. Expands the duties of the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with and support the Council. Requires all moneys, revenues, and fines received and processed by the Council to be deposited into the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Allows moneys in the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund to be expended to cover the costs of the Council. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB762/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=762&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062261,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Relating To Water Fluoridation.","description":"Requires certain water suppliers in the State to adjust the fluoride level in their public water systems to the applicable United States Department of Health and Human Services standards for optimal water fluoridation levels. Exempts federal water suppliers. Requires water suppliers to test water systems for fluoride levels at intervals established by the Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to provide training to water suppliers for the implementation of water fluoridation. Requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB488/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=488&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062262,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Relating To Lactation Consultants.","description":"Establishes the Board of Lactation Consultants of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and requires that lactation consultants be licensed by the board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB317/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=317&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062263,"bill_number":"SB964","title":"Relating To Waste-to-energy.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii State Energy Office to establish a publicprivate partnership to develop a waste-to-energy generating facility in each county having a population below 800,000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB964/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=964&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062264,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Repeals the sunset provision in Act 45, SLH 2024, related to the counties' authorization to develop, construct, finance, refinance, or otherwise provide mixed-use developments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB373/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=373&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062265,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Relating To Driving Under The Influence.","description":"Requires defendants convicted of causing the death or disability of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant to make restitution in the form of financial support to each child of the victim. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB356/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=356&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062266,"bill_number":"HB1337","title":"Relating To Endemic Plants.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to establish an endemic plant seed bank pilot program to preserve and promote the planting of plant species that are endemic to Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1337/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1337&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2062267,"bill_number":"HB656","title":"Relating To The Office Of Veterans' Services.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Office of Veterans' Services to perform its statutory duties, including maintaining a center that provides information, counsel, aid, and assistance to veterans, their families, and their dependents; and cooperating with federal agencies responsible for the administration of rights and benefits granted to veterans, their families, and their dependents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB656/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=656&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2062268,"bill_number":"SB1622","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds to establish the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1622/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1622&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2062269,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"Relating To State Licensed Care Facilities.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to post on its website an easily understandable, searchable, and sortable list of all state-licensed care facilities including information on their licenses and inspections. Requires that the list be updated within five days of any change in its information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB246/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=246&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2062270,"bill_number":"HB1371","title":"Relating To Alcohol.","description":"Establishes a definition of \"low alcohol by volume spirits beverage\". Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $1.10 per wine gallon. Takes effect 6/30/2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1371/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1371&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2062271,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"Relating To Contractors.","description":"Repeals the leasing restriction on owner-builders who obtain an owner-builder exemption to act as their own contractor and who build or improve residential or farm buildings or structures on property they own or lease and do not offer the buildings or structures for sale. Requires an owner or lessee to provide signed written notice that the structure for lease or sublease was built or improved by an individual who is not a licensed contractor. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB421/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=421&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2062272,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Short form bill relating to labor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB171/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=171&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2062273,"bill_number":"SB1558","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Applies the campaign finance laws to candidates for the neighborhood boards. Requires candidate committees for neighborhood board elections to file an organizational report with the Campaign Spending Commission regarding campaign contributions used for printing and mailing campaign material.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1558/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1558&year=2026","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":2062274,"bill_number":"HB1206","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds for faculty positions, student programs, and facilities at the University of Hawaii at Mnoa and University of Hawaii, West Oahu for workforce development in the defense sector.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1206/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1206&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2062275,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Relating To Healthy Workplaces.","description":"Prohibits any employer or employee from subjecting an employee to abusive conduct. Requires employers and certain employees to take all reasonable preventative and responsive measures to ensure a safe work environment free of abusive conduct. Prohibits employers and certain employees from taking retaliatory actions against employees who engage in certain protected acts. Establishes a penalty, private cause of action, and remedies. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB7/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=7&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062276,"bill_number":"SB1379","title":"Relating To Emergency Preparedness.","description":"Establishes the Community Readiness Centers Program to be implemented and administered by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Establishes the Community Readiness Centers Special Fund to fund the Community Readiness Centers Program. Renames the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to the Environmental Response, Energy, Food Security, and Resilience Tax and directs a portion of the tax into the Community Readiness Centers Special Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to acquire lands for community readiness centers and for an emergency operations center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1379/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1379&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062277,"bill_number":"SB1310","title":"Relating To Criminal History Record Checks.","description":"Deletes the term \"agent of the contractor\" in sections 28-17 and 846-2.7, HRS. Clarifies that contractors, contractor's employees, and subcontractors who have access to federal tax information held by the Department of the Attorney General may be subject to fingerprint-based background checks. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1310/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1310&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062278,"bill_number":"SB1601","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Establishes within the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority the Condominium Loan Program to provide qualified condominium associations with low-cost financing or refinancing on previously obtained loans for maintenance or repair projects. Limits loan terms to 20 years and prohibits any new loans after 6/30/2047. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize community development financial institutions into providing loans at competitive rates and terms to condominium associations for the purpose of allowing condominium associations to make necessary maintenance or repairs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds into and out of the Condominium Loan Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 06/30/2047. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1601/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1601&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2062279,"bill_number":"SB665","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study to identify the most cost-effective investments for clean energy alternatives to combustible fuels. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB665/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=665&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062280,"bill_number":"SB1014","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Energy Office.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii State Energy Office to adopt certain federal regulations as they existed on 1/1/2025, that it deems to be in the public interest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1014/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1014&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062281,"bill_number":"HB1299","title":"Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.","description":"Specifies that the works of art special fund's one per cent transfer requirement shall apply only to capital improvement appropriations for the original construction of state buildings. Amends the authority for funds from the works of art special fund to be used only for costs related to the acquisition of works of art. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1299/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1299&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2062282,"bill_number":"SB600","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Amends the prohibition on certain assault weapons to include .50 caliber rifles and assault weapon attachments. Modernizes the prohibition on assault pistols to include pistols with one or more prohibited feature. Prohibits firearms other than pistols with a detachable magazine with over a twenty-round capacity. Prohibits persons from bringing or causing to be brought into the State a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment. Prohibits the sale or transfer of a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment in the State, unless the .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment is sold or transferred to an authorized individual. Creates exceptions for the acquisition and possession of prohibited firearms for members of law enforcement and the military.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB600/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=600&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2062283,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"Relating To Partial Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB370/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=370&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062284,"bill_number":"SB1059","title":"Relating To Certified Caregivers.","description":"Lowers the minimum age that a certified caregiver for an adult foster home must be from twenty-one to eighteen.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1059/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1059&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062285,"bill_number":"HB664","title":"Relating To Gun Violence Prevention.","description":"Establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to conduct community outreach on gun violence prevention, develop and administer a grant program for gun violence prevention, and develop and administer a gun violence resource bank. Moves the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission from the Office of the Attorney General to the Department of Law Enforcement. Replaces the Attorney General with the Director of Law Enforcement as Chair of the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission and includes the Attorney General as a commission member. Establishes the Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund and appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB664/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=664&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2062286,"bill_number":"SB1131","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Imposes an excise tax on certain hedge funds failing to dispose of excess single-family residences, escalating over a ten-year period. Imposes a tax on any newly acquired single-family residences by a hedge fund. Makes certain exemptions. Requires the Department of Taxation to establish a certification process to ensure buyers of homes sold by hedge funds are not major investors in residential real estate. Establishes the Housing Down Payment Trust Fund to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide grants to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. Allocates collected tax revenue and penalties paid by hedge funds to the Housing Down Payment Trust Fund. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1131/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1131&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062287,"bill_number":"HB1228","title":"Relating To Solid Waste.","description":"Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of waste or disposal facilities that are near or above a significant aquifer. Allows counties to apply for exemptions to state siting standards if they meet certain criteria.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1228/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1228&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2062288,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the establishment of full-time equivalent permanent Makai Watch Coordinator positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB86/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=86&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2062289,"bill_number":"SB1450","title":"Relating To An Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program For Houseless Individuals Suffering From Serious Brain Disorders.","description":"Establishes a three-year Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services, including \"street psychiatry\", to chronically houseless individuals suffering from serious brain disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Requires the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1450/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1450&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062290,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Relating To The Uniform Antitrust Pre-merger Notification Act.","description":"Establishes the Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB348/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=348&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062291,"bill_number":"HB790","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Establishes an installation goal for customer-sited distributed energy resources in the State. Ensures that fair compensation is provided to distributed energy resources exports as part of grid service programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB790/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=790&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2062292,"bill_number":"SB1270","title":"Relating To Combat Sports.","description":"Establishes the Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Provides for regulation of combat sports. Prohibits no rules combat or similar contests. Repeals chapter 440E, HRS, relating to Mixed Martial Arts Contests. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1270/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1270&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062293,"bill_number":"SB895","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes new requirements for teacher-led kindergarten assessments in public and charter schools. Authorizes the Board of Education to adopt rules. Repeals certain requirements for the Department of Education and State Public Charter School Commission to share data with the Department of Human Services. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB895/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=895&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062294,"bill_number":"SB813","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement Reform.","description":"Requires a law enforcement officer who observes criminal misconduct by another law enforcement officer to report the criminal misconduct. Requires passage of a psychological screening test battery to qualify for appointment as a law enforcement officer. Subjects a law enforcement officer to denial, suspension, or revocation of a law enforcement officer's certification for failure to report observed criminal misconduct or committing an act of criminal misconduct. Prohibits the use of a chokehold by a law enforcement officer unless the use of deadly force is justifiable. Defines \"chokehold\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB813/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=813&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062295,"bill_number":"HB1489","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to fund and administer core homelessness services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1489/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1489&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2062296,"bill_number":"SB703","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds for the agricultural loan program to offer loans with an interest rate cap of four per cent; a line of credit program with a prevailing interest rate; and loans with an interest rate cap of three per cent for new farmers that commit to growing import replacement crops and farm-to-state programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB703/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=703&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062297,"bill_number":"SB1058","title":"Related To Care Homes.","description":"Increases the state supplemental payment ceilings for type I adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, certified adult foster homes, and type II adult residential care homes. Authorizes an additional payment for resident clients residing in these homes when state funds for the state supplemental payment for a specific fiscal year are not fully expended, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1058/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1058&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062298,"bill_number":"SB1109","title":"Relating To The Environmental Review Process.","description":"Repeals the definition of \"finding of no significant impact\". Defines \"finding of completion of environmental disclosure process\". Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1109/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1109&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2062299,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"Relating To The Household And Dependent Care Services Tax Credit.","description":"Increases a taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that may be claimed for the household and dependent care services tax credit for five years. Repeals 6/30/2030.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB326/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=326&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2062300,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB77/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=77&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2062301,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Relating To Plant-based Building Materials.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the establishment and administration of the Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group to study how best to develop the plant-based building materials industry in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB9/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=9&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062302,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"Relating To The Campaign Spending Commission.","description":"Establishes an investigator position in the Campaign Spending Commission. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB118/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=118&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062303,"bill_number":"HB1069","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Adds 2 ex officio, voting members that represent the Department of Education and Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1069/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1069&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062304,"bill_number":"SB654","title":"Relating To Land Leases.","description":"Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to repeal, revoke, or buy out the remainder of the lease of the real property under the Prince Kuhio Plaza, in Hilo, Hawaii, and resell that lease at fair market value to a new entity that agrees to properly maintain the plaza.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB654/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=654&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062305,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Decreases the exempted light transmittance for motor vehicle sun screening devices on front side wing vents and windows from thirty-five per cent to twenty per cent plus or minus six per cent. Exempts the light transmittance for motor vehicle sun screening devices for side windows that are to the rear of the driver and rear windows in sedans. Repeals the requirement that a front number plate be affixed to the front of a motor vehicle. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB485/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=485&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062306,"bill_number":"HB765","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits officers, senior employees, consultants, and immediate family members of state or county contractors from contributing to candidate committees or noncandidate committees for the duration of the contract. Provides that if any unlawful contribution is not returned to the contributor within 30 days, the unlawful contribution shall escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB765/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=765&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2062307,"bill_number":"SB476","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Increases fines that may be assessed against certain fireworksrelated violations. Effective 7/1/2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB476/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=476&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2062308,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"Relating To School Safety.","description":"Mandates that each school sporting event of 25 or more participants have an AED trained faculty member or athletic trainer in attendance and all schools be equipped with AED devices, Narcan, EpiPens, and inhalers. Mandates CPR training for coaches and athletic trainers. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB267/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=267&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2062309,"bill_number":"HB1449","title":"Relating To Plant Care Components.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules related to the Plant Care Component Program. Prohibits distributing plant care components that originated outside the State unless it was subjected to treatment before arrival. Establishes administrative penalties to enforce the Plant Care Component Program. Appropriates funds and establishes positions for purposes of the Plant Care Component Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1449/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1449&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2062310,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Related To Driving Under The Influence.","description":"Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB225/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=225&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2062311,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"Relating To Maritime Day.","description":"Designates May 22 of each year as Maritime Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB194/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=194&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2062312,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"Relating To The State Fire Marshal.","description":"Provides that no person shall serve as State Fire Marshal for more than three terms. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB436/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=436&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2062313,"bill_number":"SB1136","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes ratemaking regulations for insurers who base their rates on a policyholder or applicant's wildfire risk. Amends the definition of \"prospective loss costs\" to incorporate catastrophe modeling instead of historical aggregate losses. Prohibits insurers from basing certain insurance rates on past loss experience within or outside the State. Requires insurers to provide a list of items that may be covered under a homeowners insurance policy issued or renewed on or after 1/1/2026, as additional living expenses when a claim for additional living expenses is made. If a loss relating to a state of emergency occurs, requires coverage for additional living expenses for a period of not less than 24 months from the loss, subject to other policy provisions. Requires that coverage for additional living expenses not limit a policyholder's right to recovery if the insured home is made uninhabitable by a covered peril and allows an insurer to provide a reasonable alternative remedy that addresses the property condition that precludes reasonable habitation of the insured premises. Requires additional living expenses coverage for at least 2 weeks for certain losses incurred if a state of emergency is accompanied by an order of civil authority restricting access to the home. Beginning on 1/1/2026, requires each newly issued or renewed homeowners insurance policy that covers a property within the State to provide for the replacement cost value of the insured property. Amends the determination of over insurance under section 431:l0E-102, HRS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1136/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1136&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062314,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"Relating To Department Of Hawaiian Homelands Leases.","description":"Requires leases used in the conveyance of available lands as defined by section 203 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, as amended, to conform to the requirements for securitization by federally insured lending programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB294/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=294&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2062315,"bill_number":"HB623","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB623/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=623&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2062316,"bill_number":"HB1417","title":"Relating To Farms.","description":"Creates an exclusion from income tax for the first $50,000 of gross income earned by farmers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1417/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1417&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2062317,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"Relating To Electric Bicycles.","description":"Prohibits a person under the age of fifteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Prohibits a person sixteen years of age or older from operating a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person satisfies certain requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB184/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=184&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2062318,"bill_number":"SB647","title":"Relating To Electric Bicycles.","description":"Amends various definitions of \"moped\" throughout the Hawaii Revised Statutes to exclude low-speed electric bicycles. Deletes an unused term from Chapter 286, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes regulations for low-speed electric bicycles and clarifies the applicability of certain conflicting regulations that are applicable to all bicycles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB647/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=647&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062319,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Prohibits a person from lending a firearm to a person who does not have a firearm permit or does not have a registered firearm. Requires an adult who is borrowing a firearm to have either a firearm permit or a registered firearm, and not be prohibited to own or possess a firearm. Specifies that an adult who is twenty-one years of age or older may be lent a rifle or shotgun for a period not to exceed twelve hours. Repeals the authorization to use a rifle or shotgun outside of the State for up to seventy-five days. Repeals the authorization to lend a rifle or shotgun without a permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB150/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=150&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2062320,"bill_number":"SB971","title":"Relating To Traffic.","description":"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. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB971/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=971&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2062321,"bill_number":"HB1353","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to purchase a parcel of land identified as tax map key: (1) 9-1-013-025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1353/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1353&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2062322,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Relating To A Compensatory Time Cash-out Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes a Compensatory Time Cash-Out Pilot Program for eligible employees of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation who work in any state correctional facility. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB90/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=90&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2062323,"bill_number":"SB833","title":"Relating To State Childcare.","description":"Appropriates funds to the office of the governor for a state childcare facility for state employees and their families.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB833/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=833&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2062324,"bill_number":"HB1380","title":"Relating To Arborists.","description":"Requires the State to ensure and enforce that all certified arborists in its employ, including contractors, adhere to best management practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1380/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1380&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2062325,"bill_number":"SB1637","title":"Relating To The Office Of The Ombudsman.","description":"Expands the authority of the Office of the Ombudsman by amending the definition of \"administrative act\" to include the lease of state agricultural lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1637/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1637&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062326,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Relating To Health Care Workforce Development.","description":"Appropriates funds to support educational training programs to expand the State's health care workforce. Allocates funds to the Department of Education for health care certificate programs and classroom renovations for health care training in public high schools. Allocates funds to the University of Hawaii for education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB294/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=294&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062327,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"Relating To Dynamic Pricing.","description":"Prohibits retailers from using dynamic pricing in the sale of food that is sold, or qualifies to be sold, as part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Foods Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Establishes fines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB465/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=465&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2062328,"bill_number":"SB1207","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Makes mandatory the suspension of the driver's license of a driver or registered owner of a vehicle for operating a motor vehicle without a motor vehicle insurance policy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1207/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1207&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062329,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2062330,"bill_number":"HB1199","title":"Relating To Office Of Legislative Analyst.","description":"Requires the office of legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1199/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1199&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2062331,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"Relating To Hazard Pay.","description":"Allows the Director of Human Resources Development and the Director's county counterparts, with the approval of the Civil Service Commission in the case of the county, to grant temporary hazard pay to public employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB343/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=343&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062332,"bill_number":"SB537","title":"Relating To Organic Waste.","description":"Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to reduce all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a specified amount of organic waste per year in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB537/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=537&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062333,"bill_number":"HB847","title":"Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"covered employer\" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee chooses to opt out. Repeals the limit on the total fees and expenses that can be spent for the Program each year. Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for the development and operation of the Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB847/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=847&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2062334,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"Relating To Vehicle Weight Taxes.","description":"Creates an exemption to the vehicle weight tax for full-time college students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB263/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=263&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2062335,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"Relating To Public Order.","description":"Establishes the offense of loitering on public property and adds trespassing on public property to the offense of criminal trespass in the first degree. Establishes the homeless case management program and special fund, administered by the judiciary for the benefit of persons experiencing homelessness.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB261/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=261&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2062336,"bill_number":"HB1037","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1037/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1037&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062337,"bill_number":"SB660","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study to identify the most cost-effective investments for clean energy alternatives to combustible fuels. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB660/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=660&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062338,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Labor Relations Board.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to enforce its own orders. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB165/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=165&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2062339,"bill_number":"HB1053","title":"Relating To Condominium Association's Operating Budget.","description":"Permits condominium associations to borrow from or reallocate their reserve funds; provided that the loan is repaid within one year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1053/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1053&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062340,"bill_number":"HB547","title":"Relating To The Spaying And Neutering Of Animals.","description":"Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation and the reproduction of free-roaming cats. Establishes various revenue and fundraising sources for the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB547/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=547&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2062341,"bill_number":"HB591","title":"Relating To Managing Agents.","description":"Requires managing agents for residential condominium properties over seventy-five feet in height to have commercial property management experience.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB591/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=591&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2062342,"bill_number":"HB1025","title":"Relating To The Center For Cultural And Technical Interchange Between East And West, Inc.","description":"Designates the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc., as the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc. Exempts general fund appropriations to the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc from the requirements of chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1025/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1025&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062343,"bill_number":"SB881","title":"Relating To Food Security.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Food Security Special Fund to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit levels to those provided in federal fiscal year 2023. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB881/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=881&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062344,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"Relating To The Deputy Director Of Highways Of The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Requires the Deputy Director of Highways of the Department of Transportation to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB101/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=101&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2062345,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Establishes positions and appropriates funds for the Adult Client Services Branch of the First Circuit Court. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB114/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=114&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2062346,"bill_number":"HB780","title":"Relating To Desalination.","description":"Establishes a Desalination Planning Task Force to examine the feasibility of, and develop a plan and timeline for, the use desalination as a source of potable water in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB780/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=780&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2062347,"bill_number":"HB1335","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the manufacture, production, packaging, and sale of diapers. Establishes a surcharge on the general excise tax and use tax for the sale or use of luxury cars.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1335/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1335&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2062348,"bill_number":"SB1078","title":"Relating To The Waiakea Community Development District.","description":"Establishes the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District. Provides for the transfer of land and leases within the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Hawaii Community Development Authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1078/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1078&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062349,"bill_number":"HB1357","title":"Relating To Missing Persons.","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for a Missing Indigenous Person Alert program to help locate indigenous persons who are missing and thought to be in danger.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1357/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1357&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2062350,"bill_number":"SB1068","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a Slim-Hole Resource Characterization Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Establishes a position. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1068/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1068&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2062351,"bill_number":"SB1348","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1348/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1348&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062352,"bill_number":"SB1576","title":"Relating To Foreclosures.","description":"Clarifies the limitation of actions to recover debts related to notes and mortgage notes shall be six years. Prohibits creditors from pursuing deficiency judgments against residential property owners upon completion of a judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1576/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1576&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2062353,"bill_number":"HB1151","title":"Relating To Income Tax Withholding.","description":"For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, (1) repeals the maximum tax rate that may be considered in determining the amount of income tax that must be withheld and the requirement that a standard deduction allowance be treated as if it was denominated as a withholding exemption, and (2) for the purpose of income tax withholding, permits the Director of Taxation to prescribe a standard deduction allowance in an amount more or less than one whole exemption.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1151/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1151&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062354,"bill_number":"SB1665","title":"Relating To Foreign Critical Assets.","description":"Limits foreign ownership of certain public and private utilities and companies controlling the State's critical infrastructure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1665/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1665&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062355,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $50,000 but no more than $100,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines \"sexual conduct\". Provides that a minor who reports that the minor is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB193/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=193&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062356,"bill_number":"HB1302","title":"Relating To Transportation Demand Management.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Resources Development, in collaboration with various state and county agencies, to establish a Transportation Demand Management Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1302/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1302&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2062357,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time by 1/1/2026. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB232/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=232&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062358,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires eligible applicants of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be either governmental agencies or organizations that are required to use all financial surplus, excluding fees, to develop additional housing in the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB70/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=70&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062359,"bill_number":"HB766","title":"Relating To Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in Hawaii, to begin with the 2026 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB766/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=766&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2062360,"bill_number":"HB531","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB531/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=531&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2062361,"bill_number":"SB616","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Requires the immediate towing of any parked motor vehicle that is not properly registered, does not display a valid safety inspection sticker, or is parked in violation of any state traffic law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB616/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=616&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062362,"bill_number":"SB1262","title":"Relating To Oahu Coral Reef Resilience Enhancement.","description":"Establishes bag limits for kala, nenue, and uhu fish around the island of Oahu. Requires the Division of Aquatic Resources to conduct population assessments of these fishes and report to the Legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/2035.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1262/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1262&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062363,"bill_number":"SB1407","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Exempts housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1407/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1407&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062364,"bill_number":"HB909","title":"Relating To School Bus Services.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to use alternative vehicles for student transportation under certain conditions and appropriates funds for the purchase of alternative vehicles and individuals to obtain CDL licensure. Allows Department schools to initiate staggered start times. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB909/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=909&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2062365,"bill_number":"HB17","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Short form bill relating to tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB17/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=17&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2062366,"bill_number":"SB1475","title":"Relating To Special Facility Revenue Bonds.","description":"Increases the total principal amount of special facility revenue bonds that may be issued by the Department of Transportation for harbor improvements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1475/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1475&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062367,"bill_number":"SB1214","title":"Relating To Vacant Homes.","description":"Establishes a Vacant Homes Special Fund under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for rental assistance programs. Establishes a general excise tax surcharge on an owner that allows a residential real property to remain vacant for 180 days or more a year. Requires persons who own residential real property, but do not live there, to obtain a general excise tax license. Requires the counties to disclose to the Department of Taxation a list of properties classified as not being occupied by an owner of that property. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to calculate average annual rental value for the basis for the surcharge amount.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1214/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1214&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062368,"bill_number":"SB1599","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Requires the Director of Human Resources Development to abolish vacant positions within state departments and agencies under its jurisdiction that have been vacant for more than five years. Requires a list of positions abolished to be included in the Director's annual report to the Legislature. Requires funds for abolished positions to immediately lapse to the credit of the general fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1599/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1599&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062369,"bill_number":"SB1267","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Transfers the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for administrative purposes. Removes the manager of the Coastal Zone Management Program from the Commission. Adds a representative from the University of Hawaii to the Commission. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1267/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1267&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062370,"bill_number":"SB552","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB552/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=552&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062371,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"Relating To Use Of Force In Self-protection.","description":"Clarifies when the use of deadly force is not justified. Removes the requirement to retreat or surrender possessions prior to using deadly force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB291/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=291&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2062372,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"Relating To Environmental Stewardship.","description":"Amends the transient accommodations tax rate beginning on 1/1/2027. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires collection of a monthly tax of $20 per passenger per port entry or any commercial passenger vessel at any port facility under the jurisdiction of the department of taxation. Establishes a Transient Accommodation Tax Enforcement Working Group. Requires the transfer of all agricultural leases under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for certain environmental stewardship projects. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Tourism Authority for its operating budget request. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDT/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB504/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=504&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2062373,"bill_number":"HB1062","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard.","description":"Allows the commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard to hold the rank authorized by the Department of the Air Force. Provides the Adjutant General with the flexibility to assign either the Chief of Staff or the Assistant Adjutant General to lead the Hawaii Air National Guard. Authorizes the pay and allowances for the Chief of Staff of the Hawaii Air National Guard to be determined according to the pay tables of the Regular Air Force of the United States. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1062/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1062&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062374,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"Relating To Interception Of Wire, Oral, Or Electronic Communication.","description":"Removes requirement that all wiretapping applications made to a designated judge be accompanied by a written memorandum from the Department of the Attorney General recommending approval or disapproval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB391/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=391&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062375,"bill_number":"HB1113","title":"Relating To Changes To Responsibilities Of The Department Of Health Concerning Patients, The County Of Kalawao, And The Kalaupapa Settlement.","description":"Establishes the Kalaupapa State Historical Area. Authorizes the Department of Health to continue providing services statewide to Hansen's disease patients living in the community. Repeals sections of chapter 326, Hawaii Revised Statutes, upon the one-year anniversary of the passing of the last patient resident of Kalaupapa as affirmed in the Governor's proclamation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1113/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1113&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062376,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Relating To Towing Companies.","description":"Changes the fees that a towing company may charge to tow vehicles left unattended on private and public property. Prohibits a towing company or parking management company from installing immobilization devices on motor vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB215/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=215&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062377,"bill_number":"SB498","title":"Relating To Agricultural Workforce Housing.","description":"Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB498/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=498&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062378,"bill_number":"HB611","title":"Relating To Assisted Reproduction.","description":"Establishes a streamlined procedure for determining parentage in cases of assisted reproduction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB611/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=611&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2062379,"bill_number":"HB1469","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Establishes clear criteria for unpaid student internship programs under the state wage laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1469/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1469&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2062380,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the liquor commissions to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB108/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=108&year=2026","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":2062381,"bill_number":"SB882","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Relating To The Environment. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB882/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=882&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062382,"bill_number":"SB1323","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Adopts the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (2023), as modified, to replace existing chapters related to advance health care directives and advance mental health care directives. (CD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1323/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1323&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062383,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"Relating To Deferred Retirement For Police.","description":"Establishes a deferred retirement option program to allow qualified officers who are eligible for retirement to continue working.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB470/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=470&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062384,"bill_number":"SB1643","title":"Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of an intoxicant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1643/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1643&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062385,"bill_number":"SB937","title":"Relating To State Funds.","description":"Relating To State Funds. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB937/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=937&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062386,"bill_number":"HB845","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB845/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=845&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2062387,"bill_number":"SB863","title":"Relating To Fees For Public Records Under Chapter 92f.","description":"Imposes a cap on charges for searching for, reviewing, and segregating government records under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Provides for a waiver of fees in certain circumstances when the public interest is served by a government record's disclosure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB863/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=863&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062388,"bill_number":"HB290","title":"Relating To Crimes Against Elders.","description":"Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was sixty years of age or older.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB290/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=290&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2062389,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"Relating To The Employment Of Attorneys By Public Charter Schools.","description":"Provides an exemption for public charter schools and their respective governing boards from the statutory prohibition on retaining independent legal counsel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB154/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=154&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2062390,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Establishes general excise tax exemptions for food, medical services, and feminine hygiene products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB194/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=194&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062391,"bill_number":"SB1559","title":"Relating To Dune Restoration.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program for dune restoration at Hanakaoo Beach Park. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1559/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1559&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062392,"bill_number":"HB1225","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Amends the definition of \"dangerous to self\". Defines the terms \"gravely disabled\" and \"psychiatric deterioration\". Broadens the term of \"imminently dangerous to self and others\". Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1225/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1225&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2062393,"bill_number":"HB1480","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires housing projects developed pursuant to section 201H-38, HRS, to be located within county-designated transit-oriented zones.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1480/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1480&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062394,"bill_number":"SB1575","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Allows authorized insurers in the State to offer building and hurricane damage insurance for condominium buildings at a lesser rate than the building's prior surplus lines insurance policy for the same coverage. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1575/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1575&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2062395,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires, for tenancies greater than 90 days, a landlord to notify a tenant of any intent to raise the rent for any subsequent rental agreement or any intent to terminate a rental agreement 60 days before the expiration of the original rental agreement. Requires 90 day's notice for a landlord or tenant to terminate tenancies of three years or more and 60 days' notice to terminate tenancies of less than three years, with certain exceptions. Increases the amount of notice required to terminate tenancies that are less than month-to-month.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB153/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=153&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062396,"bill_number":"HB1010","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Creates a mixed-income rental housing subaccount under the Rental Housing Revolving Fund which shall make loans to mixed-income rental projects or units in a mixed-income rental project. Authorizes the transfer of moneys from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund Mixed-Income Subaccount.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1010/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1010&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062397,"bill_number":"SB1064","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Prohibits persons from operating a medical cannabis dispensary or cultivating cannabis without a license from the Department of Health. Prohibits individuals from providing certain services to individuals engaging in unlicensed cannabis operations. Requires the Department of Health to send a cease and desist notice to violators. Establishes criminal penalties. Establishes an affirmative defense for, and a conclusive basis for certain violations. Establishes exceptions. Establishes a cannabis cultivator license to authorize the cultivation and distribution of cannabis plants. Requires the Department of Health to only issue one cannabis cultivator license for each person. Establishes limits on: (1) the number of cannabis cultivator licenses the Department of Health may issue; (2) the maximum size of plant canopy for indoor and outdoor cultivations for each cannabis cultivator license; and (3) the maximum plant count of mature cannabis plants for each cannabis cultivator license. Authorizes expenditures from the Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund to fund programs for the mitigation and abatement of nuisances relating to chapter 329D, HRS. Appropriates funds out of the Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund for the Department of Attorney General to enforce, and mitigate nuisances relating to, chapter 329D, HRS. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1064/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1064&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062398,"bill_number":"SB1539","title":"Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.","description":"Appropriates funds to offset the debt for the Waiahole Water System. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1539/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1539&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062399,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Defines \"isolated wetlands\" and \"wetlands\". Clarifies the definition of \"state waters\" to include wetlands and isolated wetlands. Requires the Director of Health to determine all wetlands in the State, including whether a wetland is an isolated wetland or is included in the waters of the United States. Prohibit persons from discharging any water pollutant into or at any location that enters state waters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB343/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=343&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2062400,"bill_number":"SB1650","title":"Relating To Construction Defects.","description":"Clarifies the statute of repose to make it clear that the statute applies to contract, tort, and statutory claims. Clarifies the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Requires the claimant to provide actual evidence of the nature and cause of the construction defect and extent of necessary repairs, along with the notice of claim. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's proposal to inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1650/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1650&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062401,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to establish an international teacher license for certain visa holders and the requirements to obtain the international teacher license. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB439/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=439&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2062402,"bill_number":"HB865","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in kindergarten through grade twelve. Requires students in grades nine through twelve to complete a one-half credit in financial literacy before graduation. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers who are teaching financial literacy courses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB865/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=865&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2062403,"bill_number":"HB904","title":"Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to submit an annual report on public charter schools before the opening day of each Regular Session of the Legislature. Requires the Board of Education to review and approve the annual report before the report is issued to the Governor, Legislature, and the public. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB904/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=904&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2062404,"bill_number":"SB1205","title":"Relating To State Organization And Administration.","description":"Requires state executive branch departments, offices, and other agencies to comply with directive number 19-02, Hawaii Administrative Directives, as extended by directive number 23-01, Hawaii Administrative Directives. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1205/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1205&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062405,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals existing law that preempted local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and nullified and voided any conflicting local laws and regulations. Allows counties to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that govern smoking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB156/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=156&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2062406,"bill_number":"SB653","title":"Relating To Nuisance Abatement.","description":"Requires the court to impose a mandatory fine per violation for nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses. Allows citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits against places used for illegal gambling the same rights and protections as those afforded to victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB653/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=653&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062407,"bill_number":"SB1171","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution of fine mesh nets in the State to protect plants from invasive species. Requires DOA to establish a program to provide certain monofilament netting free of charge to the public to slow the growth and spread of coconut rhinoceros beetles in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1171/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1171&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062408,"bill_number":"HB1076","title":"Relating To State Funds.","description":"Establishes the Climate Mitigation and Resiliency Special Fund. Mandates the allocation of all earned interest from the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund to the newly established special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1076/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1076&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062409,"bill_number":"SB1217","title":"Relating To Positions At The John A. Burns School Of Medicine.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine for faculty positions in the fields of cardiovascular biology, tropical medicine, and quantitative health biostatistics, and an environmental health and safety officer staff position. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1217/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1217&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062410,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"Relating To Social Work.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services, to develop and establish a social work training program to assist nonviolent incarcerated individuals in the area of social work. Requires progress reports on the program to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB251/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=251&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2062411,"bill_number":"HB881","title":"Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"Establishes and implements the Catastrophic Wildfire Securitization Act, to allow public utilities to securitize rates in order to raise capital that can be used to pay for costs and expenses arising out of catastrophic wildfires.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB881/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=881&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2062412,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Relating To Excited Delirium.","description":"Prohibits excited delirium from being recognized as a valid medical diagnosis or cause of death in the State. Prohibits a medical examiner, coroner, or health care provider from stating on a certificate of death or in any report that the cause of death was excited delirium. Prohibits law enforcement officers from using the term excited delirium to describe an individual in an incident report. Establishes a new Hawaii Rule of Evidence that deems evidence that a person experienced or suffered an excited delirium inadmissible in a civil action. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB228/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=228&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2062413,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"Relating To An Environmental Toxins Laboratory.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to construct, establish, and operate an environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Requires a report to the Legislature. Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB536/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=536&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062414,"bill_number":"SB737","title":"Related To Toxic Chemicals.","description":"Establishes a temporary working group in the Office of the Governor to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and related chemicals. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB737/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=737&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062415,"bill_number":"HB1089","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Confirms that Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, shall take effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification letter to the Congressional Committee Chairpersons that this Act meets none of the criteria in title 43 Code of Federal Regulations section 48.20, or on the date that the United States Congress approval becomes law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1089/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1089&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062416,"bill_number":"HB1117","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1117/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1117&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062417,"bill_number":"HB711","title":"Related To Driving Under The Influence.","description":"Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB711/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=711&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2062418,"bill_number":"HB980","title":"Relating To Animals.","description":"Amends the law authorizing the killing of mongoose by clarifying the circumstances under which mongoose may be killed and authorizing feral chickens to be killed under certain circumstances. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB980/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=980&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2062419,"bill_number":"SB1445","title":"Relating To Youth Mental Health.","description":"Establishes a two-year digital youth mental health platform pilot project under which the child and adolescent mental health division of the department of health shall develop and make publicly available a digital platform providing tools and resources designed to help young people address and manage mental health challenges. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1445/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1445&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062420,"bill_number":"SB1017","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt by rule, any federal rule or regulation relating to the public lands of the State as it existed on 1/1/2025 that it deems are in the public interest.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1017/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1017&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062421,"bill_number":"HB633","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Prohibits fireworks. Imposes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB633/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=633&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2062422,"bill_number":"HB487","title":"Relating To Government Efficiency.","description":"Appropriate funds to the legislative reference bureau to procure artificial intelligence software and analytic services to streamline state law and regulations. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB487/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=487&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2062423,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Relating To Fire Prevention.","description":"Establishes the Community Fuels Reduction Project to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB113/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=113&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2062424,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"Relating To Overdose Prevention.","description":"Establishes and provides criteria for overdose prevention centers, including standards for the Department of Health to designate certain facilities as overdose prevention centers. Establishes an Overdose Prevention Center Oversight Committee. Provides immunity from state criminal prosecution for certain offenses for persons using a designated overdose prevention center and persons operating a designated overdose prevention center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB240/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=240&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2062425,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Relating To Defamation.","description":"Protects individuals who make claims of sexual misconduct from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were proven to be made with malice. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB117/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=117&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062426,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Allows captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies to apply to the Insurance Commissioner for certificates of exemption from examination if the captive insurance companies meet certain requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB166/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=166&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062427,"bill_number":"SB1336","title":"Relating To The Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force.","description":"Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1336/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1336&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062428,"bill_number":"HB593","title":"Relating To Treatment For Mental Illness.","description":"Establishes a pilot program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services, e.g., \"street psychiatry\", to chronically houseless adult individuals suffering from serious brain disorders like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB593/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=593&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2062429,"bill_number":"HB1260","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires each county, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation, to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1260/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1260&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2062430,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB473/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=473&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062431,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Relating To Feral Pigs.","description":"Creates an expedited permitting process to authorize the destruction or control of feral pigs on privately owned land, if the feral pigs have caused or are likely to cause substantial damage to agricultural or aquacultural crops, indigenous plants or wildlife, or pose a threat to human health and safety.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB315/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=315&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062432,"bill_number":"SB924","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Relating To Public Safety. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on PSM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-11-26 3:00PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB924/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=924&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062433,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Relating To Public Notice.","description":"Establishes enhanced public notice requirements for changes in land use by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department of Land and Natural Resources, or University of Hawaii and boundary changes by the Land Use Commission. Requires approval of the project by the community through a referendum of nearby adult residents except for projects within the Mauna Kea science reserve, which require a referendum by all adult residents of the country in which the Mauna Kea science reserve is located. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB197/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=197&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062434,"bill_number":"HB1328","title":"Relating To Midwives.","description":"Continues a licensing scheme for licensed certified midwives and licensed certified professional midwives, to be overseen by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Reestablishes the home birth task force to provide recommendations on issues related to home births. Dissolves the task force on 6/30/2026. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1328/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1328&year=2026","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":2062435,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"Relating To Public Agency Meetings.","description":"Requires appointments and selections of heads of state divisions and agencies that require a board approval to be made through a publicly established process and timeline. Requires the approval of the process and timeline to appoint or select a new head of a state division or agency to be determined in an open meeting. Requires that votes to appoint or select heads of state divisions and agencies be conducted in an open meeting. Provides that any vote to appoint or select a head of a state division or agency cast in violation of the foregoing shall be invalid. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB381/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=381&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062436,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Requires the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules requiring contracts to impose mandatory fines or provide for termination of a contract for default if a contractor fails to perform the contractor's duties or if there is a major delay in a deliverable. Requires each contract to establish a schedule of deliverables and to specify what constitutes a \"major delay\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB131/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=131&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2062437,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Relating To Midwives.","description":"Establishes a licensing scheme for licensed certified midwives and licensed certified professional midwives, to be overseen by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Reestablishes the home birth task force to provide recommendations on issues related to home births. Dissolves the task force on 6/30/2026. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB274/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=274&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062438,"bill_number":"SB1476","title":"Relating To Capital Advancement Contracts.","description":"Amends section 266-19.5(d), HRS, for the purpose of increasing the cap for the contract value of any one capital advancement contract (CAC) and the cap for the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements. Adds reporting requirements for the department.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1476/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1476&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062439,"bill_number":"SB1346","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1346/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1346&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062440,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Amends the sunset date of Act 83, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, to repeal section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on June 29, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB415/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=415&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062441,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"Relating To Online Fantasy Sports.","description":"Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the Department of the Attorney General. Imposes an online fantasy sports contests tax on the gross revenues of registrants. Establishes the Online Fantasy Sports Contests Special Fund and allocates proceeds of the fund to the Lahaina community recovery efforts. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB373/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=373&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062442,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Authorizes a county with a pre-existing surcharge to continue the surcharge after December 31, 2030, at a lower rate of one-fourth per cent. Authorizes counties that have not adopted a surcharge ordinance on state tax to adopt a surcharge ordinance at the current rate of one-half of one per cent through December 31, 2030, and at a rate of one-fourth of one per cent after December 31, 2030. Expands the authorized use of surcharge revenues to more than capital costs of a locally preferred alternative for a mass transit project for counties with a population greater than five hundred thousand.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB310/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=310&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062443,"bill_number":"SB952","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the Office of Wellness and Resilience, to design a five-year Child Welfare System Diversion and Intervention Pilot Program to support families and children involved, at risk of involvement, or at risk of reinvolvement with Child Welfare Services. Specifies that the Department of Human Services shall implement and administer the pilot program. Allows the Department to contract with public and private entities to provide necessary services. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB952/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=952&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062444,"bill_number":"HB1172","title":"Relating To Departmental Data Sharing.","description":"Adds the Department of Taxation to the list of state agencies sharing data through the statewide longitudinal data system. Allows the Department of Taxation to provide the University of Hawaii and other state agencies certain wage data. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1172/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1172&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062445,"bill_number":"SB732","title":"Relating To The Film Industry.","description":"Requires counties to waive permitting fees for certain film activity. Exempts entertainment payroll companies from the GET. Repeals an income tax exemption for persons engaged in the business of motion picture and television film production for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit by providing an additional credit to qualified productions with a workforce of at least eighty percent local hires; requiring productions to contact all local labor unions servicing Hawaii's film industry to qualify for the credit; requiring qualified production costs of a taxpayer that exceed $1,000,000 to be certified by a CPA, rather than via tax opinion; increasing the aggregate cap amount on credits allowed in any given year, ramped down by one-sixth over five years beginning on 1/1/2028; and including broadcast and streaming platform productions under the credit. Applies the GET rate for manufacturers to productions. Exempts from the GET amounts received by a motion picture project employer from a client equal to amounts that are disbursed by the motion picture project employer for employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and employment benefits and payments to loan-out companies. Repeals certain tax exemptions and the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit on 1/1/2033. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB732/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=732&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2062446,"bill_number":"HB1408","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to utilize the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund as collateral when the Department acts as an eligible borrower for a loan agreement under section 184A of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, as amended. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1408/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1408&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2062447,"bill_number":"HB982","title":"Relating To Wildfires.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a study concerning the creation of a Wildfire Recovery Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB982/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=982&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2062448,"bill_number":"SB561","title":"Relating To Conservation Enforcement.","description":"Appropriates funds for equipment for the Oahu Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB561/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=561&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2062449,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Relating To Fees.","description":"Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules to impose user fees that apply solely to nonresidents visiting state parks and trails, as selected by the Board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB439/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=439&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2062450,"bill_number":"HB1386","title":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Athletics.","description":"Short form bill relating to University of Hawaii athletics.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1386/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1386&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2062451,"bill_number":"HB843","title":"Relating To The College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resilience.","description":"Appropriates funds for critical repairs, maintenance, demolition, design, and construction for facilities of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the University of Hawaii for the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB843/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=843&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2062452,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"Relating To The Sunshine Law.","description":"Authorizes any member of a board to attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to board business; provided that the meeting or presentation is not specifically and exclusively organized for or directed toward members of the board. Repeals the requirement of a subsequent report of attendance and the matters presented and discussed that related to board business at the informational meeting or presentation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB403/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=403&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062453,"bill_number":"HB1193","title":"Relating To Parentage.","description":"Repeals the Uniform Parentage Act of 1973 and updates laws relating to parentage, including enacting portions of the Uniform Parentage Act of 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1193/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1193&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2062454,"bill_number":"SB787","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to establish and operate a free statewide mental health warm line to provide mental health support in non-emergency situations. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB787/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=787&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062455,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Relating To Indebtedness To The State.","description":"Requires disbursing officers to notify employees within sixty days of making a determination that an indebtedness has occurred to the government resulting from salary or wage overpayment. Amends the amount that a disbursing officer may deduct from an employee's salary, wage, or compensation based on the employee's gross income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB185/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=185&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062456,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Relating To Medical Records.","description":"Establishes fees that medical providers may charge for requests for a patient's medical records from the patient's family member, caregiver, or representative. Requires medical providers to respond to requests in a timely manner. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB305/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=305&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062457,"bill_number":"SB1394","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Amends the law to reduce the amount the Department of Education is required to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1394/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1394&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062458,"bill_number":"SB1437","title":"Relating To Non-medical Exemptions To Immunization Requirements.","description":"Repeals the non-medical exemption from immunization requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1437/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1437&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062459,"bill_number":"SB1514","title":"Relating To The Legislature.","description":"Establishes a temporary working group to study the feasibility of transitioning the Legislature's regular session from one that meets for 3.5 months from mid-January to early May, to one that meets on a year-round basis. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to provide administrative support to the working group. Requires report to Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1514/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1514&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062460,"bill_number":"SB538","title":"Relating To Solid Waste.","description":"Requires municipal solid waste combustor ash to be disposed of only in a lined landfill. Prohibits the reuse of municipal solid waste incinerator ash for uses such as roadbuilding, fill, or construction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB538/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=538&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062461,"bill_number":"HB760","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Reenacts the agricultural development and food security special fund. Establishes and appropriates moneys into the carbon emissions tax and dividend special fund. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on taxpayers. Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax by taxing fossil fuels based on their emissions. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB760/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=760&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2062462,"bill_number":"SB1098","title":"Relating To Homeless Youth.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide emergency shelter and services to unaccompanied homeless youth.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1098/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1098&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2062463,"bill_number":"HB1416","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Requires the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health to develop and implement a comprehensive messaging and informational campaign to prevent cannabis use among the State's youth. Requires the Division to establish and enter into contracts with community-based organizations to award grants to prevent substance misuse among youth through evidenced-based prevention programs. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1416/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1416&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2062464,"bill_number":"SB758","title":"Relating To The State Archives.","description":"Establishes the State Archives Relocation Task Force to make recommendations on a new location for the state archives building.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB758/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=758&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062465,"bill_number":"SB1636","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Requires the Department of Health, in consultation with various agencies and professionals, to review rules and practices and propose changes that have the potential to make wastewater systems and cesspool upgrades more affordable without compromising water quality. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1636/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1636&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062466,"bill_number":"HB739","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Kamaaina Homes Program to provide funding to the counties to purchase voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homeowners or homebuyers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB739/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=739&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2062467,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"Relating To Treatment For Mental Illness.","description":"Establishes a pilot program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services, e.g., \"street psychiatry\", to chronically houseless adult individuals suffering from serious brain disorders like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB434/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=434&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062468,"bill_number":"HB1276","title":"Relating To Stream Maintenance.","description":"Establishes a two-year stream maintenance pilot program to be implemented by the City and County of Honolulu Department of Facility Maintenance. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1276/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1276&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062469,"bill_number":"HB1121","title":"Relating To Exemptions From Civil Service For Certain Positions In The Department Of Health.","description":"Exempts certain positions in the Department of Health, including the Hawaii State Hospital, from civil service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1121/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1121&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062470,"bill_number":"HB1344","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education's existing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) working group to create a state plan to make completion of the FAFSA or an opt-out waiver a statewide graduation requirement by the 2027-2028 school year. Requires a report to the 2026 legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1344/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1344&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2062471,"bill_number":"HB782","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a working group to review and make recommendations on amending or repealing unnecessary or obsolete laws pertaining to agriculture. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB782/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=782&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2062472,"bill_number":"SB565","title":"Relating To Pololu Valley Management Efforts On Hawaii Island.","description":"Appropriates moneys for Pololu Valley management, including for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop the trailhead; develop the infrastructure necessary to accommodate parking; install appropriate informational, historical, and educational signage; design and construct restroom facilities; and establish positions to manage the trail area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB565/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=565&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062473,"bill_number":"HB1011","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Increases the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Adds purchasing of renewable energy systems as an eligible expense and clarifies that training on both new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program. Clarifies that no tax credit is available for renewable energy systems purchased with a grant received under the Manufacturing Development Grant Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1011/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1011&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062474,"bill_number":"HB1261","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a tax credit for landlords who charge below-market rent and assesses an additional privilege tax on landowners who charge above-market rent, under certain conditions. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to determine median market rent for rental units by geographic area for the purposes of the below-market rent tax credit and above-market rent tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1261/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1261&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2062475,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a three-year New Wastewater System and Individual Wastewater System Technology Demonstration and Implementation Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii at Manoa Water Resources Research Center. Requires the University of Hawaii at Manoa Water Resource Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB238/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=238&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062476,"bill_number":"HB867","title":"Relating To Recreational Facilities.","description":"Beginning on 6/30/2030, requires all new playgrounds constructed on Department of Education school grounds to include accessible recreational playground equipment as part of the recreational apparatuses. Establishes the Accessible Recreational Playground Equipment Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB867/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=867&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2062477,"bill_number":"HB1333","title":"Relating To Acupuncture.","description":"Recognizes individuals practicing acupuncture as essential health care providers who are subject to regulation and control.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1333/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1333&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2062478,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Part II: Requires certain priority level 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035, and priority level 2 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2040, rather than before 1/1/2050. Part III: Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to implement the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project established pursuant to Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Part IV: Establishes an income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a Director of Health-approved wastewater system or connecting to a sewerage system, and requires the Auditor to periodically review the tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB236/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=236&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062479,"bill_number":"HB1074","title":"Relating To The Use Of Public Lands.","description":"Requires the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies prior to the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1074/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1074&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062480,"bill_number":"HB1016","title":"Relating To Integrated Land Use.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) planner position, exempt from chapter 76.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1016/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1016&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062481,"bill_number":"SB1037","title":"Relating To Consumer Data Protection.","description":"Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Establishes penalties. Establishes the Consumer Privacy Special Fund to be administered by the Department of the Attorney General. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1037/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1037&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062482,"bill_number":"HB1077","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Increases the transient accommodations tax and allocates a portion of the tax to the general fund for projects that address climate change impacts and advance economic development and revitalization. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1077/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1077&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062483,"bill_number":"HB1457","title":"Relating To Tax Increment Financing.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to apply to the counties for tax increment financing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1457/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1457&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2062484,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Establishes as a deceptive practice advertising, displaying, or offering a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, subject to certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB50/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=50&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062485,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Relating To State Finances.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to utilize revenue bonds when securing a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB40/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=40&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062486,"bill_number":"HB803","title":"Relating To State Programs.","description":"Short form bill relating to state programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB803/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=803&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2062487,"bill_number":"SB1583","title":"Relating To Legislators.","description":"Authorizes state legislators to use state-owned or stateoperated equipment for bona fide community initiatives within their respective electoral districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1583/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1583&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2062488,"bill_number":"SB852","title":"Relating To Paid Family Leave.","description":"By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2029, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB852/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=852&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062489,"bill_number":"SB1167","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund.","description":"Requires the plan of operation for the Hawaii hurricane relief fund to include the filing and litigation of subrogation claims against responsible parties for claims paid by the fund for losses attributable to climate change. Requires insurance rates for the fund to account for proceeds paid to the fund from subrogation claims.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1167/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1167&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062490,"bill_number":"SB1114","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes large landowners to petition the Land Use Commission to allow the development of elderly housing on portions of agricultural lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1114/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1114&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062491,"bill_number":"SB1179","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to develop a comprehensive plan for the establishment of a universal, single payer health care system to replace all other health care coverage in the State, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Prepaid Health Care Act. Establishes a universal, single payer health care system to be known as the Malama Care program under the Hawaii Health Authority to take effect one hundred eighty days after the approval of waivers from certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the State's Medicaid plan. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1179/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1179&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062492,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires each public or public charter school to have staff trained in the administration of, and authorized to administer, epinephrine. Requires signs to be displayed in school buildings stating the symptoms of anaphylaxis and the proper method for administering epinephrine. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB196/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=196&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062493,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Expands the general excise tax exemption established by Act 47, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, to include amounts received by optometrists, audiologists, and chiropractors, for healthcare-related goods or services purchased under the Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB389/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=389&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062494,"bill_number":"HB892","title":"Relating To Geographical Restrictions.","description":"Establishes limitations on geographical restrictions provided as a condition of probation. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB892/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=892&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2062495,"bill_number":"HB1004","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Adopts the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (2023), as modified, to replace chapters 327E and 327G, HRS. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1004/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1004&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062496,"bill_number":"HB1436","title":"Relating To The Aloha Spirit, Civics, And Democracy.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Civics Collaborative within the Department of Accounting and General Services to promote civics engagement and perpetuate the Aloha Spirit. Requires the Department of Education, University of Hawaii Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Public Access Room, and other community organizations to facilitate civic engagement education statewide. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) civic education specialist positions within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1436/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1436&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062497,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"Relating To Veterinarians.","description":"Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Special Fund. Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Fee to support recruitment and retention of veterinarians in the State. Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program to support qualified veterinarians committed to or currently working in veterinary medicine in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB493/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=493&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062498,"bill_number":"SB644","title":"Relating To Real Property.","description":"Repeals the Land Court. Requires registered owners of an interest in property registered in land court to deregister their interest. Requires the land court to inform registered owners of the requirement to deregister. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB644/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=644&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2062499,"bill_number":"SB607","title":"Relating To Disabled Veterans.","description":"Exempts disabled veterans from the State's vehicle weight tax and repeals the exemption for disabled veterans from the State's annual vehicle registration fee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB607/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=607&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2062500,"bill_number":"SB948","title":"Relating To The Elections Commission.","description":"Makes the members of the Elections Commission subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB948/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=948&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062501,"bill_number":"HB770","title":"Proposing Amendments To The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish A Continuous Legislative Session.","description":"Establishes a continuous Legislature. Requires the Legislature to convene at least once each month. Repeals language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Creates a 2-year deadline for a bill to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Requires the passage of the legislative budget within 45 days before the end of each fiscal year. Prohibits members of the legislature from holding any position of employment in the private sector during their term. Authorizes members to serve in the United States military reserves, National Guard, or hold any lawful position of government employment, subject to certain current ethical limitations. Establishes salaries of the members of the Legislature pursuant to recommendations by the Commission on Salaries submitted during the 2028 regular session, unless those recommendations are amended by law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB770/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=770&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2062502,"bill_number":"HB1297","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Sets a time limit for submitting bid protests. Makes the seventy-five-day limit for issuing a written decision on protests apply to any contract awarded by competitive sealed bid or competitive sealed proposal. Caps the protest bond amount. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1297/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1297&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2062503,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish a permanent Return-to-Home program to return homeless individuals in the State to families and relatives in their home states. Requires the Office to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB360/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=360&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062504,"bill_number":"SB1537","title":"Relating To Wildlife Conservation.","description":"Prohibits the feeding of feral non-native animals on state land within one-half mile of the ocean or a stream. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enforce certain penalties for violations. Requires the counties to adopt or amend ordinances to prohibit the feeding of feral non-native animals on county land within one-half mile of the ocean or a stream and impose certain penalties for violations. Establishes an annual reporting requirement to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1537/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1537&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062505,"bill_number":"HB1205","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Appropriates funds for the workforce development council to incorporate and implement a framework for the workforce diversification and expansion of the defense-related workforce in fields such as information technology, cybersecurity, intelligence, data science, and advanced manufacturing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1205/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1205&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2062506,"bill_number":"SB823","title":"Relating To Early Child Intervention.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to reclassify certain early intervention specialist positions within the Early Childhood Services Unit in the Department of Health. Appropriates funds for the reclassification of certain positions and establishment of new positions within the early childhood services unit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB823/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=823&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2062507,"bill_number":"HB937","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Establishes that any grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) by an eligible business pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 shall not be subject to state general excise tax. Requires any state general excise tax paid by eligible businesses for RRF grants to be refunded to the tax payer. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 3/11/2021.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB937/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=937&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2062508,"bill_number":"SB1232","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Establishes a 3-year New Wastewater Technology Testing Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to test and evaluate new wastewater technology systems. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1232/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1232&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2062509,"bill_number":"SB558","title":"Relating To Value-added Products.","description":"Establishes a Food and Product Innovation Network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates funds for the development of Food and Product Innovation Network facilities. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB558/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=558&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2062510,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"Relating To Sex Trafficking.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB453/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=453&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062511,"bill_number":"SB637","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii System for various nursing programs. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB637/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=637&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062512,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Relating To Employee Benefits.","description":"Expands the State's temporary disability insurance coverage to, and exempts from TDI benefit eligibility requirements that are employment-related, employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the employee's childbirth or provision of kangaroo care to, or expression of breast milk for, the employee's child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Extends under certain conditions the temporary disability benefit payment period and family leave period for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to a preterm birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or birth of a child who is required to stay in a NICU for more than eight weeks. Defines \"kangaroo care\" and \"preterm birth\". Requires the Department of Health to amend its rules to include neonatal care as related condition where the phrase \"pregnancy, childbirth, or other related condition\" is used.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB407/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=407&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062513,"bill_number":"HB683","title":"Relating To Student Transportation.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for student transportation coordinators positions within the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services across the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB683/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=683&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2062514,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"Relating To Island Burial Councils.","description":"Decreases the size of the Island Burial Councils from 9 to 7 members. Removes the requirement for the councils to include members having development and large property owner interests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB409/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=409&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062515,"bill_number":"HB569","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires all department schools to offer community policing programs including DARE, LEEP, and PAL. Authorizes the department of education to work with the department of law enforcement and local police departments to implement the programs. Requires a faculty liaison.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB569/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=569&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2062516,"bill_number":"HB1400","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Authorizes the Department of the Interior of the United States to adopt certain regulations for the purposes of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Provides that not less than 5 of the members shall be beneficiaries who are native Hawaiian as defined in section 201(a) of the Act, and that not more than 4 of the members shall be descendants of not less than one-fourth part of the blood of the races inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands previous to 1778.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1400/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1400&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2062517,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Related To Teacher Loans.","description":"Establishes a teacher loan program revolving fund to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-fill positions of Department of Education schools. Allows a loan to be forgiven for teachers who become a licensed teacher in Hawaii or for teachers who will commit to teach for seven years at a Hawaii public school or public charter school. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB388/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=388&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062518,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"Relating To State Childcare.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Office of the Governor for a state childcare facility for state employees and their families. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB327/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=327&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2062519,"bill_number":"HB1134","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as an investigator in a position identified by the Department of the Attorney General or the Department of Law Enforcement as a labor shortage or difficultto-fill position, subject to certain conditions. Requires the director of human resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature, details on the employment of retirants as investigators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1134/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1134&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062520,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules and carry out an Invasive Species Placard Program for plant nurseries. Allows a county to adopt an Invasive Species Placard Program if the Department does not adopt the Program within a certain number of years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB251/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=251&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062521,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Sixteenth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 16th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB390/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=390&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2062522,"bill_number":"HB940","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.","description":"Appropriates funds for the rat lungworm lab at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB940/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=940&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2062523,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Relating To Partial Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all state and county elective offices. Amends section 11-425, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), by increasing the maximum amount of public funds available for each election for candidates (1) for Mayor of the County of Kauai and the County of Maui by 125%; (2) for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from $1,500 to 10% of the expenditure limit established in section 11-423(d), HRS; and (3) for candidates for all other offices by 50%. Amends section 11-429(a), HRS, by increasing the amounts of qualifying contributions for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from more than $1,500 in the aggregate to more than $5,000 in the aggregate. Provides a downward adjustment of the amounts of qualifying contributions for the Office of Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu, County of Hawaii, and County of Kauai and for the Office of County Council for the County of Maui. Provides for an unspecified appropriation to pay for the increase in the partial public financing program. Provides for an appropriation in the amount of $200,000 for the Commission to hire 2 additional staff members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB256/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=256&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062524,"bill_number":"HB720","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Amend the State's regulation of sun screening devices on motor vehicles by lowering the allowable amount of light transmittance for vehicle windows from 35%, plus or minus 6%, to 25%, plus or minus 5%.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB720/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=720&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2062525,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"Relating To Gasoline-powered Leaf Blowers.","description":"Prohibits the operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers in any urban land use district. Applies the existing time-of-use restrictions on leaf blowers to non-gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Increases the fines for offenses of leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers upon a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB30/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=30&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062526,"bill_number":"SB996","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Clarifies that adjustments linked to premium interest rates for high yield credit are just and reasonable. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to include these incremental adjustments to the rate for electricity generated from nonfossil fuels. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB996/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=996&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2062527,"bill_number":"HB660","title":"Relating To Land Court.","description":"Repeals the Land Court. Requires registered owners of an interest in property registered in land court to deregister their interest. Requires the land court to inform registered owners of the requirement to deregister. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB660/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=660&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2062528,"bill_number":"HB1346","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement negotiated for Bargaining Unit (5) and subject to the availability of funds, provides annual salary step increases for public school teachers who have completed a year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1346/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1346&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2062529,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes a civil cause of action that may be brought by any person, other than an officer or employee of the State or employee of a local governmental entity in the State, for certain violations or aiding or abetting certain violations of the Fireworks Control Law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB413/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=413&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062530,"bill_number":"HB1295","title":"Relating To Clean Energy.","description":"Requires all state and county agencies to utilize applicable federal clean energy tax credits, pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, for the purchase and financing of capital improvement projects that use clean energy technology and zero-emission vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1295/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1295&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2062531,"bill_number":"SB1653","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, As Amended.","description":"Increases the limit of the State's liability from $100,000,000 to $500,000,000 for moneys borrowed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands or loans made to lessees that are guaranteed by the Department.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1653/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1653&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062532,"bill_number":"HB643","title":"Relating To The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Program.","description":"Establishes short-term management initiatives for the coconut rhinoceros beetle response program. Appropriates funds for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB643/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=643&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2062533,"bill_number":"SB1279","title":"Relating To Pharmacists.","description":"Authorizes a registered pharmacist under contract with a covered entity for purposes of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program to supervise the filling or receipt of a prescription via telehealth in certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1279/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1279&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062534,"bill_number":"SB1668","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.","description":"Establishes the Electric Vehicle Charging System and Infrastructure Funding Program and allows the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount to expend funds for the Program. Increases the amount of petroleum tax to be deposited into the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/EIG, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1668/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1668&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062535,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Categorizes electric bicycles into three classes based on speed and operation. Requires electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to each electric bicycle. Authorizes county police to confiscate bicycles for certain offenses. Increases penalty fee paid upon redemption. Imposes a requirement that counties inform individuals of the applicable traffic code, safety information, and penalties for violations at the time of registering a bicycle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB292/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=292&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2062536,"bill_number":"SB1552","title":"Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","description":"Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, facetoface practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1552/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1552&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062537,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"Relating To Port Workers.","description":"Establishes the Port Worker Advisory Committee to make recommendations to the Department of Transportation regarding management of state-owned and state-managed ports. Requires the Department to conduct meetings to solicit input from port workers on methods to improve ports and problems faced by port workers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB196/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=196&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2062538,"bill_number":"HB1314","title":"Relating To Youth Mental Health.","description":"Requires that all schools develop plans to execute mental health check-ins with their students grades six through twelve. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1314/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1314&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2062539,"bill_number":"SB1458","title":"Relating To Environmental Stewardship Fees.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources the environmental stewardship fee program to collect a fee from visitors through an environmental stewardship license and allocate the revenue to protect, restore, and manage natural and cultural resources through grants to nonprofit organizations. Establishes the environmental stewardship fee special fund. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Commission to make recommendations to the Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the use of revenues in the special fund. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct rulemaking. Requires a report to the legislature, including an environmental stewardship fee strategic plan. Creates civil or administrative penalties to be imposed after July 1, 2030. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1458/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1458&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062540,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"Relating To Internships.","description":"Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Provides that the State shall be the responsible employer for purposes of workers' compensation coverage for students or recent graduates in the on-the-job-training work experience program, subject to certain limitations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB327/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=327&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2062541,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"Relating To Prescription Drugs.","description":"Establishes requirements for the clinical review criteria and clinical practical guidelines used to establish step therapy protocols. Provides a process for a patient to request an exception to using step therapy protocols. Establishes insurance coverage requirements relating to the use of step therapy protocols and standards to appeal an adverse step therapy exception determination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB216/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=216&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2062542,"bill_number":"SB776","title":"Relating To Supported Decision-making Agreements.","description":"Allows qualified adults, including adults with a disability, mentally ill adults, and adults sixty-five years of age or older, to enter into supported decision-making agreements with one or members of a supportive community. Specifies the terms of a supported decision-making agreement, including access to personal information and agreement requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB776/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=776&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062543,"bill_number":"SB1548","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Procurement.","description":"Exempts Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products less than a certain amount from the electronic procurement system requirement. Requires at least three written quotes for Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products between certain amounts. Requires at least two written quotes for Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products between certain amounts for certain schools in rural communities. Sunsets 6/30/2028.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1548/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1548&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062544,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"Relating To Biosecurity.","description":"Short form bill relating to biosecurity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB96/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=96&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2062545,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"Relating To Small Business Loans.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the contracting of services for start-up business financing and support. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB455/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=455&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2062546,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"Relating To Early Child Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a Child Care Provider Subsidy and Bonus Program to provide subsidies to retain the existing child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care centers, group child care centers, and group child care homes and bonuses to registered family child care homes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB238/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=238&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2062547,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"Relating To Office Of Legislative Analyst.","description":"Requires the office of legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB296/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=296&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2062548,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Relating To Jury Duty.","description":"Increases the amount each juror or prospective juror is paid for each day of actual attendance at court. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB261/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=261&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062549,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Relating To Genetic Information.","description":"Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules establishing privacy requirements for direct-to-consumer genetic testing in the State. Requires the Department's rules to specify whether consumers' genetic information may be used for purposes of investigative genetic genealogy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB318/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=318&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062550,"bill_number":"SB1088","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.","description":"Provides rebates for the installation of eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1088/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1088&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062551,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Allows an insured to authorize the insurer to electronically remit claim proceeds to the insured's mortgagee when a homeowners insurance policy that covers a mortgaged property allows for the payment of proceeds by issuing a check. Requires a mortgagee in receipt of electronic delivery of claim proceeds to deliver the proceeds of the claim to the insured in accordance with the mortgage agreement and the insurance policy. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB142/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=142&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2062552,"bill_number":"SB1610","title":"Relating To Ohana Zones.","description":"Establishes the Ohana Zones Program as a program within the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to exempt ohana zones projects from general excise taxes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1610/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1610&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062553,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"Extends the deadline to register to vote by mail from 30 to 10 days prior to a primary or general election. Repeals obsolete language regarding permanent absentee ballots.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB275/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=275&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062554,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 4, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Term Limits For Legislators.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning on or after the general election of 2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB298/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=298&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2062555,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to identify any roadways other than Makakilo Drive that may be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo. Requires the Department of Transportation to plan for, design, and construct an emergency egress route in Makakilo under certain circumstances. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB57/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=57&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2062556,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"Relating To Common Interest Ownership Communities.","description":"Creates regulation requirements for managers of homeowners' associations, planned community associations, cooperative housing corporations, and condominium unit owners' associations in the State. Requires licensure of association managers beginning 7/1/2027. Establishes an Association Manager Licensing Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB475/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=475&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2062557,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Relating To Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards.","description":"Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals and clarifies procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB243/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=243&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062558,"bill_number":"HB499","title":"Relating To Resiliency.","description":"Establishes the Food and Beverage Supply Chain Resiliency Income Tax Credit to be administered by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Department of Taxation. Requires DBEDT to establish expedited permitting processes for food and beverage supply chain activities. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB499/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=499&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2062559,"bill_number":"HB1144","title":"Relating To Employment In The State Historic Preservation Program.","description":"Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to employ non-civil service professional and technical staff in its State Historic Preservation Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1144/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1144&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062560,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Relating To The Budget Of The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Appropriates moneys to fund the operating expenses of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the fiscal biennium beginning on 7/1/2025, and ending on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB269/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=269&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062561,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals existing law that preempted local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and nullified and voided any conflicting local laws and regulations. Allows counties to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that govern smoking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB89/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=89&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2062562,"bill_number":"HB1288","title":"Relating To Rare Diseases.","description":"Establishes a Rare Disease Advisory Council within the Department of Health to advise the State on the needs of rare disease patients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1288/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1288&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2062563,"bill_number":"SB1192","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Prohibits the denial of a school meal to a student based on the student's ability to pay. Requires the Department of Education and department schools to certify that all students eligible for certain programs receive free or reduced-price meals. Prohibits a department school from publicly identifying or stigmatizing a student. Requires the school to directly inform a parent or guardian regarding a student's unpaid meal fund account balance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1192/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1192&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062564,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to achieve the full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid home- and community-based services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB322/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=322&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062565,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"Relating To Torture.","description":"Defines and prohibits the offense of torture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB388/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=388&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062566,"bill_number":"SB779","title":"Relating To The Defense Of State Employees.","description":"Requires the State to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, under certain circumstances. Clarifies that the employee may employ their own attorney at the employee's own expense. Establishes a process for the Attorney General to transfer or withdraw representation if the Attorney General declines to defend the employee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB779/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=779&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062567,"bill_number":"SB1000","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for teacherrequested classroom supplies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1000/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1000&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062568,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Relating To Resiliency.","description":"Establishes the Food and Beverage Supply Chain Resiliency Income Tax Credit to be administered by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Department of Taxation. Requires DBEDT to establish expedited permitting processes for food and beverage supply chain activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB369/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=369&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2062569,"bill_number":"SB1380","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard.","description":"Authorizes the payment of allowances for TRICARE Reserve Select, TRICARE Dental Program, and vision coverage to all officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel of the Hawaii National Guard ordered to active duty for more than 30 days in the service of the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1380/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1380&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062570,"bill_number":"HB749","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Section within the Department of Health's Wastewater Branch, which shall be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Cesspool Conversion Section. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB749/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=749&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2062571,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 4, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish Legislative Term Limits.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the number of years members may serve in the Legislature to a maximum of sixteen years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB495/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=495&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2062572,"bill_number":"SB1631","title":"Relating To The Aloha Spirit, Civics, And Democracy.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Civics Collaborative within the Department of Accounting and General Services to promote civics engagement and perpetuate the Aloha Spirit. Requires the Department of Education, University of Hawaii Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Public Access Room, and other community organizations to facilitate civic engagement education statewide. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) civic education specialist positions within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1631/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1631&year=2026","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":2062573,"bill_number":"SB1386","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsorily or voluntarily induction into the armed services of the United States and to persons whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1386/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1386&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062574,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"Relating To Climate Resilience.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Program to design and implement a plan to increase jobs that strengthen emergency preparedness and climate resilience. Authorizes the use of the Energy Security Special Fund to advance the State's goals of strengthening emergency preparedness and climate mitigation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB233/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=233&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062575,"bill_number":"SB1519","title":"Relating To Prior Authorization.","description":"Establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for prior authorization process in the State, including disclosure and notice requirements for utilization review entities regarding their prior authorization requirements and restrictions; qualifications and criteria for prior authorization review and appeals personnel; prior authorization process for non-urgent and urgent health care services, including the time frame by which utilization review entities must render a decision; adverse determination and appeal processes; prohibition of prior authorization for emergency health care services and medication for opioid use disorder; payments to health care providers; length and duration of prior authorizations; and exemptions for certain health care providers. Requires health insurers to utilize NCPDP SCRIPT Standard electronic prior authorization transactions by 1/1/2026. Requires utilization review entities to submit annual reports to the Insurance Commissioner each year. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules by 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1519/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1519&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2062576,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Relating To Firearms Ammunition.","description":"Requires the licensing of sellers of ammunition, and for the identification and proper permitting of purchasers or possessors of ammunition. Regulates ammunition in the same manner that firearms are regulated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB174/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=174&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062577,"bill_number":"SB782","title":"Relating To Youth And Adult Correctional Facilities.","description":"Requires the State's youth and adult correctional facilities to provide free and accessible voice communication services for incarcerated persons in state correctional facilities. Prohibits any state agency from deriving revenue or financial benefit from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish service quality standards and rules for the free voice communication services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB782/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=782&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062578,"bill_number":"HB997","title":"Relating To Court-ordered Payments.","description":"Requires the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs. Repeals the authority of the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent restitution. Expressly allows courts to specify a period of time or installments for payment of fees and restitution. Requires courts to hold payment compliance hearings once per year or as soon as practicable, until all fees, fines, and restitution are fully paid, and requires a defendant to appear and show cause if the defendant fails to pay in full within a time specified by the court or fails to pay three consecutive installments. Makes corresponding amendments to related statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB997/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=997&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062579,"bill_number":"SB612","title":"Relating To Rent To Build Equity.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to conduct a study on rent-to-build equity for existing and future state-financed housing. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB612/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=612&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062580,"bill_number":"SB635","title":"Relating To Energy Efficiency.","description":"Requires each state agency to expeditiously use energy efficient lighting. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to provide technical assistance and survey state agencies for compliance, prioritizing first responder facilities. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to assist the Hawaii State Energy Office in conducting the survey. Requires a report of the survey to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB635/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=635&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062581,"bill_number":"HB1277","title":"Relating To Digital Financial Asset.","description":"Imposes a daily maximum of $1,000 on transactions through a digital financial asset transaction kiosk. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1277/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1277&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062582,"bill_number":"SB507","title":"Relating To Meat Processing.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Department of Agriculture to develop a plan that creates an educational pathway in the University of Hawaii community college system to equip interested students with the necessary entry level knowledge, skill set, expertise, and advancement potential in the field of meat processing. Require reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB507/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=507&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062583,"bill_number":"SB1392","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia-sensitive universal screenings, provide evidence-based interventions, and offer professional development on dyslexia and structured literacy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1392/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1392&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062584,"bill_number":"SB1357","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1357/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1357&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062585,"bill_number":"HB974","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to enter into step-in agreements for payment obligations arising under certain power purchase agreements. Establishes the Power Purchase Costs Trust Fund. Establishes that money collected from on-bill charges for power purchase agreements and money received from a surcharge supporting a reserve account that are deposited in the Trust Fund shall be held in trust by the State, and that independent power producers shall hold a beneficial interest in the moneys to the extent of the amounts owed under the covered power purchase agreements. Appoints, authorizes, and empowers an electric utility to serve as the billing, collection, and payment agent of the Department of Budget and Finance in the service of performing step-in agreements. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB974/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=974&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2062586,"bill_number":"SB1045","title":"Relating To Broadband Service Infrastructure.","description":"Transfers the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Accounting and General Services. Transfers the broadband duties of the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office. Creates a Hawaii Broadband Infrastructure Special Fund. Disbands the Hawaii Broadband Assistance Advisory Council. Requires the Information Technology Steering Committee to oversee and manage public advanced communications technology infrastructure. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1045/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1045&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2062587,"bill_number":"SB1153","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Excludes from state income taxes the gross income, adjusted gross income, and taxable income derived from tips received by employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1153/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1153&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062588,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Health to grant an exemption from the requirement to upgrade, convert, or connect a cesspool if the State is unable to present evidence that the cesspool is affecting the State's drinking water supply or recreational waters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB212/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=212&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062589,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Short form bill relating to human services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB66/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=66&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2062590,"bill_number":"SB1424","title":"Relating To Credentialing Of Health Care Providers.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish a two-year Centralized Health Care Credentialing Pilot Program that reduces duplicative activities required for the credentialing of health care providers by hospitals, universities, clinics, health plans, and independent practice associations; and convene an advisory committee. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1424/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1424&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062591,"bill_number":"SB917","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Relating To Elections. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB917/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=917&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062592,"bill_number":"SB1242","title":"Relating To Nurses.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the establishment of a 5-year nurse recertification pilot program to be administered by the Department of Health. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys for the Department of Health to award scholarships to eligible nursing students who agree to teach nursing in Hawaii after graduating.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1242/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1242&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062593,"bill_number":"SB1580","title":"Relating To Flags.","description":"Requires the honor and remember flag and pride flag to be flown with the United States and Hawaiian flags on specified days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1580/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1580&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062594,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Short form bill relating to agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB95/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=95&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2062595,"bill_number":"HB792","title":"Relating To Government Services.","description":"Clarifies the Office of the Legislative Analyst. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB792/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=792&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2062596,"bill_number":"HB1308","title":"Relating To Sports Wagering.","description":"Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Health. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Authorizes DLE to perform criminal history record checks on applicants and licensees relating to sports wagering. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1308/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1308&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2062597,"bill_number":"SB1019","title":"Relating To The Ocean Recreation Special Fund.","description":"Authorizes the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to be used for planning, development, designing, or implementation of beach restoration projects, including the awarding of grants to nonprofit organizations for beach and nearshore environmental cleanup.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1019/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1019&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062598,"bill_number":"SB886","title":"Relating To Commerce.","description":"Relating To Commerce. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB886/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=886&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062599,"bill_number":"HB1049","title":"Relating To The Money Transmitters Modernization Act.","description":"Includes, for purposes of the Money Transmitters Modernization Act, receivables due from payment processors for certain debit or credit card transactions. Clarifies the calculation of tangible net worth. Changes the initial annual fee assessed upon the submission of the application to an initial fee assessed upon the approval of the application. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1049/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1049&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062600,"bill_number":"SB570","title":"Relating To Goats.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from establishing or implementing bag limits for goats in public hunting areas.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB570/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=570&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062601,"bill_number":"SB1251","title":"Relating To Agricultural Tourism.","description":"Establishes statewide, uniform standards to promote agricultural tourism activities in the State by establishing state agricultural tourism activity requirements that are applicable to all counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires agricultural tourism activities to be registered by the county planning commission. Requires agricultural tourism activities to coexist with an agricultural activity on a farming operation and requires termination of the agricultural tourism activities upon cessation of the agricultural activity. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN/EIG/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1251/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1251&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062602,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to utilize funds in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund as collateral when DHHL is an eligible borrower of a loan guaranteed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act, as amended, subject to approval of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB152/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=152&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2062603,"bill_number":"HB1411","title":"Relating To Housing Preference.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allow projects to grant preferences in the sale or lease of housing units to applicants who live or work within five miles of the project. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1411/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1411&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2062604,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Relating To Coral Reefs.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study on the populations of coral reef herbivores around the island of Oahu and an analysis of policies and strategies to increase the populations of coral reef herbivores around Oahu, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center and other experts. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB246/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=246&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062605,"bill_number":"HB1222","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fiftieth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fiftieth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1222/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1222&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062606,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii State Constitution Establishing The Right To Own One's Own Data.","description":"Proposes to amend the Hawaii State Constitution by establishing the right of each person to own and have an exclusive property right in the data they generate on the Internet.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB170/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=170&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062607,"bill_number":"SB1530","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requires the Board of Regents or the President of the University of Hawaii to allocate general funds appropriated to the University of Hawaii to University of Hawaii program IDs in accordance with performance-based outcomes relating to student achievement and degree attainment. Requires the President to submit reports to the Legislature. Requires the President to propose at least three efficiency measures to the Director of Finance to produce a more effective budget.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1530/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1530&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062608,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Relating To Restoring Access To Disaster-affected Areas.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to institute proceedings to condemn certain lands in Lahaina to build a new access road from Keawe Street to the Kilohana and Kalaiola sites developed in the Villages of Leialii. Appropriates funds out of the Major Disaster Fund for the appraisals and other preparations for the condemnation proceedings. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB414/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=414&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062609,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty of $50 per violation of the State Water Code and makes each day that a violation exists or continues a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB315/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=315&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2062610,"bill_number":"SB750","title":"Relating To Government Property.","description":"Transfers from the Department of Land and Natural Resources certain state boating facilities on Maui to the County of Maui with the corresponding revenue from those harbors. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB750/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=750&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062611,"bill_number":"HB605","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Allows the Hawaii Community Development Authority to approve residential development on certain parcels of land in the Kakaako Makai area. Raises the building height limit on certain parcels in the area. Requires a certain percentage of the residential units developed on certain parcels to be allocated to households at or below a certain income level, with priority given to certain essential workforce in the area. Limits the sale of residential units developed in certain residential developments to prospective owner-occupants. Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to determine a Kakaako Makai Association Fee to be collected from all residential developments on certain parcels to be deposited into a special account in the Hawaii Community Development Revolving Fund to fund various services and projects in the Kakaako Makai area.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB605/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=605&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2062612,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Accelerates the dates for the required upgrades, conversions, or connections of priority level 1 and priority level 2 cesspools to 2035 and 2040, respectively. Appropriates funds to implement the cesspool compliance pilot grant program. Re-establishes a cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB472/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=472&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062613,"bill_number":"HB669","title":"Relating To Nuisance Abatement.","description":"Requires the court to impose a mandatory fine per violation for nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses. Allows citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits against places used for illegal gambling the same rights and protections as those afforded to victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB669/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=669&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2062614,"bill_number":"SB722","title":"Relating To Property Forfeiture.","description":"Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB722/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=722&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062615,"bill_number":"HB1214","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a landlord resident tenant tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1214/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1214&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2062616,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"Relating To Child Abuse.","description":"Amends the definition of \"child abuse or neglect\" to clarify that the failure to provide certain needs to a child shall not constitute child abuse or neglect if the sole reason the person responsible for the care of the child is unable to adequately provide for the child's care is lack of financial resources; and evidence of parental request for support shall not be deemed as evidence of child abuse and neglect. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB239/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=239&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2062617,"bill_number":"SB542","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Requires certain priority level 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035. Requires priority level 2 and other cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2040, rather than before 1/1/2050, with certain exemptions. Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB542/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=542&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062618,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Relating To Foreign Ownership Of Agricultural Land.","description":"Prohibits foreign entities from owning, leasing, or holding a controlling interest in more than an unspecified number of acres of agricultural land. Limits the lease term for agricultural land by foreign entities. Requires foreign entities that own or lease interest in agricultural lands to file an annual report with the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB242/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=242&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062619,"bill_number":"SB1638","title":"Relating To Air Carriers.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Transportation a three-year Molokai Air Carrier Subsidy Pilot Program to provide subsidies to airlines operating out of Molokai Airport. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1638/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1638&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2062620,"bill_number":"SB903","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Amends the membership and responsibilities of the Public Land Trust Working Group established under Act 226, SLH 2022. Requires the Working Group to submit four reports to the Legislature: by 8/1/2026, a first interim report regarding the public land trust inventory; by 12/1/2026, a second interim report regarding Act 178, SLH 2006, financial reporting and accounting; by 6/1/2027, a preliminary draft settlement of the income and proceeds from OHA's pro rata portion of the public land trust; and by 10/1/2027, a final report that includes a final draft settlement. Requires the State, OHA, and other applicable parties to begin preliminary negotiations regarding the final draft settlement by 10/1/2027. Appropriates funds for the Legislative Reference Bureau to retain independent third-party professionals for the Working Group and requires matching funds from OHA. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB903/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=903&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062621,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Requires a trigger lock for all firearms purchases from a licensed dealer. Requires licensed firearms dealers to provide purchasers with notice regarding the law on firearms storage. Amends the requirements for the secure storage of firearms and establishes fines for violations. Amends the offense of criminally negligent storage of a firearm.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB136/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=136&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2062622,"bill_number":"SB1261","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $200,000 but no more than $500,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines \"sexual conduct\". Specifies that a minor who commits an offense under section 712-1207(1)(a), HRS, shall be guilty of a violation instead of a petty misdemeanor. Provides that a person who reports that the person is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability for an offense involving sex trafficking or prostitution. Increases the penalties for commercial sexual exploitation of a minor. Requires DHS to implement services and programs for survivors and training for law enforcement. Appropriates funds. Requires annual report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1261/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1261&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062623,"bill_number":"HB1446","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Requires the Office of the Auditor to perform a comprehensive forensic audit of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Department of Accounting and General Services related to the planning, design, financing, construction, and maintenance of a new jail to replace the Oahu Community Correctional Center. Requires a report. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1446/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1446&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2062624,"bill_number":"HB1484","title":"Relating To Transit Oriented Development.","description":"Establishes the Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership within the Department of Transportation. Establishes the Community Improvement Revolving Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1484/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1484&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2062625,"bill_number":"SB905","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Relating To Agriculture. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB905/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=905&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062626,"bill_number":"HB986","title":"Relating To The Pesticide Use Revolving Fund.","description":"Increases the ceiling of the pesticide use revolving fund. Effective July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB986/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=986&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062627,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Relating To Parrotfish.","description":"Amends conservation and resources law to prohibit: (1) Commercial sales of parrotfish that have been caught by spearing; and (2) The spearing of parrotfish in state waters after sunset or before sunrise.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB244/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=244&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062628,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Relating To Aquatic Life.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend the definition of \"aquarium purposes\", in Hawaii Administrative Rules, to allow a bona fide aquaculture entity or scientific research entity to collect aquatic life without a permit so long as the aquatic life remains in the county in which it was collected while it is alive.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB519/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=519&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062629,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, and there is a sign giving notice of the closure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB130/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=130&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2062630,"bill_number":"SB1595","title":"Relating To The Medical Use Of Cannabis.","description":"Repeals registration requirements relating to qualifying outofstate medical cannabis patients who are validly registered in other states, United States territories, or the District of Columbia. Repeals language requiring an initial inperson consultation before physicians and advanced practice registered nurses may make medical cannabis treatment recommendations via telehealth. Prohibits the Department of Health from imposing fees for patients' medical cannabis registration certificates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1595/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1595&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2062631,"bill_number":"SB1483","title":"Relating To Highway Revenue Bonds.","description":"Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1483/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1483&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062632,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Creates an income tax credit for qualified transportation costs incurred by certain taxpayers who ship agricultural products and inputs between counties. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB250/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=250&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062633,"bill_number":"SB557","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires Huli Au Ola to conduct a study on physician and dentist recruitment and retention to serve the island of Molokai. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB557/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=557&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2062634,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Amends the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB280/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=280&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062635,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"Relating To Teacher Housing.","description":"Establishes the Teacher Housing Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB323/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=323&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2062636,"bill_number":"SB1654","title":"Relating To Land Transfers.","description":"Authorizes the transfer of certain lands under the jurisdiction of certain state agencies to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1654/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1654&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062637,"bill_number":"SB594","title":"Relating To Crimes Against Seniors.","description":"Removes the requirement that a perpetrator of certain crimes knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a person sixty years of age or older.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB594/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=594&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062638,"bill_number":"HB537","title":"Relating To Two-wheeled Motorized Vehicles.","description":"Repeals the exception for when a person is not required to wear a safety helmet when operating a moped or motor scooter leased from a rental company. Requires operators and passengers of motorcycles to wear safety helmets with securely fastened chin straps while operating two-wheeled motorized vehicles on highways, streets, roadways, or any other public property in the State. Requires all renters or lessees of an electric foot scooter to wear a safety helmet regardless of their age. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB537/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=537&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2062639,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in department schools. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB43/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=43&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2062640,"bill_number":"HB1362","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to expand the sewer network and lines within and throughout the Keaukaha homestead. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1362/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1362&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2062641,"bill_number":"HB761","title":"Relating To County Permitting And Inspection.","description":"Exempts state projects from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements under certain conditions. Requires counties to accept the dedication of state projects exempt from the county permitting process. Prohibits state agencies responsible for state projects exempt from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements from applying for county building permits. Defines building permit, state agency, state lands, and state project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB761/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=761&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2062642,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Specifies that a simple majority of affirmative votes of the members of the Land Use Commission present at a meeting and qualified to vote is required for any boundary amendment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB28/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=28&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062643,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"Relating To The Wage And Hour Law.","description":"Amends the definition of \"employee\" in Hawaii's wage and hour law by excluding individuals who are primarily engaged in the range production of livestock. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB222/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=222&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2062644,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"Relating To Legislative Employees.","description":"Repeals staff of the legislative branch of the State from the list of individuals not included in any appropriate bargaining unit. Specifies that the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each have one vote if they have employees in a particular bargaining unit for the purposes of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB105/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=105&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062645,"bill_number":"SB695","title":"Relating To Ambulances.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to require each ground ambulance to be equipped with front- and rear-facing cameras. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB695/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=695&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062646,"bill_number":"SB1053","title":"Relating To A Child Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a refundable child tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1053/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1053&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062647,"bill_number":"HB78","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB78/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=78&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2062648,"bill_number":"SB1535","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Provides for the transfer of certain parcels in the Liliha Civic Center area and Iwilei Fire Station area from various state agencies to the City and County of Honolulu. Provides for the transfer of the parcel of land on which Alii Place is sited from the City and County of Honolulu to the State. Repeals the sunset provision of Act 4, SLH 2024. Requires the City and County of Honolulu to accept the properties transferred in satisfaction of all amounts owed by Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under the Kapolei roadways, drainage, and sewer settlement. Exempts the land transferred from the definition of public lands for purposes of chapter 171, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1535/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1535&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2062649,"bill_number":"HB549","title":"Relating To An Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program.","description":"Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:50PM in Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB549/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=549&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2062650,"bill_number":"SB1499","title":"Relating To Renewable Portfolio Standards.","description":"Repeals the Public Utilities Commission's authority to penalize electric utility companies that fail to meet the renewable portfolio standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1499/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1499&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2062651,"bill_number":"SB634","title":"Relating To Marine Passenger Fees.","description":"Establishes a cruise ship passenger fee to be collected beginning 1/1/2026 by the Department of Transportation to be used for infrastructure projects benefiting cruise ships with an emphasis on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Establishes the Cruise Ship Passenger Fee Special Fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB634/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=634&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062652,"bill_number":"SB1385","title":"Relating To The Early Learning Board.","description":"Amends section 302L-1.6(b), HRS, to add the head start state collaboration office director as an ex officio, non-voting member of the early learning board, and to require the board to invite the president of the Head Start Association of Hawaii, or the president's designee, to serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1385/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1385&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062653,"bill_number":"SB1604","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the development of faculty, staff, teacher, and workforce housing at the Kauai Community College. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1604/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1604&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062654,"bill_number":"HB889","title":"Relating To The Transient Accommodations Tax.","description":"Provides Hawaii taxpayers with a refundable transient accommodations tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB889/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=889&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2062655,"bill_number":"HB668","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Makes mandatory the suspension of the driver's license of a driver or registered owner of a vehicle for operating a motor vehicle without a motor vehicle insurance policy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB668/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=668&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2062656,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Increases penalties for a third or subsequent offense within five years of excessive speeding to a misdemeanor. Increases penalties for a second offense within five years of excessive speeding. Authorizes the court, as part of the person's sentencing for the third or subsequent offense, to order that the vehicle used by the person in the commission of the offense be subject to forfeiture. Requires individuals convicted of excessive speeding to be subject to identification processing procedures. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB54/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=54&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":2062657,"bill_number":"SB1106","title":"Relating To Hawaii State Hospital.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Program to secure contracts for the provision of forty psychiatric beds annually for the Hawaii State Hospital. Requires the Department of Health to include line-item funding for the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Program in its annual budget request beginning with fiscal year 2027-2028 to secure contracts for the provision of psychiatric beds for the Hawaii State Hospital.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1106/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1106&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062658,"bill_number":"HB617","title":"Relating To Nursing.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at the University of Hawaii Maui College. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB617/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=617&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2062659,"bill_number":"SB1293","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Provides the amount of recovery for tenants who prevail in civil suits for a landlord's violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code concerning a dwelling unit within an area that was a federally declared disaster area as of 8/8/2023. Provides for reasonable attorneys' fees and recovery for the cost of the suit. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1293/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1293&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062660,"bill_number":"SB870","title":"Relating To Telecommunication.","description":"Requires the Comptroller and State Librarian to identify state office buildings, including state libraries, that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings and estimate the costs and resources, including additional staffing, to effectuate this purpose. Allows the Comptroller and State Librarian to partner with the University of Hawaii in performing these tasks. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB870/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=870&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062661,"bill_number":"HB139","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2025, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary treatment that may cause iatrogenic infertility. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB139/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=139&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2062662,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Relating To Water Carriers.","description":"Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish, no later than 7/1/2026, a Water Carrier Inflationary Cost Index automatic adjustment mechanism and waive or exempt any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB21/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=21&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062663,"bill_number":"HB573","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Creates an exemption within the existing limits on recovery to ensure that accepting restitution under chapter 487 does not prohibit an individual from a separate recovery from an action brought under chapter 480 for unfair and deceptive practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB573/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=573&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2062664,"bill_number":"SB803","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires insurers to provide automatic, advance written premium change notices to common interest community policyholders and the Insurance Commissioner, with reasonable explanations and primary factors, disclosing the causes of any premium increase if, upon renewal, premiums are scheduled to increase more than an unspecified per cent. Requires insurers to automatically issue a loss run report to the policyholder at the end of each policy year. Requires insurers that renewed property insurance policies between 2022 and 2024 for policyholders that were condominium associations, planned community associations, or cooperative housing corporations in the State to provide an explanation for certain premium increases during this period. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB803/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=803&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2062665,"bill_number":"HB768","title":"Relating To The Campaign Spending Commission.","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of investigator positions in the Campaign Spending Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB768/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=768&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2062666,"bill_number":"SB1246","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Directs the Department of Health to purchase and store a 1 year supply of mifepristone by working with 1 or more pharmacies in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1246/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1246&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062667,"bill_number":"HB1138","title":"Relating To Ocean User Safety.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to issue emergency rules which may be in effect for up to 365 days for the regulation of commercial and recreational use of water sports equipment to promote ocean user safety. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1138/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1138&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062668,"bill_number":"HB764","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 4, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Term Limits For Legislators.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the Legislature, as provided by law, for terms beginning after the general election of 2028.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB764/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=764&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2062669,"bill_number":"HB1050","title":"Relating To Title 24, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Provides amendments to net solvency report filing requirements for mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and dental insurers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1050/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1050&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062670,"bill_number":"SB1129","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires the Insurance Commissioner to convene a working group to identify, assess, and recommend certain risk transfer market mechanisms. Requires annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1129/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1129&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062671,"bill_number":"SB1156","title":"Relating To Deepfakes.","description":"Establishes the crime of unlawful creation or distribution of a sexually explicit deepfake.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1156/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1156&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062672,"bill_number":"SB1056","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Restricts how much and how often a landlord may increase rent over the course of a twelve month period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1056/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1056&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062673,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a Slim-Hole Resource Characterization Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB349/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=349&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2062674,"bill_number":"SB620","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to construct, operate, and maintain a hemp manufacturing facility. Requires permitted hemp processors to provide certain updated information to the Department of Health no later than 60 days after a relevant event. Explicitly prohibits any person from selling to consumers any hemp biomass, regardless of whether the biomass consists of hemp leaves or hemp floral material, or both. Imposes requirements relating to the form of certain orally consumable manufactured hemp products. Imposes certain labeling requirements. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB620/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=620&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062675,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"Relating To Animal Control.","description":"Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation, including the free-roaming cat population, and authorizes an income tax designation to provide revenues into the special fund. Requires that female cats over the age of three months and male cats over the age of five months be surgically sterilized, with certain exceptions. Authorizes county animal control authorities to establish and enforce a permit program to allow the responsible breeding of cats. Establishes minimum requirements for breeding permits and penalties. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2025. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB364/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=364&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2062676,"bill_number":"SB904","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB904/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=904&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062677,"bill_number":"SB1581","title":"Relating To Hawaii-japan Pacific Peace Monument.","description":"Establishes a Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument to be developed by the State Foundation on Culture and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1581/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1581&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062678,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"Relating To Due Process Protections.","description":"Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Judiciary to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB438/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=438&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2062679,"bill_number":"SB638","title":"Relating To Employment Practices.","description":"Requires employers to provide employees with paid breaks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB638/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=638&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062680,"bill_number":"SB916","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Relating To The Judiciary. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB916/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=916&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062681,"bill_number":"HB1401","title":"Relating To The Child Protective Act.","description":"Provides that investigative powers of the Department of Human Services under the Child Protective Act include interviews of adults living in the family home and the alleged perpetrator in the; Requires DHS to record and save adult interviews conducted as part of an investigation of a report of harm, threatened harm, or imminent harm to a child and to include recorded adult interviews in any filed petition for removal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1401/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1401&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2062682,"bill_number":"SB1224","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Prohibits health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations from arbitrarily denying coverage requests for gender affirming health care services when the requested service is known to be considered a standard of care and for which scientific evidence exists that supports the service. Increases transparency of insurance carrier medical necessity reviews and requirements when coverage is denied.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1224/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1224&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062683,"bill_number":"SB843","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Kupuna Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB843/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=843&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062684,"bill_number":"HB849","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Clarifies that the terms of a loan must first be sent to unit owners and approved by a majority of unit owners' consent to the loan. Requires a majority of unit owners to vote in favor of or provide written consent to maintenance fee increases before they take effect. Requires a forensic audit of an association's financial records no less frequently than once every three years, with the first forensic audit to be completed by 6/30/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB849/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=849&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2062685,"bill_number":"SB745","title":"Relating To Electric Bicycles.","description":"Requires all riders of a high-speed electric bicycle who are under 18 years of age or in a restraining seat or trailer towed by the bicycle to wear a safety helmet. Requires licensure of high-speed electric bicycle operators. Defines \"high-speed electric bicycle.\"","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB745/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=745&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2062686,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Relating To Public Assistance.","description":"Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-declared state of emergency. Allows the Department of Human Services to expend funds from the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to provide public assistance to eligible residents during a Governor-declared state of emergency. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB58/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=58&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062687,"bill_number":"SB697","title":"Relating To An Income Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices. Requires the Department of Taxation to prepare forms. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to pre-certify claims. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Sunsets 1/1/2028. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB697/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=697&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062688,"bill_number":"SB515","title":"Relating To The Sugar-sweetened Beverages Fee Program.","description":"Establishes a Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Fee Program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture that, beginning 1/1/2026, imposes a fee on the distribution and sale of sugar-sweetened beverages in the State. Establishes the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Fee Special Fund. Requires moneys in the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Fee Special Fund to be expended for the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program and administration of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Fee Program. Allows the Department to contract with a third-party to administer the program. Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and financial audit of the program. Requires the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture to adopt rules by 12/31/2025. Establishes criminal and civil penalties. Requires reports to the Legislature and the Governor. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB515/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=515&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062689,"bill_number":"SB1428","title":"Relating To Manufactured Hemp Products.","description":"Establishes a minimum age requirement for the sale of manufactured hemp products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1428/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1428&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062690,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB75/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=75&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2062691,"bill_number":"SB931","title":"Relating To Land.","description":"Relating To Land. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB931/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=931&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062692,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"Relating To Medical Informed Consent.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Medical Board to establish standards for health care providers to ensure that a patient's consent to treatment is an informed consent. Requires that informed consent for a proposed medical or surgical treatment or a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure shall be obtained before the day of that treatment or procedure. Specifies that if the treatment or procedure is to occur on the same day it is scheduled, the informed consent shall be obtained at the time the decision is made to schedule that treatment or procedure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB107/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=107&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062693,"bill_number":"SB692","title":"Relating To Spray Paint.","description":"Regulates the retail and wholesale sales of spray paint. Designates the Department of Law Enforcement with jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB692/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=692&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062694,"bill_number":"HB804","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Short form bill relating to the state budget.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB804/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=804&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2062695,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to collaborate with contracted community-based organizations to address the need for social services in the State. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB244/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=244&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2062696,"bill_number":"HB1503","title":"Relating To Disaster Recovery.","description":"Excludes from the definition of \"development\" for purposes of coastal zone management restrictions, the reconstruction, under certain circumstances, of structures destroyed in the August 8, 2023, wildfires in Lahaina, Maui.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1503/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1503&year=2026","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":2062697,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"Relating To Natural Resource Management.","description":"Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district; provided that the Board of Land and Natural Resources upholds its affirmative and non-transferable duty to protect the traditional and customary rights of native Hawaiians as articulated in the Hawaii State Constitution. Clarifies that the natural resource management enforcement and emergency response over Mauna Kea lands shall remain the responsibility of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB6/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=6&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062698,"bill_number":"HB508","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Extends the sunset date of Act 67, SLH 2023, to 6/30/2030. Appropriates funds for the illegal fireworks task force. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB508/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=508&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2062699,"bill_number":"SB989","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist small businesses with technology enablement and develop project management software to simplify the facilitated application process for small businesses. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB989/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=989&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2062700,"bill_number":"HB722","title":"Relating To Unemployment Benefits.","description":"Allows striking workers to be eligible for unemployment benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB722/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=722&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2062701,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts food and groceries from the general excise tax. Expands a 2024 session law exempting certain medical and dental services to include all medical and dental services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB281/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=281&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2062702,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language.","description":"Requires each public high school in the State to require students to complete and pass 2 full years of Hawaiian language courses as a condition of graduation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB206/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=206&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2062703,"bill_number":"SB521","title":"Relating To Access To Water On Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to work with the appropriate county board or department of water supply to provide access to potable and agricultural water on Hawaiian home lands; provided that any agreement between DHHL and that county board or department of water supply is made available to the public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB521/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=521&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062704,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"Relating To Property Maintenance.","description":"Requires owners or lessees of real property to maintain their property and establish penalties for failure to do so. Allows for exceptions. Requires DOA to establish rules for the enforcement and collection of fines for violations relating to the proliferation of invasive species. Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to adopt rules for the enforcement and collection of fines for violations relating to the prevention of wildfires and other public safety hazards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB175/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=175&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2062705,"bill_number":"HB985","title":"Relating To Pesticide Drift Monitoring.","description":"Appropriates funding to the department of agriculture to continue the statewide pesticide drift monitoring study.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB985/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=985&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062706,"bill_number":"HB1265","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Establishes a Recycled or Waste Inputs Tax Credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/25.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1265/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1265&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2062707,"bill_number":"HB1066","title":"Relating To The Early Learning Board.","description":"Adds the head start state collaboration office director as an ex officio, non-voting member of the early learning board, and requires the board to invite the president of the Head Start Association of Hawaii, or the president's designee, to serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1066/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1066&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062708,"bill_number":"SB775","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with the federal government for immigration purposes except for in limited, specific circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB775/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=775&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062709,"bill_number":"SB730","title":"Relating To Allowance On Service Retirements.","description":"Adds definitions for certain Department of Law Enforcement employees. Establishes guidance for the computation of retirement benefits for the Director of Law Enforcement, Deputy Director of the Department of Law Enforcement, Sheriff Division Investigator, Sheriff, and Department of Law Enforcement Investigator.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB730/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=730&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2062710,"bill_number":"HB927","title":"Relating To Freestanding Birthing Facilities.","description":"Establishes licensure requirements for freestanding birthing facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB927/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=927&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2062711,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Increases the fines for violating motor vehicle insurance requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB231/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=231&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2062712,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"Relating To Noise.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2028, prohibits the sale of any leaf blower, string trimmer, or weed whacker that does not meet the ANSI B-175.2 class 1 rating. Increases fines for violations of leaf blower, string trimmer, and weed whacker restrictions. Beginning 7/1/2028, prohibits government entities from purchasing leaf blowers, string trimmers, or weed whackers that do not meet the ANSI B-175.2 class 1 rating. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB470/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=470&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062713,"bill_number":"SB1586","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Board Of Trustees.","description":"Amends the composition of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund board of trustees. Clarifies vacancy procedures. Amends quorum requirements and voting powers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1586/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1586&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2062714,"bill_number":"HB1338","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Establishes a 2-year homelessness sanctuary pilot program, to be administered by the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness in coordination with the Department of Human Services and the City and County of Honolulu. Directs the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness to designate a specific location on state or county land for the pilot program, which shall serve as a safe location for homeless individuals and families to reside and access services. Requires the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness and the coordinator's partner agencies to provide certain facilities and services at the designated location. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 12/31/2027. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1338/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1338&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2062715,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Relating To The Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits a landlord from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from a tenant if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Caps a tenant's liability for rent if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB306/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=306&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062716,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish a permanent Return-to-Home Program to return homeless individuals in the State to families and relatives in their home states. Requires the Office to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB212/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=212&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2062717,"bill_number":"HB873","title":"Relating To Pesticide Buffer Zones.","description":"Increases the buffer zone for restricted use pesticides around schools to one-half mile. Allows the use of restricted use pesticides within the buffer zone as part of invasive species control conducted by the Department of Agriculture or invasive species committees organized under the University of Hawaii Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB873/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=873&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2062718,"bill_number":"SB1128","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes requirements for insurers relating to claims for additional living expenses under homeowners insurance policies, including situations where losses are incurred during a state of emergency. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1128/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1128&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062719,"bill_number":"SB586","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Requires the counties to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045. Requires the state agencies to prioritize zero emission buses in the procurement policy for purchasing or leasing motor vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB586/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=586&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2062720,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires, for tenancies greater than 90 days, a landlord to notify a tenant of any intent to raise the rent for any subsequent rental agreement or any intent to terminate a rental agreement 60 days before the expiration of the original rental agreement. Requires 90 day's notice for a landlord or tenant to terminate tenancies of three years or more and 60 days' notice to terminate tenancies of less than three years, with certain exceptions. Increases the amount of notice required to terminate tenancies that are less than month-to-month. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB464/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=464&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2062721,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Relating To Energy Assistance.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist eligible households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB191/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=191&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062722,"bill_number":"HB621","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds to pay salary differentials to English language educators as an incentive to attract and retain these educators. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB621/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=621&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2062723,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program. Repeals the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program. Clarifies that the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation may utilize funds in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the purchase of equity in for-sale housing development projects and interim primary or secondary financing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB80/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=80&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062724,"bill_number":"HB689","title":"Relating To Sexual Exploitation.","description":"Establishes safe harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical or law enforcement assistance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB689/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=689&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2062725,"bill_number":"HB802","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Short form bill relating to non-general funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB802/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=802&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2062726,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"Makes an application for voter registration part of certain state agency application processes. Requires the sharing of certain information among certain state agencies, election personnel, and online voter registration system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB78/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=78&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062727,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Specifies permissible uses of funding and priorities. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer funds between the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount and the Rental Housing Revolving Fund without legislative approval. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB417/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=417&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2062728,"bill_number":"HB612","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits physicians and surgeons from performing certain procedures on individuals born with variations in their physical sex characteristics who are under one year of age, unless the procedure is a surgery required to address an immediate risk of physical harm.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB612/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=612&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2062729,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Relating To Breast Cancer Screening.","description":"Expands mandatory health insurance coverage for low-dose mammography for occult breast cancer to include any supplemental imaging deemed medically necessary for a patient of any age having an above-average risk for breast cancer as determined by the use of a risk-factor modeling tool. On or before 1/1/2026, expands mandatory health insurance coverage to include additional supplemental imaging for any patient, regardless of age, as deemed medically necessary by the patient's primary care provider. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB189/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=189&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062730,"bill_number":"HB704","title":"Relating To Food Security.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Food Security Special Fund to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit levels to those provided in federal fiscal year 2023. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB704/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=704&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2062731,"bill_number":"SB1022","title":"Relating To Animal Endangerment.","description":"Allows animal control officers, law enforcement officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to retrieve a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle, under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1022/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1022&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062732,"bill_number":"HB1479","title":"Relating To Audible Vehicle Reverse Warning Systems.","description":"Requires the use of current audible reverse warning systems (back-up beepers) on state and county-owned vehicles purchased on or after 1/1/2028, with more effective broadband reversing alarms by 1/1/2028.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1479/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1479&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062733,"bill_number":"SB1081","title":"Relating To Legislative Budget Office.","description":"Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to conduct a feasibility study on the associated costs of establishing and implementing a Legislative Budget Office. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the Office of the Legislative Analyst. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1081/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1081&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062734,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Relating To Agricultural Land Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes a surcharge on the conveyance tax upon the net capital gain from the transfer or conveyance of agricultural land.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB247/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=247&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062735,"bill_number":"SB987","title":"Relating To Recycling.","description":"Allows manufacturers to coordinate activities directly related to the recycling of covered electronic devices. Expands the scope of covered electronic devices to include electronic device peripherals and certain legacy devices. Requires manufacturers to provide free collection service locations and collection events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB987/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=987&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2062736,"bill_number":"HB1090","title":"Relating To County User Fees.","description":"Exempts the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from county user fees, in the amount of $100,000 aggregate per year, and ensures county services to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for Hawaiian Home Lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1090/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1090&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062737,"bill_number":"SB1151","title":"Relating To Assisted Reproduction.","description":"Establishes a streamlined procedure for determining parentage in cases of assisted reproduction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1151/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1151&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062738,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to allow any county to implement a Gray Water Recycling Program that permits certain small farms of less than ten square acres in size the ability to use gray water for the purposes of irrigation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB513/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=513&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062739,"bill_number":"HB1059","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.","description":"Converts the Emergency Management Specialist series positions at level V and higher in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency from civil service status to exempt status. Effective 7/1/3000. Repeal on 7/1/2027. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1059/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1059&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062740,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"Relating To Braille Literacy.","description":"Establishes Braille literacy as a policy of the State. Requires literacy assessments for eligible low vision and blind students to include Braille instruction and the use of Braille. Authorizes the Department of Education to adopt administrative rules. Establishes the Braille Literacy Resource Center. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB530/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=530&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2062741,"bill_number":"SB844","title":"Relating To Media Literacy.","description":"Authorizes school complexes to incorporate media literacy in their standards-based curriculum, including content that prevents negative impacts of misinformation, disinformation, digital discrimination, and online hate speech.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB844/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=844&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062742,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"Relating To Ethics.","description":"For purposes of the state ethics laws, subjects legislators to all ethics laws applicable to employees by including legislators within the definition of \"employees\". Repeals references to legislators under the state ethics laws made redundant by the inclusion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB493/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=493&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2062743,"bill_number":"SB1378","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.","description":"Converts the Emergency Management Specialist series positions at level V and higher in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency from civil service status to exempt status.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1378/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1378&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062744,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"Relating To Deferred Retirement For Police.","description":"Establishes a deferred retirement option program for police officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB406/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=406&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062745,"bill_number":"SB909","title":"Relating To Higher Education.","description":"Relating To Higher Education. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB909/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=909&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062746,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"Relating To Digital Currency.","description":"Clarifies that chapter 489D, HRS, relating to the Money Transmitters Modernization Act, applies to digital currency companies and activity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB362/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=362&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062747,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Specifies that adjustments required to compensate for certain unavoidable increases in financing costs, if proven by a producer of nonfossil fuel generated electricity by clear and convincing evidence, are mechanisms for reasonable and appropriate incremental adjustments that the Public Utilities Commission may include in the rate payable to the producer. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB338/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=338&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2062748,"bill_number":"SB650","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Makes financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult by a caregiver a Class A felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB650/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=650&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062749,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot program that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free school lunch to all students enrolled at a department school. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB335/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=335&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2062750,"bill_number":"HB597","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Recognize And Protect The Inherent And Inalienable Right Of The People To Clean Water And Air, A Healthful Environment And Climate, Healthy Native Ecosystems, And Beaches.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including present and future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches shall be protected and shall not be infringed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB597/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=597&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2062751,"bill_number":"HB681","title":"Relating To Military Affairs.","description":"Short form bill relating to military affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB681/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=681&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2062752,"bill_number":"SB714","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide Medicaid coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program for income-qualified pregnant persons and children who are otherwise ineligible due to their immigration status.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB714/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=714&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062753,"bill_number":"SB675","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Health's Wastewater Branch a Cesspool Conversion Section, which shall be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Cesspool Conversion Section. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB675/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=675&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062754,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"Relating To Wildlife.","description":"Bans the keeping or breeding of cetaceans in captivity except in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB49/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=49&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2062755,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Eliminates the state individual income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB283/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=283&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2062756,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Repeals statutory language requiring certain housing projects have at least five per cent of available units be for persons and families with incomes at or below thirty per cent of the median family income to be eligible for loans from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Repeals statutory language providing grants to developers for rental units set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below thirty per cent of the median family income in any project financed in part or in whole by the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Repeals statutory language requiring the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish an application process for Rental Housing Revolving Fund allocation that gives preference to projects providing units for persons and families with incomes at or below thirty per cent of the median family income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB42/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=42&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062757,"bill_number":"HB1499","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Expands the Department of Education's authority to allow more trained staff to volunteer to assist students with the administration of medication. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1499/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1499&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2062758,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","description":"Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB32/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=32&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062759,"bill_number":"HB1219","title":"Relating To Nuisance Abatement.","description":"Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1219/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1219&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2062760,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"Relating To The Deposit Beverage Container Program.","description":"Increases the deposit and refund value for beverage containers from 5 cents to 10 cents under the deposit beverage container program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB109/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=109&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2062761,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to identify existing mixed-use developments in Maui County that could be acquired by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for use as affordable housing and commercial rental leases. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB378/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=378&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062762,"bill_number":"HB776","title":"Relating To Agricultural Support.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Agriculture the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program, to consist of a reimbursement program and grant program, to assist certain farmers and livestock producers with transportation costs for agricultural products, inputs, supplies, and production and distribution of agricultural commodities. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB776/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=776&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2062763,"bill_number":"HB1042","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System's Employer Reporting Review.","description":"Extends the due date of payment to the Employees' Retirement System for departments or agencies of the State or counties that fail to comply with reporting requirements by one year after the review period. Changes the time frame for which the Employers' Retirement System must report regarding any department or agency's failure to submit required information to the Employees' Retirement System from the current fiscal year to the previous fiscal year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1042/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1042&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062764,"bill_number":"HB833","title":"Relating To Community Land Trusts.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish a five-year Community Land Trust Equity Pilot Program to provide community land trusts with a line of credit to fund the acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, or construction of housing for certain households. Requires reports to the Legislature regarding the pilot program. Appropriates funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for establishment of the pilot program. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2030. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB833/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=833&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2062765,"bill_number":"HB541","title":"Relating To Urban Development.","description":"Makes certain urban development and land use requirements applicable only to counties with a population of less than five hundred thousand, including: vesting the director of the county land use agency with the administrative authority to act on any application for subdivision, consolidation, or resubdivision; the required adoption or amendment of an ordinance to allow at least two accessory dwelling units, subject to certain conditions, on all residentially zoned lots; the calculation of certain school impact fees; and a prohibition on private covenants that include certain limitations or restrictions for residentially zoned lots within an urban district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB541/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=541&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2062766,"bill_number":"SB1305","title":"Relating To The Pesticide Use Revolving Fund.","description":"Increases the ceiling of the pesticide use revolving fund. Effective July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1305/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1305&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062767,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB33/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=33&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2062768,"bill_number":"HB908","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Establishes a three-year pilot program within the early learning system to administer a home-based early learning program. Serves three and four-year-old children. Provides individualized software instruction in reading, mathematics, and science. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB908/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=908&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2062769,"bill_number":"SB1157","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Allows the counties to amend district boundaries involving land areas greater than fifteen acres without appearing before the Land Use Commission if the affected lands are included in the County General Plan or County Development Plan. Requests the LUC to update the digital state land use district maps and to encourage transit-oriented development that preserves the character of the State's rural areas.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1157/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1157&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062770,"bill_number":"SB729","title":"Relating To Enterprise Zones.","description":"Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" for enterprise zone program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone that is to be used or consumed by the purchaser and not for resale, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, and the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health care related sectors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB729/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=729&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2062771,"bill_number":"HB590","title":"Relating To Insurance For Hawaii Condominium Properties.","description":"Requires property insurers to offer discounts on a condominium association's annual insurance premium if the association adopts specific risk mitigation upgrades or develops comprehensive disaster response plans. Requires property insurers of condominiums to base premium increases on actuarial justifications that reflect actual risk reduction resulting from upgraded fire safety improvements installed in conjunction with a building fire and life safety evaluation. Requires property insurers of condominiums to justify premium increases above 10%. Requires property insurers of condominiums to publicly report premium increases each year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB590/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=590&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2062772,"bill_number":"HB1320","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii System to collect, analyze, and publicly report certain graduate outcome data. Requires and appropriates funds for the development and maintenance of a graduate outcomes dashboard. Appropriates funds for positions within the University of Hawaii's Office of the Vice President of Academic Strategy. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1320/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1320&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2062773,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes tax credits for insurers providing full property coverage to owners and associations of condominiums in the amount equal to twenty per cent of the insurance premium. Provides additional ten per cent tax credits to insurers incorporated in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB285/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=285&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2062774,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Relating To County Permitting And Inspection.","description":"Allows state projects to be exempt from county building permit requirements under certain conditions. Requires all exempted state projects to be included in a report that is regularly made available to the public. Allows state agencies that undertake projects to be dedicated to a county to prepare programmatic or project-specific agreements that establish requirements and standards for review and acceptance if the agency wants the project to be exempted. Allows state agencies that want to be exempted from county permitting processes to establish a cooperative working group. Requires cooperative working groups to submit an interim report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2026. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB161/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=161&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062775,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"Relating To Literacy.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to administer a general dyslexia screening to all students in kindergarten through grade three. Requires the Department of Education to continue to administer the general English language arts universal screening for students in kindergarten through grade nine. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with teacher training programs to ensure prospective candidates are trained on literacy instruction, including evidence-based intervention, to support all students. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB421/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=421&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2062776,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Batteries.","description":"Establishes a two-year Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling and Reuse Working Group within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Requires the working group to examine how to maximize the recycling and reuse of electric vehicle batteries and recommend electric vehicle battery management practices. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB103/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=103&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2062777,"bill_number":"SB860","title":"Relating To Shoplifting.","description":"Increases penalties for the offense of theft by means of shoplifting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB860/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=860&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062778,"bill_number":"HB1147","title":"Relating To The Earned Income Tax Credit.","description":"Clarifies that nonresidents who claim the state refundable earned income tax credit are required to adjust the amount claimed using the ratio of their Hawaii adjusted gross income to federal adjusted gross income. Eliminates the unlimited carryforward on nonrefundable earned income tax credits claimed for tax year 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1147/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1147&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062779,"bill_number":"SB949","title":"Relating To Land Court.","description":"Establishes a working group to reform or eliminate the land court in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB949/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=949&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062780,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"Relating To Recycling.","description":"Establishes a lithium-ion battery recycling working group within the Department of Health to assess recycling methods for small and medium format lithium-ion batteries. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB332/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=332&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2062781,"bill_number":"HB797","title":"Relating To The Cigarette Tax And Tobacco Tax Law.","description":"Exempts the shipment of large cigars in fulfillment of a sale by mail order from the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB797/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=797&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2062782,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Relating To Child Labor Law.","description":"Removes the exemption of the State, its political subdivisions, and the United States from the Child Labor Law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB397/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=397&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062783,"bill_number":"HB1129","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Health For Construction Defect Remediation At The Hawaii State Hospital.","description":"Emergency Appropriation of $8,160,000 in general funds to the Department of Health to fund construction defect remediation, including the payment of legal fees and cost of special deputies attorney general, of the Hale Ho`ola Building of the Hawaii State Hospital.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1129/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1129&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062784,"bill_number":"HB1020","title":"Relating To A Program To Characterize Carbon Sequestration Potential And Underground Water Resources Statewide.","description":"Establishes a Carbon Sequestration, Underground Water, and Geothermal Exploration Resource Characterization Program via slim hole bores and requires a related statewide environmental assessment. Requires a report to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1020/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1020&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062785,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits state or county grantees, officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors, and officers and immediate family members of state or county grantees from contributing to candidate or noncandidate committees for the duration of the contract. Requires candidates, candidate committees, or noncandidate committees to return any unlawful contribution to the contributor within 30 calendar days of receipt. Provides that if any unlawful contribution is not returned to the contributor within 30 calendar days, the unlawful contribution shall escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB257/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=257&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062786,"bill_number":"HB599","title":"Relating To School Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers to department public schools and charter schools. Encourages the employment of qualified retirees from the local police departments and department of law enforcement. Appropriates funds for these positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB599/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=599&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2062787,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"Relating To Building Permits.","description":"Allows for county permit exemptions for certain kinds of activities, including maintenance activities, installing group U structures, and certain interior remodeling work, when located outside a special management area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB367/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=367&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2062788,"bill_number":"SB856","title":"Relating To Immigration.","description":"Establishes a standard for covered educational entities and certain health facilities when interacting with federal immigration authorities regarding civil immigration violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB856/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=856&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062789,"bill_number":"HB917","title":"Relating To Sentencing.","description":"Establishes a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for persons convicted of offenses based on the possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB917/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=917&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2062790,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"Relating To Doulas.","description":"Requires any person providing doula services for compensation or representing or advertising themselves as a certified doula to register with the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes certain rights for certified doulas, including being present during delivery and in any recovery rooms, if requested by the client. Requires the Director to maintain a link to the registry on the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' website. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB434/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=434&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2062791,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"Establishes a process, beginning on January 1, 2026, for automatically preregistering or registering public, charter, and private school-enrolled students who are at least 16 years old to vote.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB473/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=473&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062792,"bill_number":"HB724","title":"Relating To Open Meetings.","description":"Amends the definition of a \"board\" under the Sunshine Law to include the Legislature. Clarifies notice period requirements. Repeals the Legislature's exemption from the Sunshine Law. Repeals the exemption for permitted interactions between board members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB724/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=724&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2062793,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready home interconnection process. Requires the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator to report to the Legislature on the streamlined grid-ready home interconnection process. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB243/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=243&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2062794,"bill_number":"SB1161","title":"Relating To Non-compete Clauses.","description":"Prohibits non-compete and non-solicit clauses in employment contracts for employees of restaurants and retail stores. Effective retroactive to 7/1/2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1161/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1161&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062795,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB123/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=123&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062796,"bill_number":"SB1103","title":"Relating To Community Districts.","description":"Establishes a process by which the Legislature may establish community districts by concurrent resolution. Requires the board members of the community districts to be elected by residents of the community district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/GVO, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1103/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1103&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2062797,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate the island of Kahoolawe.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB143/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=143&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2062798,"bill_number":"SB1004","title":"Relating To Community Health Workers.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer a three-year Rural Community Health Worker Pilot Program that enables community health workers to provide outreach, education, training, and navigation to individuals residing in rural communities in the State and address social determinants of health. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1004/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1004&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062799,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"Relating To Baby Bonds.","description":"Establishes the Wealth Building Working Group to develop a plan for the creation of a baby bonds program for the State to address intergenerational poverty and wealth inequality in Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB324/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=324&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2062800,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Relating To Parking For Disabled Persons.","description":"Allows persons entitled to park in disabled parking spaces to report vehicles illegally parked in disabled parking spaces to the Department of Law Enforcement. Upon receipt of a legitimate report, requires the Department to send a notice to the offender informing them of the report and advising them of the law and penalties for illegally parking in a handicapped space.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB431/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=431&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062801,"bill_number":"SB922","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Relating To Technology. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB922/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=922&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062802,"bill_number":"SB958","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project. Establishes three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) positions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB958/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=958&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2062803,"bill_number":"SB908","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Relating To Homelessness. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB908/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=908&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062804,"bill_number":"SB888","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits operators of smart household security devices from sharing user data with law enforcement agencies unless the user consents, the law enforcement agency obtains a judicial warrant, or there is an emergency situation involving a clear and present danger of imminent death or great bodily harm. Prohibits operators from requiring users to consent to the sharing of data with law enforcement agencies as a condition of using a smart household security device. Allows the Department of the Attorney General to bring a civil action against operators who violate certain requirements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 253, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1355).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB888/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=888&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062805,"bill_number":"SB858","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Replaces the five per cent bid preference for bidders for a public works contract with an estimated value of $250,000 or more, who is a party to an apprenticeship agreement registered with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations with a five per cent earned credit that can be applied to certain future public works contract bids for a duration of three years after the chief procurement officer issues the earned credit certificate. Authorizes purchasing agencies to audit and have full access to the books and records of contractors or subcontractors relating to the contractor's compliance with requirements of the earned credit bid preference. Requires contractors and subcontractors to maintain relevant records for three years. Requires the contractor to submit reports as required by the Chief Procurement Officer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB858/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=858&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062806,"bill_number":"SB1333","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Authorizes the use of county surcharge revenues for transportation and housing infrastructure in counties having a population of 500,000 or less. Authorizes counties that have previously adopted a surcharge on state tax ordinance after July 1, 2015, to amend the uses of the surcharge. Extends the period within which a county with a population of 500,000 or less may collect a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, to 12/31/2047. Authorizes cost-sharing with private or other public developers for housing infrastructure projects funded by surcharge revenues. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1333/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1333&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062807,"bill_number":"SB862","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Requires retail sellers of firearms to provide purchasers with notice regarding the law on firearms storage. Expands the requirements for the secure storage of firearms. Clarifies the offense of criminally negligent storage of a firearm.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB862/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=862&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062808,"bill_number":"HB763","title":"Relating To Civic Education.","description":"Establishes the civic education trust fund to support programs benefiting civic education of public school students. Appropriates funds for the expansion of civic education in the public schools and for full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB763/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=763&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2062809,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the Public Utilities Commission to establish standards requiring each electric utility company to remove from the rate base a commensurate amount of costs related to fossil fuel resources when adding new or converted renewable electrical energy and renewable energy resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB337/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=337&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2062810,"bill_number":"SB1598","title":"Relating To Adaptation Pathways Planning.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate development and associated infrastructure away from critically vulnerable areas to locations outside of sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure area. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1598/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1598&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062811,"bill_number":"HB631","title":"Relating To Common Interest Communities.","description":"Prohibits condominium associations and planned community associations from requiring a unit owner to pay a filing fee, application fee, or other similar fee, when applying to improve, alter, repair, or renovate a portion of the unit owner's unit or other real property, including an exterior portion of the unit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB631/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=631&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2062812,"bill_number":"HB1230","title":"Relating To Underground Storage Tanks.","description":"Clarifies the level of environmental restoration that owners and operators of underground storage tanks or tank systems must satisfy in the event of a confirmed release of jet fuel. Specifies the restoration condition and quality acceptable by the Department of Health shall include the complete removal of all jet fuel, including jet fuel additives and all compounds resulting from the degradation of jet fuel or jet fuel additives, or the reaction of jet fuel or jet fuel additives with water or other chemicals. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that any detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1230/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1230&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2062813,"bill_number":"SB1239","title":"Relating To Water Conservation.","description":"Prohibits the use of potable water to irrigate golf courses subject to certain exceptions. Defines potable water.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1239/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1239&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2062814,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"Relating To Public Banking.","description":"Establishes a state-owned bank implementation board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to determine the need for, potential costs and benefits of, and prerequisites to establishing a state-owned bank. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB158/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=158&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062815,"bill_number":"HB655","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Limits the required payment of certain unpaid motor vehicle taxes and fees and accompanying financial penalties to those incurred during the most recent five consecutive years of delinquency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB655/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=655&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2062816,"bill_number":"HB1243","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Forty-second Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriated funds for capital improvement projects in the 42nd representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1243/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1243&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2062817,"bill_number":"HB1124","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Establishes maximum rates of payment for medical care for patients of the Hawaii State Hospital or of another psychiatric facility who are under the custody of the Director of Health. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish long-term care payment rates for patients discharged to a long-term care facility from the Hawaii State Hospital or another psychiatric facility where they were under the custody of the Director of Health. Exempts the Department of Health from chapter 103F, HRS, for the procurement of medical care and long-term care for patients who are or were under the custody of the Director of Health at the Hawaii State Hospital or a psychiatric facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1124/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1124&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062818,"bill_number":"SB1133","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes certain counties to establish a rental unit price ceiling ordinance that prohibits a landlord from increasing the rental price of a dwelling unit at a rate that exceeds the percentage calculated and published by the county based on changes in the applicable Consumer Price Index. Beginning 8/1/2025, requires certain counties to annually calculate and publish the maximum rate at which a landlord may increase the rental price of a dwelling unit during the immediately succeeding twelve-month period. Establishes a nonrefundable Long-Term Residential Lease Tax Credit for taxpayers who own and lease a dwelling unit located in a county that has adopted a rental unit price ceiling ordinance to a person as the person's principal residence in the State pursuant to a lease agreement of a term of one year or longer. Allows the tax credit to be carried forward for up to three taxable years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1133/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1133&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062819,"bill_number":"SB1325","title":"Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.","description":"Defines the term \"agricultural tourism\" and includes it in the definition of \"enterprise\" to authorize the Agribusiness Development Corporation to financially support farming businesses engaged in agricultural tourism. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1325/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1325&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062820,"bill_number":"SB765","title":"Relating To Beekeeping.","description":"Clarifies the registration process for beekeepers with the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers to help beekeepers adhere to certain industry standards and best management practices. Establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards and best practices. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB765/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=765&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062821,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"Relating To Care Homes.","description":"Prohibits the licensing of an adult residential care home, expanded adult residential care home, or developmental disabilities domiciliary home that is financed, managed, operated, supervised, directed, or owned in whole or in part by a person convicted of a gambling offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB185/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=185&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2062822,"bill_number":"HB1223","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-eighth Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriated funds for capital improvement projects in the 38th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1223/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1223&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2062823,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"Relating To Orders For Protection.","description":"Reinstates mandatory minimum jail sentences for successive violations of the same order for protection. Removes the distinction between domestic and non-domestic violations of an order for protection. Eliminates the court's ability to suspend mandatory minimum sentences.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB276/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=276&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062824,"bill_number":"HB637","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia-sensitive universal screenings and evidence-based interventions, offer professional development on structured literacy and evidenced-based interventions, and support pre-teacher programs in training candidates in structured literary instruction. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB637/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=637&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2062825,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Relating To The Minimum Wage.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's Research and Economic Analysis Division to conduct a comprehensive study to assess the impacts of minimum wage increases on small businesses and the overall economic health of the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB505/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=505&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062826,"bill_number":"HB1412","title":"Relating To Sunshine Laws.","description":"Designates the neighborhood commission as the appropriate oversight authority for application of the sunshine law to neighborhood boards. Authorizes neighborhood boards to discuss official government reports without placing it on the agenda, provided that no decision-making can be made.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1412/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1412&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2062827,"bill_number":"HB715","title":"Relating To Vital Statistics.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to issue commemorative certificates of stillbirth. Establishes fees for the issuance of commemorative certificates of stillbirth, to be deposited into the Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB715/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=715&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2062828,"bill_number":"SB1532","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Authorizes the Department of the Interior of the United States to adopt certain regulations for the purposes of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Provides that not less than 5 of the members shall be beneficiaries who are native Hawaiian as defined in section 201(a) of the Act, and that not more than 4 of the members shall be descendants of not less than one-fourth part of the blood of the races inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands previous to 1778.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1532/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1532&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2062829,"bill_number":"SB718","title":"Relating To Equity.","description":"Requires all places of public accommodation and public entity constructions constructed after 7/31/2026, to provide universal changing accommodations that are equally accessible regardless of gender.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB718/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=718&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062830,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"Relating To Civil Rights Protections.","description":"Requires state and local law enforcement agencies to notify an individual of their rights when in law enforcement agency custody before any interview with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on certain matters regarding immigration violations. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB457/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=457&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2062831,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"Relating To Harbors.","description":"Short form bill relating to harbors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB26/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=26&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2062832,"bill_number":"SB502","title":"Relating To Vehicles.","description":"Allows all-terrain vehicle to drive on streets with posted speed limits of not more than forty-five miles per hour. Allows all-terrain vehicles to drive in the evening and night if they are equipped with headlights, tail lights, and while displaying a slow moving vehicle emblem. Allows drivers of all-terrain vehicles to wear a safety helmet with a securely fastened chin strap. Includes in the definition of \"utility-terrain vehicle\" a motor vehicle that accommodates one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to six people in seat belts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB502/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=502&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062833,"bill_number":"SB1126","title":"Relating To Property Forfeiture.","description":"Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is a felony for which the property owner has been convicted. Excludes the forfeiture proceedings for an animal pending criminal charges. Requires the Attorney General to deposit the net proceeds of the forfeited property to the credit of the state general fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1126/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1126&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2062834,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires electric utilities to compensate customer-generators for excess electricity credits. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB202/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=202&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062835,"bill_number":"SB619","title":"Relating To Stream Water Quality.","description":"Implements a 4-phase plan for the Department of Health to address contamination of Ulehawa Stream. Requires the University of Hawaii to provide assistance. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB619/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=619&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062836,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the capital gains tax for nonresident and foreign taxpayers. Increases the alternative capital gains tax for corporations for nonresident and foreign corporations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB269/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=269&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2062837,"bill_number":"HB1466","title":"Relating To Social Gaming.","description":"Authorizes a 10-year renewable license for a social gaming facility in a special district designated for tourism. Allows admission and participation for adults. Non-residents shall be required to apply for guest membership. Establishes the Hawaii social gaming control commission to monitor and measure operational activities as well as collect and distribute tax revenue from social game operations. Imposes a consumption tax on every hand and every contest. Uses revenue for housing developments for currently houseless Native Hawaiian residents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1466/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1466&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2062838,"bill_number":"SB991","title":"Relating To Long-term Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study on the adequacy of long-term care on the island of Molokai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB991/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=991&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2062839,"bill_number":"SB564","title":"Relating To Infrastructure.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study to assess the State's port and harbor system and the potential viability of each location in that system to support current and future agricultural product transportation methods and needs. Requires a report. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB564/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=564&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062840,"bill_number":"SB1039","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt, by rule, any federal regulations as they existed on 1/1/2025, relating to the protection, preservation, care, and improvement of the physical and mental health of the people of the State that it deems to be in the public interest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1039/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1039&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062841,"bill_number":"SB786","title":"Relating To Government Records.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all government records required to be open to public inspection under the Uniform Information Practices Act to be made available in a disability-accessible format upon request. Requires the Governor, Chief Justice, and Mayor of each county to designate at least one agency within their respective government unit as a converting agency responsible for converting government records into a disability-accessible format. Establishes the process by which government records shall be converted into disability-accessible format upon request. Allows the converting agencies to consult with the Disability Communications Access Board. Requires the Office of Information Practices, Judiciary, and each county to adopt rules, regulations, or ordinances, including a provision that extends the time within which an agency must respond to requests for government records by 5 business days for records in disability-accessible formats, with exceptions for records pertaining to board meetings. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB786/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=786&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062842,"bill_number":"SB1588","title":"Relating To Nuclear Energy.","description":"Establishes the Nuclear Energy Task Force within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1588/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1588&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2062843,"bill_number":"SB907","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Relating To Human Services. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB907/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=907&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062844,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Places oversight of the School Impact Fee Program under the School Facilities Authority Board. Allows the School Facilities Authority Board to dissolve a school impact district without a public hearing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB168/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=168&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062845,"bill_number":"HB870","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Directs the Department of Human Services to adopt rules to expand Medicaid eligibility to all children in the State from birth to age 5 years without regard to household income. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB870/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=870&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2062846,"bill_number":"HB731","title":"Relating To Minors.","description":"Authorizes a licensed health care provider properly trained in the medical forensic care of a patient who has experienced sexual assault or abuse, upon consultation with a minor patient who indicates that the minor was the victim of a sexual offense, with the consent of the minor patient, to perform customary and necessary examinations to obtain evidence of the sexual offense and may prescribe for and treat the patient for any immediate condition caused by the sexual offense. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB731/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=731&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2062847,"bill_number":"HB929","title":"Relating To Agricultural Land Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes a surcharge on the conveyance tax upon the net capital gain from the transfer or conveyance of agricultural land.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB929/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=929&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2062848,"bill_number":"SB1147","title":"Relating To Noise Pollution.","description":"Establishes that a person's conduct that produces, or causes to be produced, noise exceeding a certain decibel level during nighttime hours in any area zoned as residential or mixed-use residential is an unreasonable noise that constitutes the offense of disorderly conduct. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1147/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1147&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062849,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Relating To Property.","description":"Prohibits nonresident aliens and businesses and trusts that are significantly controlled by nonresident aliens from acquiring certain residential property in the State, except as otherwise provided by law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB206/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=206&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062850,"bill_number":"SB1509","title":"Relating To Prescription Drugs.","description":"Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on best practices for the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and reduction in prescription drug costs for health insurance plan beneficiaries. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1509/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1509&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062851,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"Relating To Public Land Trust Revenues.","description":"Requires that all moneys in the pro rata portion of the Public Land Trust be transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB293/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=293&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2062852,"bill_number":"HB1014","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Authorizes the use of county surcharge revenues for transportation and housing infrastructure in counties having a population of 500,000 or less. Authorizes counties that have previously adopted a surcharge on state tax ordinance after July 1, 2015, to amend the uses of the surcharge. Extends the period within which a county with a population of 500,000 or less may collect a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, to 12/31/2047. Authorizes cost-sharing with private or other public developers for housing infrastructure projects funded by surcharge revenues.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1014/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1014&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062853,"bill_number":"HB1094","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Allows the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to sell, donate, or dispose of property abandoned or seized in federal public housing projects. Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to notify the known owner of the abandoned or seized property. Creates procedures for persons entitled to the abandoned or seized property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1094/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1094&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062854,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for its Hoakea Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB529/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=529&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2062855,"bill_number":"HB1418","title":"Relating To Telecommunications.","description":"Requires a wireless telecommunications carrier, as a condition for any permit under section 206N-6 or certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 269-7.5, to maintain emergency backup power for a minimum of twelve hours.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1418/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1418&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2062856,"bill_number":"HB903","title":"Relating To Student Health.","description":"Authorizes a school to maintain a stock supply of bronchodilators to be administered under certain conditions. Authorizes certain employees of a school and department personnel to administer certain medication in emergency situations, under certain conditions. Amends prescription drug labeling requirements to include certain information related to a school, if applicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB903/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=903&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2062857,"bill_number":"SB1184","title":"Relating To Agricultural Support.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Agriculture the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program, to consist of a reimbursement program and grant program, to assist certain farmers and livestock producers with transportation costs for agricultural products, inputs, supplies, and production and distribution of agricultural commodities. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1184/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1184&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062858,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Clarifies that the dwelling units eligible for the Rent-to-Own Program shall be units that are for sale in fee simple or leasehold on state or county land under a lease with an initial term of not less than ninety-nine years. Increases the time period that the sales price of dwelling units under the Rent-to-Own Program shall remain fixed from five years to ten years after the rental agreement is executed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB76/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=76&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062859,"bill_number":"HB690","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Creates an alternative water source income tax credit for taxpayers who install, place in service, or repair a water catchment system or who purchase water delivery services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB690/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=690&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2062860,"bill_number":"SB867","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes to ascertain the State's available water resources and water system source capacity and to streamline well permit approval processes to further plan for the development of affordable housing. Requires the working group to inventory all available water resources statewide and identify sources of aquifer replenishment in relation to affordable housing development. Requires an interim and final report to the Legislature. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB867/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=867&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062861,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"Relating To Domestic Abuse Protective Orders.","description":"Increases the penalties imposed on individuals convicted for violation of a temporary restraining order and order for protection. Clarifies that the court shall not sentence a defendant to pay a fine for violating a temporary restraining order or order for protection if, after conducting a financial review, the court determines the defendant is or will be unable to pay the fine. Specifies that the court may suspend certain jail sentence for violation of a temporary restraining order or order for protection upon condition that the defendant remain alcohol- and drug-free, conviction-free, and complete court-ordered assessments or intervention.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB176/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=176&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2062862,"bill_number":"SB815","title":"Relating To Enterprise Zones.","description":"Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" for enterprise zone program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone that is to be used or consumed by the purchaser and not for resale, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, and the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health care related sectors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB815/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=815&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062863,"bill_number":"HB730","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes, and appropriates funds for, five full-time equivalent (5.0 FTE) positions within the Civil Rights Compliance Branch of the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB730/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=730&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2062864,"bill_number":"SB1107","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establish a medical education liaison position within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine to support programs that utilize a team of medical specialists to support primary care providers and other health care professionals through mentorship and guidance. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1107/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1107&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062865,"bill_number":"SB541","title":"Relating To Water Quality.","description":"Clarifies the level of environmental restoration owners and operators of underground storage tanks or tank systems that had a confirmed release must satisfy by requiring the removal of all jet fuel, including fuel additives and all compounds resulting from the degradation of jet fuel or jet fuel additives or the reaction of jet fuel or jet fuel additives with water or other chemicals. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that the detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB541/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=541&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062866,"bill_number":"SB988","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs.","description":"Transfers the Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs Agency from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture and codifies its establishment. Establishes a grant program to be administered by the Agency to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Appropriates funds for grants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB988/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=988&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2062867,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Eighth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eighth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB142/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=142&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2062868,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Relating To Prospective Jurors.","description":"Authorizes the Judiciary to determine the format of the juror qualification form and the means of its delivery and return. Authorizes the Judiciary to use more than one method of delivery and attempt to contact any one juror more than once. Removes the requirement that the form be mailed. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB262/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=262&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062869,"bill_number":"HB615","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services. Clarifies jurisdiction under the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act for cases involving children who obtain gender-affirming health care services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB615/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=615&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2062870,"bill_number":"SB1116","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes the offense of theft of a bicycle. Establishes the first offense of theft of a bicycle as a misdemeanor. Establishes the second and each subsequent offense that occurs within five years of a prior conviction for theft of a bicycle as a class C felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1116/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1116&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062871,"bill_number":"SB1517","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreational-residential use by public lottery and restrict participation in the public lottery to residents of the county in which the leased land is located. Lowers the maximum term for a lease of public lands for recreational-residential use to five years. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1517/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1517&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062872,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Includes agricultural businesses as a qualified high technology business to receive tax credits for certain research activities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB92/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=92&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2062873,"bill_number":"SB838","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires all health insurers in the State, excluding Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB838/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=838&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062874,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"Relating To Colorectal Cancer.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a public assistance program offering state-funded colorectal screenings for certain persons. Requires coverage for all colorectal cancer screenings in the State to be consistent with the Affordable Care Act Implementation Frequently Asked Questions published by the United States Department of Labor, United States Department of Health and Human Services, and United States Department of the Treasury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB475/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=475&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2062875,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Farm To School Procurement.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish rules for the procurement of goods and services related to the administration of food programs at public schools that incorporate a geographic preference for unprocessed locally grown and locally raised food products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB229/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=229&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062876,"bill_number":"HB1463","title":"Relating To A State Lottery.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of a state lottery.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1463/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1463&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2062877,"bill_number":"HB1013","title":"Relating To Important Agricultural Lands.","description":"Establishes an important agricultural lands incentive to provide alternative means to develop housing for farmers and farm employees. Authorizes a landowner or lessee of important agricultural lands to apply to a county for a permit allowing the landowner or lessee to develop, construct, and maintain farm cluster housing. Requires each county to enact ordinances to allow farm cluster housing on important agricultural lands. Establishes requirements for farm cluster housing. Repeals existing requirements for farm dwellings and employee housing on important agricultural lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1013/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1013&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062878,"bill_number":"SB1630","title":"Relating To Human Remains.","description":"Requires any funeral establishment, mortuary, cemetery, crematory, or hydrolysis facility to dispose of the remains of a dead human body no later than sixty days from the date a burialtransit permit has been issued or from the date of an affidavit for amendment of the permit has been submitted. Specifies that the Department of Health is not required to include specific disposition dates on the permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1630/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1630&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2062879,"bill_number":"SB700","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in collaboration with state departments, to assess the potential and feasibility of developing resilience hubs that can provide emergency services and be open to the general public during times of emergency. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB700/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=700&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062880,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii State Fellows Program within the Department of Human Resources Development to match talented applicants with full-time, paid fellowship roles in various state agencies for a period of ten to eleven months. Establishes minimum qualifications and procedures for eligible applicants to apply to the program. Gives preference to eligible program applicants who have pre-existing ties to the State or a demonstrated commitment to long-term leadership in the State. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to coordinate with state agencies to implement and promote the program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB209/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=209&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2062881,"bill_number":"HB977","title":"Relating To Energy Financing.","description":"Authorizes the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to be used to provide financial assistance to underserved ratepayers, in addition to other eligible borrowers. Appropriates funds into and out of the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB977/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=977&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2062882,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.","description":"Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that a number of the parking stalls, as determined by the Department of Accounting and General Services, shall be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 817).","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB344/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=344&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2062883,"bill_number":"HB1128","title":"Relating To Administrative Orders.","description":"Requires any order to cease and desist issued by the Director of Health that is administratively appealed to remain in effect during the appeals process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1128/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1128&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062884,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Relating To The Motor Vehicle Rental Industry.","description":"Repeals the definition of \"vehicle license recovery fees\". Limits to vehicle license and registration fees and weight taxes the fees and taxes that a motor vehicle lessor may pass on to a lessee. Amends the prorated amount of vehicle license and registration fees and weight taxes that a motor vehicle lessor may pass on to a lessee. Repeals the requirement that rental car companies submit annual audits to the Office of Consumer Protection of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB29/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=29&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062885,"bill_number":"HB635","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Allows tenants who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to be awarded damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and costs of the suit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB635/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=635&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2062886,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Prohibits the possession, transfer, and sale of ghost guns. Establishes mandatory minimum sentencing for use of a ghost gun in the commission of a felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB285/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=285&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062887,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"Relating To State Boating Facilities.","description":"Establishes a State Boating Facility Lease Program within the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to be administered by DOBOR. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural to lease Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor for private development, management, maintenance, and operation. Repeals provisions relating to the leasing of fast lands and submerged lands of Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals the State Boating Facility Lease Program on 6/30/2045.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB210/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=210&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2062888,"bill_number":"SB1303","title":"Relating To Agricultural Loans.","description":"Updates the Agricultural Loan Program by lowering interest rates, increasing and standardizing loan limits, and reducing the number of credit denials. Authorizes the Program to issue lines of credit. Creates a new class of loans to encourage large scale agriculture of import replacement crops grown for the Farm to State Program. Appropriates funds into and out of the Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1303/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1303&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062889,"bill_number":"SB610","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes the rounding up for teachers' salaries special fund, to be administered by the Department of Education. Requires electric utilities and county boards of water supply to provide an option for customers to voluntarily round up their bill to the nearest dollar or provide a specific contribution amount. Deposits the proceeds into the rounding up for teachers' salaries special fund. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB610/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=610&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062890,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Relating To Compensation For Court-appointed Representation.","description":"Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel and guardians ad litem in family court proceedings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB265/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=265&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062891,"bill_number":"SB1193","title":"Relating To Land Restoration.","description":"Creates the Aloha Aina Land Trust to rehabilitate and manage lands transferred by the United States military to the State after the leases for those lands expires. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1193/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1193&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062892,"bill_number":"SB630","title":"Relating To Abandoned Vehicles.","description":"Authorizes each county director of finance to waive, for up to one year, certain abandoned vehicle tow, storage, and other charges, fees, and fines owed to the county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB630/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=630&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2062893,"bill_number":"HB1085","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the tax rates for cigarettes and little cigars beginning 1/1/2026, amends the disposition of tax revenues to certain non-general funds starting from fiscal year 2026-2027, with the excess carrying over to the general fund, and expands the disposition of tax revenues to the non-general funds to include all tobacco product taxes. Repeals obsolete historical tax rates. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1085/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1085&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062894,"bill_number":"HB1310","title":"Relating To Agricultural Sustainability.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor to provide profiles of Filipino immigrants related to demographic, education, and vocation data. Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with certain agricultural entities in the Philippines. Requires and appropriates funds for the Departments of Labor and Industrial Relations and Human Resources Development to develop a program that brings agricultural workers from the Philippines to Hawaii, under certain conditions. Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to establish a hydroponics pilot program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1310/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1310&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2062895,"bill_number":"HB1399","title":"Relating To Opioid Antagonists.","description":"Requires each Department of Education classroom to be equipped with an opioid antagonist. Requires the Department of Education to train employees on opioid-related drug overdose prevention, recognition, and response and opioid antagonist administration. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1399/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1399&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2062896,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB87/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=87&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2062897,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"Relating To Goats.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from establishing or implementing bag limits for goats in public hunting areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB347/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=347&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2062898,"bill_number":"SB566","title":"Relating To The Spaying And Neutering Of Animals.","description":"Establishes a spay and neuter special fund. Establishes a spay and neuter special fund advisory committee to develop eligibility criteria for and manage the disbursement of the special fund. Authorizes, and requires the Director of Taxation to amend the individual state income tax form to facilitate, the designation of tax refund moneys to be paid to the spay and neuter special fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB566/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=566&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062899,"bill_number":"HB896","title":"Relating To Sexual Offenses.","description":"Provides for a sentence of death or life imprisonment without possibility of parole upon a conviction for sex trafficking. Requires a separate sentencing proceeding by a jury, except if waived by the defendant, for a conviction for sex trafficking. Makes commercial sexual exploitation a class A felony. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB896/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=896&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2062900,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"Relating To Voting.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services' Med-QUEST division to automatically transmit applicants' voter registration information to the Office of Elections and clerk of the county of the applicant's residence, subject to certain conditions. Authorizes the Office of Elections to designate state agencies for automatic voter registration if the agency collects, processes, or stores certain information. Updates methods for automatic voter registration conducted by the Examiner of Drivers. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 1/30/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB81/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=81&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062901,"bill_number":"SB1175","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Adds state contractor's performance assessment to information required to be included in the past performance database maintained by the State Procurement Office. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1175/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1175&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062902,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"Relating To Agricultural Tourism.","description":"Requires the counties to adopt ordinances setting forth procedures and requirements for the review and permitting of agricultural tourism uses and activities as secondary uses, in addition to accessory uses, on a working farm or farming operation. Requires the counties' ordinances to include requirements that: the principal agricultural use on a working farm or farming operation preexists the issuance of any land use permit or building permit for any accessory and secondary use and agricultural tourism be allowed only on land on which productive agricultural use is occurring. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB189/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=189&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2062903,"bill_number":"SB940","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Establishes the School Meals Option Pilot Program within the Department of Education to provide healthy meal options to students. Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires at least one high school in each school complex area to offer a meal in accordance with the School Meals Option Pilot Program every other week. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires at least one high school in each school complex area to offer a meal in accordance with the School Meals Option Pilot Program every week. Requires each individual high school to develop guidelines to implement the School Meals Option Pilot Program, subject to Department of Education approval. Requires reports to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2029.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB940/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=940&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062904,"bill_number":"HB791","title":"Relating To State Funds.","description":"Makes technical amendments to the definition of \"state funds\" as it relates to the deposit of certain moneys into the state treasury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB791/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=791&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2062905,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"Relating To Cruelty To Animals.","description":"Exempts from the crime of cruelty to animals in the second degree the extermination of insects, vermin, and pests, and the extermination of feral chickens on private property by the property owner, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB319/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=319&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2062906,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Relating To A Wealth Asset Tax.","description":"Beginning January 1, 2030, establishes a wealth asset tax of one per cent of the state net worth of each individual taxpayer who holds $20,000,000 or more in assets in the State. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB313/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=313&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062907,"bill_number":"HB821","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the City and County of Honolulu to transfer to the State the City and County of Honolulu's authority to construct a Makakilo Drive extension. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB821/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=821&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2062908,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Requires all department high schools to provide a plant-based meal option for school meals, under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB549/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=549&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062909,"bill_number":"HB923","title":"Relating To Culture.","description":"Short form bill relating to culture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB923/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=923&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2062910,"bill_number":"SB1418","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Provides an emergency appropriation for the Department of Human Services to reinvest in the ongoing development of a new eligibility system for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Makes an emergency appropriation for fiscal year 2024-2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 has been exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1418/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1418&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062911,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"Relating To Liquor Law Violations.","description":"Establishes enhanced penalties for multiple violations of the same liquor law by licensees in a county with a population of 500,000 or more, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB61/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=61&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062912,"bill_number":"SB1506","title":"Relating To Professional Land Surveyors.","description":"Establishes a statute of repose prohibiting the commencement of a civil action against a professional land surveyor or owner of real property if ten years has elapsed since the latter of the date of completion of a contract or final payment for land surveying work. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1506/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1506&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062913,"bill_number":"SB784","title":"Relating To Property Rights.","description":"Establishes a procedure for immediately removing an unlawful occupant of a dwelling or premises with assistance from law enforcement. Provides that an unlawful occupant of a dwelling or premises is civilly liable for unpaid utility bills. Provides that a person who trespasses in or upon a dwelling or premises and intentionally or knowingly damages property in an amount exceeding $999 commits a felony of criminal property damage in the second degree. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop, publish, and make available a complaint form to remove unlawful occupants of residential dwellings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB784/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=784&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062914,"bill_number":"SB590","title":"Relating To The State Parks Special Fund.","description":"Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB590/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=590&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2062915,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Relating To Aquarium Fish Permits.","description":"Exempts persons engaging in aquaculture research from the aquarium fish permit requirement. Defines aquaculture research.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB16/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=16&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062916,"bill_number":"HB706","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Requires all skateboard users under the age of sixteen to wear a helmet while operating a skateboard. Takes effect 1/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB706/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=706&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062917,"bill_number":"SB595","title":"Relating To Powers Of Attorney.","description":"Establishes additional requirements to revoke or make changes relating to agents under powers of attorney of principals diagnosed with cognitive deficits. Requires submittals to the Adult Protective and Community Service Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Branch to issue a notice of receipt to the principal and any person initiating the change. Establishes a mandatory waiting period before any proposed change takes effect. Establishes an expedited process for a court order granting an emergency change to a power of attorney.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB595/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=595&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062918,"bill_number":"SB827","title":"Relating To Meat Processing.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop and implement a grant program to expand the meat processing capacity in the State. Establishes requirements for grant applicants. Allows hunters access to qualifying meat processing facilities. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB827/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=827&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2062919,"bill_number":"HB1366","title":"Relating To A Climate Adaptation And Resilience Implementation Plan.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop and publish a Hawaii climate adaptation and resilience implementation plan and updates to the plan every five years thereafter. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1366/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1366&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2062920,"bill_number":"SB1176","title":"Relating To State Computer Language.","description":"Adopts, establishes, and designates Python as the official computer language of the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1176/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1176&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062921,"bill_number":"SB945","title":"Relating To Doulas.","description":"Requires any person providing doula services for compensation or representing or advertising themselves as a certified doula to register with the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes certain rights for certified doulas, including being present during delivery and in any recovery rooms, if requested by the client. Requires the Director to maintain a link to the registry on the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' website. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB945/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=945&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2062922,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits state or county grantees and officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors or grantees from contributing to candidate or noncandidate committees, candidates, or any person for any political purpose for the duration of the contract. Requires any unlawful contribution to be returned to the contributor or it will escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Requires disclosures of the names of any officers and immediate adult family members of a state or county contractor or grantee for contracts exceeding a certain amount. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB371/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=371&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062923,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"Relating To The State Parks Special Fund.","description":"Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB317/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=317&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2062924,"bill_number":"SB1366","title":"Relating To Interest On Insurance Proceeds Related To A Mortgage Loan.","description":"Requires licensed mortgage servicers and financial institutions to pay interest on insurance proceeds held for the benefit of consumers. Provides that a fee shall not be charged to the borrower in connection with the maintenance or disbursement of interest earned from interest-bearing accounts. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1366/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1366&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062925,"bill_number":"HB954","title":"Relating To Prior Authorization.","description":"Establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for prior authorization process in the State, including disclosure and notice requirements for utilization review entities regarding their prior authorization requirements and restrictions; qualifications and criteria for prior authorization review and appeals personnel; prior authorization process for non-urgent and urgent health care services, including the time frame by which utilization review entities must render a decision; adverse determination and appeal processes; prohibition of prior authorization for emergency health care services and medication for opioid use disorder; payments to health care providers; length and duration of prior authorizations; and exemptions for certain health care providers. Requires health insurers to utilize NCPDP SCRIPT Standard electronic prior authorization transactions by 1/1/2026. Requires utilization review entities to submit annual reports to the Insurance Commissioner each year. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules by 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB954/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=954&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2062926,"bill_number":"HB1307","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Establishes the Geothermal Revolving Fund for loans for water well development for geophysical investigation, exploration, and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1307/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1307&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2062927,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Beginning 6/1/2026, establishes presidential preference primary elections for the 2028 election cycle. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB114/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=114&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062928,"bill_number":"HB1395","title":"Relating To Neighborhood Boards.","description":"Requires counties that use neighborhood boards to ensure that: (1) Board member terms do not exceed one year; and (2) Neighborhood residents may vote for members of their corresponding neighborhood board by electronic means and in-person means. Requires certain reports to and from the Office of Elections. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1395/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1395&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2062929,"bill_number":"HB852","title":"Relating To Service Charges.","description":"Prohibits restaurants from imposing a mandatory gratuity service charge for the sale of food or beverage services unless the party includes ten or more customers, the service charge does not exceed eighteen per cent, and the customer is notified of the service charge.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB852/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=852&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2062930,"bill_number":"SB539","title":"Relating To Toxic Chemicals.","description":"Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Establishes a process to allow any resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB539/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=539&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062931,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Relating To Enterprise Technology Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Accounting and General Services for the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to develop and maintain a translation tool for the State's website.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB180/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=180&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062932,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires kratom products to be registered with the Department of Health and imposes labeling requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB463/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=463&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062933,"bill_number":"HB1447","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires individual managing agents and employees of entity managing agents to be licensed and imposes certain duties on these individuals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1447/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1447&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2062934,"bill_number":"SB577","title":"Relating To Rental Housing Project Disaster Recovery Permits.","description":"Authorizes departments to issue permits for the development of multi-family rental housing projects on state or county land that was used for a multi-family rental housing project before a state emergency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB577/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=577&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2062935,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include any individual or household whose monthly income is equal to or less than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB53/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=53&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062936,"bill_number":"SB837","title":"Relating To Pupil Transportation Safety.","description":"Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for student transportation services if certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB837/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=837&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062937,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Requires state and local law enforcement agencies to notify an individual of their rights when in state or local law enforcement agency custody before any interview with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement pertaining to certain matters regarding civil immigration violations. Designates all records relating to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to detained individuals provided by a state or local law enforcement agency as public records under chapter 92F, HRS. Requires state and local law enforcement agencies that have provided the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to a detained individual within the previous year to hold two public forums per year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB571/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=571&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062938,"bill_number":"SB1307","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score after a protest is resolved and the contract is executed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1307/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1307&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062939,"bill_number":"SB767","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii's Space Science And Engineering Initiative.","description":"Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies, operational costs, and stipends for the Maunakea Scholars Program and Internship Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB767/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=767&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062940,"bill_number":"SB741","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Establishes an External Audit Committee within the University of Hawaii to audit the University of Hawaii System and the Board of Regents. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB741/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=741&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2062941,"bill_number":"HB606","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Homelands.","description":"Appropriates funds to be used by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for mercantile projects, as well as lump sum repair and maintenance, in fiscal year 2025-2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB606/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=606&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2062942,"bill_number":"SB593","title":"Relating To Commercial Dog Breeders.","description":"Defines a \"dog breeder\" as any person who owns, possesses, controls, or otherwise has charge or custody of more than ten dogs over the age of twelve months with intact sexual organs, and who sells, barters, or otherwise transfers more than three litters and more than twenty-five dogs per calendar year. Requires dog breeders to meet minimum standards of care and not place certain types of dogs in the same enclosure to ensure the proper treatment and care of dogs and the dogs' offspring. Prohibits any person from owning or having custody of more than thirty dogs over one year with intact sexual organs. Requires dog breeders to maintain specific written records for each dog for a specified period. Authorizes each county to assess, implement, and enforce its own licensing system. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB593/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=593&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2062943,"bill_number":"SB1370","title":"Relating To Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards.","description":"Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards target from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals for electricity use reduction to be achieved by 2025, 2035, and 2040. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adjust the 2030 and 2045 standard and interim standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1370/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1370&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062944,"bill_number":"HB552","title":"Related To Care Homes.","description":"Increases the state supplemental payment ceilings for type I adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, certified adult foster homes, and type II adult residential care homes. Authorizes an additional payment for resident clients residing in these homes when state funds for the state supplemental payment for a specific fiscal year are not fully expended, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB552/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=552&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2062945,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"Relating To State Naming Commission.","description":"Establishes an Advisory Commission in the Department of Accounting and General Services to propose names or a change of names for state buildings, parks, facilities, and events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB372/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=372&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062946,"bill_number":"HB1497","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to develop an online reporting tool on restricted use pesticide usage. Appropriates funds to convert an unspecified number of temporary Environmental Health Specialist III positions into permanent positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1497/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1497&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2062947,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to require the teaching of financial literacy to be included in the existing personal transition plan requirement for each student.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB497/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=497&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062948,"bill_number":"SB679","title":"Relating To Hurricane Shelters.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to strengthen existing hurricane shelters and develop new hurricane shelters to withstand category five hurricanes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB679/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=679&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062949,"bill_number":"SB768","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Creates an alternative water source income tax credit for taxpayers who install, place in service, or repair a water catchment system or who purchase water delivery services. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB768/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=768&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062950,"bill_number":"SB1265","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Updates the Condominium Property Act to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for condominium associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1265/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1265&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2062951,"bill_number":"HB1197","title":"Relating To Clinical Psychology.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to utilize student education partnerships to increase the amount of mental health care providers in correctional facilities across the State. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1197/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1197&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2062952,"bill_number":"HB1226","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Categorizes electric bicycles into three classes based on speed and operation. Requires electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to each electric bicycle. Authorizes county police to confiscate bicycles for certain offenses. Increases penalty fee paid upon redemption. Imposes a requirement that counties inform individuals of the applicable traffic code, safety information, and penalties for violations at the time of registering a bicycle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1226/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1226&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2062953,"bill_number":"HB993","title":"Relating To Offenses Against Public Health And Morals.","description":"Clarifies that the definition of \"profits from prostitution\" includes any money or property accepted or received from the proceeds of prostitution activity even if it is accepted or received as the reimbursement or repayment of a debt. Restructures provisions that define terms or establish exemptions for part I of chapter 712, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to enhance readability. Makes technical amendments to update statutory references to part I of chapter 712, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB993/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=993&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062954,"bill_number":"SB1388","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Adds the Superintendent of Education and Chairperson of the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board as ex officio, nonvoting members. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1388/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1388&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062955,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"Relating To Teacher Retention.","description":"Establishes the Onipaa Teacher Bonus Program to address teacher retention and award teachers for outstanding and extended service in the department of education. Ensures that general education teachers assigned to special education inclusion classes receive the same additional benefits as special education teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB265/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=265&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2062956,"bill_number":"SB1085","title":"Relating To The Department Of Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a pilot program within the Department of Agriculture to determine feasibility and prepare an environmental impact statement to drill non-potable water wells on individual parcels at Panaewa agricultural park and Panaewa farm lots. Requires DOA to consult and coordinate with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on the location and distribution of water from the wells before and after the completion of the EIS. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1085/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1085&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062957,"bill_number":"SB981","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Requires the Research and Economic Analysis Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the impacts of the incremental minimum wage increases pursuant to Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, on businesses and other employers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB981/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=981&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2062958,"bill_number":"SB585","title":"Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Assist Bana Pacific Inc.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Bana Pacific Inc. in constructing a biogas production facility. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB585/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=585&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2062959,"bill_number":"SB975","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fifteenth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 15th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB975/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=975&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2062960,"bill_number":"SB1561","title":"Relating To Vegetation Management.","description":"Establishes vegetation management requirements to prevent wildfires caused by electric utilities. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enforce the provisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1561/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1561&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2062961,"bill_number":"HB875","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Appropriates funds for a State Capitol tour guide position within the Public Access Room.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB875/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=875&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062962,"bill_number":"HB1106","title":"Relating To The State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee.","description":"Amends the quorum requirement for the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1106/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1106&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062963,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"Relating To Regulated Industries.","description":"Short form bill relating to regulated industries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB46/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=46&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2062964,"bill_number":"SB1100","title":"Relating To Biosecurity.","description":"Part I: Renames the Department of Agriculture to the \"Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity\". Renames the Board of Agriculture to the \"Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity\" and amends the composition of the Board. Part II: Establishes and appropriates funds for a Deputy Director of Biosecurity. Part III: Changes references to the plant and animal declaration form to the \"biosecurity form\". Part IV: Authorizes and specifies conditions under which the Department may declare a biosecurity emergency, during which the Department and Governor may take certain actions to prevent the establishment or spread of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms. Authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to quarantine an area under certain conditions. Broadens the objectives and general actions of the Biosecurity Program. Part V: Requires the Department to establish and regularly update an invasive species dashboard. Authorizes pest management plans to address, contain, or eradicate pests. Part VI: Appropriates funds for positions for the Department. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1100/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1100&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2062965,"bill_number":"SB1119","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Amends the Hawaii Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act by adding the definition of common entity and expanding the definition of sale or selling. Allows a licensed dealer or distributor to protest before the board for damages against another dealer or distributor. Establishes a dispute resolution process for manufacturers and distributors to contest the accuracy of a dealer's reimbursement for parts and labor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1119/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1119&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062966,"bill_number":"SB760","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Authorizes rodeos on lands that are zoned for agricultural use.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB760/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=760&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2062967,"bill_number":"SB921","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Relating To Labor. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB921/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=921&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2062968,"bill_number":"HB1046","title":"Relating To The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Medical Board as the State of Principal License to investigate and request criminal history records of qualified physicians seeking licensing through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Appropriates funds. Effective 07/01/2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1046/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1046&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062969,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"Relating To Domestic Abuse Protective Orders.","description":"Makes a second or subsequent conviction for violation of a domestic abuse protective order a class C felony. Increases the sentencing requirements for second or subsequent convictions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB477/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=477&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2062970,"bill_number":"SB1180","title":"Relating To The State Auditor.","description":"Requires the State Auditor to conduct management and financial audits of Medicaid health care insurance contractors at least once every two years, with the first audit report to be submitted no later than twenty days prior to the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1180/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1180&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062971,"bill_number":"SB1089","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.","description":"Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1089/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1089&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062972,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"Relating To Criminal Property Damage.","description":"Amends the misdemeanor offense of criminal property damage in the third degree to include intentionally or knowingly damaging the property of another, if the property is used in a business operation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB58/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=58&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2062973,"bill_number":"SB1257","title":"Relating To Agricultural Crime.","description":"Establishes a permanent Agricultural Crimes Task Force to address the issue of agricultural crime in the State. Establishes the offense of agricultural crime to increase penalties for committing certain property crimes on agricultural property. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1257/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1257&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062974,"bill_number":"SB979","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Increases the liquor manufacturing limits for Class 18 small craft producer pub license holders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB979/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=979&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2062975,"bill_number":"SB998","title":"Relating To The Hawaii First Responders Memorial.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Accounting and General Services to hire a consultant to evaluate potential locations and designs for the Hawaii First Responders Memorial.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB998/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=998&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2062976,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Relating To Hospitals.","description":"Requires any hospital with an operating room licensed by the Department of Health to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB393/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=393&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2062977,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"Relating To Vacant Homes.","description":"Establishes a Vacant Homes Special Fund under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for rental assistance programs. Establishes a general excise tax surcharge on an owner that allows a residential real property to remain vacant for 180 days or more a year. Requires persons who own residential real property, but do not live there, to obtain a general excise tax license. Requires the counties to disclose to the Department of Taxation a list of properties classified as not being occupied by an owner of that property. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to calculate average annual rental value for the basis for the surcharge amount.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB489/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=489&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2062978,"bill_number":"SB1430","title":"Relating To Registration To Sell Manufactured Hemp Products.","description":"Requires manufactured hemp product distributors and manufactured hemp product retailers to register with the Department of Health to sell manufactured hemp products; requires the Department of Health to collect application fees and issue certificates of registration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1430/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1430&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062979,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"Relating To Lava Zone Insurance.","description":"Requires the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a study on the homeowners insurance market for lava zones 1 and 2. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB20/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=20&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2062980,"bill_number":"HB1434","title":"Relating To Gaming.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the purpose of conducting and regulating wagering and gaming in the State. Establishes the Lottery and Gaming Special Fund and allocates certain percentages of the fund to various community betterment purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1434/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1434&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062981,"bill_number":"SB1331","title":"Relating To The Land Study Bureau Soil Rating System.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in coordination with other agencies, to update the soil data used in the land study bureau soil rating system and create a mechanism for regular soil data updates. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1331/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1331&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062982,"bill_number":"SB1313","title":"Relating To The Offense Of Promoting Pornography For Minors.","description":"Authorizes the offense of Promoting Pornography for Minors to be instituted by written information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1313/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1313&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062983,"bill_number":"SB1060","title":"Related To Care Homes.","description":"Increases the state supplemental payment ceilings for type I adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, certified adult foster homes, and type II adult residential care homes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1060/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1060&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2062984,"bill_number":"SB1597","title":"Relating To Special Management Areas.","description":"Increases the valuation threshold of development subject to a special management area minor permit or a special management area use permit from $500,000 to $750,000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1597/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1597&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2062985,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Relating To The Right To Farm.","description":"Amends the definition of \"farming operation\" by including customary and traditional subsistence farming conducted by native Hawaiian cultural practitioners and excluding concentrated animal feeding operations and business entities with unclear or non-transparent ownership or beneficiary structures. Establishes additional criteria for farming operations to meet in order to be protected against nuisance claims. Clarifies the purpose and intent of the Hawaii Right to Farm Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB240/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=240&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062986,"bill_number":"SB810","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Aviation Fuel.","description":"Imposes a state carbon emissions tax of $6.25 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on all aviation fuel. Directs the aviation fuel tax into the airport revenue fund. Implements a tax credit to mitigate the effects of this tax on lower income taxpayers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/24.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB810/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=810&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062987,"bill_number":"HB1166","title":"Relating To Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program.","description":"Appropriates funds out of the State Highway Fund for deposit into the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund and appropriates funds out of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788).","last_action_date":"2026-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1166/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1166&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062988,"bill_number":"HB1233","title":"Relating To Stormwater Management Systems.","description":"Requires the counties to adopt ordinances for the regulation of retention and detention ponds. Requires the counties to conduct a survey of existing retention and detention ponds and make a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the counties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1233/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1233&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2062989,"bill_number":"HB746","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to transition the Red Raider Productions student organization at Kauai High School into a learning center through the Department of Education's learning centers program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB746/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=746&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2062990,"bill_number":"SB941","title":"Relating To Green Bonds.","description":"Establishes a Green Bonds Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, to determine the feasibility of a green bond financing program for the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB941/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=941&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2062991,"bill_number":"HB818","title":"Relating To The Waiakea Community Development District.","description":"Establishes the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District and the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District Special Fund. Specifies the powers and duties of the Hawaii Community Development Authority as it relates to the new development district. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB818/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=818&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2062992,"bill_number":"SB1040","title":"Relating To Medical Debt.","description":"Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to conduct a study on the cost and feasibility of establishing a program to acquire and forgive medical debt owed by certain households in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1040/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1040&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2062993,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"Relating To The State Building Codes.","description":"Requires all newly constructed single-family residences and apartment buildings located within specified geographic areas to be built to withstand certain categories of hurricanes and to contain residential safe rooms with attached bathrooms. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB356/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=356&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2062994,"bill_number":"HB626","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for the Department's Hokea Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB626/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=626&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2062995,"bill_number":"HB1111","title":"Relating To Registration To Sell Manufactured Hemp Products.","description":"Requires manufactured hemp product distributors and manufactured hemp product retailers to register with the Department of Health to sell manufactured hemp products; requires the Department of Health to collect application fees and issue certificates of registration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1111/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1111&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2062996,"bill_number":"SB1592","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allocate to housing counseling agencies certified by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing counseling services. Requires a report to the Legislature regarding services provided by the housing counseling agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1592/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1592&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2062997,"bill_number":"SB682","title":"Relating To Safe Drinking Water.","description":"Prohibits any state or county law, rule, ordinance, or regulation from requiring the addition of any substance, product, or chemical for preventative health care or medical purposes, that is unrelated to chemicals necessary for protection against contamination of drinking water, to any public water system. Establishes quality control and public safety requirements if the Safe Drinking Water Act is amended to authorize a federal regulation to allow every state to use the drinking water system to dispense chemicals or medication for treating the physical or mental function of a person's body.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB682/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=682&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2062998,"bill_number":"HB1441","title":"Relating To Theft.","description":"Creates the offense of organized retail theft. Provides penalties for organized retail theft. Creates an organized retail theft task force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1441/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1441&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2062999,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Relating To Mandatory Prior Written Notice And Consent In Contracts To Provide Cremation Services.","description":"Beginning 10/1/2025, requires mortuaries, cemeteries, and pre-need funeral authorities that contract to provide cremation services to provide written notice if precious metals are recovered after cremation and to obtain written consent before the sale or recycling of any recovered precious metals. Requires mortuaries, cemeteries, and pre-need funeral authorities that have contracted to provide cremation services to give certain notice of updated terms by 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB525/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=525&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2063000,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"Relating To Jury Duty.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, allows an advanced practice registered nurse to claim exemption from service as a juror. Effective 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2032. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB8/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=8&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063001,"bill_number":"HB868","title":"Relating To Disabilities.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to evaluate its facilities for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and compile a list of non-compliant facilities. Requires report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB868/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=868&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2063002,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits any person from charging any fees on a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation interest, plan, or unit that were not disclosed before the time of purchase. Requires a person to clearly and conspicuously display a rate or price that includes all fees to be charged at the time of purchase in each advertisement for a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation interest, plan, or unit. Requires any taxes and fees that are displayed as a percentage of the cost on a booking transaction also be displayed as a dollar amount at the time of purchase.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB354/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=354&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063003,"bill_number":"SB802","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires insurers to provide advance written notice to policyholders and the Insurance Commissioner, with reasonable explanations and primary factors, of any policy cancellation, non-renewal, or proposed premium increase, if, upon renewal, premiums are scheduled to increase more than 10 per cent. Requires insurers that provide property insurance to file rate schedules and underlying criteria with the Insurance Commissioner. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct periodic reviews of insurance rates and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to establish a Public Reporting and Dispute Resolution Program to handle complaints and appeals regarding premium increases. Requires insurers to provide premium discounts or credits to policyholders that implement disaster risk mitigation measures. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB802/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=802&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2063004,"bill_number":"SB1070","title":"Relating To Healthcare Preceptors.","description":"Expands the definitions of \"preceptor\" and \"volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation\" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors, including removing \"primary care\" from the criteria to qualify as a preceptor. Adds dieticians, physician assistants, and social workers to the list of preceptors and eligible students. Expands eligibility for the tax credit to include accredited residency programs that require preceptor support. Adds the Director of Health and residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1070/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1070&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063005,"bill_number":"HB528","title":"Relating To Residential Leaseholds.","description":"Exempts state and county lands leased after July 1, 2025, for an initial period of no less than ninety-nine years from state law governing residential leaseholds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN/WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB528/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=528&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2063006,"bill_number":"HB1332","title":"Relating To Hawaii Beach Day.","description":"Establishes Hawaii Beach Day. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority, in collaboration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, to organize and support events and activities to celebrate and observe Hawaii Beach Day. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1332/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1332&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2063007,"bill_number":"SB1494","title":"Relating To Hearing Aids.","description":"Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued on or after 1/1/2026 to provide optional coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1494/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1494&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063008,"bill_number":"SB743","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Grants the Public Utilities Commission the ability to authorize preferential rates for the purchase of renewable energy from facilities that meet certain prevailing wage requirements. Requires public utilities to forward certain requests for preferential rates to the PUC for approval. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB743/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=743&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2063009,"bill_number":"SB1087","title":"Relating To An Airports Corporation.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Airports Corporation (HAC)to assume the authority, functions, and duties of the Department of Transportation related to airports and aeronautics. Makes HAC subject to chapters 103D and 104, HRS. Provides for project labor agreements. Appropriates funds for the transfer of functions from DOT to HAC.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1087/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1087&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063010,"bill_number":"SB603","title":"Relating To Veterans.","description":"Establishes provisions governing any person who receives compensation for advising, assisting, or consulting another person with veterans benefits. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB603/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=603&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2063011,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Exempts medical services from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB377/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=377&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063012,"bill_number":"SB1423","title":"Relating To Amending Section 323d-54, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Exempt The Department Of Health From Certificate Of Need Requirements.","description":"Exempts health care facilities operated or services provided by the Department of Health, chronic renal dialysis centers, and psychiatric behavioral health services from the State Health Planning and Development Agency's certificate of need requirements. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1423/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1423&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063013,"bill_number":"SB1201","title":"Relating To Wildfires.","description":"Establishes the Wildfire Recovery Fund. Allows securitization for electric utilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1201/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1201&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063014,"bill_number":"HB699","title":"Relating To Pet Animals.","description":"Prohibits landlords from charging additional monthly fees for the keeping of a pet animal, except in certain circumstances. Prohibits landlords from charging more than one-third of one month's rent as an additional pet animal security deposit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB699/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=699&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2063015,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Relating To Building Inspections.","description":"Requires periodic inspections of certain walls and appurtenances of buildings five or more stories in height. Establishes procedures for inspections, preparing inspection reports, and responding to report findings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB309/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=309&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063016,"bill_number":"HB592","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-first Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-first representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB592/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=592&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2063017,"bill_number":"HB1188","title":"Relating To Teacher Workforce Housing.","description":"Establishes a Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program to support teacher retention at public and charter schools classified as hard-to-staff. Requires reports to the Legislature. Amends the purpose and uses of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1188/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1188&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2063018,"bill_number":"SB780","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Specifies that election ballots issued by the Chief Election Officer or county clerk shall exclude any candidate who is disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. Provides for a process for challenging an inclusion or exclusion of a candidate from a ballot. Includes a candidate's disqualification as grounds for an election contest complaint. Specifies that electors of presidential and vice presidential candidates shall not be individuals who are disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB780/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=780&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063019,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"Relating To Jury Duty.","description":"Increases the amount each juror or prospective juror is paid for each day of actual attendance at court. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB395/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=395&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063020,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.","description":"Requires that if parking is to be included in any new state building construction, the design provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB230/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=230&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063021,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for use at cultural events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB200/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=200&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2063022,"bill_number":"SB1334","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Authorizes county petition process for review and approval of land use district boundary amendments based on adopted county general plans or county development plans.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1334/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1334&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063023,"bill_number":"HB1100","title":"Relating To Act 253, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2023.","description":"Updates the name of the Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program by replacing the term \"visually impaired\" with the term \"low vision\". Clarifies the pilot program's implementation timeframes. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1100/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1100&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063024,"bill_number":"SB596","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for the purchase of electric garbage trucks by qualified taxpayers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB596/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=596&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2063025,"bill_number":"HB1178","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to establish a cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training program for public school students in grades six through twelve as part of existing health or physical education curriculum. Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the establishment of a cardiac emergency response plan in all public elementary, middle, intermediate, and high schools in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1178/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1178&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2063026,"bill_number":"SB683","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB683/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=683&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063027,"bill_number":"SB559","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Recognize And Protect The Inherent And Inalienable Right Of All People To Clean Water And Air, A Healthful Environment And Climate, Healthy Native Ecosystems, And Beaches.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB559/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=559&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063028,"bill_number":"SB1320","title":"Relating To Settlement Of Claims Related To The Maui Wildfires.","description":"Establishes the Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund to be administered by the Attorney General. Appropriates funds to fund the settlement of claims related to the 2023 Maui wildfires. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1320/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1320&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063029,"bill_number":"HB566","title":"Relating To Protection Of Minors.","description":"Protects minors from addictive content by imposing special requirements for operators regarding consent, notifications, and age verification. Protects minors from having their online personal data processed without parental consent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB566/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=566&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2063030,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"Relating To Ethics Administrative Fines.","description":"Establishes uniform provisions for the assessment of administrative penalties under the State Ethics Code and Lobbyist Law.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB411/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=411&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063031,"bill_number":"SB555","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Creates a presumption for workers' compensation purposes that diseases of the heart in firefighters and law enforcement officers were proximately caused by and resulted from the nature of the person's employment if certain conditions are met. Exempts injuries caused by disease of the heart from certain time limitations applicable to workers' compensation claims. Establishes a process for regular physical examinations of firefighters and law enforcement officers to reduce heart disease risks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB555/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=555&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2063032,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Establishes a public trust purpose for the Commission on Water Resource Management. Allows the Commission on Water Resource Management to retain independent counsel. Repeals the First Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Establishes the Executive Director of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Administratively attaches the Commission on Water Resource Management to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Authorizes members of the Commission on Water Resource Management to be eligible to serve as chairperson. Requires the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Director of Health to serve as ex officio voting members ineligible to serve as chairperson. Authorizes entities to whom an emergency order is directed to challenge the order under certain conditions. Clarifies the notification requirements and contents of declarations of water shortages. Establishes fines. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063033,"bill_number":"SB1321","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission.","description":"Beginning July 1, 2025, extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Clarifies that the Oversight Coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1321/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1321&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063034,"bill_number":"SB1150","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services. Clarifies jurisdiction under the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act for cases involving children who obtain gender-affirming health care services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1150/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1150&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063035,"bill_number":"SB1621","title":"Relating To Nail Technicians.","description":"Exempts nail technicians from licensing requirements. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1621/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1621&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2063036,"bill_number":"SB1259","title":"Relating To Agricultural Education.","description":"Establishes the Land Dedication for Agricultural Education program within the Department of Education. Requires the Department of Education to consult with the Department of Taxation to establish tax incentives for land developers who dedicate land for educational purposes. Requires the Department of Education to consult with the Department of the Attorney General to establish penalties. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1259/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1259&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063037,"bill_number":"HB1427","title":"Relating To Avian Influenza.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture to prevent, monitor, and respond to avian influenza in Hawaii. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1427/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1427&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063038,"bill_number":"HB1453","title":"Relating To Public Meetings.","description":"Prohibits boards from beginning or continuing meetings after 9:00 p.m., excluding county council meetings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1453/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1453&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2063039,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"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. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB229/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=229&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2063040,"bill_number":"SB1113","title":"Relating To The Kohala Ditch.","description":"Makes the Agribusiness Development Corporation responsible for the maintenance of the Kohala Ditch. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1113/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1113&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063041,"bill_number":"SB1478","title":"Relating To Commercial Harbors.","description":"Requires masters or persons in charge of vessels to follow an order by a harbor master to evacuate a commercial harbor in emergencies. Establishes higher penalties for noncompliance. Authorizes fines collected for violations of this requirement as moneys to be paid into the Special Harbor Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1478/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1478&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063042,"bill_number":"SB1130","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts from the state general excise tax the sales and gross proceeds from sales of construction rebuilding materials for residential and commercial properties in federally declared disaster areas. Applies only to rebuilding materials purchased between 7/1/2025 and 12/31/2028. Requires a third party to issue the certification for projects qualifying for the exemption for disaster construction rebuilding materials. Sunsets on 12/31/2028. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1130/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1130&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063043,"bill_number":"SB817","title":"Relating To Out-of-state Offices.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an out-of-state office in the Philippines. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB817/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=817&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063044,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Exempts housing developments that have obtained financing commitments from the State from the requirement to obtain approval from the applicable county council. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB27/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=27&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063045,"bill_number":"HB1246","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning 1/1/2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes on the retail sale of adult-use cannabis and the sale of medical cannabis. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Makes conforming amendments related to the legalization of personal adult use of cannabis. Beginning 1/1/2026, decriminalizes certain drug offenses related to marijuana and marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities to regulate the personal adult use of cannabis. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1246/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1246&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2063046,"bill_number":"HB1414","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Authorizes the head of a procurement agency to award a contract to a bidder who is not the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, for procurements conducted by competitive sealed bidding, if the head of the procuring agency determines that the award is most beneficial to taxpayers or otherwise in the best interests of the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1414/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1414&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2063047,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits rental agreements from prohibiting tenants from keeping pet animals in dwelling units, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB416/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=416&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063048,"bill_number":"SB1264","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1264/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1264&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063049,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"Making An Appropriation For The Victim Witness Assistance Program.","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB394/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=394&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063050,"bill_number":"SB997","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires an attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards, including adherence to state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements, for covered large-scale renewable energy generation projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB997/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=997&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2063051,"bill_number":"HB829","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Provides that leaders of nonprofit organizations shall be exempt from county liquor commission criminal history check requirements for license applicants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB829/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=829&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2063052,"bill_number":"SB1292","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Establishes the Department of Environmental Protection. Renames the Department of Health as the Department of Community Health. Renames the Department of Human Services as the Department of Healthcare Services. Administratively attaches the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to the Department of Healthcare Services. Transfers certain responsibilities between departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1292/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1292&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063053,"bill_number":"HB717","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires kratom products to be registered with the Department of Health and imposes labeling requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB717/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=717&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2063054,"bill_number":"HB1459","title":"Relating To Sustainable Aviation Fuel.","description":"Requires commercial airlines operating intrastate flights in the State to utilize at least ten per cent sustainable aviation fuel in intrastate airline flights beginning 1/1/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1459/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1459&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2063055,"bill_number":"SB666","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Converts two temporary Farm-to-School extension agent positions within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience into permanent positions. Establishes an Agriculture Education Coordinator position. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB666/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=666&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063056,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"Relating To Waste Disposal Facilities.","description":"Prohibits landfill units on land in an agricultural district with class A soils. Beginning 7/1/2025, narrows the prohibition on constructing, modifying, or expanding waste or disposal facilities within a one-half mile buffer zone of residential, school, or hospital property lines to apply specifically to landfill units or components of landfill units. Beginning 7/1/2025, prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit, or any component of a landfill unit, inland of an underground injection control line in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand, with certain exemptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB438/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=438&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2063057,"bill_number":"HB785","title":"Relating To Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards.","description":"Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Authorizes the public utilities commission to adjust the 2045 and interim standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB785/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=785&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2063058,"bill_number":"SB1210","title":"Relating To Water Use.","description":"Authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management, as a condition for issuing permits, to require the use of dual line water supply systems in new residential and mixed-use developments located in designated water management areas. Authorizes those residential and mixed-use developments to be included in irrigation projects, as defined in chapter 167, HRS. Authorizes the Board of Agriculture to investigate and survey the availability of nonpotable water. Requires the Department of Health, Board of Agriculture, and the counties to update their rules, ordinances, to allow dual line water supply systems in residential and mixed-use developments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1210/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1210&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2063059,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits state and county elected officials from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the state legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB258/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=258&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063060,"bill_number":"HB762","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires eligible applicants of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be either governmental agencies or organizations that are required to use all financial surplus to develop additional housing in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB762/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=762&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2063061,"bill_number":"HB1187","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Phases in a ban on state departments and administratively attached agencies from purchasing lei that contain plant material grown and harvested outside the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1187/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1187&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2063062,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects At State Small Boat Harbors And State Parks.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to engage in certain capital improvement projects at state small boat harbors and state parks without prior approval from the Legislature and Governor for existing facilities. Requires semiannual reports to the Legislature. Sunsets five years after the effective date. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 156, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB411/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=411&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063063,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to students enrolled in a public school who meet certain requirements. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB221/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=221&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2063064,"bill_number":"SB579","title":"Relating To Distributed Energy Resources.","description":"Requires utilities to pay distributed energy resources program customers for bill credits generated by the customer that are not used by the customer within 1 year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB579/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=579&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2063065,"bill_number":"SB976","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the Liquor Commission or Liquor Control Adjudication Board of each county to adopt rules and regulations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB976/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=976&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2063066,"bill_number":"HB483","title":"Relating To Hawaii Covert Operations.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Covert Operations Against Smuggling and Transnational Threats program with the Department of Law Enforcement to combat smuggling of drugs and weapons and human trafficking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB483/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=483&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2063067,"bill_number":"HB1312","title":"Relating To Association Managers.","description":"Creates regulation requirements for association managers who oversee the daily operations of a condominium unit owners' association. Beginning 7/1/2027, requires licensure of association managers by the Real Estate Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1312/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1312&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2063068,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Establishes a special intergovernmental task force to eradicate illegal gambling and drug activities and to establish community safe zones across the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB203/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=203&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063069,"bill_number":"HB777","title":"Relating To Special Permits.","description":"Authorizes the Land Use Commission to designate another agency, including the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, or Agribusiness Development Corporation, to monitor compliance with any restrictions imposed in a special permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB777/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=777&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2063070,"bill_number":"HB482","title":"Relating To Illegal Camping.","description":"Clarifies petty misdemeanor penalties for the offense of criminal trespass onto public parks and recreational grounds. Provides for seizure of abandoned or unattended personal property. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a homeless outreach and case management program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to identify and restore vacated homeless encampment areas in the State and report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB482/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=482&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2063071,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"Relating To The Community Outreach Court.","description":"Permanently establishes and appropriates funds for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. Effective 4/23/2057. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB361/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=361&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2063072,"bill_number":"HB857","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Requires all accident and health or sickness insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations operating in the State to adopt policies, procedures, and criteria for approving or denying requests for prior authorization that are the equivalent to the guidelines for prior authorization established by Medicare.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB857/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=857&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2063073,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"Relating To Property Rights.","description":"Establishes a procedure for immediately removing an unlawful occupant of a dwelling or premises with assistance from law enforcement. Provides that an unlawful occupant of a dwelling or premises is civilly liable for unpaid utility bills. Provides that a person who trespasses in or upon a dwelling or premises and intentionally or knowingly damages property in an amount exceeding $999 commits a felony of criminal property damage in the second degree. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop, publish, and make available a complaint form to remove unlawful occupants of residential dwellings. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB224/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=224&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2063074,"bill_number":"HB166","title":"Relating To The Defense Of State Employees.","description":"Requires the State to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, under certain circumstances. Clarifies that the employee may employ their own attorney at the employee's own expense. Establishes a process for the Attorney General to transfer or withdraw representation if the Attorney General declines to defend the employee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB166/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=166&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2063075,"bill_number":"SB680","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Repeals biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of \"renewable energy\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB680/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=680&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063076,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Forty-first Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriated funds for capital improvement projects in the 41st representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB275/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=275&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2063077,"bill_number":"SB624","title":"Relating To Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole.","description":"Requires certain public buildings near mass transit projects and on Hawaiian home lands to display a portrait of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB624/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=624&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063078,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Transportation to designate as a toll road, and impose toll charges for the use of, any existing state highway. Requires the Director of Transportation to designate as a toll road a certain portion of Hana Highway. Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a plan to exempt resident vehicle operators from the imposition of toll charges for the use of Hana Highway.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB217/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=217&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2063079,"bill_number":"SB1397","title":"Relating To State Legislative Vacancies.","description":"Provides the Governor with discretion to not fill a vacant legislative position if the vacancy occurs one hundred twenty days or less from an upcoming primary election until after the results of the primary election are certified.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1397/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1397&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063080,"bill_number":"HB895","title":"Relating To The Enforcement Of Fireworks Laws.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the county police departments to enforce applicable fireworks laws, subject to certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB895/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=895&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2063081,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Authorizes each county that has established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015 to extend the surcharge until 12/31/2045, at the same rates, if the county does so before 1/1/2028; Provides that no county surcharge on state tax authorized for a county that has not established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015, shall be levied before 1/1/2019, or after 12/31/2045; and Repeals certain conditions on the use of surcharges received from the State for counties having a population equal to or less than 500,000 that adopt a county surcharge on state tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB467/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=467&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063082,"bill_number":"HB1126","title":"Relating To Youth Mental Health.","description":"Establishes a two-year digital youth mental health platform pilot project under which the child and adolescent mental health division of the department of health develops and makes publicly available a digital platform providing tools and resources designed to help young people address and manage mental health challenges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1126/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1126&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063083,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Relating To Agricultural Tourism.","description":"Requires the counties to adopt ordinances setting forth procedures and requirements for the review and permitting of agricultural tourism uses and activities as secondary uses, in addition to accessory uses, on a working farm or farming operation. Requires the counties' ordinances to include requirements that: the principal agricultural use on a working farm or farming operation preexists the issuance of any land use permit or building permit for any accessory and secondary use; agricultural tourism includes only those activities that are allowed under existing zoning and land use regulations; and agricultural tourism be allowed only on land on which productive agricultural use is occurring.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN/EIG/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB231/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=231&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063084,"bill_number":"HB890","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Updates the Condominium Property Act to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for condominium associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB890/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=890&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2063085,"bill_number":"SB1023","title":"Relating To The Spaying And Neutering Of Animals.","description":"Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation, including the free-roaming cat population, and authorizes an income tax designation to provide revenues into the special fund. Requires cats over five months of age to be surgically sterilized unless covered by an intact cat declaration, and conditions the importation of intact cats on state and county declaration requirements, with certain exceptions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1023/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1023&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063086,"bill_number":"SB560","title":"Relating To Marriage Of Minors.","description":"Raises the minimum age requirement to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Removes the parental consent and written approval by the family court requirements for a minor to marry. Removes spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB560/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=560&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063087,"bill_number":"HB1339","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts food and groceries from the general excise tax. Expands a 2024 session law exempting certain medical and dental services to include all medical and dental services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1339/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1339&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2063088,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Short form bill relating to transportation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB25/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=25&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2063089,"bill_number":"SB1280","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits covered entities in the State from entering into contracts with drug manufacturers that limit the covered entities' use of contract pharmacies. Voids contract provisions for certain drugs if the provisions are based on the maximum allowable cost payment model. Authorizes the attorney general to bring a civil action for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1280/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1280&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063090,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Relating To Ownership Of Agricultural Land.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, prohibits certain entities from owning, purchasing, or acquiring ownership of agricultural lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB245/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=245&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063091,"bill_number":"HB1227","title":"Relating To Family Leave.","description":"Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to twelve weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1227/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1227&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2063092,"bill_number":"SB1607","title":"Relating To General Principles Of Justification.","description":"For the purposes of state justifiable-use-of-force law: (1) Amends the definition of \"dwelling\" to include agricultural land used as a residence or place of lodging; and (2) Creates a definition of \"place of work\" that includes agricultural land.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1607/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1607&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2063093,"bill_number":"HB883","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Requires the Hawaii emergency management agency to inventory all designated emergency shelters and their ability to withstand a category one hurricane or higher. Requires Hawaii emergency management agency to publish a publicly available list of shelters and their respective hurricane ratings. Appropriates funds for a hurricane shelter retrofit program and director.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB883/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=883&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2063094,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Amends section 11-364, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB255/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=255&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063095,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"Relating To Building Codes.","description":"Amends responsibilities of the State Building Code Council.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB120/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=120&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2063096,"bill_number":"SB1620","title":"Relating To Natural Hair Braiding.","description":"Exempts natural hair braiders from licensing requirements under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1620/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1620&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2063097,"bill_number":"HB1460","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language.","description":"Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires that each Department of Education public school student earn 2 credits in Hawaiian language as a graduation requirement. Establishes a 2-year pilot program for Hawaiian language instruction at a central Oahu elementary school and Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1460/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1460&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2063098,"bill_number":"HB828","title":"Relating To Plant-based Food And Drinks.","description":"Requires state agencies to establish a Plant-Based-By-Default Program for food and drinks offered at state-operated prisons, state-licensed hospitals, and government-sponsored events. Requires the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Comptroller, and Director of Health to submit annual reports to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Effective 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB828/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=828&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2063099,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"Relating To Authentic Assessments.","description":"Authorizes public school complexes to use authentic assessments as part of classroom-based performance assessments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB98/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=98&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2063100,"bill_number":"SB1496","title":"Relating To Civil Rights.","description":"Makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for places of public accommodation to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of, or information related to, their goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations using information and communication technology intended for use by the general public as applicants, participants, customers, clients, or visitors. Establishes exceptions. Clarifies that a facility is considered a place of public accommodation regardless of whether its presence in the State is physical or digital. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1496/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1496&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063101,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Executive Office on Early Learning to contract with third-party providers of family-child interaction learning programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB249/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=249&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2063102,"bill_number":"HB1473","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires certain landlords to provide a specified notice to a tenant regarding the tenant's potential right to purchase the property, under certain conditions. Allows tenants, families, local governments, affordable housing nonprofits, and community land trusts forty-five days to match or beat the best bona fide offer to buy an eligible affordable housing property. Establishes conveyance tax rates for the sale of eligible affordable housing properties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1473/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1473&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2063103,"bill_number":"HB1279","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establish a medical education liaison position within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine to support programs that utilize a team of medical specialists to support primary care providers and other health care professionals through mentorship and guidance. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1279/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1279&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063104,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Relating To Children.","description":"Requires medically appropriate and reasonable life-saving and life-sustaining medical care and treatment for all infants born alive. Establishes civil and criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB213/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=213&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063105,"bill_number":"SB1484","title":"Relating To Highways.","description":"Authorizes the counties to sell or dispose of property bordering the ocean when the Department of Transportation requests the acquisition of the property for state highway purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/EIG, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1484/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1484&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063106,"bill_number":"SB1390","title":"Relating To Computer Science Legislative Report.","description":"Changes the due date of the Department of Education's annual computer science legislative report from June 30 to October 31. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1390/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1390&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063107,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.","description":"Allows impasses and disputes relating to the amounts of State and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to be resolved by arbitration. Repeals the prohibition against strikes by members of bargaining units on the issue of the amounts of State and county contributions to the Trust Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB160/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=160&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2063108,"bill_number":"SB1569","title":"Relating To Sports Wagering.","description":"Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1569/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1569&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2063109,"bill_number":"HB512","title":"Relating To Ocean Recreation Management.","description":"Establishes a standard of state waters within three thousand feet seaward of the base line of the territorial sea as ocean recreation management areas. Prohibits commercial activity in ocean recreation management areas, except by a commercial use permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB512/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=512&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2063110,"bill_number":"SB1294","title":"Relating To Recreational Facilities.","description":"Requires all playgrounds located in state and county parks and on public school grounds to include special needs recreational playground equipment as part of the recreational apparatuses by 6/30/2027, including at a minimum a wheelchair accessible swing set. Establishes the Special Needs Recreational Playground Equipment Special Fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/EIG/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1294/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1294&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063111,"bill_number":"SB1401","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service qualified Tier 2 Employees' Retirement System members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes from ten years to five years. Increases employer contributions to offset the resulting liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1401/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1401&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063112,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"Authorizes state agencies to implement automatic voter registration if designated by the Office of Elections. Requires eligible applicants for instruction permits, provisional licenses, driver's licenses, and identification cards to be automatically registered or preregistered to vote unless the applicant opts out. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB322/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=322&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2063113,"bill_number":"SB1230","title":"Relating To Meat Donation.","description":"Exempts the donation of wild game meat, including axis deer, by a hunter for the use or distribution by a charitable, religious, or nonprofit organization to needy persons from certain laws regarding the inspection and transportation of meat. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1230/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1230&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2063114,"bill_number":"HB1266","title":"Relating To Short-term Vacation Rentals.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Community Housing and Rental Oversight Agency within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish and oversee a process for receiving and addressing complaints relating to short-term vacation rentals, in coordination with the county planning departments. Establishes penalties for noncompliance. Prohibits persons with interests in short-term vacation rentals from serving on governing boards of planned communities and condominiums. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1266/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1266&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2063115,"bill_number":"SB832","title":"Relating To Insurer Prior Authorization.","description":"Requires health plan insurers to align their prior authorization processes with Medicare policies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB832/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=832&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2063116,"bill_number":"HB652","title":"Relating To Veterans Rights And Benefits.","description":"Regulates persons receiving compensation for providing advice or assistance regarding veterans benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB652/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=652&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2063117,"bill_number":"SB1406","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1406/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1406&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063118,"bill_number":"SB1623","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires individual managing agents and employees of entity managing agents to be licensed and imposes certain duties on these individuals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1623/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1623&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063119,"bill_number":"HB572","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts food and groceries from certain healthcare-related goods or services that were not the general excise tax. Expands general excise tax exemptions to include purchased under the Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB572/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=572&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2063120,"bill_number":"HB1341","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes tax credits for insurers providing full property coverage to owners and associations of condominiums in the amount equal to twenty per cent of the insurance premium. Provides additional ten per cent tax credits to insurers incorporated in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1341/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1341&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2063121,"bill_number":"SB1052","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Reduces the offense of purchasing, possessing, setting off, igniting, or discharging aerial devices, display fireworks, or articles pyrotechnic under a weight of twenty-five pounds without a valid permit to a civil violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1052/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1052&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063122,"bill_number":"SB993","title":"Relating To Geothermal Energy Exploration.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a Geothermal Resources Characterization Program under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EIG/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB993/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=993&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2063123,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer the public roads of the Villages of Kapolei to the City and County of Honolulu by 1/1/2026. Authorizes county police officers to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB157/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=157&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2063124,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Relating To Limited-profit Housing Associations.","description":"Establishes an organizational, tax, and regulatory framework for limited-profit housing associations. Establishes the Limited-Profit Housing Council to oversee limited-profit housing associations. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB24/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=24&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063125,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Relating To Pharmacists.","description":"Mandates reimbursement for services provided by participating registered pharmacists practicing within their scope of practice by private and public health plans in the State beginning January 1, 2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB324/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=324&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063126,"bill_number":"HB787","title":"Relating To Decarbonization.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to study the feasibility of implementing a \"buy clean\" decarbonization policy and program in Hawaii. Requires administrative and substantive support from the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB787/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=787&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2063127,"bill_number":"HB1079","title":"Relating To Trauma-informed Care.","description":"Directs the Office of Wellness and Resilience to collaborate with the Department of Human Services to, either directly or by contract, design, administer, and implement a program for trauma-informed organizational assessments and a training curriculum for the Department of Human Services Child Welfare Services Branch staff. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1079/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1079&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063128,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires each public school in the State, including charter schools, to employ, or retain under contract, at least 1 mental health professional for every 250 students enrolled, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Department of Education to submit a progress report to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026. Appropriates moneys for the Department of Education to contract for mental health professionals and to establish an unspecified number of fulltime equivalent mental health professional positions within the Department of Education. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB64/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=64&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063129,"bill_number":"HB586","title":"Relating To The Penal Code.","description":"Short form bill relating to the Penal Code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB586/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=586&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2063130,"bill_number":"SB1640","title":"Relating To Emergency Charter Air Services.","description":"Requires the Air Carrier Commission to enter into a contract with a qualified charter air service provider to secure emergency air transportation services in cases of emergency when no other air service is available. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1640/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1640&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2063131,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Decreases the time period for the legislative body of a county to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove housing developments exempt from certain requirements pursuant to section 201H-38, HRS, from forty-five days to thirty days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB419/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=419&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2063132,"bill_number":"SB1143","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Requires annual submission of an updated tourism functional plan by the Hawaiian Tourism Authority, subject to available funding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1143/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1143&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2063133,"bill_number":"HB576","title":"Relating To Restrictions On The Transfer Of Real Property Under Chapter 201h, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Exempts transfers of Hawaiian Home Lands from transfer restrictions for real property under housing development programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB576/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=576&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2063134,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Relating To Access To Higher Education.","description":"Expands eligibility for scholarships under the Hawaii Community College Promise Program to all qualified students. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB171/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=171&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063135,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Relating To Permits.","description":"Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, or School Facilities Authority. Repeals 1/1/2030.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to EIG/EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB85/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=85&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2063136,"bill_number":"SB1538","title":"Relating To Native Hawaiians.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify all legislative districts in the State in which a majority of the population consists of Native Hawaiians. Designates these districts as Native Hawaiian majority districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1538/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1538&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063137,"bill_number":"SB985","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Establishes a new gift card fraud law, under the scope of unfair and deceptive practices law, which requires merchants and third-party gift card resellers to take certain steps to prevent gift card scams. Requires the conspicuous provision of information regarding terms and conditions of gift certificates, regardless of whether the cards are sold in person, electronically, or telephonically. Extends the minimum redemption period for paper gift certificates to four years. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB985/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=985&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2063138,"bill_number":"HB1209","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Requires that the fees for attorneys retained by a condominium association be paid from an association's funds or reserves, except for collection of delinquent common dues payments from owners. Limits the total and final legal fees to twenty-five per cent of the original debt amount. Requires attorneys retained by a condominium association to confine their communications to the condominium board, except when the attorneys must request and require materials and responses directly from owners for each matter. Prohibits attorneys retained by a condominium association from billing unit owners directly. Specifies the contents of an attorney's billing statement. Requires that a notice of default and intention to foreclose served on a unit owner affords the unit owner the opportunity to respond within thirty days after service of the notice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1209/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1209&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2063139,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"Relating To Wages.","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to issue an order of wage payment violation to employers in violation of the State's Wages and Hour Law. Establishes penalties, enforcement, and appeal procedures related to orders of payment violations. Amends the definition of \"wage\" under the State's Wage and Hour Law to clarify that it means compensation for labor or services rendered by an employee regardless of how it is calculated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB461/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=461&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063140,"bill_number":"SB1660","title":"Relating To Employment.","description":"Requires employers in the hospitality industry to implement anti-harassment measures, provide training, and equip certain workers with panic buttons. Prohibits retaliation against a hospitality worker who files a complaint, uses the provided panic button, or participates in an investigation or proceeding related to a harassment complaint. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules, including rules determining penalties and establishing procedures for handling complaints. Requires all hospitality employers to comply no later than 1/1/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1660/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1660&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063141,"bill_number":"SB923","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Relating To Public Employment. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB923/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=923&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063142,"bill_number":"HB1492","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to establish a comprehensive action plan to establish a local housing market in Hawaii. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1492/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1492&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2063143,"bill_number":"SB1275","title":"Relating To State-owned Historic Properties And Inherited Lands.","description":"Establishes the State-Owned Historic Properties Preservation Plan Working Group within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to ensure the preservation of state-owned historic properties and inherited lands. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1275/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1275&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063144,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"Relating To Pedestrians.","description":"Establishes a three-year Pedestrian Safety Pilot Program in a county with population of two hundred fifty thousand or less, under certain conditions. Authorizes the Governor to revoke and abolish the Pilot Program and overturn a county's request to opt-out of the Pilot Program. Authorizes a county with a population of over two hundred fifty thousand to participate in the Pilot Program, subject to certain conditions. Requires reports to the Legislature. Requires a driver of a vehicle to yield to a pedestrian when the pedestrian clearly indicates their intention to cross a roadway within a crosswalk. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB106/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=106&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063145,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"Relating To Healthcare Preceptors.","description":"Expands the definitions of \"preceptor\" and \"volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation\" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors, including removing \"primary care\" from the criteria to qualify as a preceptor. Adds dietitians, physician assistants, and social workers to the list of preceptors and eligible students. Expands eligibility for the tax credit to include accredited residency programs that require preceptor support. Adds the Director of Health and representatives of residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB303/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=303&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2063146,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"Relating To Minors.","description":"Authorizes a physician, upon consultation with a minor patient who indicates that the minor was the victim of a sexual offense, with the consent of the minor patient, to perform customary and necessary examinations to obtain evidence of the sexual offense and may prescribe for and treat the patient for any immediate condition caused by the sexual offense. Provides that the consent of the parent, parents, or legal guardian of a minor offender who has been committed to the Hawaii youth correctional facilities is not necessary in order to authorize hospital, medical, mental health, dental, emergency health, or emergency surgical care.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB296/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=296&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063147,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Excludes from the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products the direct sale of large cigars to adult consumers for personal use. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB82/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=82&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2063148,"bill_number":"HB1438","title":"Relating To Statutory Revision: Amending Or Repealing Various Provisions Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes Or The Session Laws Of Hawaii For The Purposes Of Correcting Errors And References, Clarifying Language, Or Deleting Obsolete Or Unnecessary Provisions.","description":"Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1438/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1438&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063149,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Kamaaina Homes Program to provide funding to the counties to purchase voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homeowners or homebuyers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB490/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=490&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063150,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Increases fines that may be assessed against certain fireworksrelated violations. Effective 7/1/2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB187/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=187&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2063151,"bill_number":"SB999","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Repeals all permissible uses of consumer fireworks by minors. Establishes civil penalties for the use and sale of consumer fireworks, including nuisance abatement proceedings and forfeiture of assets used in the commission of the illegal use or sale of consumer fireworks. Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to provide for community safety education programs. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB999/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=999&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2063152,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii Constitution To Protect The Right To Contraception.","description":"Proposes an amendment to article I of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to protect a person's right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2025-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB350/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=350&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063153,"bill_number":"HB1040","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Base Composite Monthly Contribution.","description":"Effective 1/1/2026, increases the employer base composite monthly contribution to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund by 5.2 percent of the 2025 employer base composite monthly contribution. Effective 1/1/2027, requires the calculation of employer base composite monthly contribution based on the change in Medicare Part B premiums from 2025 to 2026 and at two-year increments thereafter. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1040/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1040&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063154,"bill_number":"SB1244","title":"Relating To Roads.","description":"Allows for a percentage of general excise and fuel taxes generated by the counties to be used for maintenance of private roadways that are open to the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1244/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1244&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063155,"bill_number":"SB892","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Relating To Tourism. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB892/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=892&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063156,"bill_number":"SB1568","title":"Relating To Prevailing Wages.","description":"Requires prevailing wages for human services providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1568/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1568&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063157,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the Public Utilities Commission to establish standards requiring each electric utility company to remove from the rate base a commensurate amount of costs related to fossil fuel resources when adding new or converted renewable electrical energy and renewable energy resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB445/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=445&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2063158,"bill_number":"HB663","title":"Relating To Special License Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number vehicle license plates commemorating the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB663/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=663&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2063159,"bill_number":"SB1269","title":"Relating To Geothermal Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for continued exploration and identification of geothermal resources and commercial viability for utility-scale geothermal production in counties with a population of less than 300,000, with certain limitations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1269/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1269&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063160,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Excludes a homeowner-developer from the annual requirement to file a developer's report and pay a fee if the homeowner's development consists of no more than two units, one in which the developer has resided as their principal place of residence for at least ten years and one for which the initial sale of the other unit has been completed, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB276/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=276&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2063161,"bill_number":"SB621","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Requires that all lease extensions for public lands be subject to public auction.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB621/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=621&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063162,"bill_number":"HB562","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits covered entities in the State from entering into contracts with drug manufacturers that limit the covered entities' use of contract pharmacies. Voids contract provisions for certain drugs if the provisions are based on the maximum allowable cost payment model. Authorizes the attorney general to bring a civil action for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB562/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=562&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2063163,"bill_number":"HB539","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include any individual or household whose monthly income is equal to or less than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB539/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=539&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2063164,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"Relating To Neonicotinoids.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to conduct a study on the effects of neonicotinoids on Hawaii beehive and apiary operations, including beekeeping activities at solar energy facilities. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB126/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=126&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2063165,"bill_number":"SB658","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Ant Lab.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to support the Hawaii Ant Lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB658/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=658&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063166,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"Relating To Uncrewed Aircraft Offenses.","description":"Clarifies the applicable felony offenses for using an uncrewed aircraft in the furtherance of the commission of a felony. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-19","last_action":"Act 014, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1114).","last_action_date":"2026-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB389/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=389&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063167,"bill_number":"SB723","title":"Relating To Shoreline Setbacks.","description":"Increases shoreline setback requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB723/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=723&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063168,"bill_number":"HB728","title":"Proposing A Constitutional Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Protect The Right To Reproductive Freedom.","description":"Amends the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the State from denying or interfering with an individual's reproductive freedom, including the right to choose to obtain an abortion and to obtain or use contraceptives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB728/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=728&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2063169,"bill_number":"SB569","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Makes an appropriation for the operation of an additional ambulance for the island of Hawaii to be based in Makalei.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB569/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=569&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063170,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources and other relevant stakeholders. Establishes the Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program Special Fund. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt administrative rules. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB517/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=517&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063171,"bill_number":"SB1073","title":"Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"Authorizes charter school contracts to be renewed for successive ten-year terms of duration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1073/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1073&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063172,"bill_number":"HB535","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Establishes a three-year surcharge on the liquor tax. Repeals 06/30/2028.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB535/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=535&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2063173,"bill_number":"HB1211","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Human Resources Development the state internship and workforce development program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1211/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1211&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2063174,"bill_number":"SB659","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Exempts from the electronic procurement system the Department of Education's purchase of fresh local agricultural products and local value-added processed, agricultural, or food products not exceeding a certain amount, subject to certain requirements. Requires the Department of Education to establish guidelines for determining a geographic preference for locally sourced products. Exempts the Department of Education from the requirement that certain agricultural products are subject to the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB659/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=659&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063175,"bill_number":"SB977","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Defines low alcohol by volume spirits beverages. Establishes lower tax rates for class 18 small craft producer pub licensees, including for low alcohol by volume spirits beverages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB977/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=977&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2063176,"bill_number":"SB1118","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Prohibits any business established after January 1, 2026, that uses, rents, or offers for rent mopeds in the course of their commercial business, from using a combustion engine-powered moped. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1118/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1118&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063177,"bill_number":"HB1342","title":"Relating To Offender Reentry Programs.","description":"Expands programming and training for the comprehensive offender re-entry program under the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to reduce the rate of recidivism and increase inmate marketability and workforce readiness. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1342/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1342&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2063178,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Relating To State Finances.","description":"Establishes the Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to minimize the impacts of, and respond to, climate crises, which, beginning 1/1/2026, will be funded by a $25 tax on transient accommodations. Exempts certain housing used for emergencies during a state disaster from the Transient Accommodations Tax. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN/EDT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB241/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=241&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063179,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"Relating To A State Breast Milk Bank.","description":"Establishes a state breast milk bank under the Department of Health. Establishes the breast milk bank special fund. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB233/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=233&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2063180,"bill_number":"HB1184","title":"Relating To Controlled-environment Agriculture.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the development of a controlled-environment agriculture research and demonstration facility at the Magoon research and teaching site in Manoa, Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1184/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1184&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2063181,"bill_number":"HB989","title":"Relating To Plans.","description":"Removes outdated requirements for plans filed with the registrar's office. Updates the permissible drawing scales used in plans. Clarifies statutory fees are pursuant to rules adopted by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to approve the format of plans. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB989/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=989&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063182,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to include in its plan of operation insurance coverage for commercial properties twice denied by private insurers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB21/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=21&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063183,"bill_number":"SB543","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Part I: Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator and other positions within the Commission on Water Resource Management for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature, Governor, and Mayor and City Council of the City and County of Honolulu. Appropriates funds. Part II: Allows the Commission of Water Resource Management to retain independent legal counsel. Repeals the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission and establishes the position of Executive Director of the Commission. Amends the composition of the Commission and administratively attaches it to DLNR. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the Commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses. Amends the Commission's authority to declare water emergencies and issue orders to address them and declare water shortages and related notice requirements. Specifies that the nominating committee of the Commission shall include one person appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EIG, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB543/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=543&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063184,"bill_number":"HB1472","title":"Relating To Broadband Service.","description":"Requires a provider of broadband internet access services to be transparent with network management practices, performance, and commercial terms of its broadband internet access services. Prohibits a provider of broadband internet access services from blocking lawful websites, impairing or degrading lawful internet traffic, engaging in paid prioritization or application-specific differential pricing, or interfering with or disadvantaging users of broadband internet access services. Requires an applicant of a broadband-related permit seeking a state-granted or county-granted right to attach small cell or other broadband wireless communication devices to utility poles to comply with certain practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1472/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1472&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2063185,"bill_number":"HB975","title":"Relating To Carbon Sequestration Incentives.","description":"Codifies and makes permanent the Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Program under the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB975/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=975&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2063186,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Relating To Red Hill.","description":"Establishes a Water Alliance Initiative Policy Coordinator for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB150/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=150&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063187,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"Relating To Certificates Of Birth.","description":"Provides that a new certificate of birth issued by the State shall include a designation of the sex of the person born, based on the genitalia of the person. Authorizes amendments of designations of sex on certificates of birth, provided that the birth registrant is an adult, and a new designation is based on the genitalia of the birth registrant, as confirmed by a physician or physician's assistant. Requires certain original certificates to be unsealed and new certificates to be marked as amended with regard to sex designation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB257/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=257&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2063188,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Relating To Dangerous Drugs.","description":"Conforms fentanyl to the possession offense thresholds for methamphetamine, heroin, morphine, and cocaine.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB279/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=279&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063189,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"Relating To Persons With Disabilities.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB451/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=451&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063190,"bill_number":"SB773","title":"Relating To State Licensed Care Facilities.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to post on its website an easily understandable, searchable, and sortable list of all state-licensed care facilities including information on their licenses and inspections. Requires that the list be updated within five days of any change in its information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB773/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=773&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063191,"bill_number":"SB1121","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a preference in the Hawaii Public Procurement Code that favors bids or offers from businesses that intend to use a higher proportion of allelectric construction vehicles in Department of Transportation construction projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1121/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1121&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063192,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Short form bill relating to government.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB40/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=40&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2063193,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Relating To Eviction Records.","description":"Requires that all court records of any eviction proceeding be sealed within specified timeframes upon resolution of the proceeding. Authorizes the court to seal certain eviction records prior to the expiration of these timeframes upon motion by a tenant who is able to demonstrate that certain conditions apply. Requires the clerk of the court to provide access to sealed eviction records to the tenant. Makes it a discriminatory practice to require a person to disclose a sealed eviction record as a condition of certain real property transactions. Prohibits discrimination in real property transactions against a person with a sealed eviction record.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB154/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=154&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063194,"bill_number":"SB717","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Repeals the prohibition placed on certain employees exempt from Civil Service Law from grieving a suspension or discharge. Allows any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit to grieve a suspension or discharge. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB717/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=717&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063195,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Relating To Public Financing.","description":"Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB345/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=345&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063196,"bill_number":"SB1067","title":"Relating To Deposit Beverage Container Recycling.","description":"Repeals certain exemptions for beverage dealers from the requirement to operate redemption centers and amends the types of containers they must accept for redemption. Allows the establishment of regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers but not as substitutes for dealers' means to receive deposit beverage containers. Requires the Department of Health to establish a Reverse Vending Machine Pilot Program to use the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund to provide grants to deploy reverse vending machines. Establishes eligibility standards to receive grants from the Department of Health to deploy reverse vending machines. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1067/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1067&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063197,"bill_number":"SB1012","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Requires the Executive Office on Early Learning to establish an Imagination Library of Hawaii Program to provide one free book each month to children from birth through five years of age who reside in the State. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1012/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1012&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063198,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Requires the department of human services to provide written notice to a parent of the parent's rights when conducting an investigation regarding a child who is or may be subject to imminent harm.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB312/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=312&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2063199,"bill_number":"HB1376","title":"Relating To Correctional Facilities.","description":"Requires the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation to reduce the number of individuals incarcerated in private, out-of-state correctional institutions. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1376/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1376&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2063200,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"Relating To Hurricane Shelters.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to strengthen existing hurricane shelters and develop new hurricane shelters to withstand category five hurricanes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB357/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=357&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2063201,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Iv, Sections 4 And 6, Of The Hawaii State Constitution Regarding Reapportionment.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to specify that reapportionment shall be based on the resident population, as counted in the most recent decennial United States census for the respective reapportionment year, rather than the permanent resident population.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB140/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=140&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2063202,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB433/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=433&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063203,"bill_number":"HB846","title":"Relating To Contractors.","description":"Raises the threshold exemption under the contractor licensing law's handyman exemption from $1,500 to $2,500.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB846/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=846&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2063204,"bill_number":"HB494","title":"Relating To Open Meetings.","description":"Repeals the Legislature's exemption under the State's open meetings law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB494/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=494&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2063205,"bill_number":"SB889","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Relating To Insurance. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB889/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=889&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063206,"bill_number":"SB706","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to include in its plan of operation insurance coverage for commercial properties twice denied by private insurers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB706/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=706&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063207,"bill_number":"SB1083","title":"Relating To Port Infrastructure.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to include line-item funding for maintenance dredging at state small boat harbor facilities in its annual budget request. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors, boat launch ramp facilities, and waterways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1083/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1083&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063208,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"Relating To Mopeds.","description":"Increases the minimum age for moped operators from fifteen to sixteen years. Increases the minimum age requirement for individuals prohibited from operating a moped unless they wear a safety helmet from eighteen to twenty-one years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB169/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=169&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2063209,"bill_number":"SB1471","title":"Relating To Tax Administration.","description":"Permanently exempts the software developer supervisor in the Department of Taxation and the data privacy officer and tax business analysts in the Director's office of the Department from civil service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1471/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1471&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063210,"bill_number":"SB914","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Relating To Housing. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB914/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=914&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063211,"bill_number":"SB728","title":"Relating To Firearms Possession.","description":"Requires individuals denied a firearm permit or otherwise disqualified from possessing firearms and certain defendants to provide a sworn statement that the individual has disposed of any firearms and ammunition in the individual's possession. Requires the applicable chief of police to search firearm permit and registration records for those individuals before serving a protective order or restraining order involving firearms or ammunition, and to seize any firearms or ammunition that were not disposed of. Requires police to seize firearms and ammunition in domestic abuse cases that are in plain view of the officer or discovered by consensual search.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB728/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=728&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063212,"bill_number":"HB1425","title":"Relating To The Legislature.","description":"Establishes a temporary working group to study the feasibility of transitioning the Hawaii State Legislature's Regular Session from one that meets for three and a half months from mid-January to early May, to one that meets on a year-round basis. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to provide administrative support to the working group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1425/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1425&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063213,"bill_number":"SB820","title":"Relating To Vehicle Titles.","description":"Reduces the period in which a transferee is required to forward the certificate of ownership to the director of finance when a title of vehicle is transferred from thirty days to fourteen days. Allows a letter of attestation to the Director of Finance to act as an endorsed certificate for motor vehicle transfer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB820/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=820&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2063214,"bill_number":"HB936","title":"Relating To Financial Literacy.","description":"Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide financial literacy curricula plan for public high schools. Requires all public high schools to offer instruction in financial literacy as a requirement for graduation. Requires the Department of Education to provide professional development to teachers on financial literacy. Requires the Board of Education to adopt administrative rules to implement the financial literacy education curriculum.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB936/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=936&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063215,"bill_number":"SB687","title":"Relating To Animal Fur Products.","description":"Prohibits the sale, offer, possession with intent to sell, display, distribution, or trade of fur products in the State, with certain exceptions. Establishes civil penalties for violations. Effective 6/30/2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB687/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=687&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063216,"bill_number":"HB1088","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Exempts housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1088/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1088&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063217,"bill_number":"SB550","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Establishes the Landfill Advisory Committee within the Department of Health. Requires the DOH, in consultation with the Department of Land and Natural Resources and each county's department of board or water supply to create maps of the State's drinking water aquifers. Prohibits the siting, construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility for hazardous or solid waste on land that is near or above an aquifer as determined by the DOH in consultation with the affected county's department or board of water supply. Expands buffer zones from one-half mile to one mile around a waste or disposal facility. Establishes penalties. Expands the definition of buffer zone to include aquifers, hotel or tourist accommodations, and businesses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/WLA, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB550/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=550&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063218,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Relating To Housing Discrimination.","description":"Authorizes the counties to prohibit discrimination against a renter based on the renter's source of income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB44/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=44&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063219,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"Relating To The Earned Income Tax Credit.","description":"Authorizes each qualifying individual taxpayer to claim an additional credit if the taxpayer claims any dependent under the age of eighteen.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB183/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=183&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2063220,"bill_number":"SB936","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Relating To Government. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB936/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=936&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063221,"bill_number":"SB911","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB911/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=911&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063222,"bill_number":"HB1496","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes the position of Ka Papahana Kaiapuni Program Complex Area Superintendent. Requires that at least one at-large member of the Board of Education be a proficient Hawaiian speaking educator, practitioner, or scholar of Hawaiian studies or the Hawaiian language, to be selected from a list of three nominees submitted by the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Clarifies the purpose and objective of the Hawaiian Language Medium Education Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1496/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1496&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2063223,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"Relating To Healthcare Facility Nurse Staffing.","description":"Implements various nurse-to-patient ratios at hospitals and care homes. Requires the Department of Health to audit healthcare facility compliance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB62/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=62&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2063224,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Establishes the eighth day of August of each year as \"Hawaii Disaster Drill Day\". Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with all state departments and agencies, to conduct drills and perform other activities for that day. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB141/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=141&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063225,"bill_number":"HB646","title":"Relating To Supplemental Security Income.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to automatically enroll, or authorize the Social Security Administration to automatically enroll, in the State's Medicaid program any individual in the State who receives federal Supplemental Security Income benefits. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB646/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=646&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2063226,"bill_number":"SB1086","title":"Relating To Irrigation.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to finance capital improvement projects for irrigation systems. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1086/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1086&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063227,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits drug manufacturers and wholesale distributors from restricting or denying access for pharmacies contracted with 340B covered entities to purchase 340B drugs at a discounted price under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. Imposes civil penalties for engaging in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB480/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=480&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063228,"bill_number":"HB1021","title":"Relating To The Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target.","description":"Provides needed clarifications on the applicability and scope of section 225P-5, HRS. Clarifies current emissions reduction goals and defines critical terms used in climate mitigation. Establishes a total or gross emissions target as well as sector-specific targets to reinforce action in the relevant emitting sectors further strengthening the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1021/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1021&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063229,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Makes permanent the amendments made by Act 163, SLH 2023, to the state earned income tax credit and refundable food/excise tax credit. Amends the income thresholds and credit amounts for the low-income household renters tax credit and refundable food/excise tax credit. Amends the state earned income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB179/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=179&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2063230,"bill_number":"HB939","title":"Relating To Alcohol.","description":"Defines \"low alcohol by volume spirits beverage\". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $0.93 per wine gallon. Increases small craft producer production limits. Sunsets 12/31/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 817).","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB939/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=939&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2063231,"bill_number":"HB1423","title":"Relating To Hanalei Bay.","description":"Prohibits vessels longer than seventy-five feet from entering Hanalei Bay except for vessels operated by a federal, state, or county agency. Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to define boundaries of Hanalei Bay by rule. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1423/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1423&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063232,"bill_number":"SB618","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit by requiring the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to publish on its website the names of the qualified productions and the amount of the tax credits certified per qualified production per filing year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB618/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=618&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063233,"bill_number":"HB968","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB968/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=968&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2063234,"bill_number":"HB1082","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service qualified Tier 2 Employees' Retirement System members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes from ten years to five years. Increases employer contributions to offset the resulting liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1082/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1082&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063235,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Replaces the Hawaii Tourism Authority with the Corporation for the Stewardship of Hawaii Tourism, a nonprofit entity to guide Hawaii's visitor economy in collaboration with public, private, nonprofit, and community stakeholders in achieving beneficial outcomes from tourism based on the principles of destination stewardship and regenerative tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB19/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=19&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2063236,"bill_number":"HB1217","title":"Relating To Clean And Sober Homes.","description":"Requires a county conditional use permit for clean and sober homes with 5 or more residents. Requires registration of all clean and sober homes on registry maintained by the Department of Health. Requires DOH to conduct unannounced inspections of clean and sober homes on at least an annual basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1217/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1217&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2063237,"bill_number":"HB925","title":"Relating To The Arts.","description":"Establishes a Performing Arts Special Fund to be used for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events and to be funded by a percentage of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues. Establishes exemptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB925/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=925&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2063238,"bill_number":"SB514","title":"Relating To Wildfires.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund Corporation within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide compensation for property damage resulting from catastrophic wildfires in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature and Governor. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB514/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=514&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063239,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Authorizes state facilities to wheel electricity produced by their own facility from renewable energy sources to other state facilities pursuant to administrative rules or orders established by the Public Utilities Commission. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB133/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=133&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2063240,"bill_number":"HB1268","title":"Relating To Family Leave.","description":"Allows family leave to also apply to an employee's domestic partner or the child of an employee's domestic partner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1268/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1268&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2063241,"bill_number":"SB1542","title":"Relating To Age Verification For App Developers And App Stores Act.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2027, requires app store providers to determine the age category for each of their users in the State and verify their age; provide a mechanism for parents to block minors from downloading unsuitable apps; and obtain parental consent before allowing a minor to use their app store or download and purchase apps. Requires certain app store providers to provide parents with a mechanism to set filters and usage limits for minors. Requires certain app store providers to display age ratings and content description for each app available in their app store. Establishes age verification and parental consent requirements for certain app developers. Establishes violations as unfair or deceptive act or practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules no later than 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1542/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1542&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2063242,"bill_number":"HB1433","title":"Relating To Eviction Mediation.","description":"Beginning 2/5/2026, extends the period for a notice of termination of a rental agreement; requires landlords to engage in mediation and delay filing an action for summary possession if a tenant schedules mediation; and requires landlords to provide specific information in the 10calendar-day notice to tenants. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Repeals 2/4/2027. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1433/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1433&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063243,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"Relating To Foreign Ownership Of Agricultural Land.","description":"Prohibits foreign entities from owning, leasing, or holding a controlling interest in more than an unspecified number of acres of agricultural land. Limits the lease term for agricultural land by foreign entities. Requires foreign entities that own or lease interest in agricultural lands to file an annual report with the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB192/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=192&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2063244,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Relating To Local Agricultural Products.","description":"Clarifies certain benchmark goals and timeline for the Department of Education to provide locally-sourced agricultural and food products. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB249/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=249&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063245,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"Relating To Defamation.","description":"Protects individuals who make claims of sexual misconduct from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were proven to be made with malice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB148/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=148&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2063246,"bill_number":"SB642","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires all health insurance policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2025, to provide optional coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary cancer-related treatments that may cause iatrogenic infertility. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB642/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=642&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063247,"bill_number":"HB901","title":"Relating To Public Charter Schools.","description":"Clarifies the grounds for an appeal of non-renewal or revocation of a charter contract. Authorizes public charters schools to appeal directly to the Board of Education on matters regarding the schools' operations, governance, or funding, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB901/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=901&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2063248,"bill_number":"SB1080","title":"Relating To Property Maintenance.","description":"Requires owners, lessees, or managers of real property to maintain their property and establish penalties for failure to do so. Allows for exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1080/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1080&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063249,"bill_number":"HB701","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to the Executive Office on Aging. The tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB701/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=701&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2063250,"bill_number":"HB601","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Increases the number of voter service centers in the State. Requiring all voter services centers to operate during the same days and hours statewide. Clarifies that during each day of operation, during all hours of operation, each voter service center is to provide in-person voter registration, receive absentee and election-by-mail ballots, allow voters to vote in person, and provide voting machine services for persons with disabilities. Appropriates moneys to the counties for the administrative costs of voter service centers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB601/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=601&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2063251,"bill_number":"HB769","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Establishes a Democracy Dollars Program to be administered by the Campaign Spending Commission to provide vouchers to eligible residents for the purpose of making contributions to certain candidates, beginning with the 2028 elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB769/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=769&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2063252,"bill_number":"HB1136","title":"Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"covered employer\" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the covered employee chooses to opt out. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1136/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1136&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063253,"bill_number":"HB841","title":"Relating To Retired Teachers.","description":"Amends the break in service requirement for retirants to six months before they can be rehired as teachers or administrators in teacher shortage areas or in hard-to-fill positions. Prohibits rehired retirants from receiving additional employment benefits. Directs the Department of Education to adopt rules to identify teacher shortage areas and hard-to-fill positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB841/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=841&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2063254,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Clarifies the process for selecting a certified provider of rehabilitation services. Requires providers to automatically approve vocational rehabilitation services for an injured employee if those services will likely be required for suitable gainful employment. Requires providers to file an employee's vocational plan no later than ninety days after submitting an initial evaluation report, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB423/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=423&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063255,"bill_number":"HB1107","title":"Relating To Emergency Aeromedical Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to expand access to emergency aeromedical services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1107/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1107&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063256,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Relating To The Department Of Housing.","description":"Establishes the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority within the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. Replaces the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Director of Housing on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB68/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=68&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063257,"bill_number":"HB1405","title":"Relating To Permits.","description":"Establishes specific deadlines within the facilitated application process to obtain a permit and requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish certain resources and processes to help streamline permit applications. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1405/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1405&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063258,"bill_number":"SB708","title":"Relating To Prescriptive Authority For Clinical Psychologists.","description":"Authorizes and appropriates moneys for the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority to clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to accept applications for prescriptive authority privilege beginning 7/1/2026. Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB708/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=708&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063259,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Relating To The State Building Code Council.","description":"Requires the State Building Code Council to assess the financial impact of the adoption of a code or standard on single-family and multi-family homes. Requires the State Building Code Council to also include amortized utility costs when adopting codes or standards. Amends annual reporting requirements for the State Building Code Council to include assessment of costs and determinations of benefits for residents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB48/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=48&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063260,"bill_number":"HB551","title":"Related To Care Homes.","description":"Increases the state supplemental payment ceilings for type I adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, certified adult foster homes, and type II adult residential care homes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB551/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=551&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2063261,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to assess the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each state department facility. Requires state departments to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Gives priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB412/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=412&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063262,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"Relating To Electric Utilities.","description":"Part I: Requires the Public Utilities Commission to impose certain conditions of approval on any order approving, in whole or in part, an application for the proposed acquisition, merger, or consolidation of an electric utility company by an acquiring entity. Establishes a process to ensure that when an electric utility is subject to an application for a proposed acquisition, merger, or consolidation by a potential acquiring entity that is an investor-owned utility and seeks approval of the application from the Public Utilities Commission, it must demonstrate that it solicited bids from potential acquiring entities that operate under a non-investor-owned utility ownership model. Requires the electric utility to submit those acceptable bids concurrently with an application by a potential acquiring entity that is an investor-owned utility. Part II: Authorizes the issuance of reimbursable GO bonds for acquiring Hawaiian Electric Industries and converting it to a publicly owned utility. Authorizes the establishment of a non-bypassable electric utility conversion charge, to be deposited into the new Electric Utility Conversion Special Fund. Appropriates Funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB339/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=339&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2063263,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Relating To Algorithmic Discrimination.","description":"Prohibits users of algorithmic decision-making from utilizing algorithmic eligibility determinations in a discriminatory manner. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to send corresponding notices to individuals whose personal information is used. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to submit annual reports to the Department of the Attorney General. Provides means of civil enforcement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB59/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=59&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063264,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for medically-related travel expenses not covered by insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB567/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=567&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063265,"bill_number":"SB643","title":"Relating To Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards.","description":"Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Authorizes the public utilities commission to adjust the 2045 and interim standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB643/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=643&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063266,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Relating To The Commission On Water Resource Management.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, or the chairperson's designee, to the Commission on Water Resource Management.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB205/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=205&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063267,"bill_number":"SB1582","title":"Relating To The Coconut Tree.","description":"Recognizes the coconut palm as a culturally significant plant and sustainable staple food source in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1582/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1582&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2063268,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires the Office of Elections to establish three additional voting centers in a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB134/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=134&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2063269,"bill_number":"HB964","title":"Relating To Trespassing.","description":"Prohibits loitering or camping near state-owned streambanks. Authorizes law enforcement or authorized personnel to remove individuals after notice. Appropriates funds to support enforcement, public education, and environmental restoration efforts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB964/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=964&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063270,"bill_number":"SB592","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Real Estate Investment Trusts.","description":"Disallows the dividends-paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB592/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=592&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2063271,"bill_number":"SB1525","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers to submit certifications with the Department of Taxation annually, stating that the manufacturer's products comply with federal regulations. Requires the Department of Taxation to maintain a directory of manufacturers of electronic smoking devices and e-liquids whose certifications the Department approved. Imposes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1525/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1525&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2063272,"bill_number":"SB1047","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for purchasing body cameras for adult correctional officers to wear while on duty at state correctional facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1047/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1047&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063273,"bill_number":"HB1309","title":"Relating To Land Transfers.","description":"Authorizes the transfer of certain lands under the jurisdiction of certain state agencies to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1309/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1309&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2063274,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"Relating To County Permits.","description":"Requires county permitting agencies to establish and fill positions exclusively to process permit applications submitted for state projects. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB526/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=526&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2063275,"bill_number":"HB851","title":"Relating To Self Defense.","description":"Clarifies that a person who uses deadly force in self-defense does not have a duty to retreat if they are in their dwelling or on their property unless they are the initial aggressor. Repeals statutory language that permits a person to use deadly force at their place of work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB851/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=851&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2063276,"bill_number":"SB1340","title":"Relating To The Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target.","description":"Provides needed clarifications on the applicability and scope of section 225P-5, HRS. Clarifies current emissions reduction goals and defines critical terms used in climate mitigation. Establishes a total or gross emissions target as well as sector-specific targets to reinforce action in the relevant emitting sectors further strengthening the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1340/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1340&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063277,"bill_number":"HB900","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"Establishes a working group for legal services for youth in the child welfare system within the Judiciary. Appropriates funds for the working group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB900/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=900&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2063278,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Invasive Species Council.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Native Resources and Fire Protection Program and Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure their long-term viability and continue to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB299/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=299&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2063279,"bill_number":"SB868","title":"Relating To The School Bus Driver Certification Subsidy Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes a one-year School Bus Driver Certification Subsidy Pilot Program within the Department of Education for the 20252026 school year. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB868/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=868&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063280,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires all health insurers in the state, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB46/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=46&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063281,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Relating To Inter-island Ferry Service.","description":"Clarifies that harbor use fees shall not be waived for vessels engaging in inter-island ferry service within Maui county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/TRS, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB219/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=219&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2063282,"bill_number":"SB1383","title":"Relating To Fire Protection.","description":"Amends the laws concerning the Office of the State Fire Marshal to best effectuate the recommendations of the \"Phase 3\" Forward-Looking Report by Fire Safety Research Institute on the August 2023 Maui wildfires. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1383/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1383&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063283,"bill_number":"SB899","title":"Relating To Intergovernmental Affairs.","description":"Relating To Intergovernmental Affairs. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB899/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=899&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063284,"bill_number":"HB1254","title":"Relating To Solicitation Of Funds From The Public.","description":"Amends Act 205, SLH 2024, by: reducing undue burdens on charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities, including requirements related to good standing, reporting complaints, waivers of certain requirements, solicitation campaign records, and contracts; and extending its effective date until 6/30/2026. Effective 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1254/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1254&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063285,"bill_number":"SB509","title":"Relating To Food Supply.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify sites throughout the State that are suitable for the development of slaughterhouses. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan, design, construct, and operate certain animal slaughterhouses throughout the State. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB509/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=509&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063286,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Relating To Fisheries.","description":"Exempts actions involving the operation and management of fisheries in the State from environmental review requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB22/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=22&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063287,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"Relating To Collaboration With The Federal Government.","description":"Allows state and county law enforcement agencies to collaborate with the federal government for immigration purposes in only limited, specific circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB22/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=22&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063288,"bill_number":"HB853","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a refundable Family Caregiver Tax Credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the department of taxation to report to the legislature before the convening of each regular session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB853/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=853&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2063289,"bill_number":"SB822","title":"Relating To The Landlord Tenant Code.","description":"Establishes a three-year Residential Landlord-Tenant Code Working Group within the Judiciary. Requires an initial report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2026 and a final report no later than 7/1/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB822/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=822&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2063290,"bill_number":"SB506","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Appropriates funds for the one-year study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Establishes and funds two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions to collect agricultural data and conduct data analysis for public consumption. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB506/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=506&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063291,"bill_number":"SB1247","title":"Relating To Agricultural Land.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agricultural Development Corporation for the purchase of an agricultural parcel for agricultural development. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Hawaii Island Property Manager position within the ADC. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1247/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1247&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063292,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"Relating To Temporary Restraining Orders.","description":"Increases the mandatory minimum jail sentence for a first conviction of knowingly or intentionally violating a temporary restraining order from forty-eight to seventy-two hours. Requires mandatory mental health counseling for a first conviction of knowingly or intentionally violating a temporary restraining order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB198/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=198&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2063293,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Establishes a payment rate not to exceed cost plus forty per cent for nonprescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, or nonlegend drugs for workers' compensation purposes, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB205/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=205&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063294,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"Relating To Water Pollution.","description":"Requires at least fifty per cent of treatment works effluent to be R-1 recycled water by January 1, 2045. Requires each county to report to the Department of Health by 1/1/2027 on the feasibility of recycling treatment works effluent that meets certain standards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB329/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=329&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2063295,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"Relating To The State Fire Marshal.","description":"Appropriates funds to supplement the salary of the State Fire Marshal. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB201/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=201&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2063296,"bill_number":"SB912","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Relating To Housing. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB912/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=912&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063297,"bill_number":"HB742","title":"Relating To Transit-oriented Development.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to prepare environmental impact statements for the Iwilei/Kapalama and University of Hawaii West Oahu transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement districts on the island of Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB742/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=742&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2063298,"bill_number":"HB1343","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1343/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1343&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2063299,"bill_number":"HB561","title":"Relating To Pharmacists.","description":"Authorizes a registered pharmacist under contract with a covered entity for purposes of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program to supervise via telehealth the filling or receipt of a prescription in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB561/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=561&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2063300,"bill_number":"SB1199","title":"Relating To Transportation Services.","description":"Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1199/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1199&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063301,"bill_number":"HB876","title":"Relating To Healthcare Preceptors.","description":"Adds psychology, physician assistant, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, clinical social worker, rehabilitation counselor, and school counselor students to the definition of \"eligible student\" under the qualifications for the healthcare preceptor tax credit. Amends the definition of \"preceptor\" by adding psychologists, physician assistants, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, clinical social workers, rehabilitation counselors, and school counselors to the list of preceptors eligible to receive the tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB876/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=876&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063302,"bill_number":"SB1295","title":"Relating To Shipping Container Licensing.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Transportation the container licensing program to mitigate the influx of illegal contraband into the State. Imposes a nominal licensing fee of $1 per container. Subjects all containers entering the State to inspections and authorizes the seizure of contraband.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1295/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1295&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063303,"bill_number":"HB568","title":"Relating To Office Of Legislative Analyst.","description":"Requires the office of legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB568/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=568&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2063304,"bill_number":"HB1143","title":"Relating To A State Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit.","description":"Reestablishes the Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit. Establishes a cap of the tax credit for each taxable year from 2025 to 2030. Sunsets 12/31/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1143/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1143&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063305,"bill_number":"SB699","title":"Relating To Disaster Preparedness.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to oversee and administer grants to low-income residents, and condominium associations on behalf of low-income condominium owners, to fortify residential real property against hurricanes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB699/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=699&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063306,"bill_number":"SB836","title":"Relating To Water Catchment Systems.","description":"Establishes a Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group within the Department of Health to assess the feasibility of allowing business owners in the State to utilize filtered water collected by water catchment systems for business activities. Requires the Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2027 and dissolve on 6/30/2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB836/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=836&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063307,"bill_number":"HB1015","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Authorizes county petition process for review and approval of land use district boundary amendments based on adopted county general plans or county development plans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1015/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1015&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063308,"bill_number":"SB1111","title":"Relating To Agricultural Statistics.","description":"Establishes the Agricultural Statistics Program in statute. Appropriates funds for the Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1111/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1111&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063309,"bill_number":"HB560","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to support services contracted with community-based organizations that deliver essential services, streamline judicial processes, and support the judiciary's capacity to effectively meet the needs of vulnerable households. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB560/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=560&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2063310,"bill_number":"HB789","title":"Relating To Energy Assistance.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission's Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide information and technical assistance about available energy efficiency programs to recipients of the program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB789/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=789&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2063311,"bill_number":"SB847","title":"Relating To Psychologists.","description":"Establishes a three-year pilot program in the County of Kauai and County of Hawaii to allow qualified psychologists under the supervision of a supervising physician or psychiatrist limited authority to prescribe certain psychotropic medications to patients between the ages of 18 and 65 years under the care of the psychologist. Requires the Board of Psychology to adopt rules. Requires the State Health Planning and Development Agency to report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-16","last_action":"Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 266, 07/16/2026, (Gov. Msg. No. 1370).","last_action_date":"2026-07-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB847/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=847&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063312,"bill_number":"HB490","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires the Insurance Commissioner to study the feasibility of the mutual insurance model for condominium associations and submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB490/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=490&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2063313,"bill_number":"SB701","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time by 1/1/2026. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB701/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=701&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063314,"bill_number":"SB883","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Relating To Agriculture. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB883/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=883&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063315,"bill_number":"HB1253","title":"Relating To Probation.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Opportunity Probation with Enforcement Program to be administered by the Judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1253/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1253&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2063316,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Relating To Intergovernmental Relations.","description":"Short form bill relating to intergovernmental relations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB118/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=118&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063317,"bill_number":"SB1556","title":"Relating To Trusted Public Representatives.","description":"Establishes a Trusted Public Representative Program within the Office of Information Practices under which the Office assigns a volunteer Trusted Public Representative trained in the requirements of the Sunshine Law and observes public agency meetings closed to the public. Allows the Office of Information Practices to conduct background checks of current and prospective Trusted Public Representatives. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1556/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1556&year=2026","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":2063318,"bill_number":"HB783","title":"Relating To Irrigation.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to finance capital improvement projects for irrigation systems in the State. Converts the means of financing from the Irrigation System Revolving Fund to the general fund for certain positions in the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB783/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=783&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2063319,"bill_number":"SB783","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires Medicaid and private insurance coverage of ambulance services and community paramedicine services rendered statewide by emergency medical technicians or paramedics. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB783/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=783&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063320,"bill_number":"SB1342","title":"Relating To Renewable Portfolio Standards.","description":"Modifies and improves the effectiveness of the renewable portfolio standards law, which stipulates the central role of Hawaii's electric utility companies in complying with the State's renewable energy and climate goals to address emerging trends.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1342/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1342&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063321,"bill_number":"SB1463","title":"Relating To Employment In The State Historic Preservation Program.","description":"Amend sections 6E-3 and 76-16(b), HRS, to allow the Department of Land and Natural Resources to employ both civil service and non-civil service professional and technical staff in its State Historic Preservation Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1463/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1463&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063322,"bill_number":"SB1332","title":"Relating To Important Agricultural Lands.","description":"Repeals the provision authorizing farm dwellings and farm employee housing on important agricultural lands, amends the provision for priority permit processing to include farm cluster housing, and adopts a new provision establishing farm cluster housing to incentivize the designation of lands as important agricultural lands pursuant to chapter 205, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1332/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1332&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063323,"bill_number":"SB499","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to develop a succession planning education program to educate and assist farmers and ranchers in the process of transitioning agricultural businesses to new owners. Requires the program to connect individuals interested in entering farming or ranching, or existing farmers or ranchers interested in expanding their business, with farmers and ranchers who have not yet identified a successor owner. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB499/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=499&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063324,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Relating To Decentralization Of Department Of Education Farm To School.","description":"Provides that complex area superintendents have the authority to implement the farm to school and farm to school meals programs. Requires certain school cafeteria supervisors to report directly to complex area superintendents. Establishes school cafeteria supervisor positions. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to conduct a compensation review of school cafeteria supervisor positions. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB248/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=248&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063325,"bill_number":"HB1114","title":"Relating To Harm Reduction.","description":"Repeals the one-to-one syringe limit for the needle exchange program. Authorizes the Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program to provide needs-based distribution. Authorizes non-injection drug user participation in the Program. Modifies liability for exchange program participants, staff, and law enforcement officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1114/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1114&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063326,"bill_number":"HB863","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for teacher-requested classroom supplies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB863/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=863&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2063327,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Relating To Regulatory Sunset Review In Hawaii.","description":"Establishes a regulatory review program overseen by the Department of the Attorney General to evaluate all Hawaii Administrative Rules adopted by state agencies and identify any rules that should be retained, modified or repealed. Requires each state agency to review 20 per cent of their rules every year and submit a report to the Department of the Attorney General. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to notify the Governor and Legislature of any noncompliance by a state agency, adopt rules, and submit annual reports to the Legislature and Governor. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB418/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=418&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063328,"bill_number":"HB1235","title":"Relating To A Wealth Asset Tax.","description":"Establishes a wealth asset tax of one per cent of the state net worth of each individual taxpayer who holds $20,000,000 or more in assets in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1235/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1235&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2063329,"bill_number":"SB1173","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Imposes a fee on the total amount of independent expenditures made by a noncandidate committee during an election period. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1173/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1173&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063330,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Short form bill relating to energy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB4/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=4&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2063331,"bill_number":"HB973","title":"Relating To Transient Accommodations.","description":"Requires transient accommodations brokers and any other persons or entities to offer, list, advertise, or display a transient accommodations rental rate that includes all resort fees required for the furnishing of transient accommodations. Requires transient accommodations brokers and any other persons or entities to include all applicable taxes and fees imposed by a government on the stay in the total price to be paid before the consumer reserves the furnishing of transient accommodations. Establishes penalties. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB973/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=973&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2063332,"bill_number":"SB1211","title":"Relating To A State Breast Milk Bank.","description":"Establishes a state breast milk bank under the Department of Health. Establishes the breast milk bank special fund. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1211/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1211&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2063333,"bill_number":"HB950","title":"Relating To Bi-level Lighting Systems.","description":"Requires all newly constructed state buildings and facilities to use only bi-level lighting systems beginning 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB950/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=950&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2063334,"bill_number":"SB943","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to adopt by rules, a mandate that the primary caregiver caring for two or three clients in community care foster family homes to be a certified nurse aide or licensed nurse who has completed a state-approved training program and other training as required by the Department and holds a current certified nurse aid certificate or nursing license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB943/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=943&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2063335,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"Relating To Driving Under The Influence.","description":"Requires defendants convicted of causing the death or disability of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant to make restitution in the form of financial support to each child of the victim.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB115/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=115&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2063336,"bill_number":"SB1482","title":"Relating To Commercial Drivers Licensing.","description":"Amends section 286-236, HRS, to meet current federal regulations to allow the State to issue a limited-term non-domiciled commercial learner's permit and non-domiciled commercial driver's license for applicants who are unable to provide proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1482/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1482&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063337,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Provides that the Liquor Commission or other licensing agency of each county shall deny the renewal of certain current liquor licenses upon receipt of sufficient protests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063338,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"Relating To Marijuana.","description":"Exempts drug paraphernalia for marijuana from certain penalties under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Lowers the penalties for the possession and transfer without remuneration of certain amounts of marijuana, marijuana concentrate, and marijuana-infused products. Makes smoking marijuana in a public place a violation under the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB217/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=217&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2063339,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Relating To Landlord-tenant Law.","description":"Authorizes a tenant to change the date on which the tenant's rent is due by making a one-time payment to cover the period between the original due date and the newly established due date. Clarifies that a landlord may only assess a late fee on any unpaid rent and not the entire monthly rent. Reduces the maximum amount of a late charge for unpaid rent from 8% of the unpaid amount to 5% of the unpaid amount. Specifies that if rent is increased, the landlord may also proportionately increase the amount due as a security deposit; provided that a continuing or renewing tenant shall have at least 30 days to pay the additional amount due. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB347/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=347&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063340,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Short form bill relating to human services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB65/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=65&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2063341,"bill_number":"HB1461","title":"Relating To Criminal Street Gangs.","description":"Establishes the offense of criminal street gang participation, solicitation, recruitment, or retention. Provides for enhanced penalties for crimes committed by a defendant while part of a criminal street gang.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1461/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1461&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2063342,"bill_number":"SB1204","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Reestablishes the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii as an organized research unit within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) that is administered by a director appointed by the University of Hawaii's board of regents with direct lines of reporting to the chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, provost of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and dean of JABSOM. Requires funds expended from the Research and Training Revolving Fund for JABSOM and the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii to be used for research and research-related purposes only. Repeals provisions that required the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii to be administratively affiliated with JABSOM.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1204/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1204&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2063343,"bill_number":"HB1285","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides used. Establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools and state and county public parks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1285/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1285&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2063344,"bill_number":"HB1278","title":"Relating To Hazardous Tree Removal.","description":"Appropriates funds for the assessment and removal of hazardous trees on state lands across Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1278/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1278&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063345,"bill_number":"SB1108","title":"Relating To Child Welfare.","description":"Requires specialized training for all employees of the Office of the Ombudsman to develop relevant expertise to handle complaints about the child welfare system. Requires the Office of the Ombudsman to publish a quarterly report on its website that identifies the number and nature of complaints that it receives regarding the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services to provide notification that complaints can also be filed with the Office of the Ombudsman. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1108/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1108&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063346,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"Relating To County Permits.","description":"Requires county permitting agencies to establish and fill positions exclusively to process permit applications submitted for state projects. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB459/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=459&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2063347,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"Relating To Loan Repayment For Healthcare Professionals.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB213/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=213&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2063348,"bill_number":"HB525","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Clarifies that dwelling units eligible under the Rent-to-Own Program shall be units that are for sale in fee simple or leasehold on state or county land under a lease with an initial term of no less than ninety-nine years. Increases the time the sale price under the program must remain fixed from five years to ten years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB525/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=525&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2063349,"bill_number":"SB1203","title":"Relating To Cognitive Assessments.","description":"Requires all health care providers who accept Medicare to provide a cognitive assessment as part of the Medicare Part B annual wellness visit for Medicare beneficiaries sixty-five years of age or older, with certain exceptions. Requires health care providers to submit certain information to the Executive Office on Aging and the Executive Office on Aging to report de-identified aggregated data to the Legislature on an annual basis. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1203/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1203&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2063350,"bill_number":"HB805","title":"Relating To The State Finances.","description":"Short form bill relating to the state finances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB805/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=805&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2063351,"bill_number":"HB1452","title":"Relating To Birth Certificates.","description":"Includes advanced practice registered nurses among the types of health care providers who can submit an affidavit for a new certificate of birth for certain birth registrants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1452/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1452&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2063352,"bill_number":"HB1323","title":"Relating To The Transfer Of Non-agricultural Park Lands.","description":"Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer certain public lands for agricultural use to the Department of Agriculture without approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture, upon approval of the Board of Agriculture, to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1323/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1323&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2063353,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Short form bill relating to tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB18/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=18&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2063354,"bill_number":"SB804","title":"Relating To Insurance For Hawaii Condominium Properties.","description":"Requires property insurers to offer discounts on a condominium association's annual insurance premium if the association adopts specific risk mitigation upgrades or develops comprehensive disaster response plans. Requires property insurers of condominiums to base premium increases on actuarial justifications that reflect actual risk reduction resulting from upgraded fire safety improvements installed in conjunction with a building fire and life safety evaluation. Requires property insurers of condominiums to justify premium increases above ten per cent. Requires property insurers of condominiums to publicly report premium increases each year. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB804/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=804&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2063355,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Relating To Property Damage Of Critical Infrastructure Facilities.","description":"Establishes the offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities in the first and second degree. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB371/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=371&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2063356,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Creates an incremental prohibition on tobacco products and electronic smoking devices by restricting their sale, possession, furnishing, or consumption in a public place to people born after 1/1/2005. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB429/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=429&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063357,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Exempts certain state-financed housing developments from the requirement to obtain approval from the applicable county council. Authorizes a county planning director to reject certain permit applications due to a lack of infrastructure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB416/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=416&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2063358,"bill_number":"SB821","title":"Relating To Community Schools.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for community schools and a program manager position.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB821/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=821&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2063359,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"Relating To Low-speed Electric Bicycles.","description":"Increases the minimum age to operate a low-speed electric bicycle from fifteen to sixteen years of age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB236/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=236&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":2063360,"bill_number":"SB677","title":"Relating To A Climate Adaptation And Resilience Implementation Plan.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop and publish a Hawaii climate adaptation and resilience implementation plan. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB677/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=677&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063361,"bill_number":"HB1087","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction, except under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2026. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to HWN/WLA, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1087/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1087&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063362,"bill_number":"SB853","title":"Relating To Immigration.","description":"Establishes the Immigration Services Trust Fund to support immigration-related matters within the Office of Community Services. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit annual reports to the Legislature on the accounting of expenditures of the Fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB853/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=853&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063363,"bill_number":"SB790","title":"Relating To Schools.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a food waste composting pilot project at Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB790/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=790&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2063364,"bill_number":"HB708","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Imposes insurance coverage as a prerequisite for the operation of electric bicycles in a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more. Establishes a regulatory framework for electric bicycle insurance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB708/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=708&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063365,"bill_number":"SB1290","title":"Relating To Warning Labels.","description":"Requires, beginning 7/1/2027, any carcinogenic food or product sold or distributed in the State to include a warning label, in a format determined by the Department of Health. Defines \"carcinogenic\" as a food, product, or chemical classified as group 1 or group 2A by the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1290/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1290&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2063366,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement.","description":"Establishes a school capital improvement project modernization initiative in the School Facilities Authority to create a planning database for school facilities. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB449/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=449&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2063367,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers the authority held by the Comptroller over the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds for positions within the Administrative Services Office of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB450/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=450&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063368,"bill_number":"SB1585","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes and implements evidence-based performance metrics for the P-20 Partnerships for Education to allow better evidence-based assessments of the P-20 Partnerships for Education advisory council's workforce and pathway development programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the expenditure of Perkins V federal funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1585/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1585&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2063369,"bill_number":"HB813","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service from ten years to five years qualified Tier 2 employee's retirement system members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB813/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=813&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063370,"bill_number":"HB793","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Requires the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House to be notified in writing upon the receipt of any federal-aid moneys for expenditure by the State within ten days following receipt.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB793/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=793&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2063371,"bill_number":"HB838","title":"Relating To Teachers.","description":"Increases the bonus for teachers who achieve and maintain a current national board certification from $5,000 to $10,000. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB838/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=838&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2063372,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"Relating To Harassment By Stalking.","description":"Makes harassment by stalking a class C felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB186/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=186&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2063373,"bill_number":"SB632","title":"Relating To The State Building Code.","description":"Requires the State Building Code Council to develop and adopt a green building standards code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB632/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=632&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063374,"bill_number":"HB825","title":"Relating To Nuisance Abatement.","description":"Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,0000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB825/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=825&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2063375,"bill_number":"HB1075","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Reduces the amount the Department of Education is authorized to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools to no more than one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1075/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1075&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063376,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"Relating To Coffee Labeling.","description":"Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines \"regional origin\". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB48/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=48&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2063377,"bill_number":"HB697","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Allows authorized employees of the Department of Law Enforcement, in addition to county police departments, to perform certain actions in reviewing recorded images produced by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds from the State Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB697/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=697&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2063378,"bill_number":"HB1486","title":"Relating To Public Order.","description":"Makes it a disorderly conduct offense to remain or loiter within twenty feet of a bus stop with no intent to utilize any bus service. Authorizes law enforcement officers to immediately remove any person committing a disorderly conduct offense of remaining or loitering within twenty feet of a bus stop with no intent to utilize any bus service and confiscate any of their personal property. Authorizes law enforcement officers to determine if the confiscated property is to be saved or discarded. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1486/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1486&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2063379,"bill_number":"SB1223","title":"Relating To Water Safety.","description":"Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Education to establish a standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1223/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1223&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2063380,"bill_number":"SB859","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB859/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=859&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063381,"bill_number":"HB798","title":"Relating To Wastewater Management.","description":"Clarifies the exemptions to the prohibition on discharging any wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after December 31, 2026, including an exemption for treatment plants having a treatment capacity of less than a certain number of gallons per day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB798/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=798&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2063382,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Provides an income tax deduction for tips received by tipped employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB282/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=282&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2063383,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"Relating To The Aquaculture Investment Tax Credit.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025, establishes a 5-year aquaculture investment tax credit for taxpayers that incur qualifying investment costs relating to qualified aquaculture businesses. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB13/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=13&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063384,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"Relating To Fees For Public Records Under Chapter 92f.","description":"Imposes a cap on charges for searching for, reviewing, and segregating government records under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Provides for a waiver of fees in certain circumstances when the public interest is served by a government record's disclosure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB130/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=130&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2063385,"bill_number":"SB1182","title":"Relating To Integrated Land Use.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1182/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1182&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063386,"bill_number":"SB1515","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Allows an on-call circuit judge in the relevant circuit to perform the duties of the Board of Registration for purposes of hearing elections disputes if the Board of Registration lacks full membership. Requires the Judiciary to designate one or more on-call circuit court judges in each circuit to perform the duties of the Board of Registration for purposes of hearing elections disputes. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1515/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1515&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063387,"bill_number":"SB913","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Relating To Housing. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB913/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=913&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063388,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Relating To Island Burial Councils.","description":"Decreases the size of the Island Burial Councils from nine to seven members. Removes the requirement for the councils to include members having development and large property owner interests. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB268/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=268&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063389,"bill_number":"HB886","title":"Relating To Traffic.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB886/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=886&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2063390,"bill_number":"SB1316","title":"Relating To Court-ordered Payments.","description":"Requires the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs. Repeals the authority of the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent restitution. Expressly allows courts to specify a period of time or installments for payment of fees and restitution. Requires district courts to hold payment compliance hearings once per year or as soon as practicable, until all fees, fines, and restitution are fully paid, and requires a defendant in district court to appear and show cause if the defendant fails to pay in full within a time specified by the court or fails to pay three consecutive installments. Makes conforming amendments to related statutes. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1316/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1316&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063391,"bill_number":"HB1135","title":"Relating To The Wage And Hour Law.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to issue an order of wage payment violation to the employer found to be in violation of wage and hour provisions. Establishes penalties, enforcement, and appeal procedures. Amends the definition of \"wage\" to include compensation for labor or services rendered by an employee, whether the amount is determined on a time, task, piece, commission, or other basis of calculation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1135/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1135&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063392,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to: (1) Adopt the National Incident Management System as the standard for all incident management and emergency response operations; (2) Complete an after-action review for all significant emergency incidents or exercises; (3) Develop and manage position task books; (4) require the use of standardized Incident Command System forms; (5) Maintain accreditation through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program; and (6) Define specific roles and responsibilities for all Incident Command System and emergency operations center positions. Expands training and education qualifications and responsibilities for the Administrator of Emergency Management and county-level administrators or directors of emergency management. Amends the contents of the state comprehensive emergency management plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB361/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=361&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2063393,"bill_number":"SB756","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Establishes the DLNRTip application as the official electronic platform for persons to report natural resource violations to the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement. Creates statutory requirements regarding the design and maintenance of the DLNRTip application. Require the Department of Land and Natural Resources to ensure that all information submitted through the DLNRTip application is continuously monitored to facilitate timely enforcement responses. Requires annual reports. Authorizes 1.0 full-time equivalent position. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB756/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=756&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063394,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Expands the ban on pistols with a detachable magazine with over a ten-round capacity to any firearm with a detachable magazine with over a thirty-round capacity. Exempts detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity in excess of thirty rounds that are designed for or capable of use with any firearm other than a pistol obtained before 1/1/2026. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB308/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=308&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063395,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"Relating To Surfing.","description":"Clarifies that surfers have the right of way in designated surf locations to be determined by the department of land and natural resources. Authorizes penalties for fishermen who violate this section. Requires DLNR to implement a public education campaign, erect clear signs, and create a designated surf location map.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB266/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=266&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2063396,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB76/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=76&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2063397,"bill_number":"HB1174","title":"Relating To The Procedure For Payment Under Protest Lawsuits.","description":"Allows for the interest earned on payments under protest in the litigated claims fund to be paid in nontaxation cases if the claimant prevails. Establishes a procedure for the disposition of moneys and refiling of actions when a payment under protest suit is filed prematurely. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1174/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1174&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2063398,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Relating To Adaptation Pathways Planning.","description":"Expands the authority of the State and counties to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate infrastructure away from critically threatened areas to locations outside sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB237/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=237&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063399,"bill_number":"HB1185","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a Plant-based Building Materials Working Group to study and report on how best to grow plants and develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1185/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1185&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2063400,"bill_number":"HB630","title":"Relating To Common Interest Communities.","description":"Provides for the administrative dissolution of any planned community association or condominium association in existence as of 7/1/2027. Provides the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs the powers currently provided to planned community associations and condominium associations under chapters 421J and 514B, HRS, and each planned community's or condominium's bylaws and other governing documents. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to submit a report and proposed legislation to the Legislature with recommendations to administer planned communities and condominiums.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB630/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=630&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2063401,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the island of Kahoolawe. Specifies the decal size for all special number organizational plates. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB307/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=307&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2063402,"bill_number":"HB15","title":"Relating To Lodging.","description":"Short form bill relating to lodging.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB15/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=15&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2063403,"bill_number":"SB1276","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false-labeling of Hawaii-grown roasted coffee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1276/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1276&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063404,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to prioritize funding for certain Hawaii-based businesses. Appropriates funds to assist in the development and promotion of Hawaii-manufactured products through the INNOVATE Hawaii program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB449/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=449&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063405,"bill_number":"SB1634","title":"Relating To Water Resources.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the City and County of Honolulu for the planning, design, and construction of up to six monitoring wells, including a sentinel monitoring grid. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1634/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1634&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063406,"bill_number":"SB771","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Repeals the requirement that the Chairperson of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors be a public member. Repeals the prohibition that certain members shall not be eligible to serve as Chairperson of the HHFDC Board of Directors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB771/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=771&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063407,"bill_number":"HB988","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation scores, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation scores after a protest is resolved and the contract is executed. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB988/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=988&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063408,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing Development.","description":"Revises the deadline for a county council to take action on a low- and moderate-income housing project's application from 45 days to 90 days after receipt of the applicable agency's report and the proposed project's preliminary plans and specifications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB203/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=203&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2063409,"bill_number":"HB675","title":"Relating To Bail.","description":"Requires judges to make certain findings regarding a defendant's ability to afford bail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB675/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=675&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2063410,"bill_number":"HB864","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. Requires an annual report. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB864/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=864&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2063411,"bill_number":"SB1642","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Seventh Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1642/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1642&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2063412,"bill_number":"HB671","title":"Relating To Native Hawaiians.","description":"Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to identify all legislative districts in the State in which at least twenty-five per cent of the population consists of Native Hawaiians. Designates these districts as Native Hawaiian notable districts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB671/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=671&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2063413,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Amends the conditions and procedures of alternative dispute resolution methods for condominium-related disputes, including the use of evaluative mediation or binding arbitration. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB146/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=146&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063414,"bill_number":"SB1486","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation out of the State Highway Fund to provide funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Department of Transportation to enforce the Motor Carrier Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1486/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1486&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063415,"bill_number":"SB734","title":"Relating To Social Work.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services, to develop and establish a social work training program to assist nonviolent incarcerated individuals in the area of social work. Requires progress reports on the program to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB734/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=734&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063416,"bill_number":"HB1095","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Amends section 356D-6.7, HRS, to include all Hawaii Public Housing Authority parcels as areas that may be closed to the public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1095/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1095&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063417,"bill_number":"HB1140","title":"Relating To Homeless Encampments On Department Of Land And Natural Resources Lands.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the removal of homeless encampments on state lands under the Department's control. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1140/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1140&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063418,"bill_number":"SB1062","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office.","description":"Transfers the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Office of Enterprise Technology Services in the Department of Accounting and General Services. Establishes the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1062/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1062&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063419,"bill_number":"HB649","title":"Relating To Small Boat Harbors.","description":"Revises provisions relating to state small boat harbors fees and permits. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-29","last_action":"Act 062, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1162).","last_action_date":"2026-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB649/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=649&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2063420,"bill_number":"SB720","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Requires the independent medical examination and permanent impairment rating examination of an injured employee under the Workers' Compensation Law to be conducted by a qualified physician selected by the mutual agreement of the parties and paid for by the employer. In absence of a mutual agreement, requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to appoint a duly qualified impartial physician to be paid by the employer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB720/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=720&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063421,"bill_number":"SB1243","title":"Relating To Foreign Medical Graduates.","description":"Allows foreign medical school graduates applying for a license to practice medicine and surgery to substitute one year of required medical training or experience in a hospital with one year of fellowship training where the parent program or hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1243/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1243&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063422,"bill_number":"HB1442","title":"Relating To Office Of Entrepreneurship.","description":"Establishes the Office of Entrepreneurship. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund to fund a program in partnership with the Office that creates opportunities in film, media, electronic sports, and creative industries for new businesses. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1442/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1442&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2063423,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"Relating To Public Employee Compensation.","description":"Amends payroll requirements for public officers and employees by requiring them to be paid pursuant to a predicted payroll schedule, rather than an after-the-fact payroll schedule. Provides that the predicted payroll schedule shall not be subject to negotiation under Chapter 89, HRS. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB90/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=90&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2063424,"bill_number":"HB918","title":"Relating To Labeling.","description":"Establishes labeling requirements for certain premoistened nonwoven disposable wipes. Requires certain manufacturers of covered products to submit for approval, their \"DO NOT FLUSH\" label notices and symbols to the United States Environmental Protection Agency by 1/1 2026. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB918/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=918&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2063425,"bill_number":"HB657","title":"Relating To Disabled Veterans.","description":"Exempts disabled veterans from the State's vehicle weight tax and repeals the exemption for disabled veterans from the State's annual vehicle registration fee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB657/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=657&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2063426,"bill_number":"SB1026","title":"Relating To Pet Insurance.","description":"Establishes a regulatory framework specifically for pet insurance based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Pet Insurance Model Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1026/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1026&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063427,"bill_number":"HB1024","title":"Relating To The Small Business Regulatory Review Board.","description":"Amends the quorum requirements to do business and validate acts of the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1024/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1024&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063428,"bill_number":"HB527","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Prohibits the legislative body of a county from making modifications to housing development proposals that would increase the cost of the project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB527/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=527&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2063429,"bill_number":"SB1233","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Human Resources Development the State Internship and Workforce Development Program. Establishes positions within the Department. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1233/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1233&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2063430,"bill_number":"HB1189","title":"Related To Law Enforcement.","description":"Requires law enforcement to post notice that a warranted or warrantless search has been conducted on a property. Requires a law enforcement officer to secure any entrance used by an officer in the search.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1189/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1189&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2063431,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Relating To Carbon Offsets.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB52/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=52&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063432,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Authorizes each county that has established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015 to extend the surcharge until 12/31/2045, at the same rates, if the county does so before 1/1/2028. Provides that no county surcharge on state tax authorized for a county that has not established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015, shall be levied before 1/1/2019, or after 12/31/2045. Repeals certain conditions on the use of surcharges for housing infrastructure costs. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB492/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=492&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063433,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Clarifies that projects seeking exemptions from planning and development laws and rules may be modified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under certain conditions. Authorizes HHFDC to make recommendations to appropriate Legislative bodies. Requires HHFDC or a county to accept an application seeking certain exemptions within thirty days, and to process the application within one hundred twenty days before final approval by a county legislative body for certain housing projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB511/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=511&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063434,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii State Fellows Program within the Department of Human Resources Development to match talented applicants with full-time, paid fellowship roles in various state agencies for a period of ten to eleven months. Establishes minimum qualifications and procedures for eligible applicants to apply to the program. Gives preference to eligible program applicants who have pre-existing ties to the State or a demonstrated commitment to long-term leadership in the State. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to coordinate with state agencies to implement and promote the program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB162/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=162&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063435,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, establishes a pilot program that requires the Department of Education to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training for public school students in grades six through twelve as part of existing health or physical education curriculum. Requires all public elementary, middle, intermediate, and high schools in the state to have a cardiac emergency response plan as part of the pilot program. Establishes standards for the cardiac emergency response plan. Requires school officials to work with county emergency medical service providers to integrate the cardiac emergency response plan into the counties' emergency response plan into the counties' emergency medical service provider protocols. Authorizes uncertified trainers to instruct others in the administration of an automated external defibrillator or cardiopulmonary resuscitation if the course does not result in certification. Terminates at the end of the 2029-2030 school year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB84/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=84&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2063436,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"Relating To Plant-based Food And Drinks.","description":"Requires state agencies to establish a Plant-Based-By-Default Program for food and drinks offered at state-operated prisons, state-licensed hospitals, and government-sponsored events. Requires the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Comptroller, and Director of Health to submit annual reports to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Effective 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB540/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=540&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063437,"bill_number":"HB1019","title":"Relating To Long Duration Clean Energy Storage.","description":"Expands and renames the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen Program to include identification of likely pumped storage hydropower locations, or sites for other long duration clean energy storage technologies, and promotion of their development. Expands the use of the Hydrogen Investment Special Fund to include seed capital and venture capital investments for the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Program. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1019/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1019&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063438,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Short form bill relating to technology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB122/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=122&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063439,"bill_number":"HB1262","title":"Relating To The Emergency And Budget Reserve Fund.","description":"Adds, as an allowable use of the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund, economic payments to certain residents who have incurred losses in a disaster for which the Governor has declared a state of emergency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1262/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1262&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2063440,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"Relating To Environment.","description":"Short form bill relating to environment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB7/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=7&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2063441,"bill_number":"HB1375","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Pollution.","description":"Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on taxpayers. Reenacts the agricultural development and food security special fund. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1375/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1375&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2063442,"bill_number":"SB1608","title":"Relating To School Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers to department public schools and charter schools. Encourages the employment of qualified retirees from the local police departments and department of law enforcement. Appropriates funds for these positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1608/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1608&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2063443,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Short form bill relating to labor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB174/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=174&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2063444,"bill_number":"SB1091","title":"Relating To Remote Work Assessments.","description":"Requires the Comptroller, in coordination with the Department of Human Resources Development, to periodically assess telework-eligible allocations of employees of certain state executive branch departments and agencies. Requires the first assessment and notification to be completed by 6/30/2026. Establishes a position within the Department of Accounting and General Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1091/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1091&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063445,"bill_number":"HB491","title":"Relating To Land Leases.","description":"Prohibits the State from leasing any public lands, or extending the lease of any public lands, to any individual, corporation, or federal agency that is in arrears in the payment of certain moneys to the State, is noncompliant with a consent decree or memoranda of agreement with the State that requires environmental maintenance or remediation with regard to the subject public lands, or has been found to be in violation of federal or state laws aimed at protecting the environment. Requires certification by the Office of the Governor before the issuance or extension of any federal lease that the individual, corporation, or federal agency is in good standing with the State. Provides that, if any existing lessee of public lands is found not to be in good standing with the State as of the effective date of this Act, the lessee shall have three years, or until the end of the lease term, whichever is sooner, to correct the violation or the lease shall be terminated. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB491/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=491&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2063446,"bill_number":"SB1168","title":"Relating To Structural Integrity Assessments.","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for the development of a structural integrity assessment program within the Department of Accounting and General Services to inspect certain multi-story structures. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to develop a standardized assessment methodology, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii and Department of Land and Natural Resources, for use in program inspections. Requires the program to begin with assessments of structures in South Maui and West Maui. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1168/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1168&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063447,"bill_number":"SB942","title":"Relating To Rental Applications.","description":"Prohibits a landlord from rejecting a rental application solely due to an applicant's inability to provide a recent paycheck. Authorizes the landlord to require the applicant to provide evidence dated within ninety days of the application demonstrating the applicant has sufficient unearned income or liquid assets to cover the rental costs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB942/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=942&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2063448,"bill_number":"HB602","title":"Relating To The Medical Use Of Cannabis.","description":"Establishes a licensing system for medical cannabis cultivation. Facilitates the transport of medical cannabis. Expands the scope of authorized actions for medical cannabis patients. Provides that qualifying out-of-state patients need not register with the Department of Health. Protects medical cannabis patients and cultivation licenses from undue discrimination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB602/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=602&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2063449,"bill_number":"SB763","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB763/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=763&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063450,"bill_number":"SB928","title":"Relating To Culture And The Arts.","description":"Relating To Culture And The Arts. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB928/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=928&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063451,"bill_number":"SB1117","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Prohibits a person from operating a moped or electric motorcycle in certain areas designated for bicycles. Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility for the rebate program and amends the maximum rebate amounts. Reduces the deadline to submit an application to six months from the date of purchase. Requires applicants who are enrolled in a school, community college, or university to demonstrate a financial need to be eligible for an additional assistance rebate. Exempts certain class 3 electric bicycles from registration requirements. Establishes a cap for the Electric Mobility Device subaccount and requirements for transferring funds into the subaccount. Amends the age requirement for required helmet use from 16 to 18 years of age. Prohibits a person under the age of fifteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Establishes rules for electric bicycle operation. Allows use of electric bicycles on public sidewalks, subject to certain conditions. Prohibits individuals under 18 years of age from operating an electric motorcycle or motor-driven cycle. Changes the term \"motor scooter\" to \"motor-driven vehicle\". Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1117/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1117&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063452,"bill_number":"SB874","title":"Relating To Veterinary Medicine.","description":"Requires veterinarians to provide a written prescription, upon the request of a client, for any animal patient of a client with whom the veterinarian has established an existing veterinarian-client-patient relationship, to be filled at the pharmacy of the client's choosing. Allows pharmacies licensed in the State to dispense medications prescribed by veterinarians. Specifies that violators may be subject to disciplinary action by the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine, which may include fines or suspension or revocation of a license. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-29","last_action":"Act 066, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1166).","last_action_date":"2026-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB874/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=874&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2063453,"bill_number":"SB1557","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Provide For A Citizens' Assembly And To Authorize The Citizens' Assembly To Propose To The Legislature Constitutional And Statutory Revisions Or Amendments To The Laws Governing Elections, Political Campaigns, Campaign Finance, Ethics, Referendum, Reapportionment, Legislative Process, And Public Access To Information.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide for a citizens' assembly and to authorize the citizens' assembly to propose to the Legislature constitutional and statutory revisions or amendments to the laws governing elections, political campaigns, campaign finance, ethics, referendum, reapportionment, legislative process, and public access to information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1557/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1557&year=2026","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":2063454,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Relating To Hurricane Resistant Criteria.","description":"Requires the State to consider hurricane resistant criteria when designing and constructing new state buildings, constructed on or after 7/1/2025, for the capability of providing shelter refuge.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB111/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=111&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063455,"bill_number":"SB548","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Invasive Species Council.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Native Resources and Fire Protection Program and Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure their long-term viability and continue to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB548/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=548&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063456,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Clarifies the requirements for the secure storage of firearms. Amends the offense of criminally negligent storage of a firearm to establish felony penalties for when a minor obtains an unsecured firearm and it results in injury or death.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB138/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=138&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2063457,"bill_number":"HB1356","title":"Relating To Flood Mitigation.","description":"Appropriates funds for a flood mitigation study of Hoaka Road in Hilo, Hawaii, contingent upon a dollar-for-dollar match by the County of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1356/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1356&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2063458,"bill_number":"SB508","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Establishes the hike safe card program and search and rescue special fund to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Exempts persons who possess a hike safe card from search and rescue cost reimbursement, under certain conditions. Requires counties and the State Fire Council to adopt ordinances or rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements. Raises the penalty for criminal trespass from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB508/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=508&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063459,"bill_number":"HB1139","title":"Relating To Environmental Stewardship Fees.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources the environmental stewardship fee program to collect a fee from visitors through an environmental stewardship license and allocate the revenue to protect, restore, and manage natural and cultural resources through grants to nonprofit organizations. Establishes the environmental stewardship fee special fund. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Commission to make recommendations to the Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the use of revenues in the special fund. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct rulemaking. Requires a report to the legislature, including an environmental stewardship fee strategic plan. Creates civil or administrative penalties to be imposed after July 1, 2030. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1139/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1139&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063460,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Defines \"isolated wetlands\" and \"wetlands\". Clarifies the definition of \"state waters\" to include wetlands and isolated wetlands. Requires the Director of Health to determine all wetlands in the State, including whether a wetland is an isolated wetland or is included in the waters of the United States. Prohibit persons from discharging any water pollutant into or at any location that enters state waters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/WLA/AEN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB110/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=110&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063461,"bill_number":"SB1420","title":"Relating To Safe Spaces For Youth Program.","description":"Makes the Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program permanent within the Office of Youth Services. Requires the program to collaborate with all state and county departments that offer services for youth and young adults to coordinate the identification of youth and young adults who are experiencing homelessness and placement of these youth at a shelter for homeless youth or young adults. Authorizes the Office of Youth Services to contract with nonprofit organizations to provide shelters for homeless youth or young adults. Requires the Office of Youth Services to submit a report twenty days prior to the regular session of the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1420/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1420&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063462,"bill_number":"SB546","title":"Relating To Arborists.","description":"Requires the State to ensure and enforce that all certified arborists in its employ, including contractors, adhere to best management practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB546/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=546&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063463,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"Relating To Farm To Families.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2026 and 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB428/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=428&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063464,"bill_number":"SB626","title":"Relating To Disaster Preparedness.","description":"Prohibits the planting of large trees along evacuation routes. Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to identify large trees along evacuation routes and trim, spray, or remove large trees having the potential to obstruct an evacuation route. Defines evacuation route. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB626/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=626&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063465,"bill_number":"HB640","title":"Relating To Child Welfare.","description":"Requires the Office of the Ombudsman to publish an annual report on its website that identifies the number and nature of complaints that it receives regarding the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Child Welfare Services Branch to provide notification to certain parties that complaints can also be filed with the Office of the Ombudsman. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB640/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=640&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2063466,"bill_number":"HB1487","title":"Relating To The Penal Code.","description":"Increases the category of offense for criminal trespass in the first and second degree and criminal property damage in the second, third, and fourth degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1487/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1487&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2063467,"bill_number":"HB814","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to develop and implement a public health and informational campaign and contract with community-based organizations to prevent substance misuse and treat substance use disorder among youth. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB814/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=814&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063468,"bill_number":"HB1039","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1039/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1039&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063469,"bill_number":"HB911","title":"Relating To Offender Reentry Programs.","description":"Expands programming and training for the comprehensive offender reentry program under the department of corrections and rehabilitation to reduce the rate of recidivism and increase inmate marketability. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB911/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=911&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2063470,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Relating To Recordings Of Law Enforcement Activities.","description":"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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB307/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=307&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063471,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"Relating To Meat Processing.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop, construct, and support facilities that can accommodate shock aging processes for meat products. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii Agricultural Development Revolving Fund for programmatic funding relating to facilities using shock aging processes for meat products. Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to contract with existing and future slaughterhouses in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB495/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=495&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063472,"bill_number":"HB808","title":"Relating To The Procurement Code.","description":"Requires public contractors to obtain insurance to cover at least half of a project's construction costs to the State to provide funds for curing construction defects discovered within ten years after the completion of the contract. Authorizes the State to institute an action against the contractor for the total costs of curing those defects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB808/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=808&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063473,"bill_number":"HB1149","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by independent sugar cane farmers. Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by contractors of the Patient-Centered Community Care program that is established by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to title 38 United States Code section 8153. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1149/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1149&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063474,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"Relating To Juvenile Justice.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Human Services' Office of Youth Services to develop and implement a program offering individualized service and support teams to assist at-risk and court-involved youth.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB60/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=60&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2063475,"bill_number":"SB1625","title":"Relating To Landscape Architects.","description":"Adopts a uniform standard for landscape architecture licensure developed by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1625/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1625&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2063476,"bill_number":"SB553","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"power-generating facility\" for the purposes of environmental impact assessments to include facilities that rely on the combustion of any fuel source, including facilities operating beginning 1/1/2025, and facilities that convert from one source of energy to another source, where the new source requires combustion and the electrical output rating of the converted facility exceeds 5.0 megawatts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB553/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=553&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063477,"bill_number":"SB757","title":"Relating To Libraries.","description":"Requires reasonable terms in license agreements for digital literary materials between libraries and publishers. Defines prohibited terms for license agreements between libraries and publishers. Declares offer of a license agreement with a prohibited term an unfair or deceptive act. Makes a license agreement with a prohibited term void and unconscionable. Creates a right of action by libraries, library officers and borrowers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB757/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=757&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063478,"bill_number":"SB1562","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Combined Housing Operational Agriculture Mobilization Program to assist bona fide farmers to live and farm on agricultural lands. For taxable years beginning 1/1/2026, establishes a tax credit for land donated to the Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1562/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1562&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063479,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"Relating To Hazard Pay.","description":"Authorizes differentials in pay for state and county employees who are exposed temporarily to unusually hazard working conditions, under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB167/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=167&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2063480,"bill_number":"HB654","title":"Relating To Special Management Area Minor Permits.","description":"Amends the definition of \"special management area minor permit\", in section 205A-22, HRS, to mean an action by the applicable authority authorizing: (1) Development, the valuation of which does not exceed $1,000,000, and that has no substantial adverse environmental or ecological effect, taking into account potential cumulative effects; or (2) Construction or reconstruction of single-family residential use that is less than 7,500 square feet of floor area in aggregate; is situated on a shoreline parcel or a parcel that is impacted by waves, storm surges, high tide, or shoreline erosion; and is not part of a larger development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB654/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=654&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2063481,"bill_number":"HB596","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Clarifies the types of events that constitute disasters and emergencies for the purposes of emergency management. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB596/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=596&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2063482,"bill_number":"HB1009","title":"Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","description":"Makes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program permanent. Allows partial or full repayment of Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund interim loans in the form of unit equity through the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1009/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1009&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063483,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"Relating To A Library In Ewa Beach.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to transfer the Ewa Beach Public and School Library from the State Public Library System to James Campbell High School.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB187/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=187&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063484,"bill_number":"HB641","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires health insurers and mutual benefit societies to provide coverage for traditional native Hawaiian healing and cultural practices offered through a Federally Qualified Health Center or a Native Hawaiian Health Care System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB641/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=641&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2063485,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires that each county council district feature at least one voter service center for elections. Prioritizes using public schools as voter service centers. Requires the clerk to advertise for volunteers. Requires each county council district to have one voter service center open on election day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB259/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=259&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2063486,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Short form bill relating to consumer protection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB44/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=44&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063487,"bill_number":"HB1207","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Twenty-fifth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-fifth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1207/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1207&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2063488,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Relating To Equitable Gender Representation On Corporate Boards.","description":"Requires publicly held domestic corporations to have gender-diverse boards of directors. Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to publish certain reports on the Department's website. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB432/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=432&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063489,"bill_number":"HB719","title":"Relating To Animal Fur Products.","description":"Prohibits the sale, offer, possession with intent to sell, display, distribution, or trade of fur products in the State, with certain exceptions. Establishes civil penalties for violations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB719/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=719&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2063490,"bill_number":"SB1213","title":"Relating To Electronic Service Of Process.","description":"Allows businesses in the State to designate an email address to accept service of process in lieu of continuously maintaining a registered agent in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1213/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1213&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063491,"bill_number":"HB1212","title":"Relating To Pornographic Websites.","description":"Requires any commercial entity that knowingly publishes pornographic material on an internet website that is accessible to persons in the State to use an age verification system to ensure that the pornographic material is not accessed by a minor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1212/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1212&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2063492,"bill_number":"SB772","title":"Relating To Media Literacy.","description":"Authorizes school complexes to incorporate media literacy in their standards-based curriculum, including content that prevents negative impacts of misinformation, disinformation, digital discrimination, and online hate speech.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB772/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=772&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063493,"bill_number":"HB1444","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Requires motor vehicle safety inspections to be conducted every two years rather than annually.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1444/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1444&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2063494,"bill_number":"SB1326","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to cooperate with or assist public and private sector entities to engage in projects that improve the State. Establishes the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement program. Repeals the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement district and board, under chapter 206E, part X, HRS. Makes additional consistent revisions to chapter 206E.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1326/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1326&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063495,"bill_number":"HB1354","title":"Relating To The Stadium Development Special Fund.","description":"Requires conditions placed on appropriations to the Stadium Development Special Fund to be met before expenditure. Subjects expenditure by the Stadium Authority of an appropriation out of the Stadium Development Special Fund on the completion of specific project readiness conditions. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1354/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1354&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2063496,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Relating To Infrastructure Maintenance In Housing Subdivisions.","description":"Requires lot owners in subdivisions that are not planned communities to pay for the repair and maintenance of subdivision roads. Authorizes counties to assess and collect fees for repair and maintenance of subdivision roads if no courtappointed or deeddesignated entity is authorized to do so. Requires counties to provide certain services to associations. Restricts provisions to counties having a population greater than 200,000 but less than 500,000. Extends the reporting date and sunset date for the working group established pursuant to Act 200, SLH 2022. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB316/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=316&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063497,"bill_number":"SB1337","title":"Relating To The Stadium Authority.","description":"Clarifies requirements to establish a quorum to do business and validate acts of the Stadium Authority. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1337/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1337&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063498,"bill_number":"SB901","title":"Relating To Government Operations.","description":"Relating To Government Operations. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB901/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=901&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063499,"bill_number":"HB1238","title":"Relating To Manele Small Boat Harbor.","description":"Appropriates moneys for a structural engineering analysis; the planning, design, and construction of repairs and improvements to the water line system; and the reopening of a roadway related to Manele Small Boat Harbor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1238/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1238&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2063500,"bill_number":"SB885","title":"Relating To Commerce.","description":"Relating To Commerce. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB885/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=885&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063501,"bill_number":"HB672","title":"Relating To Public Assistance.","description":"Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-Declared State of Emergency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB672/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=672&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2063502,"bill_number":"SB1072","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the efforts of the Division of Aquatic Resources in the removal of the majano anemone from Kaneohe Bay.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1072/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1072&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063503,"bill_number":"SB1043","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Reduces the general excise tax rate imposed on nonprescription drugs by one half. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1043/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1043&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063504,"bill_number":"SB1149","title":"Relating To Hate Crimes.","description":"Defines \"reported hate crime\". Requires reporting of all possible reported hate crimes to appropriate authorities, including consistent documentation and analysis of such incidents. Requires law enforcement officers to receive annual training to identify, investigate, and document hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Requires the Attorney General to establish or update guidelines, protocols, and training materials for the reporting and investigation of hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1149/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1149&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063505,"bill_number":"SB920","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii Constitution.","description":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii Constitution. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB920/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=920&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063506,"bill_number":"HB1108","title":"Relating To Manufactured Hemp Products.","description":"Clarifies that the definition of \"manufactured hemp products\" in section 328G-1, HRS, includes hemp products specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health pursuant to section 328G-4, HRS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1108/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1108&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063507,"bill_number":"SB1271","title":"Relating To The Termination Of Pregnancy.","description":"Prohibits the abortion of a fetus that is capable of feeling pain. Prohibits abortions by dismemberment. Provides certain exceptions. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1271/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1271&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063508,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language.","description":"Requires that the Hawaiian version of a law be held binding if the law in question was originally drafted in Hawaiian and meets certain criteria. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB109/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=109&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063509,"bill_number":"SB1209","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Civil Rights Commission to receive and investigate complaints related to acts of discrimination committed by transportation network company drivers against riders with service animals and report the results of its investigation to the Department of Transportation, which shall issue penalties to transportation network companies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN/TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1209/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1209&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063510,"bill_number":"HB1381","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"Establishes a working group for legal services for youth in the child welfare system within the judiciary. Appropriates funds for the working group.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1381/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1381&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2063511,"bill_number":"HB1203","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Language Immersion Education.","description":"Appropriate moneys to the Department of Education to establish a Hawaiian language immersion school, open to students in grades kindergarten through 12, that is located in the Leeward area of the island of Oahu.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1203/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1203&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2063512,"bill_number":"SB657","title":"Relating To The Center For Climate Resilient Development.","description":"Appropriates funds for the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology within the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish and operate a Center for Climate Resilient Development. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB657/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=657&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063513,"bill_number":"HB751","title":"Relating To Organic Waste.","description":"Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert certain organic waste generated within the county in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB751/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=751&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2063514,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Relating To Permits.","description":"Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of any state department or agency, under certain conditions. Clarifies that contracts for the construction, renovation, or repair of facilities under the control of the department of education, university of Hawaii, or school facilities authority shall be exempt from county permitting requirements that related off-site improvements be made by the contracting government agency as a condition to the issuance of any permit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to EIG/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB167/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=167&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063515,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Relating To Service Disruptions.","description":"Requires hotelkeepers to provide adequate notice of strikes and lockouts to guests and third-party vendors under certain conditions. Allows for recovery of damages by injured parties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB182/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=182&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063516,"bill_number":"SB1513","title":"Relating To Appropriations.","description":"Prohibits the transfer of funds appropriated for positions to operating expenses, and vice versa, except to fulfill the Legislature's purpose for which the funds were appropriated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1513/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1513&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063517,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"Relating To Restitution.","description":"Provides for the making of restitution by a defendant who has been convicted of violating section 707-702.5(1)(a), HRS, where the violation caused the death of a parent or legal guardian of a child.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB45/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=45&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063518,"bill_number":"SB646","title":"Relating To Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards to serve at public elementary schools and state prekindergarten programs. Requires report to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Education to seek funding from federal grants. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB646/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=646&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063519,"bill_number":"HB748","title":"Relating To Waste Or Disposal Facilities.","description":"Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health. Reduces the required buffer zone around waste or disposal facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB748/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=748&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2063520,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Relating To Medical School Tuition.","description":"Requires graduates of the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine who have paid in-state tuition to serve as a physician in the State for at least 2 years following their medical residency or fellowship. Begins with the class of 2029. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB101/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=101&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2063521,"bill_number":"SB939","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Expands the scope of the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Program to include the design, implementation, and administration of pathways for supporting renewable energy and conservation projects that align carbon sequestration with marine ecosystem restoration and opportunities for strengthening carbon accounting methodologies to assist in the quantification and reduction of direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB939/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=939&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063522,"bill_number":"HB53","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Short form bill relating to the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB53/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=53&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2063523,"bill_number":"HB12","title":"Relating To Tort Liability.","description":"Clarifies that persons who enter private property for recreational purposes have no cause of action, unless exempted under law. Requires courts to award attorneys' fees and costs to landowners if plaintiffs bring unreasonable actions. Establishes, as a matter of law, that persons participating in outdoor recreational activities accept the inherent risks, dangers, or hazards in the activities. Clarifies the definitions for \"recreational purpose\" and \"recreational user\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB12/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=12&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2063524,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Relating To Capital Gains.","description":"Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB349/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=349&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063525,"bill_number":"SB1256","title":"Relating To Service Charges.","description":"Prohibits restaurants from imposing a mandatory gratuity service charge for the sale of food or beverage services unless the party includes ten or more customers, the service charge does not exceed eighteen per cent, and the customer is notified of the service charge.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1256/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1256&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2063526,"bill_number":"HB141","title":"Relating To The Elections Commission.","description":"Makes the members of the Elections Commission subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Clarifies that a majority of all members to which the Elections Commission is entitled shall constitute a quorum to do business. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB141/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=141&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2063527,"bill_number":"HB600","title":"Relating To The Medical Use Of Cannabis.","description":"Repeals registration requirements relating to qualifying outofstate medical cannabis patients who are validly registered in other states, United States territories, or the District of Columbia. Repeals language requiring an initial inperson consultation before physicians and advanced practice registered nurses may make medical cannabis treatment recommendations via telehealth. Prohibits the Department of Health from imposing fees for patients' medical cannabis registration certificates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB600/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=600&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2063528,"bill_number":"HB461","title":"Relating To Commuting.","description":"Requires the Director of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Hawaii State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services, to develop and implement a comprehensive Commuting Choice Benefit Program for all state employees regardless of mode of transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB461/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=461&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2063529,"bill_number":"SB1253","title":"Relating To Boards And Commissions.","description":"Clarifies that the prohibition against board and commission holdover members from holding office beyond the end of the second regular legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office takes precedence over any conflicting statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1253/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1253&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2063530,"bill_number":"HB1498","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit for qualified productions that utilize qualified production facilities located within the State. Changes the cap amount and aggregate cap amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to unspecified amounts. Imposes the manufacturing GET rate on motion picture, digital media, and film productions and repeals the provision in the definition of \"qualified production costs\" that applied the term to mean costs incurred that are subject to the highest GET rate. Exempts from the GET amounts received by a motion picture project employer from a client equal to amounts that are disbursed by the motion picture project employer for employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and employment benefits and payments to loan-out companies. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1498/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1498&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2063531,"bill_number":"SB992","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish state goals and implement projects to promote economic diversification through innovation and technology. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Small Business Innovation Research Program, Manufacturing Assistance Program, and Accelerator and Small Business Training Programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB992/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=992&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2063532,"bill_number":"SB1468","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by independent sugar cane farmers. Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by a contractor of the Patient-Centered Community Care Program that is established by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to title 38 United States Code section 8153. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1468/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1468&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063533,"bill_number":"SB1315","title":"Relating To Abolition Of Joint And Several Liability For Government Entities In Highway-related Civil Actions.","description":"Abolishes joint and several liability for government entities in claims and cases relating to the maintenance and design of highways. Makes government entities liable only for the percentage share of the damages actually attributable. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1315/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1315&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063534,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Relating To Candidates.","description":"Requires objections made by an officer of a political party to candidate nomination papers to be filed with and determined by the Office of Elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB335/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=335&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063535,"bill_number":"SB957","title":"Relating To Overdose Prevention.","description":"Establishes and provides criteria for overdose prevention centers, including standards for the Department of Health to designate certain facilities as overdose prevention centers. Establishes an Overdose Prevention Center Oversight Committee. Provides immunity from state criminal prosecution for certain offenses for persons using a designated overdose prevention center and persons operating a designated overdose prevention center. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB957/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=957&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063536,"bill_number":"HB628","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award high school diplomas to persons who did not receive a diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services and persons whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB628/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=628&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2063537,"bill_number":"SB1194","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Prohibits any person from engaging in any activity that has the intent and effect of distracting drivers along streets, roadways, or other public property within one hundred feet of an intersection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1194/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1194&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063538,"bill_number":"HB567","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Provides an income tax deduction for tips received by tipped employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB567/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=567&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2063539,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB425/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=425&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063540,"bill_number":"HB695","title":"Relating To Paid Family Leave.","description":"By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB695/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=695&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2063541,"bill_number":"HB616","title":"Relating To The Safety Of Educational Workers.","description":"Requires the Department of Education and public charter schools to take certain steps to report incidents of harassment and implement procedures for handling harassment of educational workers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB616/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=616&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2063542,"bill_number":"SB755","title":"Relating To Special Management Areas.","description":"Designates each county as the special management area authority within the county's respective jurisdiction. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB755/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=755&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063543,"bill_number":"HB507","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Appropriates funds for the cesspool compliance pilot grant project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB507/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=507&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2063544,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"Relating To Hospitals.","description":"Requires any hospital licensed by the Department of Health that has an operating room to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Woodson excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB218/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=218&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2063545,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Short form bill relating to technology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB121/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=121&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063546,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Relating To The Sunshine Law.","description":"Authorizes any member of a board to attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to board business; provided that the meeting or presentation is not specifically and exclusively organized for or directed toward members of the board. Repeals the requirement of a subsequent report of attendance and the matters presented and discussed that related to board business at the informational meeting or presentation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB270/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=270&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063547,"bill_number":"SB1241","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemption.","description":"Establishes general excise tax exemptions for various medical services, including dental services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1241/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1241&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2063548,"bill_number":"SB688","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB688/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=688&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063549,"bill_number":"SB812","title":"Relating To Vital Statistics.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, allows a qualified applicant to change their sex designation on their birth certificate. Establishes information required for an applicant to change their sex designation on their birth certificate. Requires the Department of Health to create and make available necessary forms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB812/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=812&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063550,"bill_number":"SB1054","title":"Relating To Paid Family Leave.","description":"By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1054/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1054&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063551,"bill_number":"SB995","title":"Relating To Renewable Fuel.","description":"Establishes the sustainable aviation fuel import tax credit. Increases the renewable fuels production tax credit amount. Repeals the: (1) cap amount of claimable renewable fuels production tax credit; (2) requirement that the tax credit be claimed for fuels with lifecycle emissions below fossil fuels; and (3) prohibition on claiming other tax credits for the cost incurred to produce renewable fuels. Specifies that the renewable fuels production tax credit can only be claimed for fuels that meet the certain thresholds. Adds an additional tax credit value. Clarifies that a taxpayer who previously claimed a renewable fuels production tax credit may claim another one for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. Clarifies and expands required information in the certified statement for the tax credit. Repeals the requirement that the Hawaii State Energy Office provide the taxpayer with a determination of whether the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions for each type of qualified fuel produced is lower than that of fossil fuels.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB995/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=995&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2063552,"bill_number":"SB819","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to establish an international teacher license for certain visa holders and the requirements to obtain the international teacher license. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB819/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=819&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063553,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to authorize and facilitate complex areas or individual department schools to form their own farm to school meal programs through partnerships to meet the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Allows the Department of Education to establish a plant-based meal program no later than the 2026-2027 school year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB235/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=235&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063554,"bill_number":"SB622","title":"Relating To Dust Monitoring.","description":"Requires landfills to have dust monitoring stations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB622/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=622&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063555,"bill_number":"SB1533","title":"Relating To Clean And Sober Homes.","description":"Requires a county conditional use permit for clean and sober homes with 5 or more residents. Requires registration of all clean and sober homes on registry maintained by the Department of Health. Requires DOH to conduct unannounced inspections of clean and sober homes on at least an annual basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1533/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1533&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2063556,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB120/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=120&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063557,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers who construct or install improvements to their residence that increase the residence's fire safety rating as calculated by the taxpayer's homeowner's insurance policy. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB376/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=376&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063558,"bill_number":"HB1392","title":"Relating To Clean And Sober Homes.","description":"Requires clean and sober homes with five or more residents to obtain a conditional use permit issued by a county agency. Requires, rather than permits, the Department of Health to establish a clean and sober homes registry and requires the Department to conduct unannounced visits and inspections of homes on the registry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1392/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1392&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2063559,"bill_number":"HB1072","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for teacher-requested classroom supplies for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1072/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1072&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063560,"bill_number":"HB1165","title":"Relating To Highways.","description":"Authorizes the counties to sell or dispose of property bordering the ocean when the Department of Transportation requests the acquisition of the property for state highway purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1165/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1165&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063561,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Relating To Statewide Composting.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to adopt or amend rules to establish a classification system for composting facilities or operations. Allows composting and co-composting in the agricultural district, including on lands with class A or class B soils. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB271/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=271&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063562,"bill_number":"SB591","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Clarifies the authority of condominium associations to impose fines for violations of the declaration, bylaws, house rules, or regulations adopted by the condominium association. Establishes a process for the unit owner or tenant of the unit owner to appeal the imposition of a fine. Clarifies the responsibilities of unit owners to pay common expense assessments. Clarifies the rights and process for unit owners to appeal assessments other than common expense assessments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB591/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=591&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2063563,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"Relating To Emergency Medical Response.","description":"No later than January 1, 2026, requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to install and maintain automated external defibrillators in all state buildings, including all public schools. Requires DAGS to establish a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan and work with the counties to implement the plan into the counties' emergency service provider protocols. Requires DAGS to provide trainings on the use of automated external defibrillators and the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation for state employees and security staff of certain state agencies. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB51/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=51&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2063564,"bill_number":"HB1387","title":"Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the blood alcohol concentration threshold for driving while under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1387/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1387&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2063565,"bill_number":"HB1410","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Supportive Housing Special Fund. Restructures the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system and adjusts the tax for multifamily properties to reflect value on a per-unit basis. Allocates revenues from conveyance tax collections to the Supportive Housing Special Fund. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to fund infrastructure programs in county-designated transit-oriented development areas that meet minimum standards of transit-supportive density. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1410/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1410&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2063566,"bill_number":"HB1047","title":"Relating To Interest On Insurance Proceeds Related To A Mortgage Loan.","description":"Requires Hawaii financial institutions, during a declared state of emergency, and mortgage servicers to determine whether insurance proceeds are to be applied to a mortgage or be placed into an interest-bearing escrow account. Prohibits charging a fee for the maintenance or disbursement of the interest earned from the interest-bearing escrow account. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1047/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1047&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063567,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"Relating To Sex-specific Student Athletic Teams.","description":"Creates the requirement of school sports to designate sex-specific teams for the purpose of gender equality.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB207/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=207&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2063568,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Relating To Agricultural Biosecurity.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and administer a Biosecurity Fencing Cost-Sharing Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB523/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=523&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063569,"bill_number":"SB1115","title":"Relating To Transportation Safety.","description":"Requires the driver's license examination to test the applicant's knowledge of the dangers that larger motor vehicles present to pedestrians and bicyclists. Requires persons who commit the offense of excessively speeding or habitually driving while intoxicated to retake and pass the driver's license examination for each offense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1115/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1115&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063570,"bill_number":"SB1092","title":"Relating To Transportation Demand Management.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation to develop a plan for a Comprehensive Transportation Demand Management Program to reduce vehicle emissions and miles traveled by single-occupancy vehicles. Establishes two permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) co-administrator positions, one in the Department of Accounting and General Services and one in the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1092/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1092&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063571,"bill_number":"SB1384","title":"Relating To The Early Childhood Educator Special Fund.","description":"Requires funds repaid by a stipend recipient of the Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program to be deposited into the Early Learning Special Fund. Repeal the Early Childhood Educator Special Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1384/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1384&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063572,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"Making An Appropriation For Career Criminal Prosecution.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB393/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=393&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063573,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Increase The Mandatory Retirement Age For State Justices And Judges.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from seventy to seventy-five years of age. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB175/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=175&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063574,"bill_number":"HB1008","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews Of State Affordable Housing Projects.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine the effect of any proposed State affordable housing project within ninety days of a request for determination. Bases the historic review requirements on the project area's known or likely density of historic, cultural, and archaeological resources or previous identification of no significant historic properties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HOU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1008/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1008&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063575,"bill_number":"SB861","title":"Relating To Expungement.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to transmit all expungement orders to the Judiciary to effectuate the purposes of Act 159, SLH 2023.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB861/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=861&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063576,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"Relating To Media.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to fix the payment of royalties to the State for the filming of scenic shots of iconic locations in the State that are subsequently featured in media for production purposes. Exempts state and county productions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB181/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=181&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2063577,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Relating To Safe Neighborhoods.","description":"Allows a person who has been convicted of 3 misdemeanors committed in Ewa Beach, Kapolei, or Waianae, to be sentenced to a term of geographic restriction during which the person is prohibited during certain hours from entering the specific area where the acts occurred. Mandates a sentence of imprisonment for 30 days for a violation of the geographic restriction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB190/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=190&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063578,"bill_number":"HB1363","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Authorizes persons to apply for a permit to act as solicitors or representatives of licensed wineries, brewpubs, and small craft producer pubs in any county of the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1363/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1363&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2063579,"bill_number":"HB604","title":"Relating To Tax Revenues.","description":"Beginning on 1/1/2026, increases transient accommodations tax rates by 1 percentage point. Deposits the increased revenues into the Hawaiian Home General Loan Fund established under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB604/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=604&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2063580,"bill_number":"SB674","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment to determine what will be needed to reduce waste generation, increase reuse, improve recycling collection services, and expand local processing of materials through an extended producer responsibility program for packaging materials and paper products. Requires the Department of Health to complete and submit the needs assessment to the Legislature no later than 12/31/2028. Establishes an advisory council to review the draft needs assessment and propose recommendations throughout the assessment process. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB674/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=674&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063581,"bill_number":"HB1272","title":"Relating To A Hawaii Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program, to be administered by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1272/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1272&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2063582,"bill_number":"SB1057","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Clarifies that the bid incentive given to bidders for public works construction projects who are parties to an apprenticeship agreement is based on apprenticeable trades utilized, rather than employed, to construct the public works. Requires the bidder and the bidder's subcontractors to be parties to all apprenticeable trades utilized to construct the project for which a state-approved apprenticeship program exists. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1057/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1057&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063583,"bill_number":"HB1255","title":"Relating To Permits.","description":"Establishes specific deadlines within the facilitated application process and requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish certain resources and processes to help streamline permit applications. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1255/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1255&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063584,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Authorizes any department of the Invasive Species Council, county, or any agent of a department of the Invasive Species Council or a county, including the Hawaii Ant Lab or an island-based invasive species committee to use community action programs for the control or eradication of certain invasive pests. Defines community action program. Exempts individuals participating in a community action program from pest control operator requirements and regulations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB139/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=139&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063585,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"Relating To School Sports.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement a supplemental sports program for high school students in West Oahu.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB258/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=258&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2063586,"bill_number":"SB669","title":"Relating To Photovoltaic Energy Generating Systems.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new single-family dwellings that are part of a development of twenty or more dwellings and do not include a rooftop photovoltaic energy generating system, unless a variance is granted by the Hawaii State Energy Office. Authorizes the Hawaii State Energy Office to adopt administrative rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB669/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=669&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063587,"bill_number":"SB1596","title":"Relating To Nursing.","description":"Requires the State Board of Nursing to identify one facility in each of the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui that has the capability to establish a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center as a test site to administer a National Council Licensure Examination for nurses; equip each facility identified with the technical and facility requirements necessary for a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center; and submit an application for each facility to Pearson Education, Inc. to be authorized and contracted as a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1596/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1596&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063588,"bill_number":"HB734","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Requires the Department of Health, in consultation with various agencies and professionals, to review rules and practices and propose changes that have the potential to make wastewater systems and cesspool upgrades more affordable without compromising water quality. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB734/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=734&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2063589,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Relating To State And County Employment.","description":"Prohibits the State or any of its branches, political subdivisions, or agencies or any county from requiring a bachelor's degree as a condition of eligibility for hire to a position in state or county employment. Establishes exemptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB410/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=410&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063590,"bill_number":"HB1267","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Requires the Department of Taxation to establish a pilot program that would grant participating landlords a certain general excise tax exemption for each unit they rent to a long-term tenant with a pet. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1267/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1267&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2063591,"bill_number":"SB1024","title":"Relating To Public Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep one or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that HPHA may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows HPHA to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1024/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1024&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063592,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"Relating To Prospective Jurors.","description":"Authorizes the Judiciary to determine the format of the juror qualification form and the means of its delivery and return. Removes the requirement that the form be mailed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB402/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=402&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063593,"bill_number":"SB1590","title":"Relating To The Insurance Affordability Assistance Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes the Insurance Affordability Assistance Pilot Program within the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to assist eligible homeowners with sudden increases in property insurance premiums. Sunsets 6/30/2028.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1590/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1590&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2063594,"bill_number":"HB1331","title":"Relating To International Relations.","description":"Changes the name and expands the functions and duties of the Office of International Relations. Establishes the Matsunaga Aloha Pacific Academy within the Office of International Relations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1331/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1331&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2063595,"bill_number":"HB1198","title":"Relating To Minors.","description":"Establishes civil liability for any commercial entity that knowingly or intentionally publishes or distributes materially harmful to minors without following certain age verification requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1198/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1198&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2063596,"bill_number":"SB1272","title":"Relating To Towing.","description":"Requires towing truck operators to obtain a towing license. Establishes the Towing Authority within the Department of Transportation to issue towing licenses and regulate towing operations. Prohibits the act of vehicle mobilization without a valid towing license. Prohibits the counties from enacting ordinances that provide less consumer protections than state law. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1272/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1272&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063597,"bill_number":"HB1118","title":"Relating To Non-medical Exemptions To Immunization Requirements.","description":"Prohibits new non-medical immunization exemptions for school-aged children. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1118/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1118&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063598,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Relating To Vessels.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to work with relevant stakeholders to conduct a study of noise regulations and best practices as they apply to other ports in similar locations. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB108/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=108&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063599,"bill_number":"SB794","title":"Relating To Immigration Detention Facilities.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Land and Natural Resources from disposing of or approving the use or setting aside of public lands for the establishment of any immigration detention facility. Prohibits state and county agencies from contracting with the federal government for this purpose.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB794/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=794&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063600,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"Relating To Leaf Blowers.","description":"Defines \"residential zone\" for purposes of leaf blower restrictions to include residential districts, apartment districts, and business mixed use districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB359/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=359&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063601,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"Relating To Inclusionary Zoning.","description":"Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale or rent in perpetuity to buyers or renters who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants or renters, and do not own any other real property. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB67/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=67&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063602,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"Relating To Vegetation Management Near Utility Lines.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and annually update a wildfire hazard map. Requires private and public property owners to trim grasses within certain proximities of public rights of way and utility lines, enforced by the State Fire Marshal as to State-owned land and the applicable county fire department as to privately owned land. Authorizes electric utility companies to enter private or public property to trim or remove hazardous vegetation. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB11/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=11&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063603,"bill_number":"SB749","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires rental housing projects to maintain, in perpetuity, fifty per cent of the project's units for certain low-income tenants to be eligible for assistance under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's rental assistance program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB749/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=749&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063604,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning January 1, 2026, prohibits an insurer of property, homeowner's, or renter's insurance from increasing the premium for a policyholder's insurance policy upon renewal unless the insurer submits a report to the policyholder and Insurance Commissioner and receives approval from the Insurance Commissioner. Establishes penalties. Sunsets 1/1/2029.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB14/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=14&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063605,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Relating To Combat Sports.","description":"Renames the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii as the Boxing and Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Creates a subcommission on boxing and subcommission on combat sports. Amends the jurisdiction of the Commission to include combat sports contests. Prohibits no rules combat or similar combat sports contests. Repeals the existing Mixed Martial Arts Contests program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:30 PM; Conference Room 224.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB148/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=148&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063606,"bill_number":"HB1429","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fifteenth, Sixteenth, And Seventeenth Representative Districts.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth representative districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1429/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1429&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063607,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Relating To Commuting.","description":"Requires the Director of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services, to develop and implement a comprehensive Commuting Choice Benefit Program for all state employees regardless of mode of transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB396/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=396&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063608,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"Relating To Marijuana.","description":"Changes from 1 ounce to 30 grams the minimum amount of marijuana that constitutes the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the second degree. Increases from 3 grams or less to 15 grams or less the amount of marijuana that constitutes the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB319/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=319&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063609,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"Relating To Higher Education.","description":"Establishes a homeless student stability program and homeless student housing resource program within the University of Hawaii. Establishes a minimum of one benefits navigator position at each University of Hawaii System campus and a position within the University of Hawaii System to coordinate campus positions and initiatives. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB91/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=91&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2063610,"bill_number":"SB871","title":"Relating To Arson.","description":"Authorizes periods of imprisonment for individuals with previous arson convictions. Authorizes additional penalties for arson crimes that endanger vulnerable areas. Requires restitution for victims of arson who experienced property damage. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB871/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=871&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063611,"bill_number":"HB956","title":"Relating To Ironworkers.","description":"Prohibits any person from disassembling, dismantling, or demolishing iron projects unless the person has completed an apprenticeship program for ironworkers approved and registered with the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Establishes penalties. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB956/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=956&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2063612,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"Relating To The Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax.","description":"Requires the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax to be pro-rated if the vehicle is rented or leased for a portion of the day. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB454/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=454&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063613,"bill_number":"SB814","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Allows certain undocumented students to be considered residents of the State for the purposes of tuition, financial assistance, and University of Hawaii program participation under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB814/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=814&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063614,"bill_number":"SB1398","title":"Relating To Trauma-informed Care.","description":"Directs the Office of Wellness and Resilience to collaborate with the Department of Human Services to, either directly or by contract, design, administer, and implement a program for trauma-informed organizational assessments and a training curriculum for the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1398/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1398&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063615,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Creates the offense of urinating or defecating in public. Provides penalties for public urination or defecation. Requires mental health evaluation and supportive services for a person experiencing homelessness who is arrested for urinating or defecating in public places.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB270/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=270&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2063616,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Establishes clear criteria for unpaid student internship programs under the state wage laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB357/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=357&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063617,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"Relating To School Choice Scholarship Program.","description":"Establishes a School Choice Scholarship program which allows parents to exercise more financial freedom to send their children to nonpublic schools with the assistance of a $10,000 grant for eligible students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB273/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=273&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2063618,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Relating To Candidates.","description":"Requires objections made by an officer of a political party to candidate nomination papers to be filed with and determined by the Office of Elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB104/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=104&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2063619,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Relating To Domestic Abuse.","description":"Specifies that any minor who resides in the same household as a victim of domestic abuse may file a petition for and be granted an order of protection or temporary restraining order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB460/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=460&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063620,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to identify an absence due to the mental health of a student as an excused absence. Defines the term \"excused absence\". Exempts an absence due to the mental health of a student from the enforcement of penalties relating to compulsory attendance at school. Limits the number of excused absences that may be taken by a student due to mental health reasons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB34/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=34&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063621,"bill_number":"HB543","title":"Relating To License Plates.","description":"Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle with, possession, purchase, installation, sale, offer for sale, or distribution of license plate flipping devices. Establishes a minimum fine of $250 and a maximum fine of $2,000 for each separate violation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB543/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=543&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2063622,"bill_number":"SB625","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Authorizes the election of the members of the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Establishes the elected office of Director of Hawaiian Home Lands, the holder of which shall have administrative oversight over the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Subject to congressional approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB625/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=625&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063623,"bill_number":"SB926","title":"Relating To Military Affairs.","description":"Relating To Military Affairs. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB926/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=926&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063624,"bill_number":"HB1391","title":"Relating To Trade.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes. Requires the Commission to submit annual reports to the Legislature and Governor. Sunsets 6/30/2031. (CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 180, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1282).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1391/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1391&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2063625,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Establishes when unannounced visits and inspections may be conducted. Repeals a category for dispenser licenses in which employees sit with patrons. Clarifies the investigator's and police officer's authority to enter a liquor premises if they are denied admittance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB208/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=208&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2063626,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB420/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=420&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2063627,"bill_number":"SB649","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to inspect personal aircraft that enter the State and land at state airports for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized transportation of fireworks and article pyrotechnic into the State. Requires the Department to coordinate with an appropriate law enforcement agency or county fire department to dispose of prohibited fireworks and articles pyrotechnic.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB649/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=649&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063628,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Relating To Traffic Citations.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to establish traffic cameras and issue a citation by mail for certain violations of traffic-related laws. Establishes that intentional destruction or damage to a traffic camera is a class C felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB96/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=96&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2063629,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Short form bill relating to the department of land and natural resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB38/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=38&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2063630,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"Relating To Disaster Preparedness.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to oversee and administer grants to low-income residents, and condominium associations on behalf of low-income condominium owners, to fortify residential real property against hurricanes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB353/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=353&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2063631,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"Relating To The East-west Center.","description":"Exempts the Center for Cultural and Technical Exchange Between East and West, Inc. from the qualifying standards and conditions related to the receipt of funds contained in chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, provided that if the center contracts with a recipient or provider, then the conditions in chapter 42F, shall apply to that recipient or provider and the contract.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB437/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=437&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2063632,"bill_number":"SB1084","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish positions within the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1084/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1084&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063633,"bill_number":"SB705","title":"Relating To Excited Delirium.","description":"Prohibits excited delirium from being recognized as a valid medical diagnosis or cause of death in the State. Prohibits a local health officer or local agent of the Department of Health from stating on a certificate of death or in any report that the cause of death was excited delirium. Prohibits law enforcement officers from using the term excited delirium to describe an individual in an incident report. Establishes a new rule of evidence that deems evidence that a person experienced or suffered an excited delirium inadmissible in a civil action.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB705/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=705&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063634,"bill_number":"HB861","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Designates student transportation as critical infrastructure and a critical service for Hawaii's public education system. Requires all school bus contracts between the State and the contractor to include certain standards, performance metrics, and accountability requirements to prevent service disruptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB861/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=861&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2063635,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"Relating To Procurement Contracts.","description":"Requires all performance incentive contracts to specify a pricing basis, performance goals, and a formula in calculating the contractor's profit, fees, or price decrease if the specified performance goals are exceeded or not met. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB462/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=462&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063636,"bill_number":"SB664","title":"Relating To Water Quality.","description":"Expands the duties and powers of the Department of Health that relate to water quality and water quality testing to ensure the safety and health of Hawaii's residents. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB664/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=664&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063637,"bill_number":"SB1541","title":"Relating To The Waiahole Water System.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Waiahole Water System for bond debt service and tunnel repair. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1541/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1541&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063638,"bill_number":"SB1082","title":"Relating To The State Shrimp.","description":"Establishes the pae ula as the state shrimp to protect anchialine pool ecosystems throughout Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1082/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1082&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063639,"bill_number":"HB859","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes an agricultural crime prevention program within the Department of Agriculture to provide grants, education, administrative enforcement, and other services for the benefit of the State's agricultural industry. Clarifies, creates, and strengthens laws regarding crimes and violations related to agriculture or agricultural lands and hunting on private agricultural lands. Establishes clear distinctions between administrative and criminal penalties. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB859/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=859&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2063640,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Authorizes an attending physician to request a functional capacity examination and refer an injured employee for the examination without first obtaining permission from the employee's employer. Allows licensed occupational and physical therapists to be deemed qualified to perform functional capacity examinations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB480/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=480&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063641,"bill_number":"SB1236","title":"Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.","description":"Specifies that the works of art special fund's one per cent transfer requirement shall apply only to capital improvement appropriations for the original construction of state buildings. Amends the authority for funds from the works of art special fund to be used only for costs related to the acquisition of works of art. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1236/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1236&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2063642,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Relating To Waste Management.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2025, prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit or any component of a landfill unit mauka of the underground injection control line without first establishing a buffer zone of not less than one-quarter mile around the landfill unit. Prohibits the utilization of fly ash, bottom ash, or a combination of fly and bottom ash from a municipal waste combustor, including any ash residue that remains after removal of metals for recycling into new metal products, for the purposes of road building, construction, or as alternative daily cover material on a landfill. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB446/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=446&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2063643,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to install and use at each state airport and commercial harbor electronic equipment capable of scanning for illegal fireworks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB207/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=207&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063644,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"Relating To Marriage Of Minors.","description":"Raises the minimum age to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Repeals the authority of parents and the family court to consent to a minor's marriage. Repeals spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB528/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=528&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2063645,"bill_number":"SB1339","title":"Relating To A Program To Characterize Carbon Sequestration Potential And Underground Water Resources Statewide.","description":"Establishes a statewide underground water and carbon sequestration resource characterization program via slim hole bores and a related statewide environmental assessment. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1339/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1339&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063646,"bill_number":"SB1027","title":"Relating To Dogs.","description":"Allows dogs in restaurants at the restaurant owner's or manager's discretion, provided that certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1027/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1027&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063647,"bill_number":"SB744","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Establishes within the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority the Condominium Loan Program to provide qualified condominium associations with low-cost financing or refinancing on previously obtained loans for maintenance and essential repairs. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize lenders into providing loans at competitive rates and terms for the purpose of allowing condominium associations to make necessary maintenance or repairs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds into and out of the Condominium Loan Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB744/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=744&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2063648,"bill_number":"HB1122","title":"Relating To The Transition Of The Oahu Regional Health Care System From The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Into The Department Of Health.","description":"Repeals the requirement to transfer the Oahu Regional Health Care System from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health. Repeals certain changes to the Hawaii Revised Statutes that were made by Act 212, SLH 2021. Requires the Oahu Regional Health Care System to enter into an agreement with the Department of Health regarding Oahu Regional Health Care System taking care of low acuity patients in the Department's custody by December 31, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1122/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1122&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063649,"bill_number":"SB1215","title":"Relating To The Transient Accommodations Tax.","description":"Establishes the Malama Aina Visitor Impact Tax Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to allocate funds to state agencies to improve the quality of visitor experience to sustain the economic benefits contributed by the visitor industry and protect, restore, and manage the State's natural and cultural resources. Establishes the Malama Aina Visitor Impact Tax Special Fund to fund the program. Increases the transient accommodations tax by one per cent from 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2030 and requires the additional tax revenues to be deposited into the Special Fund. Requires the Department to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals 12/31/2030.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1215/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1215&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2063650,"bill_number":"SB685","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Pollution.","description":"Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on taxpayers. Reenacts the agricultural development and food security special fund. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB685/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=685&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063651,"bill_number":"SB816","title":"Relating To Due Process Protections.","description":"Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB816/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=816&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063652,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"Makes an application for voter registration part of the enrollment applications or course registration process for Department of Education high schools. Requires eligible student applicants to be given the choice to be registered to vote. Requires updating of names and addresses of eligible student applicants who are already registered to vote unless the applicant declines. Requires the sharing of certain information among the counties, Department of Education, election personnel, and online voter registration system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB39/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=39&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063653,"bill_number":"SB1164","title":"Relating To Environmental Stewardship Fees.","description":"Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the DLNR shall, after 7/1/27, collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1164/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1164&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063654,"bill_number":"SB510","title":"Relating To The Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District.","description":"Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules lifting the moratorium on fishing in the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB510/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=510&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063655,"bill_number":"SB1238","title":"Proposing To Amend The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Make Incumbent Legislators Temporarily Ineligible For Service Based On The Size Of The Native Hawaiian Population.","description":"Proposes to amend the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to provide that if a United States census shows that the state Native Hawaiian population decreased by no less than 5% since the prior United States census, all state legislators in office at the time of the release of the latter census shall be ineligible to serve in any state legislative office for 1 term, which shall be the 1st term of the applicable legislative office that begins after the release of the latter census.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1238/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1238&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2063656,"bill_number":"HB979","title":"Related To Summary Possession.","description":"Requires that a current general excise tax license number for any rental income be filed with the complaint to the court for summary possession proceedings. Requires the Judiciary to submit an annual list of certain information regarding summary possession cases to the Department of Taxation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB979/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=979&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063657,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to increase per-pupil expenditures to $18,000 per student.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB408/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=408&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063658,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study on addictive online activities engaged in by residents of the State and submit a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB333/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=333&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063659,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"Relating To The Women's Court.","description":"Establishes a temporary three-year Women's Court Pilot Program within the second, third, and fifth circuits. Establishes temporary positions. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB526/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=526&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2063660,"bill_number":"SB842","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires the Insurance Commissioner to develop comprehensive standards and requirements for condominium associations and developers to obtain property insurance through self-insurance and mutual insurance, and examine and evaluate the feasibility of implementing guaranteed buyback programs and investment-based protection funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB842/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=842&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063661,"bill_number":"HB501","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB501/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=501&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2063662,"bill_number":"SB1155","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Requires a portion of the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to be deposited into the special fund. Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture in an amount equal to three per cent of the State Budget.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1155/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1155&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063663,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"Relating To Raw Milk.","description":"Authorizes and decriminalizes the sale of raw milk, raw milk products, and raw milk dairy products directly from producers to consumers for human consumption, subject to certain restrictions. Authorizes the direct sale of raw goat milk for pet consumption. Establishes labeling requirements. Requires the Board of Agriculture and Department of Health to adopt rules no later than 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB456/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=456&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063664,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"Relating To Commerce.","description":"Short form bill relating to commerce.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB43/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=43&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063665,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"Relating To Trail Accessibility.","description":"Establishes the Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program within the Division of State Parks of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes the Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB415/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=415&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063666,"bill_number":"HB1249","title":"Relating To Disaster Preparedness.","description":"Requires each public school to develop a disaster and attack preparedness plan by 1/1/2026 that includes shelter-in-place drills. Requires each school to maintain emergency goods sufficient for at least 48 hours in its facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1249/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1249&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2063667,"bill_number":"HB1345","title":"Relating To Teacher Education.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to subsidize all tuition and mandatory fees for a resident student enrolled in a 4-year college campus of the University of Hawaii System with an education program or that offers an education degree for the semester or term that the student enrolls in a State-Approved Teacher Education Program under certain conditions. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1345/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1345&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2063668,"bill_number":"SB1455","title":"Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"covered employer\" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the covered employee chooses to opt out. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1455/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1455&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063669,"bill_number":"HB1154","title":"Relating To Central Services Assessment.","description":"Amends the transfer of funds for central service expenses from the State Highway Fund, Airport Revenue Fund, and Harbor Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1154/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1154&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063670,"bill_number":"HB1315","title":"Relating To Parliamentarians.","description":"Requires all parliamentarians doing business in the State to be licensed with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and complete mandatory training courses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1315/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1315&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2063671,"bill_number":"HB1177","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to establish and implement a five-year Interisland Transportation Fee Reimbursement Pilot Program, to be funded by revenues received from the rental motor vehicle surcharge. Extends the increase of the rental motor vehicle surcharge by $0.50 each year from 12/31/2027 to 12/31/2031. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1177/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1177&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2063672,"bill_number":"SB828","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits.","description":"Expands workers' compensation medical benefits for firefighters to include coverage for adenocarcinoma or mesothelioma of the respiratory system; cancer of the buccal cavity, colon, pharynx, and thyroid; and malignant melanoma. Specifies that an employer may prove that the cancer or disease was not associated with the firefighting duties to deny medical benefits under workers' compensation law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB828/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=828&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2063673,"bill_number":"HB844","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Amend the State's regulation of sun screening devices on motor vehicles by lowering the allowable amount of light transmittance for vehicle windows from 35%, plus or minus 6%, to 25%, plus or minus 5%.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB844/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=844&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2063674,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the - school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high school classes to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB63/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=63&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063675,"bill_number":"SB661","title":"Relating To Plant-based Building Materials.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the establishment and operation of programs relating to the development of biocements and hemp- and bamboo-based building materials. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB661/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=661&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063676,"bill_number":"SB1096","title":"Relating To License Plates.","description":"Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle with, possession, purchase, installation, sale, offer for sale, or distribution of license plate flipping devices. Establishes a $2,000 fine for each separate violation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1096/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1096&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063677,"bill_number":"HB610","title":"Relating To Cold Case Investigations.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a Cold Case Investigation Unit within the Department of the Attorney General. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB610/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=610&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2063678,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"Relating To Disabled Veterans.","description":"Exempts qualifying disabled veterans from county vehicle registration fees, highway beautification fees, and vehicle weight taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB59/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=59&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2063679,"bill_number":"SB1104","title":"Relating To Child Abuse.","description":"Amends the definition of \"child abuse or neglect\" by clarifying that the failure to provide certain needs to a child constitutes child abuse or neglect only if the person or entity responsible for the care of the child is financially able to provide and fails to do so or is offered financial or other reasonable means to provide and fails to accept these offers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1104/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1104&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063680,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Defines the public trust responsibilities of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Allows the Commission to retain independent legal counsel. Amends the scope of the Commission to include declaration of emergencies. Repeals the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management and establishes the position of Executive Director. Amends the composition of the Commission. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the Commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB405/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=405&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063681,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires insurers to provide advance written notice to policyholders and the Insurance Commissioner, with reasonable explanations and primary factors, of any policy cancellation, non-renewal, or proposed premium increase, if, upon renewal, premiums are scheduled to increase more than ten per cent. Requires insurers that provide property insurance to file rate schedules and underlying criteria with the Insurance Commissioner. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct periodic reviews of insurance rates and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to establish a Public Reporting and Dispute Resolution Program to handle complaints and appeals regarding premium increases. Requires insurers to provide premium discounts or credits to policyholders that implement disaster risk mitigation measures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB254/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=254&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063682,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations. Exempts certain occupations. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB325/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=325&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2063683,"bill_number":"SB1234","title":"Relating To Governmental Efficiency.","description":"Authorizes executive and administrative departments and agencies to enter into intergovernmental and partnership agreements with private sector entities, nonprofit organizations, and other governmental bodies. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1234/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1234&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2063684,"bill_number":"SB1347","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1347/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1347&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063685,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Clarifies the authority of condominium associations to impose fines for violations of the declaration, bylaws, house rules, or regulations adopted by the condominium association. Establishes a process for the unit owner or tenant of the unit owner to appeal the imposition of a fine. Clarifies the responsibilities of unit owners to pay common expense assessments. Clarifies the rights and process for unit owners to appeal assessments other than common expense assessments. Specifies that the Small Claims Division has exclusive jurisdiction over cases arising from condominium disputes regarding fines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB106/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=106&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2063686,"bill_number":"SB655","title":"Relating To Richard \"buffalo\" Keaulana Day.","description":"Designates September 2nd of each year as \"Richard \"Buffalo\" Keaulana Day\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB655/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=655&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063687,"bill_number":"HB1367","title":"Relating To Water Resources.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to the Honolulu Board of Water Supply for the planning, design, and construction of up to six monitoring wells. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1367/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1367&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2063688,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"Relating To Autism.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the funding for the Med-QUEST Division's reimbursement for applied behavioral analysis services for persons with autism. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB450/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=450&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063689,"bill_number":"HB1360","title":"Relating To Land Registration.","description":"Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a comprehensive review of the existing land registration systems and transition to a single, unified registry system; oversee the digitization of all land records into an online database; and ensure equitable access, establish a fee structure, and conduct public outreach on how to use the new system and access records. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1360/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1360&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2063690,"bill_number":"HB953","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Prohibits persons from operating a medical cannabis dispensary or producing, manufacturing, or selling cannabis products without a license from the Department of Health. Prohibits individuals from providing certain services to individuals engaging in unlicensed cannabis operations. Requires the Department of Health to send a cease and desist notice to violators. Establishes criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB953/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=953&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2063691,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of benefits if the retirant is employed in a position identified for succession planning purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB442/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=442&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2063692,"bill_number":"SB1046","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires certain managing agents to notify each unit owner and the Real Estate Commission when a condominium association that the agent manages fails to meet budget and replacement reserves reporting requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1046/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1046&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063693,"bill_number":"SB1035","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice for businesses to: offer, display, or advertise the price of live-ticket events or short-term lodging without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the total price; and misrepresent any fees or charges in any offer, display, or advertisement for the sale of live-event tickets or short-term lodging. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1035/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1035&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063694,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Relating To Declaration Of Water Shortage And Emergency.","description":"Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB145/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=145&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063695,"bill_number":"HB1133","title":"Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substance Act.","description":"Updates chapter 329, HRS, to make it consistent with amendments in the Federal Controlled Substances Act as required under section 329-11, HRS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1133/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1133&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063696,"bill_number":"HB1073","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia-sensitive universal screenings, provide evidence-based interventions, and offer professional development on dyslexia and structured literacy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1073/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1073&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063697,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"Relating To Student Athletes.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer a three-year student athlete travel pilot program to provide funding for intra-county travel expenses for student athletes of counties with a population of less than 500,000. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/28. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB88/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=88&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2063698,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB32/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=32&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2063699,"bill_number":"SB629","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to mail beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, monthly accountability reports that contain certain information on leases and fiscal matters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB629/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=629&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063700,"bill_number":"HB1221","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Requires a bidder and their subcontractors for certain public works construction contracts to utilize apprentices if the bidder receives a bidding advantage for being a party to an apprenticeship agreement registered with the State at the time of general bidding and is awarded the contract. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1221/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1221&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063701,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program. Repeals the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program. Clarifies that the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation may utilize funds in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the purchase of equity in for-sale housing development projects and interim primary or secondary financing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB460/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=460&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2063702,"bill_number":"SB1273","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement negotiated for Bargaining Unit (5), provides annual salary step increases for public school teachers and educational officers who have completed a year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1273/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1273&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063703,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Exempts the tax collected on the sale of groceries that are eligible under the supplemental nutrition assistance program or special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB180/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=180&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2063704,"bill_number":"HB850","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Clarifies an association board's authority with respect to calling electronic meetings, electronic voting, and mail voting. Clarifies that, in condominium elections, cumulative voting rights apply to all candidates regardless of whether they are nominated. Clarifies that individual votes are used in cumulative voting. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB850/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=850&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2063705,"bill_number":"SB1505","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a definition for \"premium cigar\" that is distinct from a \"large cigar\" and adds a definition for \"characterizing flavor\" in the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. Excludes premium cigars from percentage excise tax. Establishes an excise tax at a rate of 50 cents per premium cigar.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1505/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1505&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063706,"bill_number":"SB631","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to allow other executive branch departments to select applicants for civil service positions from the applicant pool for initial screening.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB631/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=631&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063707,"bill_number":"HB1281","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-sixth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-sixth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1281/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1281&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2063708,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals existing law that preempted local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and nullified and voided any conflicting local laws and regulations. Allows counties to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that govern smoking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB204/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=204&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063709,"bill_number":"SB724","title":"Relating To Deposit Beverage Container Redemption.","description":"Repeals the exemptions for certain dealers of deposit beverage containers and related provisions. Requires all dealers of deposit beverage containers to operate as redemption centers. Effective 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB724/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=724&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063710,"bill_number":"HB836","title":"Relating To Penalties.","description":"Mandates courts to impose an enhanced sentence for theft and burglary offenses over a certain property value threshold. Increases penalties for habitual property crime perpetrators. Targets fencing operations and imposes enhanced sentencing to those who knowingly receive stolen property or resell such property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB836/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=836&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2063711,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"Relating To Parking For Disabled Persons.","description":"Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to an applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard or disabled paid parking exemption permit but does not have a valid special license plate, and provides proof of travel. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-28","last_action":"Act 054, on 05/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1154).","last_action_date":"2026-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB469/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=469&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2063712,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Replaces the Hawaii Tourism Authority with the Corporation for the Stewardship of Hawaii Tourism, a nonprofit entity to guide Hawaii's visitor economy in collaboration with public, private, nonprofit, and community stakeholders in achieving beneficial outcomes from tourism based on the principles of destination stewardship and regenerative tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB218/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=218&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2063713,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"Relating To Medical Informed Consent.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Medical Board to establish standards for health care providers to ensure that a patient's consent to treatment is an informed consent. Requires that informed consent for a proposed medical or surgical treatment or a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure shall be obtained before the day of that treatment or procedure. Specifies that if the treatment or procedure is to occur on the same day it is scheduled, the informed consent shall be obtained at the time the decision is made to schedule that treatment or procedure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB215/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=215&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2063714,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"Relating To Decentralization Of Department Of Education Farm To School.","description":"Provides that complex area superintendents have the authority to implement the farm to school and farm to school meals programs. Requires certain school cafeteria supervisors to report directly to complex area superintendents. Establishes school cafeteria supervisor positions. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to conduct a compensation review of school cafeteria supervisor positions. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB190/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=190&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2063715,"bill_number":"SB556","title":"Relating To Rural Emergency Hospitals.","description":"Creates a framework for the licensure of rural emergency hospitals by the Department of Health. Provides for the continuation of Medicaid policy protections for hospitals transitioning to a rural emergency hospital designation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB556/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=556&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2063716,"bill_number":"HB583","title":"Relating To Autism.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of Human Services to increase funding for applied behavioral analysis services for Medicaid enrollees who have been diagnosed with autism. Requires the Department to obtain the maximum federal matching funds available for the expenditure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB583/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=583&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2063717,"bill_number":"HB831","title":"Relating To Antitrust.","description":"Prohibits the use of algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii's rental market. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop and undertake a public education program regarding the prohibition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB831/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=831&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2063718,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"Relating To Bribery.","description":"Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB390/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=390&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063719,"bill_number":"SB1163","title":"Relating To Privacy.","description":"Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent. Prohibits the sale of data collected through eavesdropping or through an application operating in the background of a device that uses the device's microphone. Establishes exemptions for lawful investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies, customer proprietary network information, and certain telecommunication carriers. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1163/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1163&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063720,"bill_number":"SB1335","title":"Relating To Integrated Land Use.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) planner position. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1335/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1335&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063721,"bill_number":"SB1652","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Establishes the Climate Change Adaptation Cost Recovery Program within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to secure compensatory payments from historically responsible parties that contributed to pollution, based on a standard of strict liability to provide a source of revenue for climate change adaptive infrastructure projects within the State. Establishes the Climate Change Adaptation Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1652/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1652&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063722,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"Relating To Partial Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Increases the matching fund payments to candidates in the partial public financing program for excess qualifying contributions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB308/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=308&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2063723,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Repeals the sunset provision in Act 45, SLH 2024, related to the counties' authorization to develop, construct, finance, refinance, or otherwise provide mixed-use developments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB288/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=288&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063724,"bill_number":"HB533","title":"Relating To Historic Property.","description":"Amends the definition of \"historic property\" under the State's historic preservation program to include properties included on, or eligible for inclusion on, the national register of historic places or Hawaii register of historic places and any artifacts, records, or material remains relating to the property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB533/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=533&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2063725,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Relating To Deposits Of Public Funds.","description":"Requires the Director of Finance to consider, before the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB69/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=69&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063726,"bill_number":"SB1587","title":"Relating To Retainage.","description":"Allows procurement officers to withhold a retainage fee from the total budget from contractors to ensure satisfactory project completion. Requires the retainage fee to be paid to contractors within a certain number of days of project completion. Applies to public contracts executed on or after 1/1/2026. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1587/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1587&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063727,"bill_number":"SB1371","title":"Relating To The Universal Service Program.","description":"Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission under the Universal Service Program may provide, and may use funds from the Universal Service Fund to provide, free telecommunications access to certain individuals with a print disability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1371/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1371&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063728,"bill_number":"HB1352","title":"Making An Appropriation To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii I Hoa Na Moolelo program, including for the hiring of a graduate assistant, hiring of undergraduate writers, and acquiring a new website domain. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1352/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1352&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2063729,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"Relating To Land.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire certain parcels. Appropriates funds for the acquisition of those parcels.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB524/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=524&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2063730,"bill_number":"SB1237","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Repeals state restrictions on the installation and use of sun screening devices, including window tinting, on motor vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1237/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1237&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2063731,"bill_number":"SB1010","title":"Relating To Sex-based Discrimination.","description":"Clarifies and strengthens the State's protections against sex-based harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation that occur in public schools, public charter schools, or at the University of Hawaii, including discrimination based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions. Establishes procedures for investigations and decision-making. Requires mandatory reporting by certain employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1010/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1010&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063732,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Requires claims of post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by first responders to be compensable under workers' compensation under certain conditions if the post-traumatic stress disorder resulted from the first responder acting within the course and scope of the first responder's employment. Defines \"first responder.\" Exempts injuries caused by post-traumatic stress disorder from certain time limitations applicable to workers' compensation claims.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB554/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=554&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2063733,"bill_number":"HB1103","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds Of The Department Of Health.","description":"Repeals the birth defects special fund and deposits a portion of fees for certified copies and marriage licenses into the vital statistics improvement special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1103/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1103&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063734,"bill_number":"HB484","title":"Relating To Transitional Homes.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Efficient Transitional Homes Commission to provide recommendations for the efficient, effective, and transparent management of transitional homes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB484/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=484&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2063735,"bill_number":"SB545","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Prohibits the usage of synthetic substances in school meals at Department of Education and public charter schools. Defines \"synthetic substances\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB545/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=545&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063736,"bill_number":"SB1277","title":"Relating To Financial Literacy.","description":"Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide financial literacy curricula plan for public high schools. Requires all public high schools to offer instruction in financial literacy as a requirement for graduation. Requires the Department of Education to provide professional development to teachers on financial literacy. Requires the Board of Education to adopt administrative rules to implement the financial literacy education curriculum.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1277/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1277&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063737,"bill_number":"SB845","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration.","description":"Classifies certain former military vehicles as special interest vehicles. Enables owners of former military vehicles to apply for registration. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB845/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=845&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063738,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"Relating To Enterprise Zones.","description":"Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" for enterprise zone program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone that is to be used or consumed by the purchaser and not for resale, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, and the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health care related sectors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB436/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=436&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063739,"bill_number":"SB696","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to: (1) plan and administer income tax credits relating to emergency management or disaster preparedness and grants for low-income taxpayers to fortify their residential real property; (2) oversee the development of emergency shelters; and (3) hire necessary personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB696/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=696&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063740,"bill_number":"SB1606","title":"Relating To Property.","description":"Imposes an increased penalty upon any person who trespasses upon certain state or county lands when the person trespasses again by returning, within 30 days after the initial offense, to the same land at which the person committed the initial offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1606/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1606&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2063741,"bill_number":"HB620","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes braille literacy as a policy of the State. Requires literacy assessments for eligible low vision and blind students to include braille instruction and the use of braille. Authorizes the Department of Education to adopt administrative rules. Establishes the Braille Literacy Resource Center. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB620/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=620&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2063742,"bill_number":"SB1200","title":"Relating To Workforce Housing.","description":"Establishes the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes an Advisory Council within the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to advise on environmental and cultural practices within specific developments. Establishes a position. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1200/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1200&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063743,"bill_number":"SB617","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Requires, for each draft environmental impact statement, a public hearing in the community directly affected by the underlying proposed action. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB617/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=617&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063744,"bill_number":"SB604","title":"Relating To The Tip Credit.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, increases the tip credit to be twenty per cent of the minimum wage and requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate an adjusted tip credit amount.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB604/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=604&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2063745,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to furnish a list of five qualified and experienced interest arbitrators in the event the parties fail to select the neutral third member of the arbitration panel. Clarifies that the list of five interest arbitrators may contain arbitrators from both the American Arbitration Association and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB337/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=337&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063746,"bill_number":"SB1090","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires solar conduit- and electrical panel-readiness for new residential construction offered for sale at fair market value and electric vehicle-readiness when an electrical panel and parking area are installed. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1090/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1090&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063747,"bill_number":"HB580","title":"Relating To Dangerous Drugs.","description":"Establishes a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for promoting a dangerous drug in the third degree if the conviction is predicated on the possession of methamphetamine or fentanyl, and progressive mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment if the person has prior convictions predicated on the trafficking of methamphetamine or the possession of methamphetamine or fentanyl.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB580/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=580&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2063748,"bill_number":"SB890","title":"Relating To Business Regulation.","description":"Requires any product that is labeled, marketed, or sold as \"poi\" and that contains kalo grown outside the State to reveal a label stating that the poi product contains kalo grown outside the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB890/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=890&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063749,"bill_number":"HB1056","title":"Relating To The Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program.","description":"Establishes the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program to encourage single-family homeowners to retrofit their homes to resist damage by providing for grants to help offset the cost of retrofits. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1056/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1056&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063750,"bill_number":"SB663","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish eight full-time equivalent (8.0 FTE) agricultural technician positions and four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) community coordinator positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB663/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=663&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063751,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"Relating To Temporary Restraining Orders.","description":"Increases the mandatory minimum jail sentence for a first conviction of knowingly or intentionally violating a temporary restraining order from forty-eight to seventy-two hours. Requires mandatory mental health counseling for a first conviction of knowingly or intentionally violating a temporary restraining order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB94/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=94&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2063752,"bill_number":"HB1324","title":"Relating To Landlord-tenant Disputes.","description":"Requires the Judiciary to contract for legal services for residential tenants in actions or proceedings for possession under certain circumstances. Authorizes attorneys, paralegals, and law students to provide legal services to residential tenants. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1324/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1324&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2063753,"bill_number":"HB1244","title":"Relating To Labor Standards At Health Care Facilities.","description":"Establishes certain minimum registered nurse-to-patient staffing requirements for hospitals. No later than 9/1/2025, requires hospitals to create hospital registered nurse staffing committees. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires hospitals to implement registered nurse staffing plans. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1244/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1244&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2063754,"bill_number":"HB687","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"For the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, requires the Department of Human Services to: (1) prorate or exclude certain income from household members who are ineligible for the Program; (2) establish a standardized medical expense deduction option for elderly or disabled household members; (3) establish a pre-release Program application form for individuals who are incarcerated and scheduled for release; and (4) report to the Legislature. Specifies that, for purposes of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federal restriction of providing Program benefits to certain individuals does not apply in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB687/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=687&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2063755,"bill_number":"SB1389","title":"Relating To Therapy Services.","description":"Expands the scopes of practice for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists to allow those professionals working for or contracted by the Department of Education to diagnose medical conditions that can be treated with their respective services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1389/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1389&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063756,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"Relating To Moped Insurance.","description":"Requires that moped operators carry an insurance policy by incorporating mopeds into the insurance laws governing motorcycles and motor scooters, including with respect to provisions concerning required licensure, the relationship with tort law, proof of insurance card, penalties, rate regulation, and minimum coverage levels. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB220/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=220&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2063757,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Relating To Leaf Blowers.","description":"Defines \"residential zone\" for purposes of leaf blower restrictions to include residential districts, apartment districts, and business mixed use districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB60/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=60&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063758,"bill_number":"HB1282","title":"Relating To Certified Caregivers.","description":"Lowers the minimum age for certified caregivers for adult foster homes from twenty-one to eighteen. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1282/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1282&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2063759,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language.","description":"Requires that the Hawaiian version of a law be held binding if the law in question was originally drafted in Hawaiian and then translated into English and the law has not been later amended, codified, recodified, or reenacted in English. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB304/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=304&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2063760,"bill_number":"SB938","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Requires the Department of Taxation to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing an organizational chart and staffing plan and requirements for the Information Technology Services Office. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB938/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=938&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063761,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Relating To The Green Jobs Youth Corps.","description":"Makes appropriations to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB20/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=20&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063762,"bill_number":"HB559","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in the personal transition plan requirement for each student.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB559/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=559&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2063763,"bill_number":"HB13","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Establishes notice requirements for employers under Hawaii's Workers' Compensation Law. Requires employers who deny the compensability of an employee's injury to submit a written report supporting the denial to the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations within a specified period. Requires employers to furnish to the injured employee up to $10,000 for medical care, services, and supplies for the period immediately following the injury and so long as reasonably needed or until the employer files a written report with the Director denying the compensability of the injury, whichever is earlier. Clarifies that failure to give an employer notice of an employee's injury does not bar a claim for compensation if any person having authority in the interest of the employer had knowledge of the injury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB13/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=13&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2063764,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"Relating To Permits.","description":"Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of any state department or agency, under certain conditions. Clarifies that, except for projects in special flood hazard areas, contracts for the construction, renovation, or repair of facilities under the control of the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, or School Facilities Authority shall be exempt from county permitting requirements that related off-site improvements be made by the contracting government agency as a condition to the issuance of any permit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB331/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=331&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2063765,"bill_number":"HB587","title":"Relating To The Department Of The Attorney General.","description":"Short form bill relating to the Department of the Attorney General.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB587/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=587&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2063766,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Establishes a permitted interaction group within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to continue geophysical data collection, investigation, exploration, and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands. Authorizes DHHL to hire consultants. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB151/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=151&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063767,"bill_number":"HB1043","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1043/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1043&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063768,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"Relating To Stream Maintenance.","description":"Clarifies that personal property stored in or near a public stream or tributary for a continuous period of more than twenty-four hours shall become abandoned property which the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall dispose of.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB366/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=366&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2063769,"bill_number":"SB791","title":"Relating To Food Dyes.","description":"Prohibits certain food dye additives from being served in school meals of the Department of Education and charter schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB791/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=791&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2063770,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"Relating To Bed Bugs.","description":"Requires landlords to ensure that the dwelling unit premises is free of bed bugs at all times during the tenancy. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB456/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=456&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063771,"bill_number":"HB894","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Prohibits state contractors, prospective state contractors, holders of procurement prequalification certificates, or principals of these groups from making contributions to, or soliciting contributions from their employees or from subcontractors or principals of subcontractors on behalf of, certain candidate committees, noncandidate committees, and political party committees. Requires the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules to issue prequalification certificates to prospective contractors for public buildings or other public works. Amends the contribution limits for certain individuals and noncandidate committees. Prohibits lobbyists and certain persons related to lobbyists from soliciting contributions from client lobbyists. Increases the administrative fines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB894/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=894&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2063772,"bill_number":"HB1006","title":"Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.","description":"Includes agricultural tourism in the definition of \"enterprise\" to authorize the Agribusiness Development Corporation to financially support farming businesses engaged in agricultural tourism. Transfers the Agricultural Development Division of the Department of Agriculture to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1006/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1006&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063773,"bill_number":"HB930","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article X, Section 1, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Require That The Statewide Public School System Be Thorough And Efficient.","description":"Proposes an amendment to article X, section 1, of the Hawaii State Constitution to require that the statewide public school system be thorough and efficient.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB930/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=930&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2063774,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"Related To Tourism.","description":"Amends the types of occurrences for which the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors may request the Governor to declare a tourism emergency. Reduces the minimum balance to be maintained in the Tourism Emergency Special Fund through an allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB447/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=447&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2063775,"bill_number":"SB1013","title":"Relating To The Earned Income Tax Credit.","description":"Authorizes each qualifying individual taxpayer to claim an additional credit if the taxpayer claims any dependent under the age of eighteen.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1013/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1013&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063776,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Relating To Labor Standards At Health Care Facilities.","description":"Establish certain minimum registered nurse-to-patient ratios for hospitals. Establishes a process to obtain a variance from the minimum registered nurse staffing standards. Requires hospitals to establish hospital registered nurse staffing committees by 9/1/2025 to develop and adopt registered nurse staffing plans. Requires the staffing committees to submit a charter to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires hospitals to submit their registered nurse staffing plan on an annual basis, and implement the staffing plan. Establishes a complaint and appeals process and penalties. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB424/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=424&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063777,"bill_number":"SB1015","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires self-service stations to put Public Utilities Commission-approved labels on gas dispensing equipment to advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1015/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1015&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063778,"bill_number":"SB1309","title":"Making Appropriations For Claims Against The State, Its Officers, Or Its Employees.","description":"Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1309/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1309&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063779,"bill_number":"HB839","title":"Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","description":"Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to allow a person authorized to practice psychology in a compact state in which the person is not licensed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB839/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=839&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2063780,"bill_number":"SB733","title":"Proposing Amendments To The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish A Continuous Legislative Session.","description":"Establishes a continuous Legislature. Requires the Legislature to convene at least once each month. Repeals language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Creates a 2-year deadline for a bill to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Requires the passage of the legislative budget within 45 days before the end of each fiscal year. Prohibits members of the legislature from holding any position of employment in the private sector during their term. Authorizes members to serve in the United States military reserves, National Guard, or hold any lawful position of government employment, subject to certain current ethical limitations. Establishes salaries of the members of the Legislature pursuant to recommendations by the Commission on Salaries submitted during the 2028 regular session, unless those recommendations are amended by law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB733/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=733&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063781,"bill_number":"HB955","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax amounts received by a nurse entrepreneur for health care-related goods and services purchased under Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB955/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=955&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2063782,"bill_number":"HB899","title":"Relating To Growth And Development In Sexuality Health Education Curriculum.","description":"Requires that student health and sexuality health education programs include discussion of fetal growth and development. Outlines specific content to be included.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB899/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=899&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2063783,"bill_number":"SB667","title":"Related To Toxic Chemicals.","description":"Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Establishes a process to allow any resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB667/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=667&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063784,"bill_number":"SB1069","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Repeals the requirement that a provider-patient relationship be established in person. Allows applicants or primary caregivers to temporarily purchase medical cannabis after the submission of the applicant's certification form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1069/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1069&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063785,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Repeals statutory requirements for certain housing projects to be eligible for loans from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Repeals certain statutory provisions for grants to developers for rental units eligible to be financed in part or in whole by the RHRF. Repeals statutory language requiring the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish an application process for RHRF allocation that prioritized projects meeting certain requirements. Renames the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to the State Housing Revolving Fund (SHRF). Clarifies eligible applicants of the SHRF. Authorizes the HHFDC to use funds from the SHRF for broader housing projects. Establishes the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount within the SHRF. Authorizes the HHFDC to transfer funds between the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount and the RHRF without legislative approval. Amends the criteria and eligibility requirements for applicant developers seeking assistance from the SHRF. Requires the HHDFC to maximize the amount of housing built that utilizes loans from the SHRF by prioritizing projects with the shortest projected loan repayment terms that produce the highest number of units, per dollar, per year. Repeals all other priorities and preferences for projects utilizing the RHRF. Establishes a working group to revise the State's Qualified Allocation Plan, the prioritization of the SHRF, and the terms of loans. Requires a report to the Legislature. Allocates ten per cent of conveyance tax collections to the DURF. Removes the annual cap on conveyance taxes paid into the SHRF.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB164/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=164&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063786,"bill_number":"SB1358","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1358/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1358&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063787,"bill_number":"SB1075","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Makes a person or entity liable for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Requires counties to adopt ordinances and the State Fire Council to adopt rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1075/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1075&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063788,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Relating To Attachment And Execution Of Real Property.","description":"Increases the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB115/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=115&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063789,"bill_number":"SB764","title":"Relating To Physician Shortage.","description":"Establishes a 1-year Physician Licensing Subsidy Pilot Program within the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide subsidized licensing fees for eligible medical school graduates and out-of-state physicians applying for initial licensure in the State. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to collaborate with the Department of Health, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, and other stakeholders to promote the pilot program; adopt rules; and submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB764/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=764&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063790,"bill_number":"SB761","title":"Relating To The North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agricultural Development Corporation for the purchase of the North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel for agricultural development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB761/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=761&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063791,"bill_number":"SB959","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes the Health Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDs program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB959/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=959&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063792,"bill_number":"HB1210","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to provide and disseminate its procedures for dealing with bullying. Requires principals, teachers, and staff to disseminate the Department's bullying procedures to students. Defines bullying procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1210/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1210&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2063793,"bill_number":"SB972","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits the sale of flavored nicotine products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist positions and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB972/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=972&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2063794,"bill_number":"HB882","title":"Relating To Income Tax Credits.","description":"Amends the amount of total income tax credits available. Increases the annual per production and aggregate caps. Provides the State with alternative marketing opportunities in lieu of a shared-card, end-title screen credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB882/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=882&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2063795,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025, temporarily reinstates the Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit and expands the definition of \"technology-enabled infrastructure\" to include data servers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB338/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=338&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063796,"bill_number":"HB1264","title":"Relating To Waste Management.","description":"Establishes an Extended Producer Responsibility Program. Requires certain producers of fast-moving consumer goods to register with the Department of Health and pay an annual fee based on the amount of packaging volume the covered producer places on the market each calendar year. Provides for the deposit of fees into an Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund. Provides for the expenditure of moneys from the Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund for the creation of a countywide needs assessment of resources needed to reduce the volume of packaging waste sent to landfills or power plants that burn municipal solid waste as a fuel by fifty per cent and eighty per cent by a date to be determined by rule. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 7/1/2032.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1264/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1264&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2063797,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Allows the carrying or possessing of firearm parts only at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container. Defines firearm parts and prohibited persons. Establishes and increases penalties for the carrying or possessing of certain firearms or firearm parts other than at or between specific locations and in an enclosed container. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB363/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=363&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2063798,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Provides that the Liquor Commission or other licensing agency of each county shall deny the renewal of certain current liquor licenses upon receipt of sufficient protests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB113/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=113&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063799,"bill_number":"SB1403","title":"Relating To Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from .08 to .05 or more grams of alcohol to reduce impaired driving and fatal crashes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1403/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1403&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063800,"bill_number":"SB1289","title":"Relating To Traffic Violations.","description":"Limits moving violations arising from the operation of a motor vehicle that appear on traffic abstracts to those that resulted in convictions. Requires the Traffic and Emergency Period Violations Bureaus to remove all dismissed moving violations not resulting in a conviction from certified abstracts. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1289/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1289&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2063801,"bill_number":"SB1166","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Allows the Hawaii Property Insurance Association, the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, and private insurers to bring claims against responsible parties for amounts paid by the insurers for losses resulting from climate disasters and extreme weather attributable to climate change. Requires insurance rates established by the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to account for any proceeds from the civil claims against a responsible party. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 812).","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1166/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1166&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063802,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"Relating To Eviction Records.","description":"Requires the Judiciary to conduct a study to determine the ability, best approaches, various issues, and potential impacts of requiring courts to disassociate a residential tenant from an eviction proceeding brought by a landlord in certain circumstances. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:30 PM; Conference Room 224.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB463/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=463&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2063803,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing and Deed Restriction Program to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allocate funds to the counties for the purchase of equity for eligible homeowners or homebuyers to finance construction costs, development costs, and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit and purchase deed restrictions on such property. Exempts the conveyance tax for certain properties for taxable years beginning on 1/1/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB491/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=491&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063804,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Relating To Corporations.","description":"Requires domestic and foreign corporations to provide their shareholders with reports of independent expenditures and political contributions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB57/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=57&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063805,"bill_number":"SB1656","title":"Relating To Pumped Storage Hydropower.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to finance the planning, designing, and construction of a water pump storage hydroelectric facility in the Kohala Mountains on Hawaii Island. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct a feasibility study and report the results to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct an Environmental Impact Statement and submit an annual progress report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1656/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1656&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063806,"bill_number":"HB651","title":"Relating To Conservation Banking.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to operate and approve conservation banks and amends the Endangered Species Recovery Committee's membership and scope of authority. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB651/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=651&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2063807,"bill_number":"HB1110","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Retroactively repeals the sunset date of the authorization for primary caregivers to cultivate medical cannabis for their qualifying patients. Clarifies that each location used to cultivate cannabis can be used to cultivate cannabis for no more than five qualifying patients. Effective 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1110/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1110&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063808,"bill_number":"SB1132","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to identify all state-owned buildings that have the space and capability to establish a child care center on its premises and establish and administer child care centers within the identified state-owned buildings, and procure a child care provider licensed under State law as an operator of the child care centers. Beginning 1/1/2026, requires bids for state building construction and major state building renovation projects to include a designated area for a child care center. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1132/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1132&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063809,"bill_number":"SB963","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to: (1) Prorate or exclude certain income from household members who are ineligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in determining SNAP household eligibility and benefit levels; (2) Establish a standardized medical expense deduction option for elderly or disabled household members who incur medical expenses above the federal minimum threshold; (3) Establish a pre-release SNAP application process for individuals who are incarcerated and scheduled for release; and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Specifies that the restriction under federal law prohibiting individuals convicted of certain drug-related felonies from receiving SNAP benefits and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits does not apply in Hawaii. Repeals treatment compliance requirements for TANF benefits. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB963/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=963&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063810,"bill_number":"SB962","title":"Relating To Raw Milk.","description":"Authorizes and decriminalizes the sale of raw milk, raw milk products, and raw milk dairy products directly from producers to consumers for human consumption, subject to certain restrictions. Authorizes the direct sale of raw goat milk for pet consumption. Establishes labeling requirements. Requires the Board of Agriculture and Department of Health to adopt rules no later than 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB962/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=962&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063811,"bill_number":"SB1097","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Limits the required payment of certain unpaid motor vehicle taxes and fees and accompanying financial penalties to those incurred during the most recent 5 consecutive years of delinquency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1097/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1097&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063812,"bill_number":"SB978","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the definition of draft beer to mean beer in an individual container of five gallons or more.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB978/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=978&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2063813,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Relating To Loan Repayment For Healthcare Professionals.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB299/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=299&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063814,"bill_number":"SB1364","title":"Making Emergency Appropriations For Law Enforcement Personnel Costs.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Judiciary for payroll and fringe benefits of affected Department of Law Enforcement personnel. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1364/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1364&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063815,"bill_number":"SB1240","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Increases the number of voter service centers in the State. Requiring all voter services centers to operate during the same days and hours statewide. Clarifies that during each day of operation, during all hours of operation, each voter service center is to provide in-person voter registration, receive absentee and election-by-mail ballots, allow voters to vote in person, and provide voting machine services for persons with disabilities. Appropriates moneys to the counties for the administrative costs of voter service centers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1240/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1240&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2063816,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"Relating To State Government.","description":"Authorizes boards and commissions to make employment decisions related to its officers and employees without the approval of the head of the department to which the board or commission is administratively attached.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB50/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=50&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2063817,"bill_number":"HB634","title":"Relating To Dangerous Dogs.","description":"Increase penalties for bodily injuries to humans caused by unprovoked dangerous bog bites resulting from dog owner negligence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB634/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=634&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2063818,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB168/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=168&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2063819,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Relating To Remedies.","description":"Clarifies the applicability of the statute of repose for actions arising from construction defects. Clarifies the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's offer to settle or inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant rejects a contractor's reasonable proposal for inspection or a reasonable offer to remedy. Clarifies the consequences of rejecting an offer of settlement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB179/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=179&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063820,"bill_number":"SB1618","title":"Relating To Journalism.","description":"Establishes a Journalistic Ethics Commission within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes a Journalistic Code of Ethics. Requires news media outlets to provide training in the ethics of journalism to journalists and editors in their employ. Establishes a Journalistic Ethics Review Board to be administratively attached to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Requires the Journalistic Ethics Review Board to handle complaints and appeals regarding violations of the Journalistic Code of Ethics. Requires the Journalistic Ethics Commission to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes penalties for violations. Requires the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to conduct an analysis of the journalism program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Social Sciences. Requires the Board of Regents to report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN/EDU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1618/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1618&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2063821,"bill_number":"SB1158","title":"Relating To Controlled-environment Agriculture.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the development of a controlled-environment agriculture research and demonstration facility at the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Magoon research and teaching site in Manoa, Oahu. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1158/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1158&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063822,"bill_number":"SB1666","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires each county, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1666/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1666&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063823,"bill_number":"SB1362","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1362/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1362&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063824,"bill_number":"HB1286","title":"Relating To Pedestrian Safety.","description":"Prohibits pedestrians from walking along the roadway of an interstate highway, an auxiliary interstate highway, or certain state highways except while conducting authorized first responder duties or highway maintenance duties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1286/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1286&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2063825,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in the personal transition plan requirement for each student.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB91/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=91&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2063826,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"Relating To Vehicle Safety.","description":"Creates additional fines for any individual found operating a vehicle or moped without a current certificate of inspection. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB227/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=227&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2063827,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"Relating To Sex-based Athletic Competitions In Sports.","description":"Requires the department of education to designate athletic sports teams based on the biological sex assigned to players at birth. Prevents males from participating in female sports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB268/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=268&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2063828,"bill_number":"HB542","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Promise Program.","description":"Expands the Hawaii promise program to provide scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year university of Hawaii campus who meet certain criteria. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB542/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=542&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2063829,"bill_number":"HB577","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Authorizes a tax credit for businesses that pay the public transportation costs of employees. Requires reports to the Legislature. Applies for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025 but not beginning after 12/31/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB577/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=577&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2063830,"bill_number":"HB523","title":"Relating To Theft.","description":"Provides that a person who commits theft of property or services the value of which does not exceed $750, commits theft in the second degree if the person was convicted two or more times for any theft offenses in the five years prior to the current offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB523/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=523&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2063831,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Establishes notice requirements for employers under Hawaii's Workers' Compensation Law. Requires employers who deny the compensability of an employee's injury to submit a written report supporting the denial to the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations within a specified period. Requires employers to furnish to the injured employee up to $10,000 for medical care, services, and supplies for the period immediately following the injury and so long as reasonably needed or until the employer files a written report with the Director denying the compensability of the injury, whichever is earlier. Clarifies that failure to give an employer notice of an employee's injury does not bar a claim for compensation if any person having authority in the interest of the employer had knowledge of the injury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB402/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=402&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063832,"bill_number":"SB547","title":"Relating To Water Conservation.","description":"Incentivizes the installation and use of gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators in the State by establishing an income tax credit to be administered by the Department of Taxation. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a rebate program. Requires the State Building Code Council to adopt certain standards on gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB547/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=547&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063833,"bill_number":"SB1181","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Language Immersion Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement a plan for a Hawaiian language immersion school in Kapolei that shall be ready to educate students in grades kindergarten through 12 by the 2028-2029 school year. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1181/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1181&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063834,"bill_number":"SB1123","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the State Highway Modernization and Safety Council to conduct a thorough evaluation of vehicle characteristics and develop a set of standards to identify high-risk vehicles. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1123/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1123&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063835,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"Relating To An Interstate Compact To Phase Out Corporate Welfare.","description":"Adopts the Interstate Compact to Phase Out Corporate Welfare.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB462/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=462&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2063836,"bill_number":"SB1312","title":"Relating To Offenses Against Public Health And Morals.","description":"Clarifies and updates the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by clarifying the definition of \"profits from prostitution\" and making technical and other housekeeping amendments. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1312/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1312&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063837,"bill_number":"HB721","title":"Relating To Public Banking.","description":"Establishes a state-owned bank implementation board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to determine the need for, potential costs and benefits of, and prerequisites to establishing a state-owned bank. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB721/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=721&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2063838,"bill_number":"HB1195","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1195/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1195&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2063839,"bill_number":"HB869","title":"Relating To Access To Higher Education.","description":"Expands eligibility for scholarships under the Hawaii Community College Promise Program to all qualified students. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB869/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=869&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2063840,"bill_number":"SB1038","title":"Relating To Privacy.","description":"Adds a definition for \"specified data element\" and expands the definition of \"personal information\". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1038/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1038&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063841,"bill_number":"HB696","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to adjust the minimum certification periods for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits households, participate in the Elderly Simplified Application Project, and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to improve Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rates, including establishing additional positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB696/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=696&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2063842,"bill_number":"HB817","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Authorizes physicians to practice at organized ambulatory health care facilities even if the physician does not have hospital privileges at a licensed hospital in the same geographic location as the ambulatory facility. Provides that a written transfer agreement is not required to transfer a patient from an organized ambulatory health care facility to a licensed hospital.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB817/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=817&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2063843,"bill_number":"HB1432","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Adds loan funds administered by Nonprofit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) for certain for-sale affordable housing projects to list of loan priorities for the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund. Expands use of funds in the revolving fund to allow financing as matching funds for CDFIs to mobilize other funding sources. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1432/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1432&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063844,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Relating To District Court Judges.","description":"Establishes 1 additional district court judgeship in the Third Circuit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB267/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=267&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063845,"bill_number":"HB1215","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemption.","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax, amounts received by a contractor for contracting work performed in a county having a population of more than one hundred twenty-five thousand but less than one hundred eighty-five thousand.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1215/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1215&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2063846,"bill_number":"HB944","title":"Relating To Neighborhood Boards.","description":"Authorizes neighborhood boards to solicit suggestions for capital improvement projects and operating budget priorities from residents. Requires each county mayor to consider and respond in writing to the suggestions for capital improvement projects and operating budget priorities submitted by each neighborhood board. Requires each county council to consider the neighborhood boards' recommendations, the mayor's responses, and county fiscal health in determining the final budget.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB944/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=944&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2063847,"bill_number":"SB1297","title":"Relating To Vegetative Burning.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing permits for commercial burning of green waste products in residential areas or within one thousand feet of a residential property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1297/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1297&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2063848,"bill_number":"SB615","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Requires that any procurement change order that increases the contract cost by more than fifty per cent or substantially increases the scope of work be considered a new contract for procurement purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB615/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=615&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063849,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Amends the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to include bodily injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB387/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=387&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063850,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Short form bill relating to insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB45/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=45&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063851,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Relating To Elder Crime Victims.","description":"Removes state of mind requirement pertaining to a victim's age for felony assaults aggravated by the victim's age. Raises the threshold age from 60 years of age or older to 65 years of age or older.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB278/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=278&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063852,"bill_number":"HB1101","title":"Relating To Safe Spaces For Youth Program.","description":"Makes the Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program permanent within the Office of Youth Services. Requires the program to collaborate with all state and county departments that offer services for youth and young adults to coordinate the identification of youth and young adults who are experiencing homelessness and placement of these youth at a shelter for homeless youth or young adults. Authorizes the Office of Youth Services to contract with nonprofit organizations to provide shelters for homeless youth or young adults. Requires the Office of Youth Services to submit a report twenty days prior to the regular session of the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1101/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1101&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063853,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"Relating To Disasters.","description":"Short form bill relating to disasters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB41/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=41&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2063854,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Allows the raising of the building height limit for 2 of the 5 parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in the Kakaako Makai area to 400 feet. Lifts the current restriction against residential development on the 5 OHA-owned parcels in Kakaako Makai to allow residential development by OHA or by third parties to which OHA conveys the parcels. Requires OHA and any developer to provide written notice to any tenant or resident of potential aircraft related nuisances before entering into a lease, and to assess and propose mitigation efforts to address aircraft related nuisances in development plans and proposals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HWN/HOU/TRS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB211/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=211&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063855,"bill_number":"HB1012","title":"Relating To The Land Study Bureau Soil Rating System.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in coordination with other agencies, to update the soil data used in the land study bureau soil rating system and create a mechanism for regular soil data updates. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1012/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1012&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063856,"bill_number":"HB1070","title":"Relating To Therapy Services.","description":"Expands the scopes of practice for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists to allow those professionals working for or contracted by the Department of Education to diagnose medical conditions that can be treated with their respective services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1070/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1070&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063857,"bill_number":"SB1268","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii's Space Science And Engineering Initiative.","description":"Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies, operational costs, and stipends for the Maunakea Scholars Program and Internship Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1268/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1268&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2063858,"bill_number":"SB830","title":"Relating To Coastal Zone Management.","description":"Narrows the scope of the definition of the term \"development\" in coastal zone management law by excluding reconstruction of certain lawfully constructed structures impacted by certain events. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB830/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=830&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2063859,"bill_number":"HB1248","title":"Relating To A Vaping Store Registry.","description":"Requires, beginning 1/1/2026, vaping stores to register with the Department of Health and be subject to inspections for compliance with federal and state laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1248/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1248&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2063860,"bill_number":"HB1127","title":"Relating To Parking For Disabled Persons.","description":"Authorizes each county to enact ordinances to enforce the design and construction requirements for the provision of accessible parking spaces, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with the ordinances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1127/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1127&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063861,"bill_number":"SB915","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Relating To Crime. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB915/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=915&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063862,"bill_number":"HB555","title":"Relating To Employment Practices.","description":"Requires employers to authorize and permit employees a 10-minute paid rest period for every four hours worked. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB555/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=555&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2063863,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Relating To Agricultural Grants.","description":"Establishes the Conventional Farming Grant Program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture to provide grants to small and midsized farmers who practice conventional farming. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB127/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=127&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2063864,"bill_number":"SB1485","title":"Relating To Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program.","description":"Appropriates funds out of the State Highway Fund for deposit into the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund and apporitates funds out of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1485/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1485&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063865,"bill_number":"SB1527","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Requires the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health to develop and implement a comprehensive messaging and informational campaign to prevent cannabis use among the State's youth. Requires the Division to establish and enter into contracts with community-based organizations to award grants to prevent substance misuse among youth through evidenced-based prevention programs. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1527/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1527&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2063866,"bill_number":"SB1283","title":"Relating To Housing Assistance.","description":"Establishes the Emergency Home Loan Assistance Revolving Fund to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes terms for loans issued from the Revolving Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1283/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1283&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063867,"bill_number":"HB548","title":"Relating To The Acquisition Of The Saint Francis School Campus For The University Of Hawaii At Manoa.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB548/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=548&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2063868,"bill_number":"HB747","title":"Relating To Human Remains.","description":"Allows for the use of natural organic reduction for the treatment and disposal of human remains.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB747/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=747&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2063869,"bill_number":"SB1644","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes that development of a fixed guideway system in a county having a population greater than 500,000 is a function of state government. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to develop a fixed guideway system in a county having a population greater than 500,000. Requires the Department of Transportation to transfer the fixed guideway system to the respective county upon completion. Transfers functions of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation to the Department of Transportation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/EIG, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1644/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1644&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063870,"bill_number":"SB1641","title":"Relating To The State Of Hawaii Film Commission.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Film Authority within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Hawaii Film Office to the Authority. Establishes the Hawaii Film Authority Board within the Hawaii Film Authority. Establishes the Film Industry and Development Special Fund. Renames the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund as the Hawaii Creative Industries Development Special Fund and excludes media and film from the definition of creative industries. Allows the Creative Industries Development Special Fund to be used for the support and development of facilities and other initiatives to grow the State's creative industries. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1641/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1641&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2063871,"bill_number":"HB1191","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Forty-third Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 43rd Representative District.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1191/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1191&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2063872,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to establish and operate a Child Care Center Pilot Program on Oahu for eligible children of state employees, one in or near the state capitol and one in Kapolei. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2030.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB56/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=56&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063873,"bill_number":"SB1212","title":"Relating To The Real Estate Commission.","description":"Requires at least two members of the Real Estate Commission to be licensed professional engineers or architects engaged in business in the State for three years immediately preceding the appointment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1212/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1212&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063874,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"Relating To Digital Identification.","description":"Authorizes the display of a mobile driver's license to a law enforcement officer on a mobile electronic device, under certain conditions. Limits a law enforcement officer's access to only the information necessary to verify the driver's license credential when displayed electronically. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 157, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1258).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB472/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=472&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063875,"bill_number":"HB819","title":"Relating To Disability Health Disparity.","description":"Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to collect data and submit to the Legislature a report focused on the health disparities experienced by individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the State prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB819/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=819&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2063876,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"Relating To Public Transportation.","description":"Requires the counties, before implementing any new mass transit fare or increasing any existing fare, to first seek revenues from alternative sources, including transit-based advertisements. Requires a county that decides, after seeking alternative revenue sources, to implement a new or increased mass transit fare to submit a justification report to the Department of Transportation. Requires the Department of Transportation to reject or approve the proposed new mass transit fare or fare increase within 30 days of receiving a county's justification report.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB195/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=195&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063877,"bill_number":"SB1560","title":"Relating To Housing Resiliency.","description":"Establishes the strengthen Hawaii homes program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to administer grants to retrofit residential properties located in historically vulnerable areas to enhance resilience against disaster impacts and reduce potential insurance liabilities. Establishes the strengthen Hawaii homes program special fund. Appropriates moneys from the special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1560/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1560&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063878,"bill_number":"HB912","title":"Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.","description":"Appropriates funds to offset the debt for the Waiahole Water System. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB912/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=912&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2063879,"bill_number":"HB346","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.","description":"Provides rebates for the installation of eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB346/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=346&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2063880,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Relating To Weapons.","description":"Prohibits any person from openly carrying a deadly or dangerous weapon. Includes bladed weapon in the list of deadly or dangerous weapons. Establishes an affirmative defense to a prosecution for the purposes of lawful self-defense and transporting a weapon.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB433/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=433&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063881,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Short form bill relating to energy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB6/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=6&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2063882,"bill_number":"SB1393","title":"Relating To The Use Of Public Lands.","description":"Requires the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies before the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority. Repeals the requirement that the Department of Education transfer title to lands it holds upon request of the School Facilities Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1393/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1393&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063883,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"Relating To Immigration Detention Facilities.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Land and Natural Resources from disposing of or approving the use or setting aside of public lands for the establishment of any immigration detention facility. Prohibits state and county agencies from contracting with the federal government or processing any permit for this purpose.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB73/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=73&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063884,"bill_number":"SB1493","title":"Relating To Service Animals.","description":"Requires sellers or providers of emotional support animals, as well as those issuing verifications of a disability related need for an emotional support animal, to provide written notice to the buyer or recipient containing certain information. Requires persons or businesses that sell or provide certificates, vests, or identification tags that identify an animal as an emotional support animal to provide written notice to the buyer or recipient containing certain information. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1493/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1493&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063885,"bill_number":"SB573","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires condominium associations to repair defective conditions of common elements that constitute health or safety violations. Allows unit owners to make the repairs at the association's expense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB573/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=573&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2063886,"bill_number":"SB1124","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes the retail delivery safety fee of 50 cents to be imposed on a retailer for each transaction involving a non-food item retail delivery in the State. Allows the retailer to transfer the fee to the purchaser. Creates certain exemptions. Requires the Director of Taxation to deposit the collected fees into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Allows the Director of Taxation to deposit collected fees that cover the administration of the retail delivery safety fee into the state general fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1124/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1124&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063887,"bill_number":"SB932","title":"Relating To Harbors.","description":"Relating To Harbors. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB932/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=932&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063888,"bill_number":"HB1181","title":"Relating To Coastal Zone Management.","description":"Excludes from the definition of \"development\" used for purposes of coastal zone management the reconstruction of certain structures that were damaged or destroyed in a disaster proclaimed to be a state of emergency or local state of emergency, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1181/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1181&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2063889,"bill_number":"SB1425","title":"Relating To The State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee.","description":"Amends the quorum requirement for the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1425/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1425&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063890,"bill_number":"SB1435","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Beginning July 1, 2026, bans the sale of all flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Establishes positions and appropriates funds to enforce the ban. Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS. Effective July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1435/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1435&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063891,"bill_number":"SB627","title":"Relating To Down Payments.","description":"Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation a current and returning resident down payment program to provide matching funds for the down payment on a primary residence. Appropriates moneys and establishes positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB627/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=627&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063892,"bill_number":"HB574","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit of $3,000 for retired service members of the Hawaii National Guard.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB574/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=574&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2063893,"bill_number":"SB1122","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Administratively attaches the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council to the Department of Transportation. Allows council members to appoint their designees. Updates membership of the Council.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1122/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1122&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063894,"bill_number":"SB840","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract or form a partnership with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches, as well as publicize that the mineral-based sunscreen in these dispensers is more protective of the coral reefs of the State. Appropriates funds for the installation, maintenance, management, and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB840/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=840&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063895,"bill_number":"SB1421","title":"Relating To Medical Records.","description":"Repeals the requirement for the Department of Health to approve a health care provider's arrangement for the retention and preservation of patients' medical records before the provider ceases operations. Clarifies that retention and preservation of medical records must be consistent with federal and state regulations and requires providers to notify patients on how to access or request copies of their medical records. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1421/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1421&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063896,"bill_number":"SB1002","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract its review of proposed state projects and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants under certain circumstances. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to publish a draft of its proposed rules and later present its proposed final rules to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 7/1/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1002/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1002&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063897,"bill_number":"HB1451","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority to update the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan maps, tier tables, and inventories of state lands suitable and available for affordable housing development. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1451/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1451&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2063898,"bill_number":"HB497","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs.","description":"Transfers the Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs Agency from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture and codifies its establishment. Establishes a grant program to be administered by the Agency to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Appropriates funds for grants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB497/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=497&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2063899,"bill_number":"SB713","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide health insurance through Medicaid's Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified children and pregnant persons regardless of their immigration status.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB713/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=713&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063900,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Relating To State Construction Projects.","description":"Establishes the Office of the State Architect within the Department of Accounting and General Services to be headed by the State Architect. Authorizes the State Architect to organize, manage, and oversee the design review of all state construction projects and issue design approvals. Establishes the Design Review Special Fund. Requires the State Architect to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature. Authorizes DAGS to provide centralized design review services for state construction projects and issue design approvals through the State Architect. Exempts state construction projects from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements, subject to certain conditions. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB74/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=74&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063901,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"Relating To Land.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire certain parcels. Appropriates funds for the acquisition of those parcels.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB445/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=445&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2063902,"bill_number":"HB698","title":"Relating To Animal Cruelty.","description":"Increases the criminal penalties for the offenses of cruelty to animals in the first and second degree that involve pet animals. Increases the criminal penalty for a second or subsequent offense of causing injury or death to a service animal or law enforcement animal. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB698/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=698&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2063903,"bill_number":"HB733","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Parking.","description":"Removes the exemption that allowed owners of multiple parking facilities within the State to designate and electrify fewer parking spaces than required in one or more of the properties if the requirement for the total number of aggregate spaces on all of their owned properties was met. Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to regulate electric vehicle charging systems for places of public accommodation with fewer than one hundred parking spaces. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB733/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=733&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2063904,"bill_number":"SB1648","title":"Relating To Power Outages.","description":"Establishes requirements for compensation to utility customers following a power outage. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1648/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1648&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063905,"bill_number":"SB1033","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an excise tax on certain taxpayers who own excess single-family residences for failure to sell those residences. Establishes and allocates excise tax revenues to the Housing Downpayment Trust Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1033/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1033&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063906,"bill_number":"SB1028","title":"Relating To Youth Fees And Fines.","description":"Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed before the effective date of the Act. Limits court-ordered community service for a minor to no more than seventy-two hours. Repeals certain penalties imposed on parents, guardians, or other persons associated with unaccompanied children in streets and unmarried minors in dance halls. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1028/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1028&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063907,"bill_number":"HB1368","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Board Of Trustees.","description":"Amends the composition of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund board of trustees. Clarifies vacancy procedures. Amends quorum requirements and voting powers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1368/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1368&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2063908,"bill_number":"HB1292","title":"Relating To Governmental Efficiency.","description":"Authorizes Executive and Administrative Departments and Agencies to enter into intergovernmental and partnership agreements with private sector entities, nonprofit organizations, and other governmental bodies. Requires annual report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1292/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1292&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2063909,"bill_number":"HB919","title":"Relating To The Commission On Water Resource Management.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Commission on Water Resource Management. Clarifies that only the five, non-ex-officio members appointed by the Governor are required to have substantial experience in water resource management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB919/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=919&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2063910,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"Relating To Subcontractors.","description":"Requires a contractor to pay a subcontractor within 30 days of receiving an invoice for services rendered. Provides penalties for delayed or withheld payments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB274/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=274&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2063911,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Reclassifies certain non-general funds of the Department of Accounting and General Services, pursuant to the recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 23-17.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB380/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=380&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063912,"bill_number":"HB1054","title":"Relating To Administrative Licensure Actions Against Sex Offenders.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and certain licensing boards to automatically revoke and refuse to renew, restore, or reinstate the professional licenses, registrations, or certifications of registered sex offenders. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1054/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1054&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063913,"bill_number":"HB629","title":"Relating To Therapy Services.","description":"Expands the scopes of practice for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists employed by or contracted with the Department of Education to diagnose students with a medical condition in an educational setting and treat the students. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB629/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=629&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2063914,"bill_number":"HB1467","title":"Relating To Housing Resiliency.","description":"Establishes the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to administer grants to retrofit residential properties to enhance resilience against disaster impacts and reduce potential insurance liabilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1467/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1467&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2063915,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii State Constitution Regarding The Freedom Of Speech.","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide that freedom of speech protected under the Hawaii State Constitution does not include the expenditure of money to influence elections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2025-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB311/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=311&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063916,"bill_number":"HB928","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Increases the income tax rate on the highest income earners in the State by establishing a new tax bracket for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2029.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB928/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=928&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2063917,"bill_number":"SB1565","title":"Relating To Acupuncture.","description":"Recognizes individuals practicing acupuncture as essential health care providers who are subject to regulation and control.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1565/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1565&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063918,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Amends the sunset date of Act 83, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, to repeal section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on June 29, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB303/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=303&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063919,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Relating To Explosion Detection Technology.","description":"Requires the county police departments to purchase and deploy explosion detection technology equipment to assist in the location of and response to explosions caused by the illegal use of firearms and fireworks. Appropriates moneys to the counties as a grant in aid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB192/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=192&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063920,"bill_number":"SB500","title":"Relating To Coffee Labeling.","description":"Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines regional origin. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB500/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=500&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063921,"bill_number":"HB775","title":"Relating To Agricultural Biosecurity.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for various programs and permanent positions in agricultural biosecurity established by Act 231, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB775/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=775&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2063922,"bill_number":"SB918","title":"Relating To Ethics.","description":"Relating To Ethics. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB918/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=918&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063923,"bill_number":"SB1564","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to increase the funding of certain Medicaid home- and community-based services, including adult day programs and residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1564/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1564&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063924,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Authorizes counties, after adoption of power of sale laws, ordinances, or rules, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted, and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property. Requires the county to remit any amounts in excess of the unpaid civil fines to the property owner. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB29/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=29&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2063925,"bill_number":"HB935","title":"Relating To Digital Equity.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a digital navigator pilot program to offer technical assistance with computers and electronic devices to residents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB935/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=935&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063926,"bill_number":"HB858","title":"Relating To Agricultural Statistics.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to revitalize and enhance the Agricultural Statistics Program to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB858/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=858&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2063927,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"Relating To Land Restoration.","description":"Creates the Aloha Aina Land Trust to rehabilitate and manage lands transferred by the United States military to the State after the leases for those lands expires. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB305/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=305&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2063928,"bill_number":"SB1021","title":"Relating To Wildlife.","description":"Bans the keeping or breeding of cetaceans in captivity except in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1021/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1021&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063929,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"Relating To Higher Education.","description":"Short form bill relating to higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB52/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=52&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2063930,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"Relating To Terminal Illnesses.","description":"Authorizes manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products that are pending approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration to make the drugs or products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB49/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=49&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063931,"bill_number":"HB837","title":"Relating To Homeowner Associations.","description":"Establishes an ombudsman's office for homeowner associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes an ombudsman's office special fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB837/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=837&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2063932,"bill_number":"SB1034","title":"Relating To The Food Service Industry.","description":"Requires employers in the food service industry to allow their employees an unpaid rest period of 30 consecutive minutes for a certain number of consecutive hours of working time. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1034/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1034&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063933,"bill_number":"HB809","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Allows bidders to clarify or correct immaterial or technical information required as part of a bid submission for up to twenty-four hours after the bid submission deadline. Requires that bids for construction be opened no sooner than twenty-four hours after the deadline for the submission of bids. Defines \"immaterial or technical information\". Repeals 6/30/2027.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB809/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=809&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063934,"bill_number":"HB842","title":"Relating To Mental Health At The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB842/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=842&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2063935,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Relating To Electric Bicycles.","description":"Amends the definition of electric bicycles subject to various state laws and classifies electric bicycles by top assisted speed. Establishes additional regulations for the registration and use of electric bicycles. Increases the minimum age to operate an electric bicycle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB392/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=392&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2063936,"bill_number":"HB1321","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Building Codes.","description":"Requires the counties to adopt the Hawaii state building codes no later than one year after its adoption. Authorizes a county with a population in excess of 500,000 to amend its building energy conservation code to require more stringent energy-saving performance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1321/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1321&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2063937,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"qualified nonprofit housing trust\" to specify organizations that exclusively serve qualified residents as defined in section 201H-32, HRS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB165/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=165&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063938,"bill_number":"SB1414","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Amends section 356D-6.7, HRS, to include all Hawaii Public Housing Authority parcels as areas that may be closed to the public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1414/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1414&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063939,"bill_number":"SB581","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB581/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=581&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2063940,"bill_number":"SB1050","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Allows captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies to apply to the Insurance Commissioner for certificates of exemption from examination after meeting certain requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1050/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1050&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2063941,"bill_number":"SB818","title":"Relating To Immigration.","description":"Prohibits certain covered educational entities and Hawaii Health Systems Corporation facilities from collecting information regarding citizenship or immigration status or allowing officers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enter certain facilities, except under specific circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB818/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=818&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063942,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"Relating To Electric Bicycles.","description":"Establishes additional regulations for the registration and use of electric bicycles. Amends the definition of electric bicycles subject to various state laws and classifies electric bicycles by top assisted speed. Defines \"electric micro mobility device\" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro mobility devices. Prohibits anyone under fifteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Increasing the age for those required to wear a helmet when operating a bicycle. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB435/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=435&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2063943,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Relating To Land Leases.","description":"Prohibits the State from leasing any public lands, or extending the lease of any public lands, to any individual, corporation, or federal agency that is in arrears in the payment of certain moneys to the State, noncompliant with a consent decree or memoranda of agreement with the State that requires environmental maintenance or remediation with regard to the subject public lands, or convicted of a crime. Requires certification by the Office of the Governor before the issuance or extension of any federal lease that the individual, corporation, or federal agency is in good standing with the State. Provides that, if any existing lessee of public lands is found not to be in good standing with the State as of the effective date of this Act, the lessee shall have three years, or until the end of the lease term, whichever is sooner, to correct the violation or the lease shall be terminated.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB427/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=427&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063944,"bill_number":"SB872","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB872/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=872&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2063945,"bill_number":"SB1498","title":"Relating To Common Interest Communities.","description":"Establishes an Ombudsman's Office for homeowner associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes an Ombudsman's Office Special Fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1498/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1498&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2063946,"bill_number":"SB1198","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Designates student transportation as critical infrastructure and a critical service for Hawaii's public education system. Requires all school bus contracts between the State and the contractor to include certain standards, performance metrics, and accountability requirements to prevent service disruptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1198/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1198&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063947,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire a conservation easement on agricultural lands in Central Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB448/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=448&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2063948,"bill_number":"SB568","title":"Relating To Feral Animals.","description":"Designates the Department of Land and Natural Resources as the primary agency for the trapping of feral goats, sheep, and pigs. Requires the Department to establish a program to humanely manage populations of feral goats, sheep, and pigs in the State by trapping.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB568/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=568&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2063949,"bill_number":"SB1658","title":"Relating To Traffic.","description":"Transfers to the Department of Transportation one hundred per cent of the proceeds of the fines and forfeitures collected for uncontested traffic infractions committed within any county having a population of more than 150,000 but less than 175,000. Requires the proceeds to be deposited into a new county progress subaccount of the State Highway Fund, from which the DOT shall allocate moneys for the Lahaina Bypass North Project, and subsequently for state-designated critical highway projects within the county in which the uncontested traffic infractions were committed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1658/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1658&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063950,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.","description":"Designates the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Exempts general fund appropriations to the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra from the requirements of chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for general operating costs of the Orchestra and for deposit into the State of Hawaii Endowment Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB441/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=441&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2063951,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for the purchase of electric garbage trucks by qualified taxpayers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB105/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=105&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2063952,"bill_number":"HB755","title":"Relating To Paid Family Leave.","description":"By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2029, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB755/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=755&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2063953,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Renames the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Housing, Economic Development, and Tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB33/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=33&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063954,"bill_number":"HB1060","title":"Relating To Emergency Preparedness.","description":"Establishes the Community Readiness Centers Program to be implemented and administered by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Establishes the Community Readiness Centers Special Fund to fund the Community Readiness Centers Program. Renames the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to the Environmental Response, Energy, Food Security, and Resilience Tax and directs a portion of the tax into the Community Readiness Centers Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1060/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1060&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063955,"bill_number":"SB902","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Relating To Procurement. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB902/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=902&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2063956,"bill_number":"SB1328","title":"Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","description":"Makes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program permanent. Allows partial or full repayment of Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund interim loans in the form of unit equity through the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1328/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1328&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063957,"bill_number":"HB815","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Requires the health benefits plan or plans established by the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund board to meet or exceed the requirements of the Prepaid Health Care Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1).","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB815/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=815&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063958,"bill_number":"HB1488","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Appropriates funds in addition to the base budget of the Department of Human Services' Homeless Programs Office to address the need for homeless services in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1488/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1488&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2063959,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Relating To Disaster Preparedness.","description":"Requires certain state buildings, including public school buildings, for which construction is anticipated to commence on or after 7/1/2026 to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB239/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=239&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2063960,"bill_number":"SB1504","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Extends the sunset date of the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project to 2038. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1504/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1504&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063961,"bill_number":"HB738","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Creates a process for expediting the review of majority-residential mixed-use transit-oriented development or residential transit-oriented development on certain parcels within county-designated transit-oriented development zones that have a low risk of affecting historically significant resources. Authorizes lead agencies, including county governments, to make determinations on the potential effects of a project. Creates a ninety-day limit, or thirty-day if no historic property is to be affected, to concur or not concur with project effect determinations. Exempts projects with written concurrence from further review unless there is a change to the project or additional historic properties, aviation artifacts, or burial sites are identified within the project area. Establishes notice and reporting requirements if there is a change to the project or additional historic properties, aviation artifacts, or burial sites are identified within the project area after the initial written concurrence. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB738/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=738&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2063962,"bill_number":"SB1177","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Establishes within the Office of the State Fire Marshal the Office of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator. Provides for the authority and duties of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator. Establishes the search and rescue special fund. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1177/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1177&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063963,"bill_number":"SB1465","title":"Relating To Pass-through Entity Taxation.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, requires all qualified members claiming a credit for pass-through entity taxation to adjust their income to include the qualified member's share of taxes paid by an electing pass-through entity. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-18","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1465/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1465&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063964,"bill_number":"SB1363","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls in the fourth quarter due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1363/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1363&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063965,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to design and construct photovoltaic panel coverings over playgrounds at all Department of Education schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB409/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=409&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063966,"bill_number":"HB812","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Authorizes a contract for the purchase of local produce having a value of more than $25,000 to be for a term of at least five years, under certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB812/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=812&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063967,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"Relating To Voting.","description":"Requires the Office of Elections to include a notice to voters that a digital and print voter information guide is available. Requires the notice to be in thirty-two-point font and enclosed as a separate insert with each ballot. Requires the Office of Elections to maintain a notice on its website providing certain information about the voter information guide. Requires the Office of Elections to make the digital voter information guide available to the public no later than twenty-one days before the primary election and no later than fifty days before the general election. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB435/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=435&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063968,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to be expended by the Department of Human Services to increase funding for Medicaid in-home services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB298/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=298&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063969,"bill_number":"HB1474","title":"Relating To The Insurance Affordability Assistance Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes the Insurance Affordability Assistance Pilot Program within the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to assist eligible homeowners with sudden increases in property insurance premiums. Sunsets 6/30/2028.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1474/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1474&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2063970,"bill_number":"SB1446","title":"Relating To Parking For Disabled Persons.","description":"Authorizes each county to enact ordinances to enforce the design and construction requirements for the provision of accessible parking spaces, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with the ordinances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1446/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1446&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063971,"bill_number":"HB659","title":"Relating To Hurricane Resistant Criteria.","description":"Requires the State to consider hurricane resistant criteria when designing and constructing new state buildings, constructed on or after 7/1/2025, for the capability of providing shelter refuge.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB659/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=659&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2063972,"bill_number":"SB1142","title":"Relating To Insurance Proceeds.","description":"Requires mortgage servicers to comply with certain requirements regarding the disbursement of insurance proceeds for residential real estate that has been destroyed or damaged. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 724).","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1142/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1142&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2063973,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"Relating To An Income Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB355/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=355&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2063974,"bill_number":"SB1350","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (5) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1350/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1350&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063975,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"Relating To Brother Joseph Dutton Day.","description":"Designates April 27 of every year as Brother Joseph Dutton Day. Effective 4/27/2843. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB458/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=458&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2063976,"bill_number":"HB702","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the funding for Medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB702/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=702&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2063977,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to assess the feasibility of offering a 20% discount on certain goods and services for the State's low- to moderate-income elders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB208/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=208&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2063978,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Eliminates the certificate of need requirement for all health care facilities and health care services except for nursing homes, hospices, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and ambulance service providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB11/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=11&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2063979,"bill_number":"SB1615","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Requires the Department Education, in coordination with the Department of Health, to develop a fireworks education and marketing program for implementation in public schools, including charter schools, and distribution to private schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1615/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1615&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063980,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"Relating To Schools.","description":"Requires public schools with elementary students to allow faculty and staff to provide time and space each day for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and Hawaii Ponoi.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB272/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=272&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2063981,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to students enrolled in a public school who meet certain requirements. Reduces the amount the Department of Education is authorized to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools to no more than an unspecified portion of the cost of preparing the meals. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB424/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=424&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063982,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Relating To Dogs.","description":"Establishes an additional penalty for a dog owner whose dog destroys property while on land zoned for agricultural use. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB301/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=301&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2063983,"bill_number":"HB1071","title":"Relating To Computer Science Legislative Report.","description":"Changes the due date of the Department of Education's computer science legislative report from June 30 to twenty days prior to the start of the legislative regular session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1071/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1071&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2063984,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"Relating To A State Hotel.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority and School of Travel Industry Management at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to jointly perform a study regarding the design, construction or purchase, and operations and management of a state hotel. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB446/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=446&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2063985,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"Relating To Squatting.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Department of the Attorney General to study the issue of squatting in Hawaii and provide recommendations. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB225/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=225&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2063986,"bill_number":"HB963","title":"Relating To Crimes Against Elders.","description":"Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was seventy years of age or older. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 738).","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB963/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=963&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063987,"bill_number":"SB587","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process, including vehicle-to-grid compliance requirements, by 1/1/2026. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge for cost recovery of certain expenses of the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator associated with the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Requires a report to the PUC on the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB587/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=587&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2063988,"bill_number":"HB639","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Requires corporations, organizations, or individuals engaging to commercial transactions or trade practices to clearly and conspicuously notify consumers when the consumer is interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot or other technology capable of mimicking human behaviors, with certain exemptions. Requires developers that sell, offer for sale, advertise, or make available artificial intelligence chatbots to disclose that their chatbots use artificial intelligence. Authorizes private rights of action. Establishes statutory penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB639/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=639&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2063989,"bill_number":"HB740","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing and Deed Restriction Program to allocate funds to the counties for the purchase of equity in an accessory dwelling unit by the State. Specifies eligible homeowners or homebuyers for the Program to finance construction costs, development costs, and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit and purchase deed restrictions on the property. Appropriates moneys for infrastructure projects. Sunsets 1/1/2031. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB740/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=740&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2063990,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Relating To Compensation For Court-appointed Counsel.","description":"Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB263/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=263&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2063991,"bill_number":"SB726","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Requires insurers to notify the Insurance Commissioner of all existing motor vehicle insurance policies and whenever the insurer issues, cancels, terminates, or does not renew a motor vehicle insurance policy. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to use the insurance policy information to create an electronic database to provide law enforcement and the courts with instant insurance verification. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN/TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB726/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=726&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2063992,"bill_number":"HB1271","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Eleventh Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eleventh representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1271/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1271&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2063993,"bill_number":"SB1616","title":"Relating To Care Centers.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct a feasibility study on establishing dedicated child care centers in state buildings. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1616/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1616&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2063994,"bill_number":"SB1094","title":"Relating To Vehicles.","description":"Requires that any new motor vehicle permitted by law to be equipped with a siren, whether purchased or contracted in the State to be equipped with dual frequency sirens.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1094/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1094&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2063995,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB289/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=289&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2063996,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to establish and operate a free statewide mental health warm line to provide mental health support in non-emergency situations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB112/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=112&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2063997,"bill_number":"SB599","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation or appropriate county department when disposing of a deceased cat or dog from a public roadway to scan the animal for a microchip, record certain information, and report that information to the appropriate county animal services or animal service contractors. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB599/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=599&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2063998,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires insurers to provide automatic, advance written premium change notices to common interest community policyholders and the Insurance Commissioner, with reasonable explanations and primary factors, disclosing the causes of any premium increase if, upon renewal, premiums are scheduled to increase more than an unspecified per cent. Requires insurers that renewed property insurance policies between 2022 and 2024 for policyholders that were condominium associations, planned community associations, or cooperative housing corporations in the State, to provide an explanation for certain premium increases during this period. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB255/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=255&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2063999,"bill_number":"SB1574","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends provisions relating to the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit. Increases the percentage of the qualified production costs that can be claimed by a qualified production company in different counties. Clarifies the distribution requirements of the tax credit. Increases the cap amount and aggregate cap amount of the tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1574/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1574&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2064000,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Allocates ten per cent of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Removes the annual cap on conveyance taxes paid into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB41/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=41&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2064001,"bill_number":"SB1477","title":"Relating To Firefighting At Commercial Harbors.","description":"Limits civil liability of individuals who render firefighting services at any of the State's commercial harbors or roadsteads, any commercial harbor or waterfront improvement belonging to or controlled by the State, or any vessel within a commercial harbor or roadstead to only damages resulting from an individual's gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1477/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1477&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064002,"bill_number":"HB1493","title":"Relating To The State Of Hawaii Film Commission.","description":"Establishes the State of Hawaii Film Commission within the Creative Industries Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support the State's film and media industries. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1493/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1493&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2064003,"bill_number":"SB736","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Requires public high schools under the Department of Education to provide plantbased meals as an option under the school meals program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB736/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=736&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2064004,"bill_number":"SB891","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes a Tourism and Gaming Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB891/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=891&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2064005,"bill_number":"SB1282","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes a schedule of late fees to be added to the original unpaid claim amount if a health insurer, mutual benefit society, or health maintenance organization fails to pay a provider within the required time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1282/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1282&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2064006,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Establishes state goals related to economic diversification. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology and Development Corporation to meet those goals. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit annual reports over three years to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB454/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=454&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2064007,"bill_number":"HB1491","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a climate education, environmental sustainability, and indigenous knowledge into the K-12 curriculum and climate education and environmental sustainability teacher training and professional development programs. Requires the University of Hawaii to develop and implement a series of courses on climate education and environmental sustainability, to be completed by every student prior to the student's graduation, and establish sustainability practices across all university campuses to promote sustainability. Requires the Department of Education and University of Hawaii to conduct annual sustainability audits across their respective campuses to assess the progress of each campus in integrating sustainability into their curriculum and operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1491/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1491&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2064008,"bill_number":"HB1456","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a tax credit for individual and corporate taxpayers who install and place in service certain projects that support environmental sustainability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1456/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1456&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2064009,"bill_number":"SB1480","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Authorizes for a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge. Provides for disposition of funds of county mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the disposition of funds of state mileage-based road usage charge. Repeals the maximum amount a driver will pay in a state mileage-based road usage charge on June 30, 2028. Establishes a default state mileage-based road usage charge rate when missing, incomplete, or incorrect odometer reading information that will prevent the state mileage-based road usage charge from being calculated. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1480/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1480&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064010,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"Relating To The Right To Farm.","description":"Amends the definition of \"farming operation\" by including customary and traditional subsistence farming conducted by native Hawaiian cultural practitioners and excluding concentrated animal feeding operations and business entities with unclear or non-transparent ownership or beneficiary structures. Establishes additional criteria for farming operations to meet in order to be protected against nuisance claims. Clarifies the purpose and intent of the Hawaii Right to Farm Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB193/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=193&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2064011,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"Relating To A Statewide Data And Artificial Intelligence Governance And Decision Intelligence Center.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a data and artificial intelligence governance and decision intelligence center and necessary positions to improve data quality and data sharing statewide.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB487/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=487&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2064012,"bill_number":"SB1218","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Repeals the separate conveyance tax rates for the sale of a condominium or single family residence for which the purchaser is ineligible for a county homeowner's exemption on property tax and establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Special Fund and general fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/HOU/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1218/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1218&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2064013,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Relating To Emergency Medical Response.","description":"No later than January 1, 2026, requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to install and maintain automated external defibrillators in all state buildings, including all public schools. Requires DAGS to establish a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan and work with the counties to implement the plan into the counties' emergency service provider protocols. Requires DAGS to provide trainings on the use of automated external defibrillators and the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation for state employees and security staff of certain state agencies. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB92/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=92&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2064014,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"Relating To The Land Conservation Fund.","description":"Sets the amount of conveyance tax revenues to be paid into the Land Conservation Fund to a certain per cent or monetary cap, whichever is less, of conveyance taxes collected each fiscal year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB85/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=85&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2064015,"bill_number":"HB1123","title":"Relating To Mental Health Services For Children And Adolescents.","description":"Clarifies and updates the responsibilities of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to reflect the current mental health systems of care that address the mental health needs of children and adolescents in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1123/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1123&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064016,"bill_number":"SB839","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB839/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=839&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2064017,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"Relating To Medical School Tuition.","description":"Requires graduates of the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine who have paid in-state tuition to serve as a physician in the State for at least 2 years following their medical residency or fellowship. Begins with the class of 2029.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB221/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=221&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2064018,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"Relating To Traffic Citations.","description":"Establishes that intentional destruction or damage to a traffic camera is a class C felony. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB334/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=334&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2064019,"bill_number":"HB1192","title":"Relating To Missing Persons.","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for a Charli Alert program to help locate persons who are 18 to 64 years old, missing, and thought to be in danger.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1192/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1192&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2064020,"bill_number":"SB753","title":"Relating To The School Facilities Authority.","description":"Changes the qualifications and appointment process for members of the School Facilities Authority Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB753/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=753&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2064021,"bill_number":"HB942","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for health care services contracted with community-based organizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB942/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=942&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2064022,"bill_number":"SB876","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a Korean Language Program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB876/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=876&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2064023,"bill_number":"HB966","title":"Relating To Agricultural Tourism.","description":"Establishes statewide, uniform standards to promote agricultural tourism activities in the State for all counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires agricultural tourism activities to be registered by the county planning department. Requires agricultural tourism activities to coexist with an agricultural activity on a farming operation and requires termination of the agricultural tourism activities upon cessation of the agricultural activity, except under certain circumstances. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/WLA/EDT/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB966/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=966&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2064024,"bill_number":"HB707","title":"Relating To The College Savings Program.","description":"Establishes a state income tax deduction for contributions made to Hawaii 529 accounts through the college savings program and accounts made through the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program. Conforms to the amendments of the Internal Revenue Code that authorize 529 benefits to be used for K-12 educational expenses. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB707/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=707&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064025,"bill_number":"HB532","title":"Relating To Vehicle Titles.","description":"Clarifies that proof that a transferor has filed required notice forms serves as a complete defense to any action brought against the transferor for an act or omission, civil or criminal, arising out of the use, operation, or abandonment of the vehicle by another person. Requires, by July 1, 2026, the courts to create new forms permitting transferors to respond to actions arising out of the use, operation, or abandonment of transferred vehicles. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB532/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=532&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2064026,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB34/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=34&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2064027,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Relating To Recordkeeping.","description":"Establishes recordkeeping requirements for secondhand dealers, requiring records to be retained for two years from the date of sale. Amends and standardizes recordkeeping requirements for pawnbrokers, requiring records to be retained for two years from the date of maturity. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB259/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=259&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064028,"bill_number":"HB581","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the department of Hawaiian home lands for new construction of housing units for native Hawaiians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB581/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=581&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2064029,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Relating To Farm Dwellings.","description":"Prohibits residing on agricultural park lots unless within a farm dwelling permitted by the Board of Agriculture. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of agricultural park lots for unpermitted farm dwellings during fiscal year 2025-2026. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB216/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=216&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2064030,"bill_number":"SB929","title":"Relating To International Affairs.","description":"Relating To International Affairs. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB929/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=929&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2064031,"bill_number":"SB563","title":"Relating To Water Infrastructure.","description":"Directs the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Agribusiness Development Corporation and the counties, to conduct a statewide agricultural water infrastructure study. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB563/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=563&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2064032,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Prohibits the use of 1,000,000 or more gallons of water per year for recreational or ornamental purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB209/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=209&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2064033,"bill_number":"HB1269","title":"Relating To Trail Accessibility.","description":"Establishes the Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program within the Division of State Parks of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes the Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1269/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1269&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2064034,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for capital infrastructure costs incurred in the conversion of a dairy farm to a hog farm. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB328/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=328&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2064035,"bill_number":"SB1593","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Repeals the authority for campaign funds to carry over to subsequent elections. Requires, at the latest, for campaign funds not expended to escheat to the State after a certain period. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to make reasonable efforts to return escheated funds to contributors with any remaining balance to fund partially publicly financed campaigns.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1593/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1593&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2064036,"bill_number":"SB1436","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1436/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1436&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064037,"bill_number":"HB877","title":"Relating To Encampments.","description":"Prohibits the erection, placement, construction, or maintenance of an encampment within one hundred feet from the property line of a pre-K-12 public or private school or school facility on public or private property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB877/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=877&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2064038,"bill_number":"HB1311","title":"Relating To Condominium Proxy Voting.","description":"Removes from the standard condominium proxy form the option of giving a proxy vote to the board of directors of a condominium association as a whole or to those directors present at an association meeting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1311/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1311&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2064039,"bill_number":"SB738","title":"Relating To Wastewater Management.","description":"Requires a wastewater treatment works to test sewage sludge and any other residual material for the presence of PFAS. Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules for the safe disposal and sequestration of sewage sludge and other residual material that contain specific amounts of PFAS. Prohibits the issuance or renewal of permits if testing yields PFAS in sewage sludge or other residual material on land used for agronomic purposes, on land where drainage tiles have been installed, on land that drains into waters of the State, or land in a five hundred-year floodplain. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB738/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=738&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2064040,"bill_number":"SB879","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a refundable Family Caregiver Tax Credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature before the convening of each Regular Session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB879/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=879&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2064041,"bill_number":"HB1421","title":"Relating To Financing.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a cesspool conversion on-bill financing program to be administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to provide low-interest loans to eligible homeowners for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1421/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1421&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064042,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB422/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=422&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2064043,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"Relating To Surfing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB178/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=178&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2064044,"bill_number":"SB1453","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as an investigator in a position identified by the Department of the Attorney General or the Department of Law Enforcement as a labor shortage or difficultto-fill position, subject to certain conditions. Requires the director of human resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature, details on the employment of retirants as investigators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1453/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1453&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064045,"bill_number":"SB1137","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires insurers to notify policyholders of rate changes at least 30 days before the effective date of the rate change. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1137/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1137&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2064046,"bill_number":"SB1639","title":"Relating To Hawaii Beach Day.","description":"Establishes Hawaii Beach Day. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority, in collaboration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, to organize and support events and activities to celebrate and observe Hawaii Beach Day. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1639/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1639&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2064047,"bill_number":"HB1229","title":"Relating To Foster Care.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Human Services from using any social security income payments, including supplemental income payments it receives on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department to cover the cost of foster care services. Requires the Department of Human Services to deposit all social security income payments received on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department into a savings account that shall be made accessible to the child when the child leaves foster care custody.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1229/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1229&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2064048,"bill_number":"HB752","title":"Relating To Environmental Stewardship Fees.","description":"Effective 7/1/2027, establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the Department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund effective 7/1/2025. Allocates a certain amount of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special fund. Requires report to the Legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the environmental stewardship fee program. Appropriates funds for the environmental stewardship fee strategic plan and positions for the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB752/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=752&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2064049,"bill_number":"SB686","title":"Relating To The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Program.","description":"Establishes short-term management initiatives for the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program. Establishes standards for the usage of grants awarded pursuant to the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB686/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=686&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2064050,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot program that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free school lunch to all students enrolled at a department school. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB86/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=86&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2064051,"bill_number":"HB1330","title":"Relating To Correctional Facilities.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys to the Department of Accounting and General Services for the replacement and relocation of the Oahu Community Correctional Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1330/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1330&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2064052,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Amends the income tax bracket for taxpayers filing a joint return and surviving spouses to exempt those taxpayers whose taxable income is $200,000 or less. Amends the income tax bracket for unmarried individuals and married individuals who do not file a joint tax return with their spouse to exempt those taxpayers whose taxable incomes is $100,000 or less.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB234/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=234&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2064053,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Relating To Lead Poisoning.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires physicians to perform or order lead screening tests for minor patients at certain intervals as recommended by the Department of Health and make an entry of the lead screening test in the minor patient's record. Requires the Department of Health to adopt recommendations for lead screening tests. Requires the Department of Health to report to the Legislature if it adjusts the recommendations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB395/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=395&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2064054,"bill_number":"HB938","title":"Relating To The Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act.","description":"Authorizes manufacturers and distributors to sell directly to consumers items activated or installed through remote electronic transmission. Clarifies the applicability of the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act to common entities. Amends the grounds for denying, suspending, revoking, or otherwise taking adverse action on a licensee. Prohibits a manufacturer or distributor from requiring a dealer to purchase or lease any electric vehicle charging station at the dealer's expenses unless provided notice of intent to sell the manufacturer's or distributor's electric vehicles. Clarifies the conditions for the transfer of a franchise. Clarifies the requirements for reimbursing a dealer for parts and labor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB938/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=938&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2064055,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Relating To Deferred Retirement For Police.","description":"Establishes a deferred retirement option program for police officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB273/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=273&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064056,"bill_number":"SB1235","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the Government Employee Housing Program. Establishes the Government Employee Housing Revolving Fund. Clarifies eligibility for the Government Housing Revolving Fund and Government Employee Housing Program. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1235/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1235&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2064057,"bill_number":"HB1145","title":"Relating To Conformity To The Internal Revenue Code.","description":"Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2024. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1145/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1145&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064058,"bill_number":"SB614","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Independence Day.","description":"Establishes the twenty-eighth day of November of each year as \"La Kuokoa\", Hawaiian Independence Day, as a state holiday, rather than a day of observance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB614/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=614&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2064059,"bill_number":"HB1340","title":"Relating To Crimes Against Elders.","description":"Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was sixty years of age or older.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1340/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1340&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2064060,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Excludes from the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products the direct sale of large cigars and pipe tobacco to adult consumers for personal use. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB10/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=10&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2064061,"bill_number":"HB1240","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirteenth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirteenth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1240/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1240&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2064062,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Able Savings Program.","description":"Repeals the requirement to use the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund if the Director elects to accept deposits from contributors instead of sending deposits directly to the ABLE program manager. Authorizes the Director of Finance to expend moneys in the trust fund to provide incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owners. Appropriates funds for incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owners and to fund a position to provide statewide outreach, advocacy, and relationship management for the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB247/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=247&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2064063,"bill_number":"HB757","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in department schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB757/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=757&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2064064,"bill_number":"SB969","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans under the State's Medicaid managed care program to provide coverage for biomarker testing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB969/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=969&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2064065,"bill_number":"SB1584","title":"Relating To Adult Content.","description":"Requires adult content providers and adult content consumers to register with the Department of Accounting and General Services. Requires the collection of registration fees from adult content providers. Requires adult content providers to charge mandatory subscription fees to adult content consumers. Imposes monetary penalties for noncompliance. Deposits moneys collected into the domestic violence and sexual assault special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1584/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1584&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2064066,"bill_number":"SB967","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires Medicaid and private insurance coverage for intravenous ketamine therapy to treat depression. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB967/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=967&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2064067,"bill_number":"SB1669","title":"Relating To Transit Oriented Development.","description":"Establishes the Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership within the Department of Transportation. Establishes the Community Improvement Special Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund for the partnership and positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1669/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1669&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2064068,"bill_number":"HB1318","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Removes from the definition of \"public lands\" lands set aside by the Governor to the counties for the purpose of affordable housing. Specifies that lands set aside by the Governor to the counties for affordable housing require legislative approval for the sale or gift of such lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1318/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1318&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2064069,"bill_number":"SB1188","title":"Relating To Federal Land.","description":"Establishes an Advisory Committee convened by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Health to inventory lands owned by the United States government which may be reasonably transferred back to the State and to make recommendations on relevant land conditions and appropriateness of potential transfer. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EIG/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1188/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1188&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2064070,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the - school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high school classes to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB333/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=333&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2064071,"bill_number":"HB741","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Exempts affordable housing projects that are financed by a nonprofit community development financial institution certified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation as utilizing less than a certain amount from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund from prevailing wage provisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB741/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=741&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2064072,"bill_number":"SB707","title":"Relating To Lava Zone Insurance.","description":"Establishes a Lava Zone Insurance Fund to subsidize the cost of insurance premiums for properties in lava zones 1 and 2. Defines lava zones 1 and 2. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB707/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=707&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2064073,"bill_number":"SB578","title":"Relating To Historic Property.","description":"Amends the definition of \"historic property\" under the State's historic preservation program to include only property that predates Statehood Day and, with respect to buildings and structures, is registered on the Hawaii Register of Historic Places.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB578/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=578&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2064074,"bill_number":"SB1456","title":"Relating To Restoration Of Beach Lands.","description":"Amends the definition of \"beach restoration\" to include activities undertaken to maintain and improve eroded beaches and degraded dune systems through the management of sand and native vegetation, place sand on an eroded beach, and remove abandoned remnant materials that pose a risk to public and ecosystem health. Appropriates funds for a Kahana Bay beach restoration pilot project and a sand restoration and dune replenishment pilot project on the island of Maui. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1456/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1456&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064075,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"Relating To Government Efficiency.","description":"Appropriate funds to the legislative reference bureau to procure artificial intelligence software and analytic services to streamline state law and regulations. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB824/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=824&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2064076,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Relating To State Government.","description":"Authorizes boards and commissions to make employment decisions related to its officers and employees without the approval of the head of the department to which the board or commission is administratively attached.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB444/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=444&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2064077,"bill_number":"HB1428","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allocate to housing counseling agencies certified by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing counseling services. Requires a report to the Legislature regarding services provided by the housing counseling agencies. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1428/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1428&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064078,"bill_number":"SB953","title":"Relating To Hospitals.","description":"Establishes the State's Hospital Price Transparency Act. Prohibits hospitals from taking certain debt collection actions against a patient if the hospital is not in compliance with hospital price transparency laws. Allows patients and patient guarantors to file suit against hospitals in violation. Requires hospitals to make public and post their Medicare reimbursement rates no later than 10/1/25 and deems violations as an unfair and deceptive act or practice. Requires the Department of Health to conduct performance assessments of hospitals for adherence to federal transparency rules annually and make a list of hospitals with poor performance available on its website no later than 2/1/2026. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB953/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=953&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2064079,"bill_number":"SB770","title":"Relating To Mauna Kea.","description":"Authorizes 2 or more members of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to meet during its transition period regarding any matter relating to the Authority's business; provided that no commitment to vote is made or sought and no decision-making action is taken.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB770/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=770&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2064080,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"Relating To Cognitive Assessments.","description":"Requires all health care providers who accept Medicare to provide a cognitive assessment as part of the Medicare Part B annual wellness visit for Medicare beneficiaries sixty-five years of age or older, with certain exceptions. Requires health care providers to submit certain information to the Executive Office on Aging and the Executive Office on Aging to report de-identified aggregated data to the Legislature on an annual basis. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB482/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=482&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2064081,"bill_number":"SB1523","title":"Relating To Private Sector Collective Bargaining Rights.","description":"Expands the types of employees protected by the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and all individuals subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1523/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1523&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2064082,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Prohibits certain octopus aquaculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB365/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=365&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2064083,"bill_number":"HB1325","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires developers developing an affordable housing project under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to assist certain tenants who are subject to displacement or eviction by the proposed project by: granting those tenants the right of first refusal of a comparable unit in the housing project or establishing a fund to provide relocation benefits and offer assistance; providing information, either directly or through a contracted service, on how to obtain assistance and exercise the right of first refusal; and establishing procedures to track and maintain communication with those tenants. Establishes consequences for a developer's noncompliance. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1325/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1325&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2064084,"bill_number":"SB468","title":"Relating To The Regulation Of Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals existing statutory language that: (1) declares that the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic devices are a statewide concern; and (2) preempts all local ordinances and regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic devices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB468/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=468&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064085,"bill_number":"SB1135","title":"Relating To Foreclosures.","description":"Prohibit sellers of foreclosed homes from bundling properties at a public sale and requires each foreclosed home to be sold separately. Specifies that the sale of a foreclosed property is not final until either fifteen days after the public sale or forty-five days if an eligible bidder submits a subsequent bid or written notice of intent to submit a subsequent bid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1135/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1135&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2064086,"bill_number":"SB980","title":"Relating To Alcohol.","description":"Establishes a definition of \"low alcohol by volume spirits beverage\". Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $1.10 per wine gallon. Takes effect 6/30/2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB980/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=980&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2064087,"bill_number":"HB1481","title":"Relating To Human Remains.","description":"Requires any cemetery, crematory, funeral establishment, hydrolysis facility, or mortuary to dispose of the remains of a dead human body no later than sixty days from the later of either the date a burialtransit permit has been issued or the date of an affidavit for amendment of the permit has been submitted. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 140, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1481/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1481&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064088,"bill_number":"HB1150","title":"Relating To Tax Collections.","description":"Suspends the statute of limitations on collections of income tax, general excise tax, transient accommodations tax, use tax, fuel tax, conveyance tax, and rental motor vehicle, tour vehicle, and car-sharing vehicle surcharge tax during the period an assessment is pending on appeal before the taxation board of review or tax appeal court. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1150/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1150&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064089,"bill_number":"HB906","title":"Relating To Recycling.","description":"Allows manufacturers to coordinate activities directly related to the recycling of covered electronic devices. Expands the scope of covered electronic devices to include electronic device peripherals and certain legacy devices. Requires manufacturers to provide free collection service locations and collection events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB906/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=906&year=2026","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":2064090,"bill_number":"HB1102","title":"Relating To Medical Records.","description":"Repeals the requirement for the Department of Health to approve a provider's arrangement for the retention and preservation of patients' medical records prior to ceasing operations. Clarifies that retention and preservation of medical records must be consistent with federal and state regulations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1102/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1102&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064091,"bill_number":"SB598","title":"Relating To Protective Orders.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Hope Card Program within the Department of the Attorney General to issue hope cards upon request to those holding a long-term protective order, with specified relevant information about the protective orders and all covered parties. Establishes the Hawaii Hope Card Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB598/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=598&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2064092,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Relating To Mental Health At The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish three additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB87/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=87&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2064093,"bill_number":"SB645","title":"Relating To Vacant State Positions.","description":"Requires that state public service positions vacant for longer than 2 years be removed from the state budget.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB645/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=645&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2064094,"bill_number":"HB1130","title":"Relating To Prior Authorization Of Health Care Services.","description":"Requires utilization review entities in the State to submit to the State Health Planning and Development Agency data relating to prior authorization of health care services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1130/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1130&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064095,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to authorize and facilitate complex areas or individual public schools to form their own farm to school meal programs through partnerships to meet the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Allows the Department of Education to establish a plant-based meal program no later than the 2026-2027 school year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB328/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=328&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2064096,"bill_number":"SB1667","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires, when planning and managing state highways, in certain areas to be determined by certain national standards. Establishes requirements for the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Authorizes the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council to select potential areas for the Department of Transportation to install additional photo red light imaging detector systems. Prohibits any vehicles from blocking marked crosswalks. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to implement additional automated speed enforcement systems in school zones as designated by the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee. Requires annual reports. Requires the Department of Transportation to collaborate with the Judiciary before any expansion of the photo red light imaging detector and automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1667/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1667&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2064097,"bill_number":"SB1105","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Hospital.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Department of Health for construction defect remediation at the Hawaii State Hospital. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) building manager position at the Hawaii State Hospital. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1105/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1105&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2064098,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits any person from advertising, displaying, or offering a price for the rental or letting of a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation unit that does not include all taxes and fees imposed by a government entity that the renter or guest must pay. Requires a person to clearly and conspicuously display a rate or price that includes all taxes and fees imposed by a government entity that the renter or guest must pay in each advertisement for the rental or letting of a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation unit. Requires any taxes and fees that are displayed as a percentage of the cost on a booking transaction to also be displayed as a dollar amount at the time of purchase.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB355/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=355&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2064099,"bill_number":"HB564","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-second Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriated funds for capital improvement projects in the 32nd representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB564/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=564&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2064100,"bill_number":"HB518","title":"Relating To Small Claims Court.","description":"Prohibits licensed attorneys from representing clients in small claims court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB518/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=518&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2064101,"bill_number":"HB1125","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Authorizes general excise tax exemptions for residential care services provided by certain licensed health care facilities pursuant to a contract with the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health. Effective 1/1/26.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1125/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1125&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064102,"bill_number":"SB1632","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to establish a comprehensive action plan under the \"Yes In My Back Yard\" Working Group to establish a local housing market in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1632/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1632&year=2026","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":2064103,"bill_number":"HB1426","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a definition for \"premium cigar\" that is distinct from a \"large cigar\" and adds a definition for \"characterizing flavor\" in the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. Excludes premium cigars from percentage excise tax. Establishes an excise tax at a rate of 50 cents per premium cigar.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1426/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1426&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064104,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"Relating To The Judiciary's lelo Hawaii Initiatives.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to support the Olelo Hawaii Initiatives. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB146/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=146&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2064105,"bill_number":"SB841","title":"Relating To Marine Life Conservation Districts.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct a Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit a report to the Legislature and adopt administrative rules. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB841/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=841&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2064106,"bill_number":"HB1232","title":"Relating To Stormwater Management Systems.","description":"Prohibits counties from permitting or allowing retention and detention ponds to be constructed except under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Health to inspect retention and detention ponds statewide. Establishes certain safety requirements. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1232/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1232&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2064107,"bill_number":"SB1006","title":"Relating To Property.","description":"Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in lands located with 10 miles of a military installation or land within the State. Establishes an Office of Intelligence within the Department of Defense to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1006/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1006&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2064108,"bill_number":"SB789","title":"Relating To School Cafeteria Meal Costs.","description":"Reduces the amount the Department of Education is authorized to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools to no more than one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB789/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=789&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2064109,"bill_number":"SB1288","title":"Relating To Transitional Homes.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Efficient Transitional Homes Commission to provide recommendations for the efficient, effective, and transparent management of transitional homes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1288/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1288&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2064110,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes the Future Career and Technical Education Teacher Scholarship Program to be administered by the Department of Education to facilitate the recruitment and retention of career and technical education teachers in Hawaii public schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB440/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=440&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2064111,"bill_number":"HB676","title":"Relating To Youth And Adult Correctional Facilities.","description":"Requires the State's youth and adult correctional facilities to provide free and accessible voice communication services for incarcerated persons in state correctional facilities. Prohibits any state agency from deriving revenue or financial benefit from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish service quality standards and rules for the free voice communication services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB676/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=676&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2064112,"bill_number":"HB578","title":"Relating To Liquor Law Violations.","description":"Establishes enhanced penalties for multiple violations of the same liquor law by licensees in a county with a population of 500,000 or more, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB578/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=578&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2064113,"bill_number":"HB565","title":"Relating To Mandatory Prior Written Notice And Consent In Contracts To Provide Cremation Services.","description":"For contracts entered into on or after 10/1/2025, requires mortuaries and pre-need funeral authorities that contract to provide cremation services to provide written notice if precious metals are recovered after cremation and a disclosure that the person has thirty days to claim the precious metals after receipt of the notice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB565/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=565&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2064114,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Relating To A State Permitting Office.","description":"Establishes the State Permitting Office within the Department of Transportation to process building and infrastructure permits for construction of state-owned buildings, state roads and highways, and other construction on state lands. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/TRS/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB188/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=188&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2064115,"bill_number":"HB510","title":"Relating To Declaration Of Water Shortage And Emergency.","description":"Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies. Limits the duration of a water shortage declaration to ninety days. Limits water usage restrictions imposed on a permittee or owner and operator to twenty per cent of the permittee's or owner and operator's last reported monthly use. Requires CWRM to maintain a list of names and postal or email addresses of persons who request notification of a water shortage declaration and send them a copy of a notice of a water shortage declaration whenever water shortage is declared. Effective 7/1/2040. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB510/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=510&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2064116,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Restricts the sale of liquor under temporary liquor licenses to confined and demarcated spaces not located on public streets, roads, sidewalks, or pedestrian walkways. Applies restrictions to temporary liquor licenses granted to nonprofit organizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB62/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=62&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2064117,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Relating To Labeling Requirements.","description":"Prohibits the sale of raw ahi, including ahi poke or processed ahi, in retail establishments without a label that states the country where the ahi was landed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB129/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=129&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2064118,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Special Fund and, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB377/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=377&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064119,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires each motor vehicle insurance policy to cover the replacement cost of a child passenger restraint system that was damaged or in use by a child during a motor vehicle accident for which liability coverage under the policy is applicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB419/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=419&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2064120,"bill_number":"SB710","title":"Relating To Child Welfare.","description":"Establishes the Child Welfare Task Force to develop strategies and policy changes to transform and improve the State's child welfare system. Requires support from the Department of Human Services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB710/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=710&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2064121,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Authorizes a person intoxicated by alcohol, under the influence of drugs, or incapacitated by substances, including a minor, to voluntarily admit themself to a psychiatric facility or a behavioral health crisis center for an emergency evaluation to determine need for treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB323/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=323&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2064122,"bill_number":"HB1003","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Clarifies and expands the circumstances and procedures available for emergency transportation, examination, and hospitalization under chapter 334. Provides limits on liability for state and local governments and professionals during mental health emergency procedures while performing their duties in the course of employment. Expands the notice requirements for an emergency hospitalization to include an individual's health-care surrogate and clarifies when notice to family members can be waived. Removes the authority of the family court to appoint a legal guardian in a proceeding for involuntary hospitalization. Removes the requirement that psychiatric facilities wait for a response on a notice of intent to discharge an involuntary hospitalization patient prior to discharge. Clarifies the circumstances under which a subject of an order for assisted community treatment can be administered medication over the subject's objection. Provides limits on liability for an assisted community treatment provider. Modifies the administrative authorization of medical treatment over the patient's objection to be reviewed by a single decision-maker who is a psychiatrist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1003/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1003&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064123,"bill_number":"HB1275","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes a schedule of late fees to be added to the original unpaid claim amount if a health insurer, mutual benefit society, or health maintenance organization fails to pay a provider within the required time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1275/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1275&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2064124,"bill_number":"SB1001","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexiasensitive universal screenings and evidence-based interventions, offer professional development on structured literacy and evidenced-based interventions, and support pre-teacher programs in training candidates in structured literary instruction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1001/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1001&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2064125,"bill_number":"SB1489","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Resident Tuition Fee.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1489/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1489&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064126,"bill_number":"HB1388","title":"Relating To Retirants.","description":"Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as an investigator in a position identified by the Department of Law Enforcement or Department of the Attorney General as a labor shortage or difficultto-fill position, subject to certain conditions. Requires the director of human resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction to include in the director's annual report to the Legislature, details on the employment of retirants as investigators. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1388/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1388&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2064127,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"Relating To A Rate Study For Home Health Services.","description":"Appropriates funding for the Department of Human Services to conduct a rate study for Medicaid home health services in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB483/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=483&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2064128,"bill_number":"SB1408","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Clarifies that Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, shall take effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification letter to the Congressional Committee Chairpersons that this Act meets none of the criteria in title 43 Code of Federal Regulations section 48.20, or on the date that the United States Congress approval becomes law. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1408/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1408&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064129,"bill_number":"SB1624","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requires the Board of Regents to expend funds appropriated to renew, improve, or modernize existing University of Hawaii facilities for only those purposes and not for current, ongoing, or anticipated capital improvement projects. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1624/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1624&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2064130,"bill_number":"HB725","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the funding of certain Medicaid home and community-based services, including adult day programs and residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB725/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=725&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2064131,"bill_number":"SB503","title":"Relating To Dam And Reservoir Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to incorporate into their assessment process the possession of dam insurance or the active seeking of dam insurance by private dam owners, as part of their valid mitigation strategies, in conjunction with approved modifications or repairs. Authorizes the DLNR to relax any restrictions and stringent standards on a dam or appurtenance upon verification of certain insurance coverage. Authorizes the DLNR to consider a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is safe absent certain documents. Shifts the burden of proof to the DLNR to find that a dam is categorized as high-risk. Establishes additional requirements for the DLNR and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB503/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=503&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2064132,"bill_number":"HB971","title":"Relating To State Construction Projects.","description":"Establishes the Office of the State Architect within the Department of Accounting and General Services to be headed by the State Architect. Authorizes the State Architect to organize, manage, and oversee the design review of all state construction projects and issue design approvals. Establishes the Design Review Special Fund. Requires the State Architect to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature. Authorizes DAGS to provide centralized design review services for state construction projects and issue design approvals through the State Architect. Exempts state construction projects from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements, subject to certain conditions. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB971/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=971&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2064133,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Authorizes certain state government entities to establish a self-certification process for behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems and exempt the systems from the Federal Emergency Management Agency No-Rise/No-Impact declaration requirements under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB352/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=352&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2064134,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Space Commission.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Space Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to promote innovation in the fields of space exploration and commercial aerospace. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB197/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=197&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2064135,"bill_number":"HB498","title":"Relating To Agricultural Crimes.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Crimes Council. Expands the duties of the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with and support the Council. Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB498/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=498&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2064136,"bill_number":"SB1664","title":"Relating To Traffic Safety.","description":"Requires the State to prioritize the installation of photo red light imaging detector systems in school zones if the State establishes a photo red light imaging detector system. Requires proceeds of fines collected for disregarding a steady red signal pursuant to a photo red light imaging detector system installed in a school zone to be deposited into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1664/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1664&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2064137,"bill_number":"HB1303","title":"Relating To Wireless Communication Devices In Schools.","description":"Requires each public school to implement a policy to prohibit students from using cellular phones and other wireless communication devices during school hours, subject to exceptions for education, health, and emergencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1303/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1303&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2064138,"bill_number":"HB603","title":"Relating To Native Hawaiian Business Marketing.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to convene a working group regarding program design, implementation, and long-term viability of a Native Hawaiian Marketing Program to promote and support the success of businesses owned by Hawaiians through marketing and technical assistance. Effective 7/1/3000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB603/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=603&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2064139,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires certain landlords to provide a specified notice to a tenant regarding the tenant's potential right to purchase the property, under certain conditions. Allows tenants, families, local governments, affordable housing nonprofits, and community land trusts forty-five days to match or beat the best bona fide offer to buy an eligible affordable housing property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB156/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=156&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2064140,"bill_number":"SB759","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, or the Chairperson's designee, to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors. Amends quorum requirements for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB759/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=759&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2064141,"bill_number":"HB1404","title":"Relating To Cesspool Closure.","description":"Appropriates funds for residential sewer connection and cesspool closure subsidy pilot programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1404/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1404&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2064142,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Relating To Contractors.","description":"Establishes as a class B felony the unlicensed performance of contractor work, during or within 5 years following a national emergency, state of emergency, or disaster proclamation, in an affected political subdivision. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB417/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=417&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2064143,"bill_number":"SB1555","title":"Relating To Fair Campaign Practices.","description":"Adopts the Code of Fair Campaign Practices that candidates may use as a guide for their election campaigns.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1555/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1555&year=2026","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":2064144,"bill_number":"SB1462","title":"Relating To A State Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit.","description":"Reenacts the Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit. Establishes an annual cap amount on the tax credit of $1,000,000. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 12/31/2030. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1462/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1462&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064145,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"Relating To Coroners.","description":"Requires the mayor of each county to appoint, and the county council or city council to confirm, a county medical examiner. Provides that the medical examiner for each county shall serve as the county's coroner. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates moneys to the counties of Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai, for the establishment of county medical examiner positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB61/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=61&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2064146,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB119/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=119&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2064147,"bill_number":"SB1031","title":"Relating To Advisory Referendums.","description":"Authorizes the Legislature to adopt any Concurrent Resolution to propose a non-binding advisory referendum question concerning the issuance of general obligation bonds to the people, who may vote on the question during any general election. Imposes notice, certification, and reporting requirements on the Chief Election Officer. Requires a written explanation for any legislative acts that are contrary to the reported majority vote on the advisory referendum question to be reflected in the legislative record. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1031/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1031&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2064148,"bill_number":"SB1432","title":"Relating To Changes To Responsibilities Of The Department Of Health Concerning Patients, The County Of Kalawao, And The Kalaupapa Settlement.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to continue providing services statewide to Hansen's disease patients living in the community. Repeals sections of Chapter 326, Hawaii Revised Statutes, upon the 1year anniversary of the passing of the last patient resident of Kalaupapa as affirmed in the Governor's proclamation. Requires the Department of Health to include community organizations in the transition planning team. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 171, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1273).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1432/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1432&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064149,"bill_number":"HB1495","title":"Relating To The Keauhou Aquifer System.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the Keauhou Aquifer System Monitoring Pilot Project within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds for the installation of two monitoring wells in the Keauhou Aquifer System. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1495/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1495&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2064150,"bill_number":"HB921","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, or the Chairperson's designee, to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB921/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=921&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2064151,"bill_number":"HB972","title":"Relating To Impact Fees.","description":"Authorizes condominium associations and planned community associations located in a zoning district that allows for transient vacation rentals to impose an impact fee on owners or members who use their units as transient vacation rentals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB972/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=972&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2064152,"bill_number":"SB1600","title":"Relating To The Public Land Trust Working Group.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to hire necessary staff, purchase equipment, and retain professional services on behalf of the Public Land Trust Working Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HWN/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1600/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1600&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2064153,"bill_number":"SB1036","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Codifies net neutrality principles by prohibiting fixed and mobile internet service providers that provide broadband internet access service from engaging in certain practices concerning the treatment of internet traffic. Among other things, prohibits internet service providers from blocking internet traffic on the basis of internet content, application, or service, engaging in paid prioritization or zero-rating internet traffic in exchange for consideration, monetary or otherwise.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1036/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1036&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2064154,"bill_number":"SB1540","title":"Relating To Building Codes.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2028, makes the most recent Hawaii state building codes adopted by the state building code council supersede all existing county building codes and thereafter allows counties to remove requirements of the state building codes or add requirements to the state building codes only with prior council approval. Repeals the counties' authority to adopt, amend, and update the Hawaii state building codes for their respective county building codes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1540/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1540&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2064155,"bill_number":"HB557","title":"Relating To Telehealth.","description":"Extends the sunset date of Act 107, SLH 2023, which allows for the reimbursement of services provided through telehealth via an interactive telecommunications system, until 12/31/2026. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB557/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=557&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2064156,"bill_number":"SB639","title":"Relating To Underground Storage Tanks.","description":"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. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that any detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB639/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=639&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2064157,"bill_number":"HB627","title":"Relating To School Safety.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for positions to implement and maintain school safety measures. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB627/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=627&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2064158,"bill_number":"HB1284","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires quarterly rather than annual reporting of all use of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1284/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1284&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2064159,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"Relating To Mauna Kea.","description":"Authorizes 2 or more members of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to meet during its transition period regarding any matter relating to the Authority's business; provided that no commitment to vote is made or sought and no decision-making action is taken.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB144/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=144&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2064160,"bill_number":"SB1174","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Appropriates moneys for one temporary full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) archaeologist position within the Department of Land and Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1174/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1174&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2064161,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Amends section 11-364, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB369/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=369&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064162,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Relating To The Contractor Repair Act.","description":"Expands the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Requires the claimant to provide actual evidence of the nature and cause of the construction defect and extent of necessary repairs along with the notice of claim to the extent the claimant has evidence. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's proposal to inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant unreasonably rejects a contractor's proposal to inspect or an offer to remedy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB331/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=331&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2064163,"bill_number":"HB485","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a Department of Education statewide policy for cell phone use in all department schools to ensure clear and enforceable guidelines and foster an environment conducive to learning.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB485/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=485&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2064164,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, as amended, to authorize the transfer of a living beneficiary's place on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands' waitlist for any residential, agricultural, or pastoral tract to a qualified application successor who is at least one-fourth Hawaiian, if the beneficiary dies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB295/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=295&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2064165,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"Relating To Fair Scheduling.","description":"Requires employers to provide employees with written notice of the employee's shift schedule at least ten calendar days before the employee is scheduled to work, under certain circumstances. Requires certain employers to pay their employees twice as much as their regular rate of pay for time worked when their shift schedule was not timely given.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB358/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=358&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2064166,"bill_number":"SB1661","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Sixth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 6th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1661/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1661&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2064167,"bill_number":"HB1361","title":"Relating To Small Businesses.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a small business fee waiver program within the Business Registration Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to waive certain fees for applicants registering a new small business in the State for the first time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1361/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1361&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2064168,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Relating To Meal Breaks.","description":"Prohibits employers from requiring employees to work for more than five consecutive hours without a meal break unless otherwise provided in collective bargaining agreements. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB452/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=452&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2064169,"bill_number":"SB651","title":"Relating To Tax Expenditure Accountability.","description":"Requires laws that enact, modify, or extend the availability of a tax expenditure to contain specific information, revenue estimates, and analyses before becoming law. Allows the disclosure of certain tax credit information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB651/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=651&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2064170,"bill_number":"SB1144","title":"Relating To Transient Accommodations.","description":"Requires transient accommodations brokers and any other persons or entities to offer, list, advertise, or display a transient accommodations rental rate that includes all resort fees required for the furnishing of transient accommodations. Requires transient accommodations brokers and any other persons or entities to include all applicable taxes and fees imposed by a government on the stay in the total price to be paid before the consumer reserves the furnishing of transient accommodations. Establishes penalties. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1144/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1144&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2064171,"bill_number":"SB715","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to achieve full funding status, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid home- and community-based services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB715/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=715&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2064172,"bill_number":"SB1612","title":"Relating To Fitness To Proceed.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in partnership with the Department of Health, to establish and implement a five-year Fitness to Proceed Pilot Program in one county of the State. Requires an interim report and final report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1612/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1612&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2064173,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"Relating To Tax Increment Bonds.","description":"Requires counties to commission a comprehensive economic impact analysis before issuing tax increment bonds and make the analysis publicly available. Requires counties issuing tax increment bonds to conduct publicly available biennial independent audits and report to the Legislature. Requires counties issuing tax increment bonds to establish a review board to oversee tax increment bond projects. Restricts the amount of total outstanding tax increment bonds that may be excluded from the calculation of a county's debt limits from exceeding twenty per cent. Conforms county debt limit statements law to exclude tax increment bonds from the debt limit of the counties if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of tax increment bonds and excluding tax increment bonds from determinations of the counties' funded debt is ratified.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB374/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=374&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2064174,"bill_number":"SB1375","title":"Relating To The Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program.","description":"Establishes the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program to encourage single-family homeowners to retrofit their homes to resist damage by providing for grants to help offset the cost of retrofits. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1375/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1375&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064175,"bill_number":"SB796","title":"Relating To Claims Against The State.","description":"Prohibits claims for refunds, reimbursements, or other payments, authorization for which is sought from the Legislature that exceed the time limitations of section 40-68, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from being claimed. Requires the Attorney General to include in the Attorney General's annual report of claims recommended for approval a total dollar amount of possible judgments against the State that have not yet settled. Requires the Attorney General's report to the Legislature describing the claims against the State to include additional information. Requires the Attorney General to submit a report every five years to the Legislature containing further incidents that occurred in an agency that led to a claim. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB796/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=796&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2064176,"bill_number":"HB678","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB678/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=678&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2064177,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Relating To Low-speed Electric Bicycles.","description":"Increases the minimum age to operate a low-speed electric bicycle from fifteen to sixteen years of age.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB98/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=98&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2064178,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to maximize the amount of housing built that utilizes loans from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund by prioritizing projects with the shortest projected loan repayment terms that produce the highest number of units, per dollar, per year. Repeals all other priorities and preferences for projects utilizing the RHRF.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB163/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=163&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2064179,"bill_number":"HB1372","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Increases the limits on volumes of liquor and other alcoholic beverages that may be manufactured by class 18 small craft producer pub license holders. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1372/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1372&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2064180,"bill_number":"SB711","title":"Relating To Gubernatorial Appointments.","description":"Requires any appointment of a person by the Governor to serve in the Executive Branch in the position of an advisor to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate if that person's salary is greater than $200,000, and is not paid from the Governor's budget. Requires the Governor to transmit Governor's Messages to the Senate President containing nominations for each gubernatorial appointee who was appointed to their advisor position before the effective date of this Act and whose salary is greater than $200,000, and is not paid from the Governor's budget. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB711/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=711&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2064181,"bill_number":"SB1572","title":"Relating To Sports Wagering.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii State Sports Wagering Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators. Establishes penalties for violations. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. Allows the commission to conduct background checks on applicants for a sports wagering operator license and persons in control of applicants for a sports wagering operator license. Requires tax revenue collected from sports wagering to fund certain initiatives, including 50 per cent for public education programs and 25 per cent for affordable housing. Requires the commission to submit annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1572/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1572&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2064182,"bill_number":"HB1116","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Beginning July 1, 2026, bans the sale of all flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Establishes positions and appropriates funds to enforce the ban. Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS. Effective July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1116/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1116&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064183,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Relating To Motor Carrier Vehicles.","description":"Repeals inspection requirements for motor carrier vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB186/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=186&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2064184,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"Relating To The Stabilization Of Property Insurance.","description":"Expands the powers of the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and reactivates the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to help to stabilize the property insurance market in the State. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB426/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=426&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2064185,"bill_number":"SB704","title":"Relating To The Earned Income Tax Credit.","description":"Permanently increases the state earned income tax credit to fifty per cent of the federal earned income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB704/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=704&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2064186,"bill_number":"SB735","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires waste combustion facility owners to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies for the purposes of collecting data regarding emissions. Establishes a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health that will track and display data collected on emissions. Requires the DOH to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on emissions data collected. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB735/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=735&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2064187,"bill_number":"SB520","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to amend its administrative rules to: (1) Authorize not more than five dwellings and dwelling units connected to a single individual wastewater system; and (2) Provide that not more than five bedrooms may be connected to a single individual wastewater system. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB520/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=520&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2064188,"bill_number":"HB866","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to coordinate the stockpiling of no less than a one-year supply of mifepristone. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB866/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=866&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2064189,"bill_number":"HB898","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration.","description":"Classifies certain former military vehicles as special interest vehicles. Enables owners of former military vehicles to apply for registration. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB898/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=898&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2064190,"bill_number":"HB1294","title":"Relating To Agricultural Workforce Housing.","description":"Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1294/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1294&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2064191,"bill_number":"SB740","title":"Relating To Special Permits.","description":"Authorizes the Land Use Commission to designate another agency, including the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, or Agribusiness Development Corporation, to monitor compliance with any restrictions imposed in a special permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB740/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=740&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2064192,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"Relating To A Compensatory Time Cash-out Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes a Compensatory Time Cash-Out Pilot Program for eligible employees of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation who work in any state correctional facility. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB69/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=69&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2064193,"bill_number":"SB1426","title":"Relating To Emergency Aeromedical Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to the counties to increase access to emergency aeromedical services. Appropriates funds into and out of the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund to the Department of Health for the establishment and operating expenses for emergency aeromedical services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1426/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1426&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064194,"bill_number":"HB598","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits the imposition of cost-sharing requirements for certain diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB598/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=598&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2064195,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"Relating To An Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program.","description":"Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB426/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=426&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2064196,"bill_number":"SB1349","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1349/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1349&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064197,"bill_number":"HB679","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB679/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=679&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2064198,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"Relating To Accessibility.","description":"Establishes that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice for public accommodations to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of information related to their services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations using information and communication technology intended for use by the general public as applicants, participants, customers, clients, or visitors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB149/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=149&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2064199,"bill_number":"SB1169","title":"Relating To Community Land Trusts.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish a five-year community land trust equity pilot program to provide community land trusts with a line of credit to fund the acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, or construction of housing for low- to moderate-income households and report to the Legislature regarding the pilot program. Appropriates funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the establishment of the pilot program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1169/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1169&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2064200,"bill_number":"SB1190","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Invasive Species Council.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to support its initiatives to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1190/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1190&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2064201,"bill_number":"HB820","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Requires all health insurers in the State, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Applies to insurance policies, contracts, plans, or agreements issued or renewed in the State after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB820/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=820&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2064202,"bill_number":"SB788","title":"Relating To Guardianship And Conservatorship Services.","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot program in the Probate Court and Family Court of the First Circuit to fund certain guardianship and conservatorship related court resources in situations where the respondent does not have sufficient funds to pay for one or more of the resources and the court has deemed the resource or resources beneficial. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Governor and Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB788/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=788&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2064203,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"Relating To Climate Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a climate literacy certificate program to provide students with an advanced understanding of climate change through academic coursework and hands-on learning.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB99/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=99&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2064204,"bill_number":"HB1218","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for a return-to-home program within the Department of Human Services to provide travel expenses and relocation assistance for eligible persons who wish to return to their home states. Requires the Department to develop and implement a public information campaign related to the State's residency requirements and return-to-home program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1218/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1218&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2064205,"bill_number":"HB1347","title":"Relating To Fishing.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a permitting system for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the taking of aquatic life. Repeals prohibition on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the taking of aquatic life. Provides a timeline for implementation of the permitting system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1347/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1347&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2064206,"bill_number":"SB1570","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to plan and design an expansion of the runway at Molokai Airport to accommodate larger aircraft. Requires the Department of Transportation to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1570/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1570&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2064207,"bill_number":"SB797","title":"Relating To Supplemental Security Income.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to automatically enroll, or authorize the Social Security Administration to automatically enroll, in the State's Medicaid program any individual in the State who receives federal Supplemental Security Income benefits. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB797/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=797&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2064208,"bill_number":"SB831","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Allows tenants who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to be awarded damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and costs of the suit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB831/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=831&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2064209,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"Relating To Renewable Gas Tariff.","description":"Requires gas utilities to file a proposed initial renewable gas tariff or tariffs with the Public Utilities Commission by August 31, 2025. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to approve or modify a renewable gas tariff within six months of receiving a proposed renewable gas tariff. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB342/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=342&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2064210,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Allows authorized insurers in the State to offer building and hurricane damage insurance for condominium buildings at a lesser rate than the building's prior surplus lines insurance policy for the same coverage. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB253/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=253&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2064211,"bill_number":"HB556","title":"Relating To Colorectal Cancer.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a public assistance program offering state-funded colorectal screenings for certain persons. Requires coverage for all colorectal cancer screenings in the State to be consistent with the Affordable Care Act Implementation Frequently Asked Questions published by the United States Department of Labor, United States Department of Health and Human Services, and United States Department of the Treasury. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB556/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=556&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2064212,"bill_number":"SB1646","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees to negotiate with health insurance carriers to ensure that 12% of monthly premium payments are paid directly to primary care providers. Requires the Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division to allocate 12% of monthly premium payments directly to primary care providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1646/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1646&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2064213,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Requires that Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing projects include a restrictive covenant that states that the units designated as affordable housing, as described in the submitted project application, shall remain as affordable housing in perpetuity. Prohibits development of affordable housing in a special flood hazard area.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB379/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=379&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2064214,"bill_number":"SB1614","title":"Relating To Transit-oriented Development.","description":"Establishes what constitutes transit-oriented development and incentivizes development in county-designated transit-oriented development areas or zones. Prioritizes the allocation of a minimum percentage of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund for certain mixed-income rental housing projects or units. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1614/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1614&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2064215,"bill_number":"HB1402","title":"Relating To Children.","description":"Ensures the protection and promotion of the health and well-being of all infants born alive in the State. Mandates medically appropriate and reasonable life-saving and life-sustaining medical care and treatment to all born alive infants. Establishes civil and criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1402/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1402&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2064216,"bill_number":"HB1377","title":"Relating To Early Learning Cooperatives.","description":"Requires the Executive Office on Early Learning to establish parent-staff early learning collectives to combine professional early-learning services with structured parental involvement. Establishes an Early Learning Cooperative Advisory Council. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1377/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1377&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2064217,"bill_number":"HB1382","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to contract with a non-profit specializing in domestic violence to provide training and staff to be housed on-site in Child Welfare Services Branch offices to support all aspects of screening for and addressing domestic violence within a case. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1382/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1382&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2064218,"bill_number":"HB754","title":"Relating To Community Schools.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for community schools and a program manager position. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB754/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=754&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2064219,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"Relating To Cabaret Licenses.","description":"Expands the prohibition of class 11 cabaret licenses to premises within apartment mixed use subprecincts of special districts and special improvement districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB122/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=122&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2064220,"bill_number":"HB834","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Categorizes electric bicycles into three classes based on speed and operation. Requires electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to each electric bicycle. Imposes a requirement that counties inform individuals of the applicable traffic code, safety information, and penalties for violations at the time of registering a bicycle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB834/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=834&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2064221,"bill_number":"HB1334","title":"Relating To Meat Donation.","description":"Establishes an Axis Deer Meat Donation Pilot Program to exempt the donation of axis deer meat to a charitable, religious, or nonprofit organization for the purpose of feeding needy individuals from certain laws regarding the inspection and transportation of axis deer meat, carcasses, and meat products, subject to certain requirements. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2033. (CD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Transmitted to Governor.","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1334/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1334&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2064222,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.","description":"Allows impasses and disputes relating to the amounts of State and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to be resolved by arbitration. Repeals the prohibition against strikes by members of bargaining units on the issue of the amounts of State and county contributions to the Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB183/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=183&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2064223,"bill_number":"HB1160","title":"Relating To Pupil Transportation Safety.","description":"Amends sections 286-102 and 286-181, HRS, to allow exemptions to include use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans, which may not meet school bus regulations for school bus services, but which shall otherwise meet vehicle requirements and qualifications set forth in chapter 19-143, Hawaii Administrative Rules, to the extent required by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education, when adult staff chaperone escorts of students are provided while students are being transported between designated locations off-campus and designated locations on-campus.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1160/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1160&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064224,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"Relating To The Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study of the carrying capacity of Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor in the County of Kauai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB68/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=68&year=2026","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":2064225,"bill_number":"SB1400","title":"Relating To The Office Of Wellness And Resilience.","description":"Transfers the Office of Wellness and Resilience to the Department of Human Resources Development on June 29, 2025. Creates a wellness and resilience advisory board. Updates the Office of Wellness and Resilience functions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1400/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1400&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064226,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"Relating To The Individual Housing Account Program.","description":"For taxable years, beginning 1/1/2026, increases the maximum annual deduction for contributions to, and maximum account levels for, individual housing accounts. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB286/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=286&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2064227,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish a state tea agent at UH Manoa CTAHR.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB178/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=178&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2064228,"bill_number":"HB946","title":"Relating To Carbon Displacement.","description":"Establishes a carbon displacement tax credit for taxpayers of locally produced goods. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to certify tax credit amounts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB946/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=946&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2064229,"bill_number":"HB822","title":"Relating To Employment.","description":"Requires certain employers in the State to offer reproductive loss leave for employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB822/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=822&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2064230,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"Relating To Statewide Composting.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to adopt or amend rules to establish a classification system for composting facilities or operations. Allows composting and co-composting in the agricultural district, including on lands with class A or class B soils. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB404/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=404&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064231,"bill_number":"SB1120","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study on implementing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Requires, no later than 1/1/2028, the Department of Transportation to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1120/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1120&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2064232,"bill_number":"SB1110","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to: (1) Adopt the National Incident Management System as the standard for all incident management and emergency response operations; (2) Complete an after-action review for all significant emergency incidents or exercises; (3) Develop and manage position task books; (4) require the use of standardized Incident Command System forms; (5) Maintain accreditation through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program; and (6) Define specific roles and responsibilities for all Incident Command System and emergency operations center positions. Expands training and education qualifications and responsibilities for the Administrator of Emergency Management and county-level administrators or directors of emergency management. Amends the contents of the state comprehensive emergency management plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1110/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1110&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2064233,"bill_number":"HB981","title":"Relating To Attorneys' Fees.","description":"Limits the accrued attorneys' fees and costs in matters relating to, or actions brought as a result of, construction defects to twenty-five per cent of the recovery amount. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB981/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=981&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2064234,"bill_number":"SB925","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Relating To Public Safety. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB925/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=925&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2064235,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Relating To An Atmospheric Carbon Capture Plant.","description":"Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office, in conjunction with the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, to conduct a feasibility study for the construction of an atmospheric carbon capture plant in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB399/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=399&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2064236,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"Requires the Auditor to conduct a financial audit of each charter school under the State Public Charter School Commission. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to take action based on the Auditor's recommendations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB494/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=494&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2064237,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits any person from charging any fees on a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation interest, plan, or unit that were not disclosed before the time of purchase. Requires a person to clearly and conspicuously display a rate or price that includes all fees to be charged at the time of purchase in each advertisement for a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation interest, plan, or unit. Requires any taxes and fees that are displayed as a percentage of the cost on a booking transaction also be displayed as a dollar amount at the time of purchase.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB321/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=321&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2064238,"bill_number":"SB575","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract its review of proposed state projects, projects on privately owned historic property, and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants if the Department is unable to complete its review within sixty days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB575/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=575&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2064239,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Relating To The General Fund.","description":"Provides a tax credit to taxpayers and makes deposits to the emergency and budget reserve fund and other post-employment benefits trust fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB325/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=325&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2064240,"bill_number":"SB954","title":"Relating To A Rate Study For Home Health Services.","description":"Appropriates funding for the Department of Human Services to conduct a rate study for Medicaid home health services in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB954/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=954&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2064241,"bill_number":"HB1413","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Includes individuals involved in organized crime among the persons who may be subjected to extended terms of imprisonment for the commission of felonies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1413/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1413&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2064242,"bill_number":"HB1161","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2028, authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles. Provides and requires a county to establish the rate of the road usage charge. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to establish county subaccounts within the State Highway Fund. Clarifies the disposition of funds for state mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the rate and calculation of the state mileage-based road usage charge. Specifies that rental motor vehicle companies may visibly pass the costs of the mileage-based road usage charges to the consumer. Expands allowable uses of the State Highway and Highway Funds. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1161/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1161&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064243,"bill_number":"SB1007","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish the Interstate Collaboration on Homelessness to discourage sending unsupported homeless individuals to other states and territories. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to enter into formal agreements with other states to reimburse costs associated with relocated homeless individuals. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1007/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1007&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2064244,"bill_number":"HB522","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Establishes a general excise tax holiday on the first Saturday of each month for small businesses within the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB522/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=522&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2064245,"bill_number":"HB1086","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1086/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1086&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064246,"bill_number":"HB632","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Prohibits a condominium association or its board of directors from enforcing de minimis violation of association bylaws, rules, or regulations. Defines \"de minimis violations\". Requires condominium associations to provide persons accused of violations the right to appeal to the board of directors. Requires a condominium to disclose this right of appeal to alleged violators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB632/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=632&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2064247,"bill_number":"SB1255","title":"Relating To Government Records.","description":"Amends the Uniform Information Practices Act to require each contract to perform a government function to expressly require the contractor to retain records in accordance with the retention schedule of the agency and provide the agency with access to all records subject to the Uniform Information Practices Act; define \"government function\" and \"trade secret\"; clarify that \"government record\" includes information that is created, received, maintained, or used by a private person in performance of a government function contract; and prohibit agencies from denying a request for access to records of a contractor used in the performance of a government function on the basis of trade secret or other proprietary information. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1255/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1255&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2064248,"bill_number":"HB536","title":"Relating To Freshwater Waterways.","description":"Prohibits residing in, on, or within fifty feet of a freshwater waterway. Authorizes state and local law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program and county police, to enforce the prohibition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB536/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=536&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2064249,"bill_number":"SB950","title":"Relating To Trauma-informed Care.","description":"Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to design, implement, and administer trauma-informed organizational assessments and a training curriculum for Child Welfare Services to support the development of a trauma-informed child welfare system in the State. Allows the office to contract with public and private entities to provide necessary services. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB950/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=950&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2064250,"bill_number":"SB1460","title":"Relating To Updating Public Land Leases Issued Pursuant To Chapter 171, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the lease being extended.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1460/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1460&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064251,"bill_number":"SB1196","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes a ridesharing fee. Deposits fees collected into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1196/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1196&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2064252,"bill_number":"HB1274","title":"Relating To The State Auditor.","description":"Requires the State Auditor to conduct management and financial audits of Medicaid health care insurance contractors at least once every two years, with the first audit report to be submitted no later than twenty days prior to the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1274/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1274&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2064253,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Relating To Uncrewed Aircraft Offenses.","description":"Increases the penalty for using an uncrewed aircraft in the furtherance of the commission of a felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB282/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=282&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064254,"bill_number":"HB856","title":"Relating To The College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds for eight full-time agricultural technician, and four full-time coordinator positions at University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB856/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=856&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2064255,"bill_number":"SB1412","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authority?s powers relating to housing projects. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1412/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1412&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064256,"bill_number":"SB496","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Board of Agriculture to define the terms \"bona fide farmer\" and \"bona fide agricultural activity\". Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB496/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=496&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2064257,"bill_number":"SB984","title":"Relating To Water Pollution.","description":"Requires a landowner in possession of ten thousand or more acres in the State to be liable for damages and fines arising from runoff originating on the land and entering into state waters. Requires the Department of Health to prioritize enforcement of water pollution control regulations in rural areas where there are existing reports of runoff and other terms of water pollution. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB984/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=984&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2064258,"bill_number":"SB1617","title":"Relating To Public Meetings.","description":"Prohibits boards from beginning or continuing meetings after 9:00 p.m., excluding county council meetings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1617/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1617&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2064259,"bill_number":"HB1350","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Second Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the second representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1350/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1350&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2064260,"bill_number":"HB1237","title":"Relating To Biosecurity.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for agricultural biosecurity and the prevention, detection, and control of invasive species in Maui County. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1237/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1237&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2064261,"bill_number":"SB944","title":"Relating To The Low-income Housing Tax Credit.","description":"Clarifies that a partner or member that is a partnership or limited liability company that has been allocated a low-income housing tax credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign all or a portion of the credit to any taxpayer. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, SLH 2016, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, until 12/31/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB944/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=944&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2064262,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"Relating To The Adequate Reserve Fund.","description":"Amends the definition of \"adequate reserve fund\" by increasing the multiplier used to calculate its amount from the existing factor of 1, to unspecified amounts for calendar year 2026 and for calendar year 2027 and thereafter. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct an actuarial study and report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB202/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=202&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2064263,"bill_number":"HB753","title":"Relating To The Household And Dependent Care Services Tax Credit.","description":"Increases a taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that is used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit. Extends the sunset date of the temporary increase in maximum employment-related expenses that are used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit, established by Act 163, SLH 2023, to 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/3005. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB753/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=753&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2064264,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support public schools impacted by a local investorowned electric utility's planned public safety power shutoff program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB533/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=533&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2064265,"bill_number":"SB640","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Requires corporations, organizations, or individuals engaging to commercial transactions or trade practices to clearly and conspicuously notify consumers when the consumer is interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot or other technology capable of mimicking human behaviors. Authorizes private rights of action. Establishes statutory penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB640/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=640&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2064266,"bill_number":"SB1338","title":"Relating To Long Duration Clean Energy Storage.","description":"Renames the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen Program to the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Program (Program). Amends the required activities of the Program, including conducting engineering and economic evaluations of potential locations for long duration clean energy storage and pumped storage hydroelectric projects. Renames the Hydrogen Investment Special Fund to the Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Investment Capital Special Fund. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1338/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1338&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064267,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"Relating To Civil Identification Cards.","description":"Makes the issuance or renewal of a civil identification card free of charge. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB177/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=177&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2064268,"bill_number":"HB885","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes a program that requires property insurers to offer discounts to condominium associations that make certain upgrades or take other specific actions to increase the building's resilience or reduce the association's risk profile. Requires the insurance commissioner to adopt rules to implement the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB885/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=885&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2064269,"bill_number":"HB686","title":"Relating To Community Outreach Boards.","description":"Defines community outreach board to mean a board established to serve in a community advisory capacity under a county department. Includes community outreach boards in existing provisions of the Sunshine Law relating to neighborhood boards. Authorizes neighborhood board and community outreach board members to attend meetings or presentations related to official board business statewide. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB686/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=686&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2064270,"bill_number":"HB677","title":"Relating To Identification.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with various agencies and upon request of the inmates, to assist inmates in obtaining the inmates' civil identification card, birth certificate, social security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society, as soon as practicable. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to initiate the process of obtaining identifying documents for inmates released to work furlough, extended furlough, or community placement programs, by providing the forms necessary for the inmate to obtain civil identification cards and other identifying documents to the inmate as soon as practicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB677/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=677&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2064271,"bill_number":"SB1495","title":"Relating To Hearing Aids.","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts received by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or a practitioner licensed to administer drugs to an individual, from the sale of hearing aids. Effective 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2027. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1495/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1495&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2064272,"bill_number":"HB884","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"Prohibits certain foreign parties or their agents, trustees, and fiduciaries from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB884/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=884&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2064273,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Short form bill relating to human services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB67/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=67&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2064274,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Relating To Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs.","description":"Clarifies that the civil service exemption for personal service contracts for building, custodial, and grounds maintenance services with qualified community rehabilitation programs shall not cost more than $850,000 in the aggregate per private person or entity, regardless of the number of contracts or qualified community rehabilitation programs utilized for the personal service. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB425/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=425&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2064275,"bill_number":"HB771","title":"Relating To Super Pacs.","description":"Establishes a fee based on the total expenditures or disbursements made by noncandidate committees within a calendar year. Establishes a process for verification and review of proposed electioneering communications. Establishes a minimum font size for certain information that must be included on campaign advertisements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB771/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=771&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2064276,"bill_number":"HB546","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Establishes the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB546/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=546&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2064277,"bill_number":"SB1659","title":"Relating To The Lahaina Bypass.","description":"Adds a special assessment to the Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax, sunsetting in 10 years, to fund revenue bonds for the Lahaina Bypass North. Includes payment of principal and interest of revenue bonds for the construction, operation, and maintenance costs of the Lahaina Bypass North as a permissible use of the State Highway Fund. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation and revenue bonds to fund the Lahaina Bypass North. Directs transient accommodations taxes collected from West Maui transient accommodations to fund the Lahaina Bypass North. Defines \"West Maui\". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1659/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1659&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2064278,"bill_number":"SB1353","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/2050. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1353/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1353&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064279,"bill_number":"SB1605","title":"Relating To The Child Protective Act.","description":"Provides that investigative powers of the Department of Human Services under the Child Protective Act include interviews of adults living in the family home and the alleged perpetrator in the; Requires DHS to record and save adult interviews conducted as part of an investigation of a report of harm, threatened harm, or imminent harm to a child and to include recorded adult interviews in any filed petition for removal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1605/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1605&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2064280,"bill_number":"HB1251","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a refundable income tax credit to offset the increase in real property insurance premiums for certain properties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1251/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1251&year=2026","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":2064281,"bill_number":"HB1234","title":"Relating To Water Safety.","description":"Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Education to establish a standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1234/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1234&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2064282,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Rental Fees.","description":"Prohibits the charging of a fee for a lessee's spouse by a lessor under certain conditions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB398/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=398&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2064283,"bill_number":"HB1396","title":"Relating To Custodial Interference.","description":"Includes in the crime of custodial interference in the first degree the taking, enticing, concealing, or detaining of a minor from a person who has a right to custody pursuant to a Voluntary Establishment of Paternity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1396/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1396&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2064284,"bill_number":"SB1327","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews Of State Affordable Housing Projects.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine the effect of any proposed State affordable housing project within ninety days of a request for determination. Sets forth the historic review requirements based on the project area's known historic, cultural, and archaeological resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HOU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1327/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1327&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064285,"bill_number":"HB1430","title":"Relating To Foreign Medical Graduates.","description":"Allows foreign medical school graduates applying for a license to practice medicine and surgery to substitute one year of required medical training or experience in a hospital with one year of fellowship training where the parent program or hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1430/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1430&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064286,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Provides that a condominium board's or its officer's or member's failure to maintain the minimum required balance for a condominium's replacement reserves fund may constitute a violation of the fiduciary duty owed. Establishes a minimum balance for a condominium association's replacement reserves fund, with an exception for sufficient assessments. Effective 9/1/2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB117/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=117&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2064287,"bill_number":"HB665","title":"Relating To Data Sharing.","description":"Establishes a data sharing and governance working group within the office of enterprise technology services. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB665/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=665&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2064288,"bill_number":"HB1327","title":"Relating To Fees.","description":"Provides that any Hawaii-born or Native Hawaiian individual shall qualify for resident fees at state parks, regardless of where the individual currently resides; provided that the individual first presents to the Department of Land and Natural Resources certain documentation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1327/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1327&year=2026","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":2064289,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"Relating To Long Duration Clean Energy Storage.","description":"Amends the Hawaii renewable hydrogen program and hydrogen investment capital special fund to include a broader focus on long duration clean energy storage. Transfers responsibility for the program to the Hawaii State Energy Office. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB351/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=351&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2064290,"bill_number":"HB1157","title":"Relating To Capital Advancement Contracts.","description":"Amends section 266-19.5(d), HRS, for the purpose of increasing the cap for the contract value of any one capital advancement contract (CAC) and the cap for the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements. Adds reporting requirements for the department.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1157/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1157&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064291,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Civil Rights Commission to receive and investigate complaints related to acts of discrimination committed by transportation network company drivers against riders with service animals and report the results of its investigation to the Department of Transportation, which shall issue penalties to transportation network companies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB468/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=468&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2064292,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"Relating To Immigration.","description":"Prohibits certain covered educational entities and Hawaii Health Systems Corporation facilities from collecting information regarding citizenship or immigration status or allowing officers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enter certain facilities, except under specific circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB440/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=440&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2064293,"bill_number":"HB1141","title":"Relating To Updating Public Land Leases Issued Pursuant To Chapter 171, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the lease being extended. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1141/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1141&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064294,"bill_number":"HB945","title":"Relating To Hotels.","description":"Requires a hotel to provide notification of a service disruption, or that a service disruption may occur, to all third-party vendors and prospective and current guests. Prohibits a hotel from imposing any fee, penalty, or other charge, or retaining any deposit: if before check-in, a guest cancels a reservation due to a service disruption, unless the hotel provided prior notice; or if the service disruption arises after check-in, regardless of whether the hotel provided prior notification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB945/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=945&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2064295,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Relating To Victim Restitution.","description":"Requires, when a defendant is convicted of negligent homicide in the first degree for causing the death of another while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, that victim restitution shall include financial support to raise the decedent's surviving minor children until each child reaches the age of eighteen, or until the age of twenty-three for any child who enrolls full-time in a college, university, vocational school, or trade school, in an amount to be determined by the court and to be paid to the person responsible for raising the children. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB384/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=384&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2064296,"bill_number":"HB1290","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Establishes a Portable Benefits Program under the administration of a board of trustees to provide portable benefits to gig workers. Expands the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program to gig workers. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1290/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1290&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2064297,"bill_number":"SB690","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects per the agricultural infrastructure of the State, a food and product innovation network, and outstanding debt on the Waiahole water system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB690/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=690&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2064298,"bill_number":"SB1055","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to adjust the minimum certification periods for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits households, participate in the Elderly Simplified Application Project, and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to improve Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rates, including establishing additional positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1055/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1055&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2064299,"bill_number":"HB947","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Real Estate Investment Trusts.","description":"Disallows the dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB947/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=947&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2064300,"bill_number":"SB1374","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation out of the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund for the Public Utilities Commission to procure services by consultants with technical expertise in the efforts to strengthen the resilience and reliability of electric utility services in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1374/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1374&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064301,"bill_number":"HB614","title":"Relating To Hate Crimes.","description":"Defines \"reported hate crime\". Requires reporting of all possible reported hate crimes to appropriate authorities, including consistent documentation and analysis of such incidents. Requires law enforcement officers to receive annual training to identify, investigate, and document hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Requires the Attorney General to establish or update guidelines, protocols, and training materials for the reporting and investigation of hate crimes and possible hate crimes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB614/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=614&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2064302,"bill_number":"HB1115","title":"Relating To Universal Immunization Funding Program.","description":"Establishes the Universal Immunization Purchase Program and Universal Immunization Purchase Special Fund into which the fees will be deposited to finance the distribution of immunizations free of charge to qualifying health care providers. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1115/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1115&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064303,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Requires the Executive Office on Early Learning to establish an Imagination Library of Hawaii Program to provide one free book each month to children from birth through five years of age who reside in the State. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB107/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=107&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2064304,"bill_number":"SB1647","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of Human Services for direct payment to primary care physicians for services provided to Med-QUEST recipients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1647/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1647&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2064305,"bill_number":"HB709","title":"Relating To Trespassing.","description":"Establishes a limited alternative process to remove unauthorized persons from residential real property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB709/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=709&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064306,"bill_number":"HB967","title":"Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.","description":"Establishes the Statewide Interagency Food Systems Coordination Team and the Interagency Food Systems Working Group within the Department of Agriculture. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB967/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=967&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2064307,"bill_number":"SB1258","title":"Relating To Green Bonds.","description":"Establishes a Green Bonds Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1258/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1258&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2064308,"bill_number":"SB1579","title":"Relating To Pharmacists.","description":"Mandates reimbursement for services provided by participating registered pharmacists practicing within their scope of practice by private and public health plans in the State after 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1579/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1579&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2064309,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Relating To Student Out-of-service-area Attendance.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Education from mandating that any student attend a school outside the student's service area. Establishes a 5 year phaseout period. Requires the DOE to submit annual progress reports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB201/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=201&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2064310,"bill_number":"SB551","title":"Relating To Compostable Plastic Packaging.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires persons that provide single-use compostable plastic packaging or utensils for any food or beverages sold in the State to have on-site composting collection bins and ensure the collection and delivery of disposed single-use compostable plastic packaging or utensils to certain commercial composting facilities under certain circumstances. Requires the Department of Health to report to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2026 through 2035.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB551/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=551&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2064311,"bill_number":"SB1439","title":"Relating To Nuisances.","description":"Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect environmental health or public health, or both. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1439/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1439&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064312,"bill_number":"HB1464","title":"Relating To Automotive Repair.","description":"Requires a manufacturer of model year 2022 or later motor vehicles that utilize telematics systems to equip the vehicles with an inter-operable, standardized, and open-access platform across all of the manufacturer's makes and models. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish a motor vehicle telematics system notice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1464/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1464&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2064313,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"Proposing Amendments To The Hawaii Constitution To Promote Accountability In Elected Officials.","description":"Proposes to amend the state constitution to suspend or bar criminally charged or convicted elected officials from office and impose term limit requirements on elected officials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB488/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=488&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2064314,"bill_number":"HB1287","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-fourth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-fourth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1287/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1287&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2064315,"bill_number":"SB702","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Recognize And Protect The Inherent And Inalienable Right Of All People To Clean Water And Air, A Healthful Environment And Climate, Healthy Native Ecosystems, And Beaches.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB702/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=702&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2064316,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"Relating To Media Literacy.","description":"Authorizes school complexes to incorporate media literacy in their standards-based curriculum, including content that prevents negative impacts of misinformation, disinformation, digital discrimination, and online hate speech.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB100/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=100&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2064317,"bill_number":"SB1345","title":"Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Units (1), (2), (3), (4), (8), (9), (10), (13), and (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2024-2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 has been exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1345/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1345&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064318,"bill_number":"SB1112","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Amends the membership of the Hawaii Community Development Authority to include the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1112/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1112&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2064319,"bill_number":"HB848","title":"Relating To Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Contributions.","description":"Sets the amount of the employer contribution to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund as a fixed percentage of the health benefits plan or life insurance plan premium cost. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB848/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=848&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2064320,"bill_number":"SB1529","title":"Relating To Transient Accommodations.","description":"Prohibits any person from charging any fees on a transient accommodation unit, room, or service that were not disclosed before the time of booking. Requires any person offering, listing, advertising, soliciting, or displaying a rate or price for the use or occupancy of a transient accommodation unit, room, or service to disclose at the time of booking in a clear and conspicuous manner, the total dollar amount that will be charged, including all resort fees and taxes and fees imposed by government entities. Establishes penalties. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1529/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1529&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2064321,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"Relating To Destination Management.","description":"Short form bill relating to destination management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB14/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=14&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2064322,"bill_number":"SB1099","title":"Relating To Important Agricultural Lands.","description":"Authorizes the Land Use Commission to designate county or state lands as important agricultural lands, and adopt maps for the designated lands, in counties that fail to identify and recommend important agricultural lands by 12/31/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1099/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1099&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2064323,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Authorizes the Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt, amend, and repeal rules to develop an evaluation and authorization process to import and transport aquatic livestock in the State. Requires the Aquaculture Program to develop a biological aquatic risk-based framework and biocontainment standards for the aquatic livestock evaluation and authorization process. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 165, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1267).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB177/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=177&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2064324,"bill_number":"SB1459","title":"Relating To Homeless Encampments On Department Of Land And Natural Resources Lands.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1459/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1459&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064325,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Relating To Medical Records.","description":"Requires health care providers to provide patients with copies of billing records within ten working days of a request from the patient and provide written notice to patients if there is a credit on the patient's account. Clarifies that health care providers must respond to medical record requests from patients in a timely manner pursuant to federal regulations, with exceptions. Establishes penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB368/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=368&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2064326,"bill_number":"SB893","title":"Relating To The Economy.","description":"Grants twenty-year licenses for casinos in the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District and Hawaii Convention Center. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Imposes fifteen per cent wagering tax on gross receipts. Establishes the State Gaming Fund and Compulsive Gambler Program. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB893/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=893&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2064327,"bill_number":"HB318","title":"Relating To Conservation Banking.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to operate and approve conservation banks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB318/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=318&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2064328,"bill_number":"SB900","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Relating To Government. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB900/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=900&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2064329,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"Relating To Transit-oriented Development.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to prepare environmental impact statements for the Iwilei/Kapalama and University of Hawaii West Oahu transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement districts on the island of Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB489/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=489&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2064330,"bill_number":"SB1473","title":"Relating To Central Services Assessment.","description":"Amends the transfer of funds for central service expenses from the State Highway Fund, Airport Revenue Fund, and Harbor Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1473/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1473&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064331,"bill_number":"SB1284","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article 1, Section 5, Of The Hawaii Constitution Relating To Due Process And Equal Protection.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit discrimination against a person because of ethnicity, age, disability, religion, national ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1284/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1284&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2064332,"bill_number":"HB1119","title":"Relating To Home Care Agencies.","description":"Prohibits home care agencies from providing services outside the scope of their facility license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1119/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1119&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064333,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Amends the procurement thresholds for small purchases. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB381/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=381&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064334,"bill_number":"SB754","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Provides that a tax credit for low-income housing that exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability for a taxable year may be used as a credit against the taxpayer's income tax liability in subsequent taxable years, but not after the tenth subsequent taxable year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB754/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=754&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2064335,"bill_number":"SB1451","title":"Relating To Critical Infrastructure.","description":"Enhances sharing of critical infrastructure information between infrastructure owners and operators and the state government. Defines and protects \"critical infrastructure information\" that is crucial for direct support of the security and resilience of the State. Provides homeland security partners with reassurance that their proprietary information provided to the state government will be protected from disclosure. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1451/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1451&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064336,"bill_number":"HB737","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Redefines \"historic property\" with respect to the State Historic Preservation Program. Deletes the requirement for an application for a proposed project on an existing privately-owned single-family detached dwelling unit to have a historic preservation review if the unit or townhouse is over fifty years old.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB737/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=737&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2064337,"bill_number":"SB887","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Relating To Consumer Protection. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB887/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=887&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2064338,"bill_number":"HB745","title":"Relating To Building Codes.","description":"Beginning on the date the International Code Council 2024 suite of published codes is adopted as the Hawaii state building code, makes the most recent Hawaii state building codes adopted by the state building code council supersede all existing county building codes and thereafter allows counties to amend the Hawaii state building code as it applies within their jurisdiction. Repeals the counties' authority to adopt, amend, and update the Hawaii state building codes for their respective county building codes. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB745/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=745&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2064339,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"Relating To Youth Fees And Fines.","description":"Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed before the effective date of the Act. Limits court-ordered community service for a minor to no more than seventy-two hours. Repeals certain penalties imposed on parents, guardians, or other persons associated with unaccompanied children in streets and unmarried minors in dance halls. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB129/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=129&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2064340,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"Relating To Student Heat Exposure Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health and State Public Charter School Commission, to conduct a study on the current practices of managing heat exposure in state public and charter schools to protect students' health during outdoor activities and to develop a plan if the current practices are insufficient in managing heat exposure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB245/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=245&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2064341,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Relating To Vehicle Safety.","description":"Creates additional fines for any individual found operating a vehicle or moped without a current certificate of inspection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB95/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=95&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2064342,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Relating To Income.","description":"Implements a phased elimination of the tip credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB214/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=214&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2064343,"bill_number":"SB851","title":"Relating To Emergency Response.","description":"Authorizes emergency medical technicians in the State to administer buprenorphine after the administration of an opioid antagonist during an opioid-related drug overdose response. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules, allocate resources for EMT training, and coordinate with emergency medical services providers in the State, to incorporate the administration of buprenorphine after the administration of an opioid antagonist as a standard component of emergency medical services' protocols during an opioid-related drug overdose response.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB851/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=851&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2064344,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Accelerates the deadlines for the required upgrades, conversions, or connections of priority level 1 and priority level 2 cesspools to 2035 and 2040, respectively, and repeals the 1/1/2050 deadline for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of all remaining cesspools. Before 1/1/2050, requires the Director of Health to prepare and submit to the Legislature an inventory of every remaining cesspool in the State as of 1/1/2045, including cesspools that were granted exemptions by the Director of Health, recommending whether or not and by what date the cesspool should be: (1) Upgraded or converted to a Director-approved wastewater system; or (2) Connected to a sewerage system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Kila, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (5) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB376/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=376&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064345,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires all public and private schools that serve students in grades 6 through 12 and issue student identification cards to have information on mental health and suicide prevention hotlines printed on the student identification cards. Establishes exceptions and penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB37/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=37&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2064346,"bill_number":"SB1178","title":"Relating To Carbon Sequestration Incentives.","description":"Codifies and makes permanent the Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Program under the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1178/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1178&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2064347,"bill_number":"SB875","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Reductions.","description":"Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) or special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC), regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs. Requires DBEDT to conduct an economic cost-benefit analysis on the GET reductions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB875/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=875&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2064348,"bill_number":"SB1479","title":"Relating To Pupil Transportation Safety.","description":"Amends sections 286-102 and 286-181, HRS, to allow exemptions to include use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans, which may not meet school bus regulations for school bus services, but which shall otherwise meet vehicle requirements and qualifications set forth in chapter 19-143, Hawaii Administrative Rules, to the extent required by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education, when adult staff chaperone escorts of students are provided while students are being transported between designated locations off-campus and designated locations on-campus.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1479/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1479&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2064349,"bill_number":"SB1125","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Establishes an Early Learning Cooperative Program within the Department of Human Services. Establishes an Advisory Council to advise on the goals of the Early Learning Cooperative Program. Requires the Department of Human Services to secure federal funding through the Child Care and Development Block Grant for the administration of the Early Learning Cooperative Program. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt administrative rules. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1125/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1125&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2064350,"bill_number":"HB1374","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Defines low alcohol by volume spirits beverages. Establishes lower tax rates for class 18 small craft producer pub licensees, including for low alcohol by volume spirits beverages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1374/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1374&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2064351,"bill_number":"HB1403","title":"Relating To Geothermal Energy Exploration.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the exploration and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaii island.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1403/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1403&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2064352,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"Relating To Reimbursement Of Public Officers And Employees.","description":"Requires the State or a county to reimburse an officer or employee within thirty calendar days after submitting an approved Statement of Completed Travel for work-related travel costs that the officer or employee loaned to the State or county. Requires the State or a county to pay a percentage of interest on the total amount owed to an officer or employee until the loan is fully reimbursed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB163/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=163&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2064353,"bill_number":"HB773","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions to assist farmers and ranchers in meeting the requirements to receive grants offered by the United States Department of Agriculture, State, counties, or private entities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB773/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=773&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2064354,"bill_number":"SB880","title":"Relating To The Executive Office On Aging.","description":"Establishes a temporary Medi-Medi Project within the Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program administered by the Executive Office on Aging to assist older adults, Medicare beneficiaries, individuals with disabilities, and other underserved populations who may qualify for various low-income subsidy programs to gain access to their benefits. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB880/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=880&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2064355,"bill_number":"SB1145","title":"Relating To Bicycles.","description":"Requires bike owners to pay an annual registration fee each year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1145/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1145&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2064356,"bill_number":"SB1066","title":"Relating To Long Duration Clean Energy Storage.","description":"Amends the Hawaii renewable hydrogen program and hydrogen investment capital special fund to include a broader focus on long duration clean energy storage. Transfers responsibility for the program to the Hawaii State Energy Office. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1066/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1066&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2064357,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"Relating To Out-of-state Offices.","description":"Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an out-of-state office in the Republic of the Philippines. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDT/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB437/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=437&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2064358,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"Relating To Capital Gains Tax.","description":"Amends the capital gains tax rate for individuals, estates, and trusts. Amends the alternative capital gains tax for corporations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB476/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=476&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2064359,"bill_number":"SB1227","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires contracts for services awarded to community-based organizations by the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, or Judiciary in support of fulfilling their statutory mandates to individuals, families, and communities in the State to include certain protections against inflation. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and Judiciary to increase the contract price in existing contracts for certain services provided by community-based organizations in support of fulfilling their statutory mandates to individuals, families, and communities in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1227/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1227&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2064360,"bill_number":"HB891","title":"Relating To Marijuana.","description":"Decriminalizes the possession of drug paraphernalia relating to marijuana; possession of a certain amount of marijuana concentrate; and the possession of a certain amount of marijuana and smoking of marijuana in a public place. Lowers the criminal penalty for the possession of a certain amount of marijuana concentrate from a misdemeanor to a petty misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB891/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=891&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2064361,"bill_number":"SB1093","title":"Relating To Parking Demand Management.","description":"Establishes a parking demand management program. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to transition all state employee monthly parking options to daily rate parking. Requires the Department to procure parking reservation software. Creates 2 permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1093/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1093&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2064362,"bill_number":"HB563","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii's Space Science And Engineering Initiative.","description":"Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies, operational costs, and stipends for high school and college students. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB563/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=563&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2064363,"bill_number":"HB1305","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Requires the Department Education, in coordination with the Department of Health, to develop a fireworks education and marketing program for implementation in public schools, including charter schools, and distribution to private schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1305/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1305&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2064364,"bill_number":"SB1278","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts from the state general excise tax any grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund by an eligible business pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Requires the Department of Taxation to notify all taxpayers eligible for refunds of any state general excise tax paid for grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund of their eligibility and requires taxpayers to file refund claims no later than six months following notification. Requires any state general excise taxes paid by eligible businesses for Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants to be refunded to the taxpayer. Effective 7/1/3000. Applies retroactively to 3/11/2021. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1278/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1278&year=2026","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":2064365,"bill_number":"SB1518","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish a two-year Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide 50 per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the United States Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to adopt administrative rules to implement the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1518/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1518&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2064366,"bill_number":"SB731","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Allows a retirant employed as an investigator identified by the Department of Law Enforcement or Department of the Attorney General as a labor shortage or difficult-to-fill position to be rehired without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without a loss or interruption of retirement benefits, subject to certain conditions. Requires annual reports to the Legislature to include details on the employment of retirants as investigators.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on LBT deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-18-26 3:01PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB731/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=731&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2064367,"bill_number":"HB608","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes the shipping container inspection program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Amends the definitions of \"aerial devices\" and \"fireworks\" within state fireworks law. Requires reports to the Legislature on implementation of the shipping container inspection program. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB608/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=608&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2064368,"bill_number":"SB673","title":"Relating To Environmental Stewardship Fees.","description":"Effective 7/1/2027, establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the Department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund effective 7/1/2025. Allocates a certain amount of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special fund. Requires report to the Legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the environmental stewardship fee program. Appropriates funds for the environmental stewardship fee strategic plan and positions for the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB673/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=673&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2064369,"bill_number":"SB807","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Expands the time period within which a county legislative body must approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove housing projects the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation develops or assists under a government assistance program from forty-five days to ninety days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB807/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=807&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2064370,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Decreases the time period for the legislative body of a county to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove housing developments exempt from certain requirements pursuant to section 201H-38, HRS, from forty-five days to thirty days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB93/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=93&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2064371,"bill_number":"HB1044","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls in the fourth quarter due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1044/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1044&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064372,"bill_number":"HB1236","title":"Relating To Legislative Employees.","description":"Repeals staff of the legislative branch of the State from the list of individuals not included in any appropriate bargaining unit. Specifies that the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each have one vote if they have employees in a particular bargaining unit for the purposes of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1236/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1236&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2064373,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"Relating To The Earned Income Tax Credit.","description":"Permanently increases the state earned income tax credit to fifty per cent of the federal earned income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB182/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=182&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2064374,"bill_number":"SB1302","title":"Relating To Air Pollution.","description":"Requires owners or operators of waste combustion facilities to develop a plan to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies at each combustion unit to monitor and sample for certain air contaminants. Requires a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health to track and display the data collected on the air contaminants. Requires the Department of Health to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on the data collected. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1302/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1302&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2064375,"bill_number":"HB1167","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation out of the State Highway Fund to provide funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Department of Transportation to enforce the Motor Carrier Law. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1167/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1167&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064376,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from approving any land disposition to the United States military that allows for or facilitates any military training activities on the subject lands. Requires that any lease or lease extension between the State and the US Department of Defense or branches of the US military include certain provisions, including an acknowledgement that the State retains authority over all environmental matters within its jurisdiction. Provides that violation of state or federal environmental law, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting the health and safety of the State's residents, shall be grounds for terminating the lease.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB210/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=210&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2064377,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Converts certain fireworks-related offenses from misdemeanors to class C felonies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB55/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=55&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2064378,"bill_number":"HB1067","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsorily or voluntarily induction into the armed services of the United States and to persons whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1067/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1067&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2064379,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"Relating To Ironworkers.","description":"Prohibits any person from disassembling, dismantling, or demolishing iron projects unless the person has completed an apprenticeship program for ironworkers approved and registered with the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Establishes penalties. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB136/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=136&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2064380,"bill_number":"SB994","title":"Relating To Energy Assistance.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist qualifying households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain assistants to recipients of the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB994/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=994&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2064381,"bill_number":"HB584","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Short form bill relating to the Judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2025-12-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB584/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=584&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2064382,"bill_number":"SB656","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Land and Natural Resources to install one hundred monitoring wells to collect data and map the migration of the Red Hill contamination plume.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB656/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=656&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084650,"bill_number":"SB2237","title":"Relating To Fire Prevention.","description":"Requires each state agency to create and regularly update a wildfire hazard map. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules. Specifies that the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall clear brush present on state lands for more than sixty days through the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to remove certain brush from high- and medium-risk wildfire areas on state lands. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2237/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2237&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084651,"bill_number":"SB2021","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Clarifies that a person or entity shall be liable for all or a portion of search and rescue expenses when the search and rescue results from the person or entity's violation of applicable laws. Requires the State Fire Council to adopt rules, and the counties to adopt ordinances, as necessary to pursue reimbursements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WLA/PSM/EIG, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2021/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2021&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084652,"bill_number":"SB2007","title":"Relating To Land Use Decision-making.","description":"Provides the authority for counties to amend district boundaries up to 25 acres for purposes of residential housing, agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or workforce fee simple ownership.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2007/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2007&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084653,"bill_number":"SB2248","title":"Relating To Financial Disclosures.","description":"Expands the scope of persons who are required to file financial disclosures to include gubernatorial nominees subject to Senate confirmation. Makes technical amendments relating to legislators. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to LMG, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2248/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2248&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2084654,"bill_number":"SB2314","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language.","description":"Requires that whenever there is a difference between the English and Hawaii version of law that is material to its interpretation, priority shall be given to the language that aligns with the intent of the legislature as evidenced by legislative history, context, and purpose. Clarifies that Hawaiian shall not be required for public acts and transactions, but is welcomed. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2314/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2314&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2084655,"bill_number":"SB2160","title":"Relating To Beekeeping.","description":"Clarifies the registration process for beekeepers with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers to help beekeepers adhere to certain industry standards and best management practices. Establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards and best practices. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2160/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2160&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084656,"bill_number":"SB2275","title":"Relating To Persons With Disabilities.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities. Requires the Department to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2275/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2275&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084657,"bill_number":"SB2297","title":"Relating To Common Interest Communities.","description":"Clarifies that a community association manager is an individual who is the managing agent responsible for the contracted management and oversight of a cooperative housing corporation, condominium association, or homeowners association. Amends the definition of \"managing agent\" to include a community association manager.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2297/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2297&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2084658,"bill_number":"SB2213","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a statewide Environmental Stewardship Curricula Plan for public schools for certain students. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires public schools to offer an environmental stewardship course for certain students. Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer sustainability programs, including recycling and composting programs, to be implemented at public schools. Beginning 7/1/27, prohibits the use or distribution of single-use plastic utensils, trays, straws, and other disposable plastic food service products in public school cafeterias. Beginning 7/1/28, requires each public school to have at least one operational refillable water bottle filling station accessible to students and staff. Requires reports to the Board of Education and the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2213/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2213&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084659,"bill_number":"SB2256","title":"Relating To Brother Joseph Dutton Day.","description":"Designates April 27 of every year as Brother Joseph Dutton Day.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-24","last_action":"Act 004, on 04/23/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1104).","last_action_date":"2026-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2256/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2256&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2084660,"bill_number":"HB1505","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Short form bill relating to consumer protection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1505/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1505&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2084661,"bill_number":"SB2176","title":"Relating To Right-of-entry Permits.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources establish, maintain, and update a public database of each right-of-entry area eligible for a right-of-entry permit. Requires DLNR to develop and publish on its website criteria for the addition of a right-of-entry area to the public database or the removal of a right-of-entry area from the public database. Requires DLNR to notify the public and seek public input before the addition of a right-of-entry area to the public database or the removal of a right-of-entry area from the public database. Authorizes DLNR to remove right-of-entry area from the database without advance public notice in the case of an emergency. Requires DLNR to establish and maintain a public changelog documenting each addition to, or removal from, the public database. Requires DLNR to notify a permittee whose access to a right-of-entry area has been revoked before the date of permissible use. Requires DLNR to establish an administrative hearing and review process. Allows permittees whose access has been revoked to seek reimbursement. Requires DLNR to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Hawaii Film Office. Requires DLNR to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Requires DLNR to revise the terms and conditions of its Wiki Permits service. Requires DLNR to ensure that all Wiki Permits forms, digital interfaces, and permit workflows are consistent. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2176/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2176&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084662,"bill_number":"SB2284","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Generally prohibits the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to minors. Provides certain exceptions for vitamins and protein products.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2284/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2284&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084663,"bill_number":"HB1513","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of reimbursable general obligation bonds in four tranches to provide the necessary funds for the Condominium Loan Program. Appropriates funds from the Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund to provide initial coverage of the bond payments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1513/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1513&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2084664,"bill_number":"SB2098","title":"Relating To Agricultural Production.","description":"Establishes a Clean Plant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to support the production, maintenance, and distribution of disease-free, clean plant material to growers, nurseries, and other agricultural producers in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2098/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2098&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084665,"bill_number":"SB2349","title":"Relating To Aquaculture Development.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to: (1) Establish a four-year Restorative Aquaculture Development Program to reduce aquaculture permit processing time, support aquaculture infrastructure expansion, increase the aquaculture workforce, and pursue federal aquaculture grants; (2) Establish three pilot demonstration sites for restorative aquaculture; and (3) Convene a Restorative Aquaculture Advisory Council. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2349/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2349&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2084666,"bill_number":"SB2280","title":"Relating To Forfeiture.","description":"Extends the period during which a surety, surety insurer, or bail agent may file a motion or application to set aside the bond or recognizance forfeiture from thirty days to ninety days. Ensures that proper notice of a bail forfeiture judgment is provided to a surety or bail agent. Affirms that a judge may impose financial conditions of release and maintain full discretion to consider individual circumstances. Allows a surety or bail agent to apply to set aside a forfeiture, even if a prior motion has been filed. Subjects bail bond forfeiture proceedings to Rule 60 of the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure. Prohibits forfeiture from being ordered in any felony case.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2280/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2280&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084667,"bill_number":"SB2174","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to quarantine any business or other area that is known or reasonably suspected to be infested or infected with any pest. Authorizes the Department to establish interim rules governing the transportation of any material into and within the State known to harbor or transport a high-impact invasive species or pest. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2174/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2174&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084668,"bill_number":"SB2226","title":"Relating To Motorcycles.","description":"Requires all persons operating or riding a motorcycle to wear a safety helmet.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2226/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2226&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084669,"bill_number":"SB2307","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Medical Board to issue an active retired clinician license to retired physicians, osteopathic physicians, and surgeons with inactive Hawaii medical licenses to provide volunteer clinical work through community-based health care or public health organizations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2307/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2307&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2084670,"bill_number":"HB1548","title":"Relating To Sentencing.","description":"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 trial court for reconsideration of the sentence to conform to the revised maximum penalty. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 143, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1244).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1548/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1548&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2084671,"bill_number":"SB2050","title":"Relating To Chiropractic.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2028, allows chiropractic students enrolled in an accredited doctor of chiropractic program to engage in clinical training involving the practice of chiropractic as part of the completion of their degree, under certain conditions. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-05","last_action":"Act 090, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190).","last_action_date":"2026-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2050/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2050&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084672,"bill_number":"SB2092","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Repeals biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of \"renewable energy\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EIG/AEN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2092/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2092&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084673,"bill_number":"SB2229","title":"Relating To Air Pollution.","description":"Allows air pollutants collected by a complainant or Department of Health's Clean Air Branch master to be used as evidence to initiate complaints on air pollution; in hearings in connection with air pollution; and in legal proceedings in the name of the State for the prevention, control, or abatement of air pollution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2229/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2229&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084674,"bill_number":"SB2218","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Requires the Land Use Commission to reclassify lands that are designated for urban growth under a county general plan or county development plan as being in the urban district at the request of the county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WLA/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2218/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2218&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084675,"bill_number":"SB2085","title":"Relating To Water Catchment Systems.","description":"Establishes a Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group within the Department of Health to assess the feasibility of allowing business owners in the State to utilize filtered water collected by water catchment systems for business activities. Requires the Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2028 and dissolve on 6/30/2028. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2085/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2085&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2084676,"bill_number":"SB2228","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes the Marine Trade Training Apprenticeship Program within the University of Hawaii system of community colleges. Establishes the Marine Trade Training Program Tax Credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2228/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2228&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084677,"bill_number":"SB2159","title":"Relating To The Halaula Agricultural Parcel.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the purchase of the Halaula Agricultural Parcel for agricultural development.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2159/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2159&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084678,"bill_number":"SB2196","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Adds the Executive Director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2196/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2196&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084679,"bill_number":"HB1540","title":"Relating To Home Health Licensing.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1540/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1540&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2084680,"bill_number":"SB2056","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Prohibits law enforcement agencies from forming certain agreements with federal or out-of-state law enforcement agencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2056/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2056&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084681,"bill_number":"SB2282","title":"Relating To Insurer Prior Authorization.","description":"Establishes the Prior Authorization Committee to specify medical conditions for which prior authorization by the insurer for treatment is not required for health insurance coverage. Requires health plan insurers to align their prior authorization processes for other conditions with Medicare policies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2282/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2282&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084682,"bill_number":"SB2276","title":"Relating To Surgical Assistants.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Medical Board to require each person practicing medicine or podiatric medicine as a surgical assistant in the State to be licensed as a surgical assistant. Establishes exceptions. Requires the Hawaii Medical Board by rule to establish the application procedure, medical educational and training standards, examination requirements, if any, for surgical assistant licensure and degrees of supervision for surgical assistants. Establishes the Surgical Assistant Advisory Committee. Expands the services eligible for Medicaid Prospective Payment System reimbursement to include certain services furnished by a federally qualified health center or rural health clinic and provided by surgical assistants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2276/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2276&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084683,"bill_number":"SB2247","title":"Relating To Political Fundraising By Executive Branch Employees.","description":"Prohibits any Executive Branch employee who is nominated or appointed by the Governor to a compensated position subject to confirmation by the Senate from engaging in certain campaign fundraising activities. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-10","last_action":"Act 228, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1330).","last_action_date":"2026-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2247/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2247&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2084684,"bill_number":"SB2110","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health Incentive Program within the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-24","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:00 PM; Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2110/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2110&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084685,"bill_number":"HB1564","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Beginning 12/31/2026, establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of \"bicycle\" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines \"electric bicycle\" in place of \"low-speed electric bicycle\". Defines \"electric micro-mobility device\" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Authorizes a person under the age of fourteen to operate class 2 electric bicycles under supervision. Prohibits a person from riding a class 3 electric bicycle on a sidewalk. Authorizes a person to ride a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the term \"motor-driven cycle\" with the term \"motor scooter\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1564/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1564&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2084686,"bill_number":"SB2038","title":"Relating To Medication Labeling.","description":"Authorizes certain pregnant persons to receive abortion medication with a label that does not bear their name and other identifying information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2038/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2038&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084687,"bill_number":"HB1551","title":"Relating To The Chief Elections Officer.","description":"Specifies that the Chief Election office who passes the standard state probationary period may only be terminated for cause.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1551/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1551&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2084688,"bill_number":"SB2155","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Increases the number of bedrooms an individual wastewater system may serve from five to six. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EEP with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka voting no (3) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2155/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2155&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084689,"bill_number":"HB1534","title":"Relating To Jury Duty.","description":"Allows actively practicing advanced practice registered nurses to claim exemption from service as a juror.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1534/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1534&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2084690,"bill_number":"HB1550","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Excludes drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Removes items that are used to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance from the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Restricts the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to only prohibit items that are used for the manufacturing, compounding, converting, production, processing, or preparing of controlled substances. Repeals language permitting the Department of Health to inspect a qualifying patient's medical records and suspend or revoke the ability of certain health care providers to issue written certifications under certain circumstances. (CD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) Alcos excused.","last_action_date":"2026-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1550/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1550&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2084691,"bill_number":"HB1521","title":"Relating To Government Contracts.","description":"Requires contractors performing an agency function to retain records related to the performance of that function and provide agencies with access to those records. Deems the records to be government records under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu voting no (2) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1521/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1521&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2084692,"bill_number":"SB2236","title":"Relating To Additives In Food.","description":"Beginning January 1, 2027, bans the manufacture, sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any food that contains certain petroleum-based synthetic food dyes and synthetic chemical additives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2236/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2236&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084693,"bill_number":"SB2063","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Revises the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund by modifying the priority list for project funding and adding new project priority criteria. Authorizes fund transfers between the Mixed-Income Subaccount without legislative approval. Authorizes conveyance tax revenues deposited into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be transferred to the Mixed-Income Subaccount. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2063/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2063&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084694,"bill_number":"SB2323","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Farmland Transition Commission to examine barriers certain farmers face when trying to purchase or access farmland and provide recommendations on possible incentives or policies to assist these individuals in purchasing or accessing farmland. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Sunsets 12/31/2032. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2323/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2323&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084695,"bill_number":"HB1520","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Clarifies that the fiveyear statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions of campaign finance violations begins upon discovery of the offense by the Campaign Spending Commission. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1520/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1520&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2084696,"bill_number":"SB2293","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Clarifies the authorizations for education expenses incurred by the board of directors of a condominium association.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2293/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2293&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2084697,"bill_number":"SB2138","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program.","description":"Authorizes the Adjutant General to expand the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to include graduate degrees at the University of Hawaii for qualified enlisted personnel in the Hawaii National Guard. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-29","last_action":"Act 065, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1165).","last_action_date":"2026-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2138/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2138&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2084698,"bill_number":"SB2257","title":"Relating To Vegetative Burning.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing permits for commercial burning of green waste products in residential areas or within one thousand feet of a residential property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2257/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2257&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2084699,"bill_number":"SB2134","title":"Relating To Renewal Of Driver's Licenses.","description":"Requires applicants for driver's license renewal to complete an educational course that includes a road safety video developed by the Department of Transportation and a written examination.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2134/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2134&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2084700,"bill_number":"SB2322","title":"Relating To Environmental Assessments.","description":"Requires that an environmental assessment be conducted and an environmental impact statement be prepared for any proposed use within historic properties designated by the Hawaii or National Register of Historic Places, important to native Hawaiian people or to another ethnic group of the State, or determined to be eligible as a traditional cultural property or place on the National Register of Historic Places. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2322/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2322&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084701,"bill_number":"SB2210","title":"Relating To Housing Discrimination.","description":"Allows the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to prosecute discrimination based on source of income in housing cases. Clarifies penalties. Establishes a position. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2210/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2210&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084702,"bill_number":"SB2078","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2078/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2078&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2084703,"bill_number":"SB2028","title":"Relating To The Aquaculture Investment Tax Credit.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026, establishes a 5-year aquaculture investment tax credit for taxpayers that incur qualifying investment costs relating to qualified aquaculture businesses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2028/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2028&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084704,"bill_number":"SB2217","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Specifies that a simple majority of affirmative votes of the members of the Land Use Commission present at a meeting and qualified to vote is required for any boundary amendment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2217/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2217&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084705,"bill_number":"SB2359","title":"Relating To Registration Of Time Shares.","description":"Provides that applications for registration renewal required by section 514E-10, HRS, shall be deemed approved upon delivery. Provides that any amendment to a required time share plan registration shall be deemed approved by operation of law on the sixtieth day after the amendment is submitted to the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, unless the Director issues a deficiency letter within that period. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2359/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2359&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2084706,"bill_number":"HB1544","title":"Relating To Environmental Assessments.","description":"Requires that an environmental assessment be conducted and an environmental impact statement be prepared for any proposed use within historic properties considered significant or recognized as a traditional cultural property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1544/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1544&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2084707,"bill_number":"HB1536","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the cost of prosthetic devices, including activity-specific prostheses, and orthotic devices for policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed on or after 1/1/2027. Establishes an unspecified minimum yearly benefit for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1536/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1536&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2084708,"bill_number":"SB2324","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"For purposes of registering a condominium project in an agricultural district, (1) lowers the threshold from projects with five units to projects with two units for which a signed statement from a county is required and (2) requires a signed statement from the neighborhood board, if applicable.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPN/WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2324/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2324&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084709,"bill_number":"SB2011","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Requires each county to adopt display standards requiring visible and readable street addresses and to require owners of residential and commercial buildings to post street addresses in accordance with the county's display standards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2011/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2011&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084710,"bill_number":"SB2214","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Establishes as a deceptive trade practice the advertising, displaying, or offering of a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, with certain exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2214/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2214&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084711,"bill_number":"SB2100","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2100/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2100&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084712,"bill_number":"SB2285","title":"Relating To Complex Patient Treatment.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health to contract with community-based organizations for a behavioral health complex patient model. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2285/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2285&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084713,"bill_number":"SB2154","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to conduct a study of agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the one-year study of agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Appropriates funds to establish positions to collect agricultural data and conduct data analysis for public consumption. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2154/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2154&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084714,"bill_number":"SB2097","title":"Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.","description":"Establishes the Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Appropriates funds. Requires DAB to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2097/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2097&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084715,"bill_number":"SB2060","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide any and all forms of financing for the development, predevelopment, construction, acquisition, preservation, and substantial rehabilitation of rental housing units. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to give preference to certain projects with perpetual affordability commitments, that are revenue neutral, and to applicants with a demonstrated history of early repayment to the RHRF. Authorizes HHFDC to use moneys in the RHRF that have been reserved or awarded by HHFDC for specific projects but have not yet been encumbered to fund other rental housing projects subject to certain conditions. Authorizes HHFDC to secure a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness to provide liquidity for the RHRF under certain conditions. Repeals 6/30/2030. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-09","last_action":"Act 212, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1314).","last_action_date":"2026-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2060/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2060&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084716,"bill_number":"SB2244","title":"Relating To Nepotism.","description":"Subjects legislative and judicial employees to the same ethical standards prohibiting nepotism that are applicable to other state employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2244/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2244&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2084717,"bill_number":"SB2306","title":"Relating To Administrative Fees.","description":"Makes permanent, rather than repealing upon the adoption of relevant administrative rules, the Department of Land and Natural Resources' authority to establish a transaction fee for certain services rendered by the Bureau of Conveyances for each recording in the Bureau of Conveyances and Land Court. Amends the authorized uses of moneys in the Bureau of Conveyances Special Fund. Repeals language that required the Bureau of Conveyances' microfilm fees to be established by rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2306/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2306&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2084718,"bill_number":"HB1524","title":"Relating To Pedestrians.","description":"Establishes that fines for pedestrian violations under chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall not exceed $25. Requires state and county agencies to revise applicable schedules of fines, rules, and procedures to comply with the monetary limit. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1524/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1524&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2084719,"bill_number":"SB2052","title":"Relating To Right To Repair.","description":"Requires original smartphone manufacturers to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPN/LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2052/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2052&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084720,"bill_number":"SB2142","title":"Relating To Energy Efficiency.","description":"Requires each state agency to expeditiously use energy efficient lighting. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to provide technical assistance and survey state agencies for compliance, prioritizing first responder facilities. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to assist the Hawaii State Energy Office in conducting the survey. Requires a report of the survey to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to GVO/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2142/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2142&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2084721,"bill_number":"SB2112","title":"Relating To Additives In Food.","description":"Beginning January 1, 2027, bans the manufacture, sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any food for human consumption that contains petroleum-based synthetic food dyes and synthetic chemical additives. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2112/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2112&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084722,"bill_number":"SB2006","title":"Relating To Farm Employee Housing.","description":"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. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HSG/WAL, AGR, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2006/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2006&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084723,"bill_number":"SB2029","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Establishes the eighth day of August of each year as \"Hawaii Disaster Drill Day\". Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with all state departments and agencies, to conduct drills and perform other activities for that day.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PSM/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2029/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2029&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084724,"bill_number":"HB1561","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires public charter schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to provide free meals to students whose family income is no more than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1561/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1561&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2084725,"bill_number":"SB2221","title":"Relating To Terminal Illnesses.","description":"Authorizes manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products that are pending approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration to make the drugs or products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2221/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2221&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084726,"bill_number":"SB2162","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes large landowners to petition the Land Use Commission to allow the development of elderly housing on portions of agricultural lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WLA/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2162/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2162&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084727,"bill_number":"SB2327","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time by 1/1/2027. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EIG/GVO, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2327/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2327&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084728,"bill_number":"HB1565","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Judiciary to improve family court processes, including access to legal representation for youth in the child welfare system. Appropriates funds for the working group. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1565/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1565&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2084729,"bill_number":"SB2114","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Repeals the prohibition placed on certain employees exempt from Civil Service Law from grieving a suspension or discharge. Allows any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit to grieve any disciplinary action, unless prohibited by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2114/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2114&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2084730,"bill_number":"SB2203","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Establishes the offense of use of a mask or facial covering by a law enforcement officer. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-02-17","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 783).","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2203/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2203&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084731,"bill_number":"SB2035","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Authorizes condominium associations and managing agents to charge reasonable costs for administrative services related to providing documentation not already in existence or preparing forms to facilitate a private sales transaction.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2035/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2035&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084732,"bill_number":"SB2001","title":"Relating To The Banyan Drive Community Development District.","description":"Establishes the Banyan Drive Community Development District within the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Establishes the Banyan Drive Community Development District Special Fund. Specifies the powers and duties of HCDA as it relates to the District. Amends the composition of HCDA to include representatives of the District, Chairperson of the Banyan Drive Hawaii Redevelopment Agency, and a lineal descendant of the Waiakea Ahupuaa. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-09","last_action":"Act 206, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1308).","last_action_date":"2026-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2001/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2001&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084733,"bill_number":"SB2002","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a working group to evaluate and make recommendations regarding the governance and structure of the Commission on Water Resource Management to ensure that it effectively fulfills its constitutional public trust responsibilities while maintaining operational efficiency and implementation capacity. Sunsets the working group on 1/1/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2002/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2002&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084734,"bill_number":"SB2180","title":"Relating To Deposits Of Public Funds.","description":"Requires the Director of Finance to consider, before the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2180/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2180&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084735,"bill_number":"SB2133","title":"Relating To Community Residential Treatment.","description":"Requires any person applying to the Department of Health to contract or extend or renew a contract to operate certain residential treatment programs to, as a condition of the contract, obtain and maintain a general liability insurance policy with a certain minimum coverage amount; submit to the Department for review and approval a community safety action plan; and provide to the community association or neighborhood board in the community in which the program will operate a written notice of the program's establishment and location and the community safety action plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2133/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2133&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2084736,"bill_number":"HB1546","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Establishes a 3-year Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program within the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to assist individuals who have lost Medicaid health insurance coverage and lack access to other health insurance options. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to contract with a nonprofit health insurer or community-based organization to operate the Pilot Program under certain circumstances. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to issue premium subsidies in certain circumstances. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:20PM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1546/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1546&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2084737,"bill_number":"SB2207","title":"Relating To Blue Carbon.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to establish a Statewide Blue Carbon Strategy. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2207/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2207&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084738,"bill_number":"SB2216","title":"Relating To The Motor Vehicle Rental Industry.","description":"Repeals vehicle license recovery fees. Reinstates certain costs of fees and taxes that may be passed on to lessees. Effective 1/1/2051.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2216/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2216&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084739,"bill_number":"SB2023","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the filing thresholds for the General Excise Tax and Transient Accommodations Tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2023/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2023&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084740,"bill_number":"SB2295","title":"Relating To Common Interest Communities.","description":"Requires all managing agents of cooperative housing corporations, planned community associations, and condominiums to distribute information received regarding educational opportunities or seminars electronically to the board of directors of the cooperative housing corporation, planned community association, or condominium.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2295/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2295&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2084741,"bill_number":"SB2299","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes provisions authorizing common interest associations to form and participate in residential association captive insurance companies under certain conditions. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to regulate residential association captive insurance companies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2299/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2299&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2084742,"bill_number":"SB2118","title":"Relating To Indebtedness To The State.","description":"Repeals the requirement that the disbursing officer immediately begin recovery of the indebtedness regardless of a pending contested case. Amends the maximum amount that a disbursing officer may deduct from an employee's salary, wage, or compensation as recovery of an employee's indebtedness to 5% of the employee's gross income per pay period, with exceptions. Requires a written statement to be provided to the employee at least thirty calendar days before the deduction. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2118/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2118&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2084743,"bill_number":"SB2343","title":"Relating To The Legislature.","description":"Establishes a Regular Session Review Working Group to determine the essential timing and effective framework for a lengthened legislative session calendar for election and non-election years. Requires the Working Group to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature before the convening of the Regular Session of 2028. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to assist the Working Group in finalizing its report and drafting any proposed legislation. Appropriates fund. Effective 7/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2343/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2343&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084744,"bill_number":"SB2181","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Increases required public school instructional hours beginning in the 2027-2028 school year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2181/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2181&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084745,"bill_number":"SB2235","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to require each person arriving in the State at an airport with a state-funded Wi-Fi service to view a one-minute educational video on the environmental protection laws and regulations of the State and counties before the person is granted access to the WiFi service. Requires the Department to collaborate with the Hawaii Tourism Authority to develop the educational video. Expands the responsibilities of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to include the implementation and administration of tourism-related initiatives, in collaboration with other public agencies, that are designed to educate visitors on the environmental protection laws and regulations of the State and counties. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRS/EDT/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2235/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2235&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084746,"bill_number":"SB2332","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Reestablishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Establishes the Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Gradually increases the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security tax rates and establishes a refundable carbon cashback tax credit to offset increases for most taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2332/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2332&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084747,"bill_number":"SB2338","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Exempts Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation employees from the requirement that their employment actions and job descriptions be subject to approval by the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Executive Director of HHFDC to be paid a salary recommended by its Board of Directors and subject to the approval of the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, not to exceed ninety-nine per cent of the salary of the Governor. Renames the position of Executive Assistant to Deputy Executive Director for HHFDC and increases the salary cap for the Deputy Executive Director. Establishes conditions for the issuance, renewal, and termination of employment contracts issued by the HHFDC, Hawaii Community Development Authority, and the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Exempts the Executive Director of HCDA, and officers, agents, and employees appointed by the Executive Director, from the requirement that their employment actions and job descriptions be subject to approval by the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Executive Director of HCDA to be paid a salary recommended by the Authority and subject to the approval of the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, not to exceed ninety-nine per cent of the salary of the Governor. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-15","last_action":"Act 263, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366).","last_action_date":"2026-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2338/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2338&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2084748,"bill_number":"HB1510","title":"Relating To License Plates.","description":"Conditions the issuance of a certificate of inspection upon a vehicle not being equipped with any cover or shield installed over the license plate. Amends the penalty for obstruction of a license plate. Allows state or county parking enforcement officers and persons authorized by a state or county law enforcement agency to issue citations for vehicles with a cover or shield obstructing the license plate. Repeals the requirement that a cover or shield be intended to alter or interfere with the visibility, legibility, or identification of a license plate by law enforcement or traffic enforcement systems. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-14","last_action":"Act 012, on 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112).","last_action_date":"2026-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1510/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1510&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2084749,"bill_number":"SB2266","title":"Relating To Enabling Legislation By The People.","description":"Provides for initiative and referendum procedures. Takes effect upon ratification of a constitutional amendment enabling legislation by the people.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to GVO/JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2266/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2266&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084750,"bill_number":"SB2074","title":"Relating To State Facilities.","description":"Exempts concessions within the Stadium Facility that are under the jurisdiction of the Stadium Authority from chapter 102, HRS, governing concession on public property. Allows the naming rights of the Stadium Facility to be leased to any public or private entity. Requires any revenues derived from advertising or marketing in or on the Stadium Facility to be deposited into the Stadium Development Special Fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 125, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1226).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2074/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2074&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2084751,"bill_number":"SB2148","title":"Relating To Public Assistance.","description":"Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-declared state of emergency. Allows the Department of Human Services to expend funds from the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2148/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2148&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2084752,"bill_number":"SB2199","title":"Relating To The Pomaikai Hawaii Fund.","description":"Establishes the Pomaikai Hawaii Fund, a state-owned sovereign wealth fund, into which certain portions of the transient accommodations tax revenues, moneys from general fund balance surpluses, moneys from civil action settlements where the State is a party, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale or other disposition of public lands shall be deposited. Establishes a Board of Directors to manage and invest the moneys in the Fund and distribute the earnings to qualified residents of the State beginning calendar year 2030. Requires the Board to adopt rules. Requires the Director of Finance to provide guidance to the Board on the establishment and administration of the Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2199/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2199&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084753,"bill_number":"SB2017","title":"Relating To Healthy Workplaces.","description":"Prohibits any employer or employee from subjecting an employee to abusive conduct. Requires employers and certain employees to take all reasonable preventative and responsive measures to ensure a safe work environment free of abusive conduct. Prohibits employers and certain employees from taking retaliatory actions against employees who engage in certain protected acts. Establishes a penalty, private cause of action, and remedies. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2017/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2017&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084754,"bill_number":"HB1517","title":"Relating To Sentencing Review.","description":"Establishes a procedure for incarcerated individuals who have served at least ten years of their sentence to petition the court for a sentence reduction. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to report to the Legislature Hawaii Paroling Authority, and Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1517/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1517&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2084755,"bill_number":"HB1514","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Clarifies the process for selecting a certified provider of vocational rehabilitation services. Requires certified providers to automatically approve vocational rehabilitation services for an injured employee if those services will likely be required for suitable gainful employment and the initial evaluation report finds the injured employee feasible to participate. Requires providers to file an employee's vocational rehabilitation plan no later than one hundred twenty days after submitting an initial evaluation report, unless extended by the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Clarifies the process for an employer to object to a vocational rehabilitation plan. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-27","last_action":"Act 046, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1146).","last_action_date":"2026-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1514/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1514&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2084756,"bill_number":"SB2075","title":"Relating To Public Procurement.","description":"Requires purchasing agencies to apply a five per cent flat rate local preference in evaluating bids or proposals from qualified Hawaii bidders or offerors who submit a timely preference certification. Establishes criteria for a bid or proposal to qualify for a local preference. Establishes requirements for the qualification and certification of Hawaii bidders and offerors and consequences for failure to maintain qualification. Requires the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 087, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2075/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2075&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2084757,"bill_number":"SB2355","title":"Relating To Vehicle Safety.","description":"Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules allowing for mobile vehicle safety inspections of passenger cars. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2355/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2355&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2084758,"bill_number":"SB2104","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Implements a phased repeal of the state general excise tax on the sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs in the State. Prohibits counties from establishing county surcharges on the state general excise tax on gross income or gross proceeds from the sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs in the State. Prohibition on county surcharges to be repealed on 12/31/2030.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2104/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2104&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084759,"bill_number":"SB2310","title":"Relating To Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds for the removal of overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream drainageway. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2310/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2310&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2084760,"bill_number":"SB2212","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence Literacy Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plan for students in eleventh and twelfth grades, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year as a condition for graduation. Establishes the Advisory Council for Artificial Intelligence Education. Establishes a three-year Artificial Intelligence Education Grant Pilot Program within the Department of Education. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2212/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2212&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084761,"bill_number":"SB2131","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Subjects the Hawaii Tourism Authority's updating of the Tourism Functional Plan to availability of funding. Requires the Governor to submit an approved updated plan to the Legislature before the Regular Session following an update, rather than before the Regular Session of 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2131/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2131&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2084762,"bill_number":"SB2037","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Prohibits condominium associations from charging unit owners attorneys' fees on fines unless deemed collectable. Allows a court to assess charges against a party requesting trial de novo if the requesting party fails to better its position by thirty per cent or more. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2037/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2037&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084763,"bill_number":"SB2031","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice for businesses to: advertise, display, or offer the price of live-ticket events or short-term lodging without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the total price; and misrepresent any fees or charges in any offer, display, or advertisement for the sale of liveevent tickets or short-term lodging. Specifies that any advertisement, display, or offer of short-term lodging or live-event tickets in compliance with the federal Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees are in compliance with this Act. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 254, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2031/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2031&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084764,"bill_number":"SB2331","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Establishes a lifecycle greenhouse gas emission intensity standard that an energy source must meet to be considered a renewable energy source. Excludes trees and woody products of trees from the definition of \"renewable energy\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EIG/AEN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2331/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2331&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084765,"bill_number":"SB2093","title":"Relating To The Fuel Tank Advisory Committee.","description":"Requires the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee to hold at least one regular meeting during each calendar quarter. Requires the Advisory Committee to hold one regular meeting each year that convenes outside of normal business hours. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2093/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2093&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084766,"bill_number":"SB2341","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Authorizes SHPD to conduct a phased review of a proposed project on private property under certain circumstances. Amends the process and deadlines by which SHPD must provide written concurrence or non-concurrence for a proposed project on private property or other project that requires entitlement for use, after which concurrence may be assumed and the project may proceed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2341/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2341&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2084767,"bill_number":"SB2173","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for full-arch dental implants that are medically necessary.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2173/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2173&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084768,"bill_number":"SB2346","title":"Relating To Airports.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to transition all motor vehicles used within airport grounds to zero emission vehicles to meet the State's zero emissions clean economy target.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2346/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2346&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084769,"bill_number":"SB2042","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Reduces the unimpaired minimum capital and surplus that class 4 sponsored captive insurance companies are required to maintain. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2042/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2042&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084770,"bill_number":"SB2064","title":"Relating To State Construction Projects.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Accounting and General Services the Office of the State Architect, directed by a State Architect appointed by the Governor. Requires the State Architect to organize, manage, and oversee the design review of all state construction projects and issue design approvals for traditional design-bid-build state construction projects. Requires an annual report to the Governor and Legislature. Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to oversee design review services for state construction projects and issue certain design approvals through the State Architect. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2064/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2064&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084771,"bill_number":"SB2300","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Reduces condominium associations' cash flow plans from a thirty-year projection to a twenty-five-year projection of the association's future income and expenses to fully fund its replacement reserves requirements each year during that twenty-five-year period.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2300/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2300&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2084772,"bill_number":"SB2041","title":"Relating To Real Property.","description":"Establishes a working group to recommend the implementation of specific reforms to effectively eliminate the Land Court. Requires a report to the Legislature, including proposed legislation drafted with assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2041/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2041&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084773,"bill_number":"SB2240","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Requires any petitioner for a district boundary amendment to obtain a written statement from the Commission on Water Resources Management on water availability in the hydrologic unit or units where the parcel is located and provide that certification to the Land Use Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2240/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2240&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084774,"bill_number":"SB2354","title":"Relating To The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs.","description":"Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make certain contact information for newly registered entities available online. Requires the Director to transmit the contact information to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's Business Development and Support Division. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2354/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2354&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2084775,"bill_number":"SB2234","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"qualified nonprofit housing trust\" in chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require qualifying organizations to exclusively serve \"qualified residents\" as defined in section 201H-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2234/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2234&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084776,"bill_number":"SB2089","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Expands the services eligible for Medicaid Prospective Payment System reimbursement to include certain services furnished by a federally qualified health center or rural health clinic and provided by mental health professionals under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules for this purpose and seek federal approvals as necessary. Specifies that implementation is contingent upon and only to the extent approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:05PM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2089/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2089&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2084777,"bill_number":"SB2326","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Establishes a Solar Canopy Installation Tax Credit that applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Requires the Director of Taxation to take certain actions to implement the tax credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2326/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2326&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084778,"bill_number":"SB2120","title":"Relating To Transfer Of Employee Benefits.","description":"Requires the State, Legislature, and counties to amend rules and policies to ensure that certain employees can transfer accrued vacation and sick leaves if rehired by the State or a county within one calendar year of separation under certain conditions. Extends the allowable break in service for purposes of determining certain state and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund from ninety calendar days to 180 calendar dars under certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2120/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2120&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2084779,"bill_number":"SB2127","title":"Relating To Water Pollution.","description":"Establishes a water pollution working group to establish liability standards for water pollution runoffs. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2127/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2127&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2084780,"bill_number":"SB2107","title":"Relating To Lung Cancer Screening.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to develop by 12/31/2026, standardized educational materials relating to lung cancer screening and language on lung cancer screening information to be included in signage and written notices to be used by retailers of tobacco products. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires retailers engaged in the retail sale of tobacco products to display signage on lung cancer screening at each point of sale and provide written notice on lung cancer screening to each buyer of a tobacco product.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2107/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2107&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084781,"bill_number":"HB1555","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Short form bill relating to collective bargaining.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1555/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1555&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2084782,"bill_number":"SB2286","title":"Relating To The Uniform Probate Code.","description":"Requires a personal representative of a decedent appointed under the Uniform Probate Code to notify the police department of the appropriate county of any and all firearms in an estate. Requires the police department to certify that all registered firearms in an estate and other firearms of which the police department has been notified are properly transferred or disposed of before the estate may close.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2286/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2286&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084783,"bill_number":"SB2157","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Establishes the Search and Rescue Special Fund. Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Requires an administrative appeal hearing for an individual subject to cost reimbursement to contest the assessment. Requires counties and the State Fire Council to adopt ordinances or rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements. Raises the penalty for criminal trespass from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor under certain circumstances. Imposes a fine on a person convicted of criminal trespass onto public parks and recreational grounds. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WLA/PSM/EIG, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2157/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2157&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084784,"bill_number":"SB2209","title":"Relating To Rental Discrimination.","description":"Allows the court to award attorneys' fees to a prevailing party in an action relating to discriminatory practices in a rental transaction based on source of income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2209/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2209&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084785,"bill_number":"SB2103","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides applied. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools during normal school hours and state and county public parks. Establishes certain exemptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to AGR/EEP, CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2103/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2103&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084786,"bill_number":"SB2317","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Directs the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to conduct a study on insurance coverage for small agricultural producers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2317/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2317&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084787,"bill_number":"SB2105","title":"Relating To The Deposit Beverage Container Program.","description":"Repeals provisions requiring all deposit beverage distributors to send monthly or semi-annual distribution reports and supporting records to the Department of Health; develop and submit to the program for approval, an internal control process to ensure accurate data reporting and adequate record maintenance; and obtain biennial independent audits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2105/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2105&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084788,"bill_number":"SB2039","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Prohibits certain business entities from engaging in election and campaign finance activities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-01-29","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2039/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2039&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084789,"bill_number":"SB2183","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Establishes as a deceptive trade practice the advertising, displaying, or offering of a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, with certain exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2183/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2183&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084790,"bill_number":"HB1511","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits entities from distributing unsolicited mail or electronic mail that employs high pressure tactics or is reasonably likely to cause a consumer to believe that the sender is affiliated with another entity that the sender is not actually affiliated with and the entity is asking the recipient to pay for goods, services, or forms of legal authorization, including but not limited to vehicle warranties, service contracts, home warranties, and government-issued licenses or registrations, unless certain disclosures are met. Makes contracts that fail to meet disclosure requirements voidable at the option of the consumer. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-05","last_action":"Act 088, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1188).","last_action_date":"2026-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1511/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1511&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2084791,"bill_number":"SB2008","title":"Relating To Statewide Traffic Code.","description":"Establishes 55 miles per hour as the maximum speed limit on all parts of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on TRS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2008/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2008&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084792,"bill_number":"SB2058","title":"Relating To Safe Communities.","description":"Requires the Attorney General to designate safe community places. Prohibits employees at safe community places from providing voluntary consent to federal law enforcement agents for operations that identify or seek to identify apprehend, arrest, or impose any other penalty for activities protected by the First Amendment or immigration enforcement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2058/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2058&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084793,"bill_number":"HB1542","title":"Relating To Compassionate Access To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Allows terminally ill patients and qualifying patients over sixty-five years of age with chronic diseases to use medical cannabis within specified health care facilities under certain conditions. Requires enforcement by the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1542/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1542&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2084794,"bill_number":"SB2122","title":"Relating To Cafeteria Plans.","description":"Specifies that the maximum contribution and carryover amounts for a public service flexible spending account plan shall be set in accordance with the annual limits prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service for cafeteria plans. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2122/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2122&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2084795,"bill_number":"SB2045","title":"Relating To Combat Sports.","description":"Renames the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii as the Boxing and Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Amends the jurisdiction of the Commission to include combat sports contests. Prohibits no rules combat or similar combat sports contests. Repeals the existing Mixed Martial Arts Contests Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2045/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2045&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084796,"bill_number":"SB2191","title":"Relating To Limited-profit Housing Associations.","description":"Establishes an organizational, tax, and regulatory framework for limited-profit housing associations. Establishes the Limited-Profit Housing Council within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to oversee limited-profit housing associations. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2191/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2191&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084797,"bill_number":"SB2117","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.","description":"Allows impasses and disputes relating to the amounts of State and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to be resolved by arbitration. Repeals the prohibition against strikes by members of bargaining units on the issue of the amounts of State and county contributions to the Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2117/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2117&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2084798,"bill_number":"SB2344","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to compile, maintain, and publish on its website a public inventory of underutilized public properties suitable for affordable rental housing development. Requires the HHFDC to provide legal and administrative assistance to requesting county agencies and eligible developers to accelerate the development of affordable rental housing projects. Establishes eligibility requirements for developers and rental housing projects seeking interim financing from the HHFDC. Establishes the Affordable Rental Supply Revolving Fund to be administered by the HHFDC to provide interim financing for eligible developers of approved rental housing projects. Establishes the Affordable Homeownership Program within the HHFDC to provide second mortgages to homebuyers under certain conditions. Establishes eligibility requirements for a homebuyer seeking a second mortgage from the HHFDC. Establishes the Affordable Homeownership Assistance Revolving Fund to be administered by the HHFDC. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2344/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2344&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084799,"bill_number":"HB1537","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to contract with community-based organizations to provide preventive and early intervention mental health services to adolescents within the community. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1537/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1537&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2084800,"bill_number":"HB1508","title":"Relating To Commerce.","description":"Short form bill relating to commerce.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1508/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1508&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2084801,"bill_number":"SB2328","title":"Relating To Air Pollution.","description":"Requires owners or operators of waste combustion facilities to develop a plan to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies at each combustion unit to monitor and sample for certain air contaminants. Requires a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health to track and display the data collected on the air contaminants. Requires the Department of Health to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on the data collected. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2328/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2328&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084802,"bill_number":"SB2027","title":"Relating To Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel distribution in Hawaii to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Provides $1 per gallon, increasing by 2 cents per additional 1 per cent emissions reduction, up to $2 per gallon. Caps total credits at $20,000,000 annually, with carryover provisions. Requires reporting to ensure transparency and compliance. Applies to taxable years after December 31, 2025, and sunsets on December 31, 2035.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2027/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2027&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084803,"bill_number":"SB2167","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Patients' Bill Of Rights And Responsibilities Act.","description":"Revises the Hawaii Patients' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Act by: (1) Establishing new provisions on telehealth parity, prior authorization timelines, and automated decision systems; (2) Enhancing medical data protection and privacy standards; (3) Expanding the insurance commissioner's enforcement authority; and (4) Improving network adequacy, internal and external appeals procedures, and reporting requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2167/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2167&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084804,"bill_number":"SB2102","title":"Relating To Industrial Hemp.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2026, authorizes the use of hemp or hemp-derived feed ingredients in commercial feed in the State, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 11:20 AM; Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2026-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2102/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2102&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084805,"bill_number":"SB2243","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Amends the deadlines for the upgrade or conversion of cesspools to Director of Health-approved wastewater system or connection of cesspools to a sewerage system. Requires priority 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected by 12/31/2050, and phases the deadlines for lower priority cesspools in later years. Requires the Director of Health, in consultation with the counties, to determine the prioritization level of all cesspools in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey, Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2243/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2243&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2084806,"bill_number":"SB2283","title":"Relating To Prescription Drugs.","description":"Repeals certain prohibitions on the imposition of fees, conditions, or requirements on community retail pharmacies that are not imposed on mail order pharmacies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2283/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2283&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084807,"bill_number":"SB2250","title":"Relating To The Promotion Of Controlled Substances.","description":"Amends the offense of promoting a controlled substance in, on, or near schools, school vehicles, public parks, or public housing projects or complexes to include homeless facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2250/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2250&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2084808,"bill_number":"SB2115","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Amends the collective bargaining negotiation procedure on the repricing of classes within a bargaining unit for public employees. Establishes an impasse procedure to be applied when an employer fails to initiate the negotiation or the parties fail to reach an agreement within 90 days. Repeals existing law that requires a different impasse procedure to apply in those situations. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-24","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2115/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2115&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2084809,"bill_number":"SB2062","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Establishes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program as a permanent program to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to purchase equity in for-sale housing development projects for qualified residents of the State using moneys in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to lower the initial purchasing price. Establishes equity repayment requirements. Effective 6/29/2050.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2062/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2062&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084810,"bill_number":"HB1526","title":"Relating To Discrimination.","description":"Prohibits discrimination based on: (1) The perception that a person possesses certain characteristics; (2) The perception that a person is associated with a person who possesses, or is perceived to possess, certain characteristics; or (3) The intersection or combination of two or more specified characteristics in relation to a person.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1526/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1526&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2084811,"bill_number":"HB1527","title":"Relating To Gambling.","description":"Prohibits any casino, gambling enterprise, or gambling facility from being located on state lands within or adjacent to the Aloha Stadium Development District project area or on any lands under the jurisdiction of the Stadium Authority. Prohibits athletic programs of the University of Hawaii from competing in venues that are operated by or physically integrated with a gambling enterprise while clarifying that standard naming-rights or advertising agreements do not constitute prohibited sponsorships.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1527/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1527&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2084812,"bill_number":"HB1509","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Repeals the authorization of a physician to transmit a treatment plan by mail or facsimile and the requirement that the physician submit the plan to an address or facsimile number provided by the employer. Requires an employer to file a response, either accepting or objecting to a treatment plan, within ten days of receipt. Imposes a monetary penalty if an employer does not file a response within the ten-day period, unless there was good cause for the delay. Clarifies that a treatment plan is deemed accepted if an employer fails to file certain documents within the ten-day period. Imposes penalties on employers found to have improperly denied a treatment plan. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 131, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1232).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1509/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1509&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2084813,"bill_number":"SB2208","title":"Relating To Pharmacy Benefit Managers.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish or select and contract with a third-party administrator to serve as the State Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) who shall be responsible for administering all pharmacy benefits for medicaid beneficiaries enrolled with medicaid managed care organization. Requires medicaid managed care organizations to contract with and utilize the State PBM. Establishes requirements to procure the State PBM in addition to the requirements under state law governing purchases of health and human services. Establishes requirements and prohibitions for the contract to be used by the DHS when contracting with the state PBM. Requires the DHS to establish a single-preferred drug list to be used by the State PBM. Requires the DHS to consult with the Med-QUEST Healthcare Advisory Committee on the development, implementation, and oversight of the State PBM program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2208/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2208&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084814,"bill_number":"SB2179","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"By 1/1/2027, requires all law enforcement agencies in the State to maintain a policy on the visible identification of law enforcement officers. Requires law enforcement agencies to maintain confidential, accurate records documenting each officer's adherence to the agency's visible identification policy. Prohibits state and county law enforcement agencies from assisting any law enforcement operation conducted by a federal law enforcement agency that fails or refuses to maintain a policy on the visible identification of law enforcement officers that meets the standards of state law. By 1/1/2027, requires state and county law enforcement agencies to maintain a policy on the minimum requirements to cooperate with a federal law enforcement agency enforcing federal immigration laws in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2179/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2179&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084815,"bill_number":"SB2137","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2027, authorizes state departments, divisions, and agencies to elect to assume hiring and recruitment functions from the Department of Human Resources Development for vacant civil service positions within that department, division, or agency under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to adopt rules. Repeals existing law authorizing state departments, divisions, and agencies to conduct minimum qualification review of applicants for their vacant civil service positions. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2137/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2137&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2084816,"bill_number":"SB2003","title":"Relating To Natural Resource Management.","description":"Provides for the repeal of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority and reversion of management authority over Mauna Kea lands to the University of Hawaii if the timelines specified in Act 255, SLH 2022, are not met. Establishes a deadline of 7/1/2030 for the transfer of appropriations, records, equipment, and other property to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. Authorizes the Authority to extend existing leases and subleases for up to an additional 10-year term. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, HED, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2003/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2003&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084817,"bill_number":"SB2161","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Authorizes plant and animal sanctuaries with ancillary functions and related support and visitor facilities, rodeos, and rodeo activities on lands that are zoned for agricultural use. Requires the applicable department that owns, manages, controls, or leases the land used for rodeos or rodeo activities to adopt rules to restrict the scale of rodeo activities. Defines the terms \"rodeo or rodeo activities\" and \"plant and animal sanctuaries\". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CAA, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2161/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2161&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084818,"bill_number":"SB2292","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation Medical Treatment.","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a medical treatment utilization schedule to standardize treatment for injured employees involved in workers' compensation claims.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2292/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2292&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084819,"bill_number":"SB2198","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to study the establishment of a Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2198/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2198&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084820,"bill_number":"SB2270","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Includes housing projects for individuals with disabilities and individuals with access and functional needs as eligible projects to apply for expedited permits. Effective 7/2/2026. Repeals on 6/30/2031.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EIG/HHS/HOU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2270/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2270&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084821,"bill_number":"SB2073","title":"Relating To Water Fluoridation.","description":"Requires certain suppliers of water in the State to adjust the fluoride levels in the supplier's public water system to meet the optimal fluoride level for community water fluoridation, as established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Requires suppliers to test water systems for fluoride levels, at intervals established by the state Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to provide training to suppliers on the implementation of water fluoridation. Requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2073/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2073&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084822,"bill_number":"SB2059","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Prohibits a law enforcement agency from entering into an agreement for the delegation of immigration enforcement authority to a state or county agency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2059/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2059&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084823,"bill_number":"HB1522","title":"Relating To Discrimination.","description":"Lengthens the statute of limitations to file a complaint of discrimination with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to one year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1522/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1522&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2084824,"bill_number":"SB2318","title":"Relating To Agricultural Statistics.","description":"Codifies the Agricultural Statistics Program in statute. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2318/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2318&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084825,"bill_number":"SB2347","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Requires the Office of Consumer Protection to periodically publish an accessible, multilingual notice of tenant rights. Requires the notice to be included in the informational handbook on the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code maintained by the Office. Requires a landlord to provide a tenant with a copy of the most recent notice of tenant rights in the tenant's preferred language, if available, and subjects the landlord to a fine for failure to do so. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2347/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2347&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084826,"bill_number":"SB2224","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, requires each public school in the State, including charter schools, to employ, or retain under contract, at least one mental health professional for every 250 students enrolled, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Department of Education to submit a progress report to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates moneys for the Department of Education to contract for mental health professionals and to establish an unspecified number of fulltime equivalent mental health professional positions within the Department of Education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2224/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2224&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084827,"bill_number":"SB2315","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.","description":"Proposes to amend article XVII, section 3, of the Hawaii State Constitution regarding the standard for ratification of a constitutional amendment proposed by the Legislature, to provide that proposed amendments shall be effective only if approved at a general election by a majority of all the votes tallied upon the question. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Muraoka, Reyes Oda, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2315/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2315&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2084828,"bill_number":"SB2197","title":"Related To Housing.","description":"Replaces the five-year period during which the sales price of a rent-to-own dwelling unit shall remain fixed with an option period established by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/2050.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2197/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2197&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084829,"bill_number":"SB2262","title":"Relating To Pollution.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer a centralized reporting system for the public to report solid waste pollution complaints. Increases penalties for solid waste pollution violations. Establishes a state-county illegal dumping task force and reporting requirements. Increases penalties for felony and petty misdemeanor disposal of solid waste. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2262/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2262&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2084830,"bill_number":"SB2186","title":"Relating To Blue Carbon.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to establish a Statewide Blue Carbon Strategy. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on WLA deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2026-02-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2186/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2186&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084831,"bill_number":"SB2263","title":"Relating To Business Competitiveness.","description":"Establishes a goal for the State to achieve a ranking among the top 10 states in the nation for business competitiveness by 2045. Defines and requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to select a \"ranking metric\" and establishes interim goals. Requires DBEDT to establish a working group to develop and recommend policies that improve Hawaii's business competitiveness. Requires annual reports to Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2263/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2263&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2084832,"bill_number":"HB1547","title":"Relating To Health Savings Accounts.","description":"For taxable years beginning 1/1/2026, establishes a tiered nonrefundable tax credit for qualified taxpayer insurers that offer one or more federally qualified health savings accounteligible high deductible health plans in the State, under certain conditions, and increasing the tax credit to incentivize more plans being written in rural medically underserved areas of the State. Requires qualified taxpayer insurers to match up to a certain amount of a policyholder's first-time contribution into a health savings account. Sunsets 12/31/2030.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1547/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1547&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2084833,"bill_number":"SB2200","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Requires the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to establish a Hawaii Urban Planning Museum. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2200/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2200&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084834,"bill_number":"SB2271","title":"Relating To Hospital Licensing.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules to allow hospitals to demonstrate compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State through accreditation or certification by any accreditation or certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-10","last_action":"Act 221, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323).","last_action_date":"2026-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2271/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2271&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084835,"bill_number":"SB2096","title":"Relating To Wastewater Management.","description":"Requires certain wastewater treatment works to test sewage sludge and any other residual material intended for land application for the presence of PFAS. Requires the Director of Health to adopt rules for the monitoring, sampling, testing, and data collection of sewage sludge and other residual material at wastewater treatment works that contain PFAS. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2096/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2096&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084836,"bill_number":"SB2139","title":"Relating To Emergency Medical Services.","description":"Removes the Adjutant General as a nonvoting ex-officio member of the Hawaii Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. Adds the Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency as a nonvoting ex-officio member of the EMSAC.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2139/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2139&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2084837,"bill_number":"SB2171","title":"Relating To Water Carriers.","description":"Transfers the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2171/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2171&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084838,"bill_number":"SB2260","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Provides that an individual who becomes a lessee of a tract of Hawaiian home lands, either as an original lessee or as a successor lessee, shall forfeit any interest as an original lessee or successor lessee in any other tract of Hawaiian home lands and be removed from any applicant waitlist.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HWN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-03-26 1:10PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2260/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2260&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2084839,"bill_number":"SB2223","title":"Relating To Voting.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services' Med-QUEST division to automatically transmit applicants' voter registration information to the Office of Elections and clerk of the county of the applicant's residence, subject to certain conditions. Authorizes the Office of Elections to designate state agencies for automatic voter registration if the agency collects, processes, or stores certain information. Updates methods for automatic voter registration conducted by the Examiner of Drivers. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 1/30/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2223/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2223&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084840,"bill_number":"SB2206","title":"Relating To Student Access To Telehealth Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, to develop and distribute to each public middle and high school in the State guidelines for the establishment and operation of safe spaces for students to access telehealth services on school property during normal school hours. Requires each public middle and high school to establish and maintain a safe space for students according to the guidelines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2206/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2206&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084841,"bill_number":"SB2004","title":"Relating To Outdoor Advertising.","description":"Increases the penalties for any person who violates the State's laws relating to the display of billboards or any outdoor advertising device. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2004/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2004&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084842,"bill_number":"SB2298","title":"Relating To Common Interest Communities.","description":"Requires cooperative housing corporation proxy forms to include certain language related to the selection options for proxies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2298/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2298&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2084843,"bill_number":"HB1530","title":"Relating To Community Residential Treatment.","description":"Requires any person applying to the Department of Health to contract or extend or renew a contract to operate certain residential treatment programs to, as a condition of the contract, obtain and maintain a general liability insurance policy with a certain minimum coverage amount; submit to the Department for review and approval a community safety action plan; and provide to the community association or neighborhood board in the community in which the program will operate a written notice of the program's establishment and location and the community safety action plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1530/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1530&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2084844,"bill_number":"SB2019","title":"Relating To The Transfer Of Non-agricultural Park Lands.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to request information related to easements prior to any transfer of certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to obtain approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity before pasture lands are removed for reforestation or other public purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2019/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2019&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084845,"bill_number":"SB2356","title":"Relating To Parking.","description":"Prohibits minimum off-street parking requirements for new developments or redevelopment projects located in transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement program areas. Effective 4/19/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2356/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2356&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2084846,"bill_number":"SB2032","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Requires purchase, lease, and power purchase agreements for residential solar energy devices to include a cover page with certain required disclosures. Requires any person or entity that markets, sells, leases, or solicits a residential solar energy device or markets, sells, or solicits power purchase agreements to comply with consumer protection laws. Prohibits any person or entity from installing, marketing, offering financing, or engaging in customer acquisition for a residential solar energy device without holding a contractor's license or having a contractual affiliation with a licensed contractor. Allows for rescission or cancellation of the agreement. Specifies that agreements in violation of the law are voidable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2032/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2032&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084847,"bill_number":"SB2246","title":"Relating To Financial Disclosures.","description":"Expands the scope of persons who are subject to public financial disclosure requirements. Makes technical, conforming amendments to disclosure provisions applicable to legislators. Clarifies that an amount of stock may be reported by the value or number of shares. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 714).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2246/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2246&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2084848,"bill_number":"SB2189","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Repeals requirement that the Chairperson of Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors be a public member. Repeals the prohibition on certain members of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors from serving as Chairperson. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HSG/ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2189/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2189&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084849,"bill_number":"SB2311","title":"Relating To Claims Against The State.","description":"Prohibits claims for refunds, reimbursements, or other payments, authorization for which is sought from the Legislature that exceed the time limitations of section 40-68, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from being claimed. Requires the Attorney General to submit a confidential report within five days after the opening of a Regular Session to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, President of the Senate, Chairs of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees that provides a good faith estimate of each possible judgment against the State that has not yet settled. Requires the Attorney General to submit a report every five years to the Legislature containing further incidents that occurred in an agency that led to a claim. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2311/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2311&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2084850,"bill_number":"SB2340","title":"Relating To Community Care Foster Family Homes.","description":"Clarifies that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who meet an intermediate care facility or nursing facility level of care shall not be denied residency in a certified community care foster family home solely because of their disability or enrollment in a specific Medicaid waiver program. Requires the Department of Health to provide technical assistance and training to community care foster family homes. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 199, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2340/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2340&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2084851,"bill_number":"SB2144","title":"Relating To Water Retention.","description":"Directs the University of Hawaii School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology to conduct a study that identifies, analyzes, and evaluates possible methods to capture, retain, and store rainwater and storm water runoff for counties with a population of more than five hundred thousand. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2144/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2144&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2084852,"bill_number":"SB2119","title":"Relating To Reimbursement Of Public Officers And Employees.","description":"Requires the State or a county to reimburse an officer or employee for work-related travel costs that the officer or employee loaned to the State or a county within 30 calendar days of submitting an approved Statement of Completed Travel with detailed expenditures and related receipts. Requires the State or a county to pay interest on a loan not reimbursed within 30 days until the loan is fully reimbursed. Obligates an officer or employee to request a complete refund from the travel vendor for travel not taken through no fault of their own, and entitles an officer or employee to reimbursement from the State or a county when a travel vendor offers no or a partial refund. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2119/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2119&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2084853,"bill_number":"HB1519","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Requires disclosure of the names of compensated officers of state and county contractors and grantees. Prohibits the compensated officers of certain state and county contractors and grantees from making, promising, or soliciting certain campaign contributions for the duration of the contract or grant. Provides that, for contributions received through a third-party payment processor website, whether received by check or directly deposited to the candidate or noncandidate committee, the date the contributor executes the transaction on the third-party payment processor website shall be deemed the date of receipt and the date of acceptance for campaign finance reporting and compliance requirements. Clarifies that monetary contributions and other campaign funds shall be deposited within 14 days of their physical receipt in a depository institution. Requires unlawful contributions to be returned to the contributor within 30 calendar days of receipt or escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Clarifies that where a violation of the prohibition against contributions and expenditures by lobbyists during legislative session occurs because of the acceptance or agreement to accept a prohibited contribution, and the contribution is by check, the date of violation shall be the date of the receipt of the check and not the date of deposit. Appropriates moneys. (SD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 837).","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1519/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1519&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2084854,"bill_number":"SB2219","title":"Relating To Public Access.","description":"Establishes a Capitol Visitor Center Working Group to study the feasibility of establishing a Capitol Visitor Center and submit a report to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide administrative support to the Working Group. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to assist the Working Group in preparing and submitting the report to the Legislature. Working Group to sunset on 6/30/2027. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2219/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2219&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084855,"bill_number":"SB2187","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Renames the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism as the Department of Housing, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2187/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2187&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084856,"bill_number":"SB2040","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii Regarding The Freedom Of Speech.","description":"Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 4, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to provide that the participation of non-natural persons in election activities and campaign finance activities may be regulated, restricted, or prohibited as provided by law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on JDC deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-10-26 9:15AM; CR 016 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2040/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2040&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084857,"bill_number":"SB2071","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Clarifies that the dwelling units eligible for the Rent-to-Own Program shall be units that are for sale in fee simple or leasehold on non-ceded state or county land under a lease with an initial term of not less than 99 years. Replaces the five-year period during which the sales price of a rent-to-own dwelling unit shall remain fixed with an option period established by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2071/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2071&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084858,"bill_number":"SB2044","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Exempts a dormant captive insurance company that has been issued a certificate of dormancy from certain taxes and the requirement that its governing body hold at least one meeting each year in the State. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2044/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2044&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084859,"bill_number":"HB1507","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Short form bill relating to consumer protection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1507/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1507&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2084860,"bill_number":"SB2342","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes, and appropriates funds for, a working group to make recommendations to revise the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Qualified Allocation Plan and propose revisions to the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the terms of loans made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2342/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2342&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084861,"bill_number":"SB2360","title":"Relating To State Enterprise Zones.","description":"Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" for the purposes of the Enterprise Zone Program to include certain retail sales of tangible personal property; processing of certain value-added agricultural products; research development, sale, or production of all types of medical products and medical and health care services; activities of the Hawaii Food and Product Innovation Network; the provision of certain professional services by health care professionals; aerospace research and development activities; and information technology design and production services. Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to declare up to two census tracts on state land that contain an innovation enterprise to be designated as an enterprise zone, subject to the Governor's approval and notwithstanding certain conditions. Requires DBEDT to conduct a comprehensive review, in consultation with the Department of Taxation, of the State Enterprise Zones Program and to submit a report to the Legislature. For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026, extends the eligibility period of the state business tax credit for qualified businesses within state enterprise zones. Beginning 1/1/2028, extends the eligibility period of the general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state enterprise zones. Applies to qualified businesses who join the Enterprise Zone Program on or after 7/1/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 182, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1284).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2360/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2360&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2084862,"bill_number":"SB2143","title":"Relating To The Chief Election Officer.","description":"Establishes an order of succession for an Interim Chief Election Officer in the event of a vacancy in the position of Chief Election Officer until the Elections Commission appoints a new Chief Election Officer. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 025, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2143/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2143&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2084863,"bill_number":"SB2363","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Authorizes the counties to close or restrict public lands under the county's jurisdiction when necessary to protect public health, ensure public safety, or preserve natural or cultural resources. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 811).","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2363/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2363&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2084864,"bill_number":"HB1562","title":"Relating To Youth Mental Health.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a one-year Digital Youth Mental Health Platform Pilot Project that will enable the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to develop and make publicly available a digital platform designed to help young people address and manage mental health challenges. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1562/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1562&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2084865,"bill_number":"SB2329","title":"Relating To Environmental Review.","description":"Specifies a time limit for the validity of a finding of no significant impact of a final environmental assessment or acceptance of a final environmental impact statement for a proposed action. Requires an agency or applicant to commence a new environmental review process for the proposed action if the validity expires.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2329/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2329&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084866,"bill_number":"SB2153","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to convene a Bona Fide Farmer Working Group to develop multi-tiered, matrix-based definitions for the terms \"bona fide farmer\" and \"bona fide agricultural activity\". Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 167, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1269).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2153/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2153&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084867,"bill_number":"SB2258","title":"Relating To Local Purchasing Preference.","description":"Gradually requires that, by 2032, 30% of the natural landscaping materials purchased by certain departments be locally sourced, meaning 50% of the wholesale value is added by manufacture, processing, production, or harvesting in the State. Applies to the Department of Education, Department of Health, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Department of Defense, Department of Accounting and General Services, and University of Hawaii System. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2258/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2258&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2084868,"bill_number":"SB2313","title":"Relating To Public Financing For Candidates To Elected Office.","description":"Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2313/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2313&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2084869,"bill_number":"SB2053","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Authorizes supporting documents used to transfer ownership of a motor vehicle to an insurance company after payment of damages from the result of a total loss insurance settlement to be signed electronically. Requires insurance companies to indemnify and hold harmless the Director of Finance for any claims resulting from the issuance of motor vehicle titles utilizing documents signed electronically without a notary. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-05","last_action":"Act 092, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).","last_action_date":"2026-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2053/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2053&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084870,"bill_number":"SB2225","title":"Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","description":"Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychologists when patients are located in compact states other than the state where the psychologist is licensed. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the compact.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2225/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2225&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084871,"bill_number":"SB2072","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Appropriates moneys to sponsor a Michelin Guide for restaurants statewide.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2072/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2072&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084872,"bill_number":"SB2145","title":"Relating To Recordings Of Law Enforcement Activities.","description":"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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2145/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2145&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2084873,"bill_number":"SB2241","title":"Relating To Zero-emissions Vehicles.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Hawaii State Energy Office to analyze zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2241/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2241&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084874,"bill_number":"SB2304","title":"Relating To Identity Theft.","description":"Includes fraudulent impersonation or false depiction through artificial intelligence or materially deceptive media in the offenses of identity theft.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2304/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2304&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2084875,"bill_number":"HB1563","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals the preemption on county ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EIG, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1563/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1563&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2084876,"bill_number":"SB2288","title":"Relating To Mental Illness.","description":"Clarifies the procedures for assisted community treatment, examination, and hospitalization for individuals who may be mentally ill or suffering from substance abuse who are imminently dangerous to self, others, or property. Amends the procedures for involuntary hospitalizations and assisted community treatment petitions. Amends the Hawaii Penal Code to streamline the determination process for penal responsibility and fitness to proceed, including requiring courts to issue orders for treatment to defendants excluded from penal responsibility due to a mental disease, disorder, or defect.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2288/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2288&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084877,"bill_number":"SB2290","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"By January 1, 2027, requires each law enforcement agency operating in the State to maintain a publicly available policy on the visible identification of law enforcement officers and use of facial coverings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2290/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2290&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084878,"bill_number":"SB2252","title":"Relating To Elder Crime Victims.","description":"Removes state of mind requirement pertaining to a victim's age for felony assaults aggravated by the victim's age.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2252/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2252&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2084879,"bill_number":"SB2166","title":"Relating To Nuisance.","description":"Establishes liability for any individual who keeps, feeds, or harbors chickens, ungulates, or felids that cause damage to the private property of another individual. Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to conduct a study to determine whether feral chickens should be classified as an invasive species.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2166/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2166&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084880,"bill_number":"SB2111","title":"Relating To Licensure.","description":"Requires marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, psychologists, and clinical social workers to complete courses related to domestic violence for licensure and renewals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2111/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2111&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084881,"bill_number":"SB2046","title":"Relating To Underground Storage Tanks.","description":"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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2046/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2046&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084882,"bill_number":"SB2123","title":"Relating To Farm Dwellings.","description":"Prohibits residing on agricultural park lots unless within a farm dwelling permitted by the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to conduct inspections of agricultural park lots for unpermitted farm dwellings during fiscal year 2026-2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2123/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2123&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2084883,"bill_number":"HB1539","title":"Relating To Prescription Drugs.","description":"Repeals certain prohibitions on the imposition of fees, conditions, or requirements on community retail pharmacies that are not imposed on mail order pharmacies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1539/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1539&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2084884,"bill_number":"SB2076","title":"Relating To Publicity Rights.","description":"Protects a person's right to publicity from digital replicas by including \"digital replica\" in the definition of \"likeness\" that is protected under state law that governs publicity rights. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2076/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2076&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2084885,"bill_number":"SB2337","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a Numeracy Coaching Program to provide numeracy coaches in certain Department of Education elementary schools, middle schools, and intermediate schools to support teachers, improve instruction, and ensure that students develop a strong foundation in mathematics. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2337/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2337&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2084886,"bill_number":"HB1559","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Prohibits a student from using a telecommunication device on school grounds during the instructional day, with certain exceptions. Requires a confiscated telecommunication device to be released only to the student's parent or legal guardian, who has three months to retrieve the device before it is subject to forfeiture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1559/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1559&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2084887,"bill_number":"SB2051","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried individuals, transgender persons, and opposite-sex couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. Requires the insured or the insured's dependent spouse to have a history of infertility of at least six months' duration, rather than five years. Includes need for medical intervention to conceive due to physiological or anatomical factors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2051/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2051&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084888,"bill_number":"SB2026","title":"Relating To Traffic Safety.","description":"Part I: 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. Part II: Prohibits the operation of a pickup truck with a passenger seated in the bed or load-carrying area on roadways with posted speed limits of forty-six miles per hour or higher and roadways with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction. Provides certain exemptions from passenger restrictions. Increases the minimum age to ride in the bed or load-carrying area of a pickup truck while in operation from twelve years of age to eighteen years of age. 0Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2026/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2026&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084889,"bill_number":"SB2242","title":"Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","description":"Enacts, and authorizes the Governor to enter into, the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2242/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2242&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2084890,"bill_number":"SB2245","title":"Relating To Revolving Door Restrictions For State Employees.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 714).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2245/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2245&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2084891,"bill_number":"SB2193","title":"Relating To Deposits Of Public Funds.","description":"Requires the Director of Finance to consider, before the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Effective 7/1/2050.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2193/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2193&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084892,"bill_number":"SB2353","title":"Relating To Outdoor Signage.","description":"Allows the display of outdoor advertising devices, including digital outdoor signage devices, within the Stadium Development District with the authorization of the Stadium Authority and subject to certain conditions. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a study on the impacts of light pollution associated with the devices and report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 787).","last_action_date":"2026-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2353/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2353&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2084893,"bill_number":"SB2129","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the impacts of the incremental minimum wage increases pursuant to Act 114, SLH 2022, on businesses and other employers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2129/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2129&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2084894,"bill_number":"SB2367","title":"Relating To State Boating Facilities.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement a project to improve portions of Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor while ensuring public access, as envisioned by the 2022 University of Hawaii Community Design Center Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor Vision Report. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease the remaining portion of Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor; provided that the lease shall expire on or before 6/30/2046. Repeals provisions relating to the leasing of certain fast and submerged lands of Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 072, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1172).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2367/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2367&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2084895,"bill_number":"SB2113","title":"Relating To Plant-based Food And Drinks.","description":"Requires the Departments of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Accounting and General Services, and Health to establish a Plant-Based-By-Default Program for food and drinks offered at state-operated prisons, state-licensed hospitals, and government-sponsored events. Requires annual reports to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to GVO/AEN/PSM/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2113/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2113&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084896,"bill_number":"SB2169","title":"Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.","description":"Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire by condemnation any real property or interest in real property, except real property owned in a county with a population of more than 125,000 but less than 195,000 and public lands, under certain conditions. (CD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Enrolled to Governor.","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2169/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2169&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084897,"bill_number":"SB2321","title":"Relating To The Two-lined Spittlebug.","description":"Establishes a two-year Two-Lined Spittlebug Response Pilot Program to mitigate and control the spread of the two-lined spittlebug. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:00 PM; Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2321/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2321&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084898,"bill_number":"SB2320","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Kuleana AgTech Pathways Program to create career pipelines in the fields of agriculture and agricultural technology. Requires the University of Hawaii to collaborate with the Department of Education, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Agribusiness Development Corporation, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and appropriate community organizations to develop and administer the program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2320/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2320&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084899,"bill_number":"SB2251","title":"Making An Appropriation For The Victim Witness Assistance Program.","description":"Requires the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates grant-in-aid moneys to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2251/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2251&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2084900,"bill_number":"SB2233","title":"Relating To Property.","description":"Prohibits a county from issuing a building permit for a project that violates any private covenant or restrictive covenant that has been registered with the Bureau of Conveyances or Land Court.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EIG/WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2233/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2233&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084901,"bill_number":"SB2033","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge for cost recovery of certain expenses of the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator associated with the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Requires a report to the PUC on the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2033/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2033&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084902,"bill_number":"SB2175","title":"Relating To Disposable Electronic Smoking Devices.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution for sale of any disposable electronic smoking devices in the State. Establishes penalties. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 189, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2175/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2175&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084903,"bill_number":"SB2205","title":"Relating To Plastic Pollution.","description":"Prohibits the sale of any beverage contained in single-use plastic beverage containers where the plastic beverage cap is not tethered to the single-use plastic beverage container when the plastic beverage cap is removed. Requires plastic beverage caps tethered or otherwise attached to the single-use plastic beverage containers to be the same plastic resin.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2205/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2205&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084904,"bill_number":"SB2272","title":"Relating To Home Health Licensing.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation or certification from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis throughout the accreditation or certification period. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 105, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2272/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2272&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084905,"bill_number":"SB2150","title":"Relating To Employment Earnings.","description":"Requires hourly rate or salary ranges to be disclosed on job listings for full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal employees. Removes the exemption for employers having fewer than fifty employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2150/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2150&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2084906,"bill_number":"SB2106","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits the sale of nonprescription diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to any person under eighteen years of age. Requires retail establishments and delivery sellers to follow certain protocols regarding certain products to prevent access by minors to the restricted products. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2106/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2106&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084907,"bill_number":"SB2132","title":"Relating To Dental Insurance.","description":"Requires dental insurers to file all proposed plan rates and rate changes for a dental insurance plan with the Insurance Commissioner. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to disapprove the proposed plan rate if the dental loss ratio for the plan is less than seventy-five per cent. Establishes the method to calculate a dental insurer's dental loss ratio. Requires dental insurers to include dental loss ratio information in their annual reports to the Insurance Commissioner. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to publish certain report information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2132/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2132&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2084908,"bill_number":"HB1528","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Increase The Mandatory Retirement Age For State Justices And Judges.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from seventy to seventyfive years of age. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1528/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1528&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2084909,"bill_number":"SB2238","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"Makes an application for voter registration part of the enrollment application or course registration process for Department of Education high schools. Requires eligible student applicants to be given the choice to be registered to vote. Requires updating of names and addresses of eligible student applicants who are already registered to vote unless the applicant declines. Requires the sharing of certain information among the counties, Department of Education, election personnel, and online voter registration system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2238/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2238&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084910,"bill_number":"HB1554","title":"Relating To State Workers.","description":"Short form bill relating to state workers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1554/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1554&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2084911,"bill_number":"SB2291","title":"Relating To Family Caregiver Support.","description":"Extends child care subsidies to disabled parents or guardians, regardless of their employment status. Requires the Department of Human Services to evaluate caregiver capacity and dependent-care responsibilities when determining eligibility for medicaid home- and community-based services. Requires the Department of Human Services to update its evaluation form and functional assessment protocols related to level of care and at-risk needs determinations. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2291/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2291&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084912,"bill_number":"SB2170","title":"Relating To The North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Agribusiness Development Corporation to purchase the North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel for agricultural development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2170/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2170&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084913,"bill_number":"SB2364","title":"Relating To Home Care Agencies.","description":"Prohibits a home care agency or person with a financial interest in the home care agency from providing home care services to a client if the home care agency or person owns or leases the client's residence.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2364/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2364&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2084914,"bill_number":"SB2182","title":"Relating To Residential Leaseholds.","description":"Exempts state and county lands leased after July 1, 2026, for an initial period of not less than 99 years from chapters 516 and 516D, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPN/WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2182/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2182&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084915,"bill_number":"HB1533","title":"Relating To The Minimum Wage.","description":"Repeals the minimum wage and tip credit increases that are to occur on 1/1/2028.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1533/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1533&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2084916,"bill_number":"SB2305","title":"Relating To Identification.","description":"Allows applicants for driver's permit, driver's license, or civil identification cards to request a nonapparent disability notation on their permit, license, or identification card.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRS/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2305/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2305&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2084917,"bill_number":"SB2080","title":"Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","description":"Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Implementation effective January 1, 2028. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2080/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2080&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2084918,"bill_number":"SB2049","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Prohibits law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officers from using biometric surveillance technology in the State unless certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2049/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2049&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084919,"bill_number":"SB2069","title":"Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","description":"Extends the sunset date of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program pursuant to Act 92, SLH 2023, from June 30, 2028, to June 30, 2031. Requires any equity purchased by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program to be in a for-sale housing development project within a transit-oriented development zone. Authorizes HHFDC to spend up to $20,000,000 from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the Equity Pilot Program established pursuant to Act 92, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023. (CD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Enrolled to Governor.","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2069/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2069&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084920,"bill_number":"SB2352","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires certain government entities in the State that issue building permits to establish a self-certification process for behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems that deems permit applications approved and allows applicants to proceed to build solar distributed energy resource system immediately. Requires certain government entities in the State that issue building permits to develop guidance for determining specific conditions when a Federal Emergency Management Agency-mandated No-Rise Certification is not required for a solar distributed energy resource system located in a regulatory floodway. Effective 4/19/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2352/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2352&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2084921,"bill_number":"SB2281","title":"Relating To The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Health Care.","description":"Requires health care providers using artificial intelligence (AI) in patient interactions to disclose to the patient that the patient is interacting with artificial intelligence. Requires health care providers using AI in making consequential decisions relating to the patient to provide certain notice and statements to the patient; maintain a qualified AI oversight personnel who shall be a natural person that reviews, evaluates, and validates or overrides AI outputs; monitor and conduct regular performance evaluations of their AI systems; implement procedures to address identified deficiencies; and maintain certain records. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules. Implementation effective 7/1/2028. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2281/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2281&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084922,"bill_number":"SB2335","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish an Agricultural Conservation Easement Program to purchase from willing private land owners agricultural conservation easements to preserve and protect the land for agricultural use in perpetuity. Establishes the Agricultural Conservation Easement Management Special Fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2335/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2335&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084923,"bill_number":"SB2330","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Phases in requirements that all newly manufactured washing machines sold within the State by January 1, 2042, be equipped with a microfiber filter. Requires certification that newly manufactured washing machines have microfiber filters. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2330/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2330&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084924,"bill_number":"SB2303","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Creates exemptions from interconnection requirements for portable solar generation devices. Establishes basic safety requirements for portable solar generation devices. Provides liability protections for electric utilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EIG, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2303/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2303&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2084925,"bill_number":"SB2194","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires applicants for rental housing revolving fund moneys to be either organizations that are required to use all financial surplus, excluding fees, to develop additional housing in the State, or government agencies. Effective 7/1/2050.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2194/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2194&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084926,"bill_number":"HB1531","title":"Relating To Emergency Announcements.","description":"Requires the Governor or mayor of a county, during a state of emergency, to provide an American Sign Language interpreter at each live broadcast press conference. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide a primary pool feed for any live official announcement that includes an American Sign Language interpreter in a picture-in-picture window, and does not require broadcasters that rebroadcast the official announcement to independently generate or insert this accessibility feature. Requires, to the fullest extent possible, that the American Sign Language interpreter's face, body, arms, and hands are visible. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1531/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1531&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2084927,"bill_number":"SB2020","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2020/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2020&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084928,"bill_number":"SB2325","title":"Relating To Juvenile Offenders.","description":"Authorizes a court to modify sentences imposed on juvenile offenders if certain conditions are met and the court finds that, after considering certain factors, the defendant is not a danger to the safety of any person or the community and the modification is in the interests of justice. Establishes procedures, provides for hearings and representation by counsel, and authorizes appellate review. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2325/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2325&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084929,"bill_number":"SB2005","title":"Relating To Conservation Banking.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources and certain public or private entities to operate conservation banks, subject to approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources, for situations where a person or entity is required to provide compensatory mitigation to offset adverse impacts to threatened, endangered, candidate, or proposed species as part of an approved incidental take license and habitat conservation plan. Adds the Associate Director of the United States Geological Survey, Ecosystems Mission Area, to the membership of the Endangered Species Recovery Committee. Requires the Endangered Species Recovery Committee to review applications and proposals for conservation banks and conduct subsequent reviews and oversight. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2005/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2005&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084930,"bill_number":"SB2231","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Amends the State Internship and Workforce Development Program for the public sector by expanding the program to the Legislative and Judicial branches; limiting the internships to full-time placements of ten to eleven months; establishing eligibility criteria, application requirements, and selection preferences; and requiring the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to collaborate with coordinating agencies to promote the program and recruit eligible applicants. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2231/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2231&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084931,"bill_number":"SB2201","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii State Fellows Program within the Department of Human Resources Development to match talented applicants with full-time, paid fellowship roles in various state agencies for a period of 10 to 11 months. Establishes minimum qualifications and procedures for eligible applicants to apply to the program. Gives preference to eligible program applicants who have a pre-existing connection to the State or a demonstrated commitment to long-term leadership in the State. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to coordinate with state agencies to implement and promote the program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2201/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2201&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084932,"bill_number":"SB2090","title":"Relating To Child Custody.","description":"Allows licensed mental health counselors to be appointed as child custody evaluators. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 787).","last_action_date":"2026-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2090/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2090&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2084933,"bill_number":"SB2333","title":"Relating To Neonicotinoids.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale, possession, or use of a pesticide containing one or more neonicotinoid pesticides, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to evaluate the potential impacts of and adopt any necessary control measures for neonicotinoid pesticide use on pollinating insects, native migratory and resident birds, aquatic organisms, and human health. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2333/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2333&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084934,"bill_number":"HB1506","title":"Relating To Nonprofits.","description":"Short form bill relating to nonprofits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1506/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1506&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2084935,"bill_number":"HB1529","title":"Relating To Boards And Commissions.","description":"Reduces the quorum requirement for boards and commissions to a majority of current voting members of a board or commission. Reduces the number of affirmative votes needed to validate action of a board or commission to a majority of members voting at a meeting with quorum.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1529/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1529&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2084936,"bill_number":"SB2289","title":"Relating To Certificates Of Need.","description":"Exempts from the certificate of need requirements certain health care facilities and services that provide certain health care services, serve federally designated medically underserved rural areas, lower patient costs, are unlikely to be overprescribed, and assist certain vulnerable populations. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2289/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2289&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084937,"bill_number":"SB2083","title":"Relating To State-owned Historic Properties And Inherited Lands.","description":"Establishes the State-Owned Historic Properties Preservation Plan Working Group within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to ensure the preservation of state-owned historic properties and inherited lands. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2083/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2083&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2084938,"bill_number":"SB2336","title":"Relating To Trees.","description":"Requires State departments, offices, and agencies to ensure and enforce that all arborists and other professionals in its employ, including contractors, who manage trees or lands that will impact public trees adhere to best management practices. Effective 7/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2336/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2336&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084939,"bill_number":"SB2084","title":"Relating To Marine Life Conservation Districts.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct a Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit a report to the Legislature and adopt administrative rules. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2084/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2084&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2084940,"bill_number":"SB2018","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Transfers the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for administrative purposes. Removes the manager of the Coastal Zone Management Program from the Commission. Adds a representative from the University of Hawaii to the Commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2018/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2018&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084941,"bill_number":"SB2152","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Increase The Mandatory Retirement Age For State Justices And Judges.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from seventy to seventyfive years of age. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:40 PM; Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2152/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2152&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2084942,"bill_number":"SB2136","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of \"bicycle\" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines \"electric bicycle\" in place of \"low-speed electric bicycle\". Defines \"electric micro-mobility device\" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro-mobility devices. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Authorizes a person under the age of fourteen to operate class 2 electric bicycles under supervision. Prohibits a person from riding a class 3 electric bicycle on a sidewalk. Authorizes a person to ride a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the word \"motor-driven cycle\" with the word \"motor scooter\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRS/EIG, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2136/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2136&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2084943,"bill_number":"SB2164","title":"Relating To Dam And Reservoir Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to incorporate into their assessment process the possession of dam liability insurance or the active seeking of dam liability insurance by private dam owners, as part of their valid mitigation measures, in conjunction with approved modifications or repairs. Prohibits the DLNR from classifying a dam as high hazard based only on its engineering risk assessment results. Authorizes the DLNR to relax any restrictions and stringent standards on a dam or appurtenance upon verification of certain insurance coverage. Authorizes the DLNR to consider a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is safe absent certain documents. Shifts the burden of proof to the DLNR to find that a dam is categorized as high-hazard. Establishes additional requirements for the DLNR and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2164/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2164&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084944,"bill_number":"SB2087","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Establishes a three-year Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program to be administered by the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to subsidize the cost of certain health insurance deductibles for eligible individuals. Authorizes the Department to contract with a nonprofit health insurer or community-based organization to operate the Pilot Program; provided that the Department shall allow the operator to access state-backed reinsurance or risk stabilization support for the operation of the Pilot Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2087/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2087&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2084945,"bill_number":"SB2054","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"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 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 762).","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2054/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2054&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084946,"bill_number":"SB2316","title":"Relating To Carbon Offsets.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2316/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2316&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2084947,"bill_number":"SB2287","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to contract with community-based organizations to provide preventive and early intervention mental health services to adolescents within the community. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2287/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2287&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084948,"bill_number":"SB2043","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Until 12/31/2031, specifies that captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies are subject to examination no later than five years after licensure and any additional examination at the discretion of the Insurance Commissioner. On or after 1/1/2032, subjects captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies to examination at least once every five years. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit a report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2031. Effective 7/1/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 255, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1357).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2043/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2043&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084949,"bill_number":"HB1543","title":"Relating To Environmental Review.","description":"Specifies a time limit for the validity of a finding of no significant impact of a final environmental assessment or acceptance of a final environmental impact statement for a proposed action. Requires an agency or applicant to commence a new environmental review process for the proposed action if the validity expires.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1543/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1543&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2084950,"bill_number":"HB1504","title":"Relating To Antitrust.","description":"Short form bill relating to antitrust.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1504/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1504&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2084951,"bill_number":"SB2319","title":"Relating To The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity.","description":"Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and converts the position from temporary to permanent. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-26 11:00AM; Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2319/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2319&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084952,"bill_number":"SB2068","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study, subject to legislative appropriation, on how to maximize housing development in transit-oriented development zones or other areas on state or county lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Establishes a position. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2068/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2068&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084953,"bill_number":"SB2365","title":"Relating To Community-based Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules mandating that each primary caregiver and substitute caregiver in a Community Care Foster Family Home be a licensed nurse or certified nurse aide. Makes the requirements for primary and substitute caregivers applicable to all Community Care Foster Family Homes, regardless of the number of clients in the home.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2365/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2365&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2084954,"bill_number":"SB2158","title":"Relating To Veterinarians.","description":"Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Special Fund. Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program to support qualified veterinarians committed to or currently working in veterinary medicine in the State. Authorizes the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine to enter into agreements, including memoranda of understanding, with the University of Hawaii, the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association, and accredited out-of-state schools to increase the availability of accredited veterinary programs and licensure opportunities to residents of the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2158/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2158&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084955,"bill_number":"SB2273","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Requires that employers pay all workers' compensation claims for compensable injuries and not deny claims without reasonable cause or during a pending investigation. Creates a presumption of compensability for claims submitted by employees excluded from coverage under the Hawaii prepaid health care act. Requires that employers notify medical services providers of any billing disagreements and allows providers to charge an additional rate to employers for outstanding balances owed for undisputed charges. Establishes dispute resolution procedures for employers and providers who have a reasonable disagreement over charges. Requires employers to deny a treatment plan within 3 days of receipt of a treatment plan or the treatment plan is deemed accepted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2273/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2273&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084956,"bill_number":"SB2268","title":"Relating To Equity.","description":"Requires all places of public accommodation and public entity construction projects planned and designed after 7/31/2027 to provide at least one universal changing accommodation within the building in a public restroom, with certain exceptions. Makes conforming amendments to sections 489-6, 489-7.5, and 489-8, HRS, to prevent conflicts among the provisions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-05","last_action":"Act 102, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).","last_action_date":"2026-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2268/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2268&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084957,"bill_number":"SB2259","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Dementia Initiative Business Recognition Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 251, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1353).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2259/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2259&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2084958,"bill_number":"SB2121","title":"Relating To Emergency Announcements.","description":"Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide an American Sign Language interpreter during each official announcement broadcast via television or the Internet during a state of emergency. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that the American Sign Language interpreter's face, body, arms, and hands are visible during the broadcast. Requires a news media outlet to display the American Sign Language interpreter in a picture-in-picture window during broadcasts of official emergency announcements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2121/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2121&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2084959,"bill_number":"SB2232","title":"Relating To A Tiny Home Grant Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes a three-year Tiny Home Grant Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Requires counties and nonprofit organizations that are awarded a grant to submit an annual report to the HHFDC. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds and establishes a position. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2232/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2232&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084960,"bill_number":"SB2156","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Permits film production on certain lands zoned for agricultural use under certain conditions, including obtaining land use special permits. Establishes the Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee within the Creative Industries Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish film permit application requirements and processes, facilitate the issuance of special permits for film production on agricultural zoned parcels, and advise and make recommendations relating to the regulation of film productions on agricultural zoned lands. Requires DBEDT to adopt rules. Requires DBEDT to consult with state and county agencies to issue permits for film production within an agricultural district using the consolidated film permit process under certain circumstances. Includes temporary filming activities as a permissible conditional accessory use of lands within the agricultural district. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2156/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2156&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084961,"bill_number":"SB2124","title":"Relating To Arson.","description":"Requires that defendants convicted of arson offenses be sentenced to mandatory imprisonment and a maximum fine.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on PSM deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-28-26 3:00PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2026-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2124/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2124&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2084962,"bill_number":"SB2366","title":"Relating To Parking For Persons With Disabilities.","description":"Amends the fee exemption period for individuals possessing a disabled paid parking exemption permit from the first 2.5 hours or the maximum amount of time the meter allows, whichever is longer, to the first 4.5 hours.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2366/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2366&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2084963,"bill_number":"SB2350","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity that relate to agricultural enterprises to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Requires that the regulatory functions of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch remain within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2350/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2350&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2084964,"bill_number":"SB2057","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Prohibits any law enforcement agency or law enforcement official from entering into an agreement under federal law that permits state or county agencies to engage in immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officials from engaging in certain immigration-related actions, except under limited circumstances. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 141, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1242).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2057/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2057&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084965,"bill_number":"SB2099","title":"Relating To Solid Waste Pollution.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to adopt by 12/31/2027, rules setting forth performance and emission standards for large municipal waste combustor plants operating within the State, in compliance with proposed federal rules. Beginning 1/1/2028, requires large municipal waste combustor plants operating within the State to comply with the rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2099/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2099&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084966,"bill_number":"SB2108","title":"Relating To Jurisdiction.","description":"Amends the factors a family court is required to consider in deciding whether the family court may waive jurisdiction over a minor or adult held for criminal proceedings for acts committed during the person's minority. Preserves the family court's jurisdiction over a minor transferred for criminal proceedings for subsequent acts that would otherwise be within the family court's jurisdiction. Requires the family court to retain jurisdiction over a minor if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the minor was trafficked, sexually abused, or raped by the alleged victim in the case before or during the commission of the alleged offense. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 153, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1254).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2108/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2108&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084967,"bill_number":"SB2013","title":"Relating To The Reimbursement Of Debt Service On The Portion Of The Turtle Bay Reimbursable General Obligation Bonds Financed By The Land Conservation Fund.","description":"Reduces reimbursement of debt service on the Turtle Bay reimbursable general obligation bonds from the land conservation fund to approximately one-half of the total repayment amount and reduces, accordingly, the amount due per fiscal year for the remainder of the bond amortization schedule.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2013/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2013&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084968,"bill_number":"SB2261","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires Huli Au Ola to conduct a study on physician and dentist recruitment and retention to be located on and serve the island of Molokai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2261/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2261&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2084969,"bill_number":"SB2202","title":"Relating To School Bus Drivers.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a School Bus Driver Recruitment Grant Program. Establishes a School Bus Driver Recruitment Special Fund. Establishes a Repayment Signing Bonus Program. Establishes a School Bus Driver Outreach and Pathway Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2202/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2202&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084970,"bill_number":"SB2204","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, repeals the fourteen years and under age limit for health insurance coverage requirements for the diagnosis and treatment of autism. Repeals the maximum coverage benefit limit of $25,000 for applied behavioral analysis services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2204/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2204&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084971,"bill_number":"SB2101","title":"Relating To Organic Waste.","description":"Updates and establishes additional statewide goals for solid waste stream and organic waste stream diversion. Requires the recycling, bioconversion, and organic waste diversion component to identify and assess methods to achieve certain organic waste stream reduction goals. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 173, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1275).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2101/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2101&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084972,"bill_number":"SB2012","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Repeals the cap amount on conveyance tax revenues allocated to the land conservation fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2012/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2012&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084973,"bill_number":"SB2030","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for purchasing body cameras for adult correctional officers to wear while on duty at state correctional facilities, beginning on or after 7/1/2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2030/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2030&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084974,"bill_number":"HB1525","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Appropriates funds to: (1) the counties for more voter service centers for in-person voting; (2) the Office of Elections to print and mail the digital voter information guide to all registered voters; and (3) the Office of Elections to support a public outreach and engagement campaign to encourage greater voter participation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JDC/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1525/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1525&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2084975,"bill_number":"SB2279","title":"Relating To Bail.","description":"Amends bail and peace bond forfeiture rules to predicate forfeiture on whether bail providers performed and continue to perform their duties with reasonable diligence. Clarifies when bail providers may discharge their duties. Specifies the factors that courts shall consider in determining if bail providers are performing their duties with reasonable diligence or are negligent and should be subject to forfeiture. Requires courts to hold a hearing to order a forfeiture. Extends the deadline to file motions to set aside forfeitures. Clarifies that courts may extend, waive, or modify any procedural deadlines in forfeiture proceedings. Species that bail providers are not in privity with defendants, and therefore not barred res judicata from filing certain motions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2279/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2279&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084976,"bill_number":"HB1518","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Human Services, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to establish a pre-release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process for inmates nearing release. Allows all individuals convicted of an offense involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance to apply for SNAP benefits, regardless of treatment status. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 028, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1128).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1518/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1518&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2084977,"bill_number":"SB2125","title":"Relating To Teacher Licensing.","description":"Allows the Department of Education and charter schools to hire unlicensed individuals as teachers on an emergency basis for five, rather than three, years. Requires that unlicensed teachers hired on an emergency basis make continuous and verifiable progress toward satisfying licensing requirements. Sunsets on 6/30/2031, but provides that unlicensed emergency hires employed before the sunset date may continue employment for up to five years from their hiring date, under certain conditions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 030, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1130).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2125/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2125&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2084978,"bill_number":"SB2095","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Establishes a PFAS Working Group within the Department of Health to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2095/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2095&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084979,"bill_number":"SB2265","title":"Proposing Amendments To The Hawaii State Constitution To Enable Legislation By The People.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide for initiative and referendum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2265/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2265&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084980,"bill_number":"SB2172","title":"Relating To Vehicles.","description":"Allows an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle to drive in the evening and night if they are equipped with headlights, taillights, turn signals, and brake lights, and while displaying a slow moving vehicle emblem. Allows drivers of all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles to wear a safety helmet with a securely fastened chin strap, rather than require. Includes in the definition of \"utility-terrain vehicle\" a motor vehicle that accommodates one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to six people in seat belts. Includes \"all-terrain vehicle\" and \"utility terrain vehicle\" in the definition of \"motor vehicle\" under the State's motor vehicle insurance law. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2172/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2172&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2084981,"bill_number":"SB2086","title":"Relating To Claims Against Health Care Providers.","description":"Part II - Requires health care professionals, and courts and agencies in receipt of the filing, to report to the respective licensing board any legal or administrative complaint, claim, or action for damages filed against the health care professional within thirty days of receipt of the filing. Requires review by the licensing boards. Requires filings against physicians, osteopathic physicians, or podiatrists to be reported to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Requires selfinsured health care providers and professional liability insurers for health care providers to report to the Insurance Commissioner any medical tort claims filed with the court and requires the Insurance Commissioner to forward certain information to the appropriate professional board or the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Part III  Extends the time frame by which a medical tort action can be brought and establishes additional tolling conditions. Increases the cap on damages recoverable for pain and suffering in medical tort actions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2086/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2086&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2084982,"bill_number":"SB2151","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Clarifies state and local authority during a state or local state of emergency. Clarifies and limits the suspension of laws and access to records during an emergency. Defines \"catastrophic harm\" and \"severe weather warning\". Amends the definitions of \"disaster\" and \"emergency\" under emergency management laws. Allows the Legislature to terminate a state of emergency and county councils to terminate a local state of emergency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2151/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2151&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2084983,"bill_number":"SB2348","title":"Relating To Cardiovascular Screening.","description":"Requires cardiovascular screening for students, including student athletes. Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health, to distribute educational and informational materials regarding sudden cardiac arrest. Requires the Department of Education to implement policies, programs, training, and continuing education that increase health care provider knowledge of cardiovascular screening guidelines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2348/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2348&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084984,"bill_number":"SB2109","title":"Relating To Emergency Preparedness Communications.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to develop and implement a statewide public education and communications program to promote household emergency preparedness consistent with the Agency's 14-day essential supplies recommendation. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide an American Sign Language interpreter during each official live broadcast during a state of emergency. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that the American Sign Language interpreter's face, body, arms, and hands are visible during the broadcast. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide a primary pool feed that includes the American Sign Language interpreter in a pictureinpicture window. Requires reports to the Legislature prior to the Regular Sessions of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:51 PM; Conference Room 016.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2109/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2109&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084985,"bill_number":"SB2334","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires the payment of an Agricultural Land Conversion Fee by the buyer or lessee in a transaction for any agricultural land that will be converted from agricultural production for certain purposes. Establishes the Agricultural Land Conversion Fee Fund to, among other things, support the Health Soils Program. Requires all state lands used in the commercial production of agricultural commodities, including any lands under lease agreements with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, to use an established metric to advance the adoption of conservation practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2334/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2334&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2084986,"bill_number":"SB2264","title":"Relating To Child Welfare.","description":"Establishes an independent Office of the Child Advocate within the Office of the Ombudsman to oversee and evaluate the delivery of services to children and their families by various state agencies and entities, receive and investigate complaints, and make recommendations for improvement. Requires annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and public. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to GVO/HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2264/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2264&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084987,"bill_number":"HB1538","title":"Relating To Hospital Licensing.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules to allow hospitals to demonstrate compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State through accreditation or certification by any accreditation or certification organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1538/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1538&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2084988,"bill_number":"SB2362","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the impacts of disallowing the dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2362/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2362&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2084989,"bill_number":"SB2277","title":"Relating To Hospital Price Transparency.","description":"Requires each hospital licensed in the State to provide an annual attestation to the State Health Planning and Development Agency that the hospital is in compliance with federal hospital price transparency requirements. Permits patients to file a counterclaim against debt collection actions filed by hospitals to determine if the hospital is in compliance with federal hospital price transparency requirements. Requires hospitals to provide patients with an easy-to-understand itemized bill statement before initiating a debt collection action against a patient. Effective 1/30/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2277/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2277&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2084990,"bill_number":"HB1512","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale of flavored nicotine products and nicotine product flavor enhancers and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1512/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1512&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2084991,"bill_number":"SB2025","title":"Relating To Jury Duty.","description":"Allows actively practicing advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants employed in Federally Qualified Health Centers to claim exemption from service as a juror. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2025/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2025&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084992,"bill_number":"SB2014","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Requires the Director of Human Resources Development to abolish vacant positions within state departments and agencies under its jurisdiction that have been vacant for more than 5 years with certain exceptions. Requires funds for abolished positions to immediately lapse to the credit of the appropriate fund. Requires a list of positions abolished to be included in the Director's annual report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2014/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2014&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2084993,"bill_number":"SB2082","title":"Relating To Teacher Workforce Housing.","description":"Establishes a Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program at public schools classified as rural or underserved. Requires the Department of Education to administer the program and report findings to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2082/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2082&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2084994,"bill_number":"SB2253","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Amends the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to include substantial bodily injury caused by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2253/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2253&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2084995,"bill_number":"HB1553","title":"Relating To Habitat Conservation Plans.","description":"Requires any existing habitat conservation plan that does not include an agreement for emergency medical and rehabilitation services for affected native wildlife to be amended to include the services in the agreement. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1553/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1553&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2084996,"bill_number":"SB2034","title":"Relating To Common Interest Communities.","description":"Clarifies that a member can distribute each vote they are entitled to among any or all of the candidates for a planned community association or condominium association board election conducted by cumulative voting. Defines \"candidate\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2034/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2034&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2084997,"bill_number":"SB2185","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Requires the Land Use Commission to reclassify lands that are designated for urban growth under a county general plan or county development plan as being in the urban district at the request of the county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WLA/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2185/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2185&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2084998,"bill_number":"SB2081","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Authorizes a person to remove their name from a certificate of registration from a motor vehicle if that person is party to a divorce decree that states that title to the motor vehicle was granted to the other party.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on TRS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2081/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2081&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2084999,"bill_number":"SB2192","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes a county to reduce the aggregate zoned residential capacity within the county only if the county offsets that reduction by increasing zoned residential capacity elsewhere in the county, such that there is no net loss in residential capacity in the county. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Alcos, Muraoka, Poepoe, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia voting no (2) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2192/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2192&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085000,"bill_number":"SB2149","title":"Relating To Family.","description":"Establishes an exemption from mediation in parentage proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2149/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2149&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2085001,"bill_number":"SB2130","title":"Relating To Hunting.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to identify public lands on each island of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, and Hawaii, that may be newly designated as public hunting areas for the hunting of game birds and game mammals without conflicting with other land uses. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2130/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2130&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2085002,"bill_number":"SB2094","title":"Related To Toxic Chemicals.","description":"Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Establishes a process to allow any resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2094/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2094&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2085003,"bill_number":"SB2009","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Part I: Establishes requirements for transferors and transferees of used 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 7/1/2028. Part II: Imposes a restriction on a person's ability to obtain or renew a driver's license or to register, renew the registration of, or transfer or receive title to a motor vehicle, as a consequence of unpaid monetary obligations, under certain circumstances. Repeals provisions that would have allowed any person prevented from obtaining or renewing a driver's license or motor vehicle registration solely due to failure to pay any monetary assessment to petition the court for a driver's license or motor vehicle clearance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting no (2) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2009/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2009&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2085004,"bill_number":"SB2024","title":"Relating To Charter School Facilities.","description":"Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to use public-private partnerships for the development of public school facilities, including facilities at public charter schools. Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish a pilot program to develop three new public schools in areas based on demonstrated need through public-private partnerships. Requires the approval of the Department of Education prior to the development of a public school for the pilot program on Department lands. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2024/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2024&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2085005,"bill_number":"SB2357","title":"Relating To Tip Credit.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, increases the tip credit amount to equal twenty-five per cent of the minimum wage. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate the adjusted tip credit amount.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2357/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2357&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2085006,"bill_number":"SB2135","title":"Relating To Privacy.","description":"Establishes the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate or private images as a criminal offense. Amends the criteria for an extended term of imprisonment to include defendants whose act of attempting to commit or committing the offense of nonconsensual disclosure of intimate or private images against a minor or vulnerable adult was the proximate cause of the victim's death. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 196, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1298).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2135/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2135&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2085007,"bill_number":"HB1523","title":"Relating To The Statewide Traffic Code.","description":"Removes references to countdown timers as it relates to pedestrian-control signals, including the requirement that pedestrians must begin crossing a roadway before a countdown timer begins. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1523/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1523&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2085008,"bill_number":"SB2351","title":"Relating To The State Parks Special Fund.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2351/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2351&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2085009,"bill_number":"HB1515","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Authorizes an attending physician to request a functional capacity examination and refer an injured employee for the examination without first obtaining permission from the employee's employer in order to assess the employee's ability to return to work. Allows licensed occupational and physical therapists to be deemed qualified to perform functional capacity examinations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 124, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1225).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1515/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1515&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2085010,"bill_number":"SB2065","title":"Relating To County Permits.","description":"Requires county permitting agencies to establish and fill positions exclusively to process permit applications submitted for state projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2065/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2065&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085011,"bill_number":"SB2239","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"Requires a person who applies for an identification card or driver's license to be automatically registered to vote unless the person affirmatively declines, subject to certain conditions. Requires the name and address of a person who applies for an identification card or driver's license and is registered to vote to be automatically updated on the person's voter registration record unless the person affirmatively declines. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-29","last_action":"Act 067, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1167).","last_action_date":"2026-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2239/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2239&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085012,"bill_number":"SB2278","title":"Relating To Light Pollution.","description":"Requires all outdoor light fixtures to be fully shielded. Creates exemptions for certain outdoor lighting. Repeals the Night Sky Protection Strategy. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2278/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2278&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2085013,"bill_number":"SB2222","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to identify as an excused absence any absence due to the student's mental or behavioral health. Limits the number of excused absences due to mental or behavioral health that a student may take per academic year. Exempts an absence due to the student's mental or behavioral health from the enforcement of penalties relating to compulsory school attendance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2222/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2222&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085014,"bill_number":"SB2269","title":"Relating To Dementia.","description":"Establishes the Hanai Memory Network Program within the Executive Office on Aging to create a network of dementia care specialists and support systems to assist individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2269/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2269&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2085015,"bill_number":"SB2088","title":"Relating To Health Care Plans For Workers.","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, in consultation with the Insurance Commissioner, to establish and implement a five-year voluntary Nontraditional Workforce Portable Health Care Benefit Plan Pilot Program that offers high deductible health plans or catastrophic health plans to nontraditional workers who are ineligible for health benefits provided by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund or prepaid health care plans under the Prepaid Health Care Act. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Shimizu voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2088/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2088&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2085016,"bill_number":"SB2195","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Adds the Executive Director of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2195/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2195&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085017,"bill_number":"SB2296","title":"Relating To Homeowners' Associations.","description":"Expands the definition of condominium association to include associations organized under chapter 421J, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2296/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2296&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2085018,"bill_number":"SB2312","title":"Relating To Government Contracts.","description":"Amends the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA) to require contractors who perform agency functions to retain records following the retention schedule of the agency and to provide the agency access to the records upon request. Establishes that all records retained by an agency function contractor shall be deemed government records for the purposes of the UIPA. Exempts contracts entered into by the Employees' Retirement System. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2312/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2312&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2085019,"bill_number":"SB2274","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Repeals statutory language that currently authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to: (1) inspect a qualifying medical cannabis patient's medical records held by the health provider who issued a written certification for the qualifying patient; and (2) suspend or revoke a health provider's ability to issue written certification for medical cannabis if the provider refuses the foregoing inspection, or if the medical records do not comply with the medical use of cannabis law.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2274/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2274&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2085020,"bill_number":"SB2227","title":"Relating To Rental Assistance.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to award monthly rent supplement payments on behalf of qualified tenants under the State Rent Supplement Program prioritizing certain tenants, including kupuna. Authorizes the HPHA to enter into memoranda of agreement for rental supplement payments with the counties or specialized nonprofit organizations. Amends provisions relating to the State Rent Supplement Program. Establishes the State Rent Supplement Program Special Fund. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to assess a transaction tax for each applicable recording in the Office of the Assistant Registrar of the Land Court or the Bureau of Conveyances to be deposited into the State Rent Supplement Program Special Fund. Repeals the existing separate State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna. Establishes four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) permanent public housing specialist II positions and one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent public housing specialist IV position within the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2227/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2227&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085021,"bill_number":"SB2339","title":"Relating To The State Building Code Council.","description":"Makes both the representative of the Building Industry Association of Hawaii and the representative of the General Contractors Association of Hawaii permanent standing members of the State Building Code Council, instead of members who alternate terms every 4 years. Adds members representing the Plumbers and Fitters United Association, Local 675 and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1186 to the State Building Code Council. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2339/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2339&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2085022,"bill_number":"SB2066","title":"Relating To County Permitting And Inspection.","description":"Establishes a cooperative working group to address state projects that require county permitting and to explore, research, and make recommendations on streamlining processes. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/19/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2066/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2066&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085023,"bill_number":"HB1532","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Excludes from the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products the direct sale of large cigars and pipe tobacco to adult consumers for personal use. Effective 1/1/2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1532/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1532&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2085024,"bill_number":"HB1556","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Short form bill relating to labor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1556/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1556&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2085025,"bill_number":"SB2015","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Temporarily allows each county, by resolution of its county council, to petition for the redistricting of land from an agricultural district to a rural district through the Land Use Commission's declaratory ruling process. Effective 7/1/2027. Sunsets 6/30/2030.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WLA/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2015/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2015&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2085026,"bill_number":"SB2361","title":"Relating To Single-use Plastics.","description":"Prohibits the sale and distribution of single-use plastic service ware by food and beverage service businesses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2361/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2361&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2085027,"bill_number":"HB1545","title":"Relating To Health Care Plans For Workers.","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, in consultation with the Insurance Commissioner, to establish and implement a five-year voluntary Nontraditional Workforce Portable Health Care Benefit Plan Pilot Program that offers high deductible health plans or catastrophic health plans to nontraditional workers who are ineligible for health benefits provided by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund or prepaid health care plans under the Prepaid Health Care Act. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1545/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1545&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2085028,"bill_number":"SB2267","title":"Relating To 911 Services.","description":"Requires the 911 Board to establish, implement, and maintain a statewide emergency safety profile system that allows residents to voluntarily create and manage secure personal profiles containing information relevant to emergency responses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to GVO/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2267/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2267&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2085029,"bill_number":"SB2047","title":"Relating To Pharmacy Benefit Managers.","description":"Establishes certain requirements for pharmacy benefit managers, other than health maintenance organizations that own and operate their own pharmacies, that reimburse contracting pharmacies for drugs on a maximum allowable cost basis. Allows contracting pharmacies to reverse and rebill claims if a maximum allowable cost is denied on appeal. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to assess fines for violations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2047/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2047&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2085030,"bill_number":"SB2091","title":"Relating To School Bus Drivers.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a School Bus Driver Recruitment Grant Program. Establishes a School Bus Driver Recruitment Special Fund. Establishes a Repayment Signing Bonus Program. Establishes a School Bus Driver Outreach and Pathway Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2091/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2091&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2085031,"bill_number":"SB2055","title":"Relating To Civil Rights.","description":"Requires the Civil Rights Commission to establish a twenty-four-hour intake helpline to assist individuals who experience or witness civil rights violations in the State. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to compile an annual report and hold an annual public hearing on data obtained through the helpline. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to compile and submit to the Legislature, and post on its website, a monthly preliminary report on data obtained through the helpline. Appropriates funds to establish an unspecified number of Civil Rights Investigator, Data Analyst, and Program Manager positions within the Civil Rights Commission. Appropriates funds for the Civil Rights Commission to contract with Aloha United Way to implement the twenty-four-hour intake helpline and for website and data development costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Gedeon, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2055/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2055&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2085032,"bill_number":"SB2301","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Exempts condominium associations and managing agents from providing documentation not already in existence or preparing forms to facilitate a private sales transaction.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2301/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2301&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2085033,"bill_number":"SB2188","title":"Relating To A Department Of Housing.","description":"Establishes the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority within the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. Replaces the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Director of Housing on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Effective 7/1/2050.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2188/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2188&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085034,"bill_number":"SB2010","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Part I: 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. Part II: Imposes a restriction on a person's ability to obtain or renew a driver's license or to register, renew the registration of, or transfer or receive title to a motor vehicle, as a consequence of unpaid monetary obligations, under certain circumstances. Repeals provisions that would have allowed any person prevented from obtaining or renewing a driver's license or motor vehicle registration solely due to failure to pay any monetary assessment to petition the court for a driver's license or motor vehicle clearance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2010/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2010&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2085035,"bill_number":"SB2184","title":"Relating To Student Access To Telehealth Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, to develop and distribute to each public middle and high school in the State guidelines for the establishment and operation of safe spaces for students to access telehealth services on school property during normal school hours. Requires each public middle and high school to establish and maintain a safe space for students according to the guidelines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2184/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2184&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085036,"bill_number":"SB2140","title":"Relating To County Labor Standards.","description":"Authorizes counties to require contractors to disclose employee wage, benefit, hour, and employmentstatus information. Authorizes counties to deny, revoke, or suspend building permits for violations of related laws under certain conditions. Establishes a process by which an owner or developer may replace a noncompliant contractor and transfer the building permit to the replacement contractor. Exempts from the denial, revocation, and suspension, building permit applications submitted by an owner-occupant for work performed on the owner-occupant's residence. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 027, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2140/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2140&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2085037,"bill_number":"SB2211","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Provides an emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services to replace general fund appropriations redirected to provide emergency food assistance during the 2025 federal government shutdown. Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to help Hawaii residents obtain insurance available through the federal marketplace. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2211/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2211&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085038,"bill_number":"HB1516","title":"Relating To Pretrial Release.","description":"Requires certain factors to be considered when determining a defendant's financial ability to afford bail. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) La Chica excused.","last_action_date":"2026-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1516/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1516&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2085039,"bill_number":"SB2345","title":"Relating To Sugar-sweetened Beverages.","description":"Beginning July 1, 2027, requires certain sugar-sweetened beverages to contain an excessive sugars warning label. Establishes civil penalties. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2345/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2345&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085040,"bill_number":"SB2163","title":"Relating To Public Charter Schools.","description":"Standardizes annual independent financial audits for public charter schools. Authorizes sanctions for noncompliance with independent financial audits. Requires the Board of Education, the Public Charter School Authorizer, and Auditor to review the annual independent financial audits. Allows the Auditor to conduct its own financial audit if a public charter school is a high risk for insolvency. Requires for 2026-2027, the Auditor to conduct its own one-time financial audit of each charter school in addition to the annual independent financial audits and requires a report to the Legislature. Requires State Public Charter School Commission to take action based on Auditor's recommendations in the one-time financial audits. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2163/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2163&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2085041,"bill_number":"SB2302","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Implements the Condominium Property Regime Task Force recommendations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2302/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2302&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2085042,"bill_number":"SB2146","title":"Relating To Traffic Infractions.","description":"Establishes a Traffic Fines Task Force that will examine the Finnish tiered traffic fines system, determine whether a similar system could be implemented in the State, and provide recommendations as to how a system could best be implemented. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2146/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2146&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2085043,"bill_number":"HB1535","title":"Relating To Automated External Defibrillators.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator devices that are installed and placed in service in certain places of public accommodation located in the State, subject to registration requirements. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a statewide automated external defibrillator registry to collect and maintain certain information. Requires the owner or operator of an automated external defibrillator located in a place of public accommodation to conduct certain maintenance. Requires reporting of certain automated external defibrillator data to the Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to coordinate with certain entities. Requires the Department of Health to request funds from the 911 Fund for the establishment and maintenance of the automated external defibrillator registry. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1535/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1535&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2085044,"bill_number":"SB2309","title":"Relating To Agricultural Loans.","description":"Authorizes the Agricultural Loan Division of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to sell portions of its loan portfolio to permitted third parties, with proceeds to be deposited into the Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds out of the Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund to increase its expenditure ceiling and thereby expand access to agricultural loan financing and support local food production. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2309/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2309&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2085045,"bill_number":"SB2070","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to designate certain for-sale housing units as permanently affordable. Requires the HHFDC to adopt rules to implement the Housing for Locals Forever Program. Repeals certain requirements defining a qualified resident. Removes restrictions applicable to the transfer of certain real property developed and sold under chapter 201H, HRS. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2070/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2070&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085046,"bill_number":"SB2254","title":"Relating To Abuse Of Family Or Household Members.","description":"Maintains the petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of family or household member by repealing the sunset of amendments made to sections 709-906 and 853-4, HRS, by Act 19, SLH 2020. Repeals provisions authorizing a deferred acceptance of a guilty plea for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor abuse of family or household members offenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2254/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2254&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2085047,"bill_number":"SB2016","title":"Relating To Legislative Vacancies.","description":"Establishes that if the death or permanent incapacitation of the prior incumbent leaves a legislative seat vacant before a primary election, but after the close of filing for candidacy in that election, and the prior incumbent's name was the only name on any ballot for that seat for that election, the Governor's appointment of a replacement shall be valid for both the unexpired term and the succeeding term.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2016/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2016&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2085048,"bill_number":"SB2126","title":"Relating To Agricultural Grants.","description":"Establishes the Farming Grant Program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to provide grants to small and midsized farmers. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2126/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2126&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2085049,"bill_number":"SB2165","title":"Relating To Medical Debt.","description":"Prohibits a health care provider or medical creditor from filing a civil lawsuit to collect medical debt from a patient whose household income is less than or equal to five hundred percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Prohibits a health care provider or medical creditor from engaging in certain debt collection practices. Prohibits a health care provider or medical creditor from selling medical debt. Prohibits a health care provider whose income exceeds a certain threshold from denying non-emergency medically necessary care to patients.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2165/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2165&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2085050,"bill_number":"SB2220","title":"Relating To State Holidays.","description":"Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of each year as a state holiday celebrating the Lunar New Year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WLA/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2220/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2220&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085051,"bill_number":"SB2128","title":"Relating To Trespass.","description":"Provides that any person who uses their property, including firearms, hunting animals, or vehicles, to hunt on private land without the permission of the owner or occupier of the land shall be subject to a fine for a first offense and have their property be subject forfeiture to the State for a second or subsequent offense. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2128/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2128&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2085052,"bill_number":"HB1560","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Beginning 10/1/2026, prohibits digital financial asset transaction kiosks from allowing any two customers from conducting transactions with the same digital financial asset wallet address and requires operators to provide full refunds under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1560/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1560&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2085053,"bill_number":"SB2077","title":"Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Assist Fenix Space, Inc.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for the planning, design, and construction of the Fenix Space launch platform system and Fenix Space Hilo flight operations facility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDT/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2077/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2077&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2085054,"bill_number":"SB2177","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation or a county to accept a complete application seeking certain exemptions within 30 days. Requires HHFDC to process an application and bring it before the Corporation's Board of Directors within 120 days of accepting the application. Requires county agencies to process an application and bring it before the county's legislative body within 120 days of accepting the application. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2177/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2177&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2085055,"bill_number":"HB1541","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Exempts certain positions in the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health and Hawaii State Hospital from civil service. Authorizes the Director of Health to appoint two additional associate administrators and two project managers for the Hawaii State Hospital or a secure psychiatric rehabilitation facility. Requires the Department of Health to convert certain positions in the Hawaii State Hospital to civil service no later than 6/30/2031. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-28","last_action":"Act 057, on 05/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1157).","last_action_date":"2026-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1541/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1541&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2085056,"bill_number":"SB2294","title":"Relating To Common Interest Communities.","description":"Specifies that all condominium associations, boards, and managing agents are required to comply with any applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2294/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2294&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2085057,"bill_number":"SB2048","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Prohibits the sale, barter, or donation of any pest-infested item or material. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to quarantine, treat, or destroy pest-infested items or materials. Imposes penalties on individuals who sell, barter, or donate a pest-infested items or materials. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2048/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2048&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2085058,"bill_number":"SB2230","title":"Relating To Lung Cancer Screening.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to develop by 12/31/2026, standardized educational materials relating to lung cancer screening and language on lung cancer screening information to be included in signage and written notices to be used by retailers of tobacco products. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires retailers engaged in the retail sale of tobacco products to display signage on lung cancer screening at each point of sale and provide written notice on lung cancer screening to each buyer of a tobacco product.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2230/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2230&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085059,"bill_number":"SB2168","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Kuleana AgTech Pathways Pilot Program. Requires the University of Hawaii to collaborate with the Department of Education, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Agribusiness Development Corporation, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and appropriate community organizations to develop and administer the program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2168/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2168&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2085060,"bill_number":"SB2079","title":"Relating To Vehicle Titles.","description":"Requires the county Director of Finance to issue a temporary, three-year title to an applicant in cases where no prior title exists, the prior owner is unable to provide one, or the Director is otherwise not satisfied as to the ownership of the vehicle. Requires the applicant to provide a surety bond and certain documentation to the Director. Allows for a right of action against the surety bond and temporary title. Requires the temporary title to convert to a full title after three years unless a suit has been instituted against the temporary title.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2079/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2079&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2085061,"bill_number":"SB2249","title":"Relating To Bribery.","description":"Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery under certain circumstances. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2249/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2249&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2085062,"bill_number":"HB1552","title":"Relating To The Chief Election Officer.","description":"Provides that, in the event of a vacancy in the position of Chief Election Officer, the Attorney General shall serve as the Interim Chief Election Officer until the Elections Commission appoints a new Chief Election Officer.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1552/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1552&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2085063,"bill_number":"SB2067","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Exempts housing developments that have obtained financing commitments from the State or is located on state land from the requirement to obtain approval from the applicable county council. Effective 7/1/2050.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2067/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2067&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085064,"bill_number":"HB1557","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Short form bill relating to labor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1557/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1557&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2085065,"bill_number":"SB2141","title":"Relating To Allowance On Service Retirements.","description":"Includes certain law enforcement administrators and employees of the Department of Law Enforcement as class A members of the pension and retirement systems and provides guidance for the computation of retirement benefits similar to police officers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2141/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2141&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2085066,"bill_number":"SB2190","title":"Relating To Inclusionary Zoning.","description":"Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale or rent in perpetuity to buyers or renters who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants or renters, and do not own any other real property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2190/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2190&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085067,"bill_number":"SB2116","title":"Relating To Public Employees.","description":"Requires the Attorney General to establish a confidential process for persons to anonymously file complaints against public employees. Requires the Attorney General to review and forward the complaints to the department, board, commission, or agency deemed appropriate by the Attorney General. Requires the departments, boards, commissions, and agencies to process the complaint pursuant to their standard complaint-processing procedures and report the disposition to the Attorney General. Authorizes the Attorney General to adopt rules. Requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2116/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2116&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2085068,"bill_number":"HB1558","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Short form bill relating to labor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1558/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1558&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2085069,"bill_number":"HB1549","title":"Relating To Controlled Substances.","description":"Repeals the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Reyes Oda, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (6) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1549/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1549&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2085070,"bill_number":"SB2178","title":"Relating To Industrial Hemp.","description":"Establishes an Industrial Hemp Program in the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity that includes education and support for non-cannabinoid industrial hemp cultivation and use. Establishes the Industrial Hemp Program Advisory Board to develop a strategic plan to establish and expand the processing infrastructure and commercialization of industrial hemp. Requires the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to support research and development focused on local adaptation, sustainability, and economic development goals. Requires DAB to promote partnerships with Native Hawaiian practitioners, cooperatives, and aina-based programs. Adopts state building codes for hemp-based materials, including hempcrete. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2178/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2178&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2085071,"bill_number":"SB2147","title":"Relating To Love My Library Day.","description":"Designates the first Friday in February of each year as \"Love My Library Day\" in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2147/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2147&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2085072,"bill_number":"SB2358","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, and there is a sign giving notice of the closure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2358/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2358&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2085073,"bill_number":"SB2022","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty and maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code. Authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Establishes factors the CWRM must consider when determining the amount of the penalty. Increases maximum fines every 5 years from 2031 to 2046. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2022/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2022&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2085074,"bill_number":"SB2061","title":"Relating To Residential Condominiums.","description":"Clarifies the Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program by: (1) allowing the Hawaii Community Development Authority to prohibit renting, advertising for rent, or using for any other purpose other than owner-occupied residential use a residential condominium unit, by rule, rather than statutorily; (2) exempting the design, development, and construction contracts from procurement requirements, subject to prevailing wage requirements for laborers and mechanics; (3) requiring HCDA to adopt rules to implement an initial sales period during which residential condominium units are offered only to eligible buyers for owner-occupied residential use; (4) authorizing the sale of a residential condominium unit that is not subject to an income restriction and was not sold within a certain period to be sold to other buyers, as determined by rule by HCDA, without an owner-occupancy requirement; (5) requiring HCDA to adopt rules that require at least sixty per cent of residential condominium units to be income restricted; and (6) requiring HCDA to establish rules to require buyback pricing similar to other state agencies' existing pricing formulas. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 121, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1221).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2061/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2061&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085075,"bill_number":"SB2255","title":"Relating To Biodiesel.","description":"Requires the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to adopt rules to require that diesel fuel sold in the State for use in on-highway diesel-powered motor vehicles contains no less than five per cent biodiesel by volume.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDT/EIG, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2255/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2255&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2085076,"bill_number":"SB2308","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Increases the contract award value that triggers required proof of vendor compliance from $2,500 to $5,000. Effective 7/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2308/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2308&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2085077,"bill_number":"SB2036","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits surveillance pricing, or differential pricing based on information collected with electronic surveillance technology. Deems surveillance pricing an unfair and deceptive practice. Provides certain exemptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2036/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2036&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2085316,"bill_number":"SB2387","title":"Relating To Digital Financial Asset Transaction Kiosks.","description":"Establishes limits on transactions through digital financial asset transaction kiosks. Prohibits (1) the exchanging of United States currency, in an amount greater than $100, from new customers for digital financial assets; (2) any two customers from transacting to the same digital financial asset wallet address; and (3) beginning 1/1/2030, the exchange of United States currency from customers for digital financial assets. Requires operators of digital financial asset transaction kiosks to use blockchain analytics and tracing software to prevent fraud; make certain disclosures; provide receipts to customers; provide full refunds under certain circumstances; and provide live customer service and a dedicated communications line for the Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection, Department of Law Enforcement, and county police departments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2387/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2387&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2085317,"bill_number":"SB2391","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Provides annual salary step increases for public schools and public charter school teachers who have completed one year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements, if negotiated into a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to section 89-9, HRS, and subject to funds appropriated by the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2391/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2391&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2085318,"bill_number":"SB2373","title":"Relating To Carbon Sequestration.","description":"Establishes a state goal to strengthen nature-based carbon emissions reduction solutions. Directs certain state agencies to identify opportunities for investing in nature-based solutions that reduce carbon emissions. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop methodologies to quantify carbon emissions reductions through marine ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2373/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2373&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2085319,"bill_number":"SB2375","title":"Relating To Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel distribution in Hawaii to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Provides $1 per gallon, increasing by 2 cents per additional 1 per cent emissions reduction, up to $2 per gallon. Caps total credits at $20,000,000 annually, with carryover provisions. Requires reporting to ensure transparency and compliance. Applies to taxable years after December 31, 2025, and sunsets on December 31, 2035.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TRS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2375/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2375&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2085320,"bill_number":"SB2390","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans under the State's Medicaid managed care program to provide coverage for biomarker testing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2390/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2390&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2085321,"bill_number":"HB1573","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers to certify to the Department of the Attorney General annually that the manufacturer received a Marketing Granted Order from the federal Food and Drug Administration and that the manufacturer is in compliance with federal regulations and state laws. Requires the Department to compile and make public a directory of all electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers and products duly certified. Establishes penalties for manufacturers that fail to comply with the certification requirements and for other parties that acquire, possess, transport, keep, sell, or offer for sale products that are not in the directory. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 190, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1292).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1573/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1573&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2085322,"bill_number":"HB1580","title":"Relating To State Programs.","description":"Short form bill relating to state programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1580/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1580&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2085323,"bill_number":"HB1592","title":"Relating To Assault.","description":"Elevates criminal penalties for assaults committed against educational workers and sports officials, while preserving appropriate judicial discretion at sentencing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1592/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1592&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2085324,"bill_number":"HB1605","title":"Relating To Human And Community Resilience.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience for the development of its human and community resilience institute. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 3:30PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2026-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1605/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1605&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2085325,"bill_number":"SB2386","title":"Relating To Employment Earnings.","description":"Clarifies that the requirement to disclose hourly rates or salary ranges on job listings applies to full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal employment. Repeals the exemption for employers having fewer than fifty employees from the disclosure requirement. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2386/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2386&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2085326,"bill_number":"SB2383","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to provide $15,000 retention bonuses to all eligible sworn law enforcement officers who meet specified requirements. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to verify eligibility. Appropriates funds for the payment of retention bonuses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Inouye; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C., DeCorte.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2383/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2383&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2085327,"bill_number":"HB1588","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Establishes the Noise Detection Camera Program in the Department of Transportation for the installation of noise detection cameras for the enforcement of noise control laws. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1588/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1588&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2085328,"bill_number":"HB1587","title":"Relating To Common Interest Communities.","description":"Specifies that all condominium associations, boards, and managing agents are required to comply with the declaration, bylaws, and all county ordinances and state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including mortgage lending requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1587/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1587&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2085329,"bill_number":"HB1613","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity specialist and marketing and branding specialist positions. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1613/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1613&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2085330,"bill_number":"HB1571","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"For purposes of registering a condominium project in an agricultural district, (1) lowers the minimum threshold from projects with five units to projects with two units for which a signed statement from a county is required and (2) requires the project applicant to make a presentation on the project to the neighborhood board, if applicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1571/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1571&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2085331,"bill_number":"SB2380","title":"Proposing Amendments To The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish A Continuous Legislative Session.","description":"Establishes a continuous Legislature beginning in January 2031. Defines each regular session to be two calendar years. Requires the Legislature to convene on the first and third weeks of each month except for two months before a general or primary election. Repeals language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Establishes procedures for the carry-over of bills from the first to the second year of a regular session. Establishes deadlines for certain bills to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Repeals the Governor's ability to appoint an interim position if a vacancy occurs while the Senate is not in session. Establishes salaries of the members of the Legislature pursuant to recommendations by the Commission on Salaries submitted during the 2030 regular session, unless those recommendations are amended by law.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2380/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2380&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085332,"bill_number":"HB1579","title":"Relating To Light Pollution.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2027, establishes outdoor light fixture requirements throughout the State. Provides certain exemptions for Department of Education facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Alcos, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1579/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1579&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2085333,"bill_number":"HB1582","title":"Relating To State Finances.","description":"Short form bill relating to state finances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1582/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1582&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2085334,"bill_number":"SB2378","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Clarifies insurance requirements for single-family and multi-family housing projects to obtain expedited permitting from county agencies. Clarifies that state or county inspectors shall inspect all projects with expedited permits. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2378/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2378&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085335,"bill_number":"HB1568","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving costs of infrastructure, operations and maintenance, fuel, or other costs relating to supplying and using liquefied natural gas unless certain conditions are met. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider the effect of fossil fuels on renewable energy, stranded investment risks and costs, and costs and risks of reliance on a single fuel supply or monopoly supplier when making determinations of the reasonableness of the costs pertaining to electric or gas utility system capital improvements and operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Gedeon, Kila, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1568/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1568&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2085336,"bill_number":"HB1584","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Short form bill relating to non-general funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1584/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1584&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2085337,"bill_number":"HB1602","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) grant specialist position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1602/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1602&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2085338,"bill_number":"HB1608","title":"Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Assist Fenix Space, Inc.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for the planning, design, procurement, and construction of the Fenix launch platform system and Fenix Space Hilo flight operations facility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1608/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1608&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2085339,"bill_number":"HB1604","title":"Relating To Agricultural Workforce Housing.","description":"Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1604/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1604&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2085340,"bill_number":"SB2392","title":"Relating To Traffic Safety.","description":"Specifies that operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant while a highly intoxicated driver is a misdemeanor for a first offense, or any offense not preceded within a ten-year period. Specifies and imposes additional sentencing and probation requirements for a person convicted of a misdemeanor operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant offense. Upgrades the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant while a highly intoxicated driver to a class C felony under certain conditions. Specifies and imposes additional sentencing and probation requirements for a class C felony offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant while a highly intoxicated driver. Prohibits a deferred acceptance of guilty plea for persons convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2392/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2392&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2085341,"bill_number":"HB1574","title":"Relating To The Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program.","description":"Formally codifies the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program. Requires a participant in the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program who receives a new award on or after July 1, 2027, to remain and work in the State for a certain number of years based on the amount of financial assistance received. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1574/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1574&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2085342,"bill_number":"HB1597","title":"Relating To Alzheimer's Disease And Related Dementias Research.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for an Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Research Center at the University of Hawaii, to be administratively affiliated with the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, including the establishment of full-time positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1597/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1597&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2085343,"bill_number":"HB1622","title":"Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Assist Bana Pacific Inc.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Bana Pacific Inc. in constructing a biogas production facility.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1622/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1622&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2085344,"bill_number":"HB1623","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Establishes an executive committee and amends the membership and duties of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission (Commission). Requires each member agency of the Commission to implement its own actions to address certain strategies and goals established by the Commission. Establishes reporting and review requirements for member agencies relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts and clean economy targets. Updates reporting requirements for the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation reports. Allows the Commission to enter into certain procurement contracts. Updates the zero emissions clean economy target. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1623/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1623&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2085345,"bill_number":"HB1609","title":"Relating To State Facilities.","description":"Allows the naming rights of the Stadium Facility and Convention Center Facility to be leased to any public or private entity. Requires any revenues derived from advertising or marketing in or on the Stadium Facility or Convention Center Facility to be deposited into the appropriate special fund of the facility. Authorizes the display of the name of any entity that leased the naming rights to a stadium operated by the Stadium Authority on the exterior of the stadium. Exempts concessions within the stadium facility and convention center from chapter 102, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1609/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1609&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2085346,"bill_number":"HB1567","title":"Relating To Energy Equity.","description":"Allows the Public Utilities Commission to establish a lifeline baseline performance standard and medically essential needs energy program based on proposals from electric utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1567/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1567&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2085347,"bill_number":"HB1615","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Declares that the State is an ocean cluster. Establishes the Office of Marine Affairs within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for administrative purposes only. Establishes and appropriates funds for the Marine Affairs Coordinator position. Requires the Marine Affairs Coordinator to submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. Transfers the functions of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs to the Office of Marine Affairs. Appropriates funds for the Office of Marine Affairs to procure the services of a consultant to support the marine affairs declaration of intent. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1615/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1615&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2085348,"bill_number":"HB1606","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Transfers powers, duties, personnel, personal property, and materials of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch and Agricultural Development Division of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Garcia, Muraoka, Perruso, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1606/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1606&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2085349,"bill_number":"SB2372","title":"Relating To Trees.","description":"Establishes base selection criteria for designating exceptional trees. Establishes the significant tree designation, selection criteria, and related processes. Establishes the State Arborist Advisory Committee within the Department of Land and Natural Resources for administrative purposes. Requires County Arborist Advisory Committees to have at least five members, adopt new exceptional tree selection criteria, and designate significant trees. Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the University of Hawaii to cooperate with State and County Arborist Advisory Committees to carry out the Exceptional Trees Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 762).","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2372/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2372&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2085350,"bill_number":"SB2370","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Before January 1, 2028, requires every renewable energy source with measurable carbon dioxide emissions that is regulated by the Clean Air Branch of the Department of Health to operate an in-stack carbon dioxide continuous emissions monitoring system in each smokestack. Establishes carbon dioxide emissions rate standards for renewable energy sources for compliance with renewable portfolio standards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2370/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2370&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2085351,"bill_number":"HB1603","title":"Relating To Agricultural Park Leases.","description":"Repeals the requirement for land covered by an agricultural park lease with a remaining term of fifteen years or less to be located in a county having a population of less than five hundred thousand in order for the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to extend the lease. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1603/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1603&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2085352,"bill_number":"HB1610","title":"Relating To The Deposit Beverage Container Program.","description":"Requires only selected redemption centers to send monthly or semi-annual distribution reports and supporting records to the Deposit Beverage Container Program. Repeals the requirement that all deposit beverage distributors develop and submit an internal control process to the Deposit Beverage Container Program and obtain independent audits for years ending in an odd number.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1610/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1610&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2085353,"bill_number":"SB2215","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the - school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high school classes to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2215/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2215&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085354,"bill_number":"HB1569","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Phases in requirements that all newly manufactured washing machines sold within the State by January 1, 2042, be equipped with a microfiber filtration system. Requires manufacturers of newly manufactured washing machines to provide certification to the Department of Health that the manufacturer is in compliance with microfiber filtration system requirements. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1569/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1569&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2085355,"bill_number":"SB2374","title":"Relating To A Blue Economy.","description":"Establishes the Blue Economy Working Group to study how to develop and support marine-based economic activities that align with the State's decarbonization and restorative food production goals. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2374/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2374&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2085356,"bill_number":"HB1612","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes a business competitiveness goal for the State to be nationally ranked in the top thirty states for business climate by 2050, with interim goals. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to submit annual progress reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1612/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1612&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2085357,"bill_number":"SB2393","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Requires an employer to file a response, either accepting or objecting to a treatment plan, within seven days of receipt. Imposes a monetary penalty if an employer does not file a response within the seven-day period. Clarifies that a treatment plan is deemed accepted if an employer fails to file certain documents within the seven-day period.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2393/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2393&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2085358,"bill_number":"HB1596","title":"Relating To Student Basic Needs Support At The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Establishes a Basic Needs Pilot Program at a single campus of the University of Hawaii system. Authorizes the establishment of a Housing Stability Pilot Project at that campus. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1596/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1596&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2085359,"bill_number":"HB1595","title":"Relating To The State Librarian.","description":"Repeals the salary cap for the state librarian. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1595/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1595&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2085360,"bill_number":"HB1618","title":"Relating To Cesspool Conversions.","description":"Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund, to be administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, to provide financial assistance, including low-interest or forgivable loans, to eligible homeowners for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools. Appropriates funds for the establishment and hiring of a program management position and for the purposes of the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-09","last_action":"Act 204, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306).","last_action_date":"2026-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1618/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1618&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2085361,"bill_number":"SB2368","title":"Relating To Planned Community Associations.","description":"Allows members of a planned community association to terminate the association with the approval of a plan of dissolution by 67% of the members of the association, a court of competent jurisdiction, and all holders of liens on association property. Enables the association board or other termination trustee to wind up the affairs of the association in accordance with the plan of dissolution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2368/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2368&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2085362,"bill_number":"HB1614","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Revolving Fund for the purpose of financing the State's matching contributions required by federal grants. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1614/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1614&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2085363,"bill_number":"HB1600","title":"Relating To Gambling.","description":"Provides that a defendant may not assert social gambling as an affirmative defense if the gambling activity occurred at the defendant's residence and gambling activities have resulted in multiple recent documented noise complaints.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1600/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1600&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2085364,"bill_number":"HB1566","title":"Relating To Energy Efficiency.","description":"Requires each state agency to expeditiously use energy efficient lighting. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to provide technical assistance and survey state agencies for compliance, prioritizing first responder facilities. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to assist the Hawaii State Energy Office in conducting the survey. Requires a report of the survey to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to GVO/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1566/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1566&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2085365,"bill_number":"HB1617","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Reestablishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Renames the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax, also known as the barrel tax, as the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax; gradually increases barrel tax rates; and allocates portions of barrel tax revenues to the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund, Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund, Airport Revenue Fund, and Boating Special Fund. Establishes a refundable Carbon Cashback Tax Credit and appropriates funds to the Department of Taxation to administer the tax credit. Establishes the Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund to be used in the administration of the barrel tax and Carbon Cashback Tax Credit and for public awareness of the Carbon Cashback Tax Credit. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (7) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1617/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1617&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2085366,"bill_number":"HB1599","title":"Relating To Transfer Of Employee Benefits.","description":"Requires the State, Legislature, and counties to amend rules and policies to ensure that certain employees can transfer accrued vacation and sick leaves if rehired by the State or a county within one calendar year of separation. Extends the allowable break in service for purposes of determining certain state and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund from ninety calendar days to one full year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1599/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1599&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2085367,"bill_number":"HB1576","title":"Relating To Filming.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to provide public notice of certain information whenever a production obtains a permit or enters into a memorandum of agreement or understanding with DBEDT to film a visually recorded production at certain locations. Requires DBEDT to provide public notice of certain information whenever a production registers for pre-qualification or is determined to qualify for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit and simultaneously post notice on a publicly accessible part of its website. Allows individuals to sign up to receive the public notice by electronic mail or postal mail. Provides an exemption for dispositions of lands set aside for filming and film studio operation from prior approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 188, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1576/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1576&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2085368,"bill_number":"HB1611","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a yearly reduction in the general excise tax rate on groceries and nonprescription drugs on a tiered schedule until 1/1/2034, when a full general excise tax exemption applies. Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the counties from imposing a county surcharge on groceries and nonprescription drugs. Beginning 1/1/2028, provides a general excise tax exemption on the wholesale sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1611/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1611&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2085369,"bill_number":"HB1585","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts eligible groceries from the General Excise Tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1585/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1585&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2085370,"bill_number":"HB1594","title":"Relating To Animal Importation.","description":"Requires, as a condition of entry into the State, documentation verifying that any dog or cat imported into the State has been surgically sterilized, subject to certain exemptions. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish a breeder registry and adopt rules.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1594/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1594&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2085371,"bill_number":"HB1570","title":"Relating To Neonicotinoids.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale, possession, or use of a pesticide containing one or more neonicotinoid pesticides, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to evaluate the potential impacts of and adopt any necessary control measures for neonicotinoid pesticide use on pollinating insects, native migratory and resident birds, aquatic organisms, and human health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to AGR/EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1570/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1570&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2085372,"bill_number":"SB2382","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2382/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2382&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2085373,"bill_number":"HB1578","title":"Relating To Stream Maintenance.","description":"Transfers responsibilities related to the maintenance of channels, streambeds, streambanks, and drainageways from the counties to the Board of Land and Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1578/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1578&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2085374,"bill_number":"HB1620","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to transfer funds from the Hydrogen Fueling System Subaccount of the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund to the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount of the Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1620/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1620&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2085375,"bill_number":"HB1598","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Climate Institute.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Climate Institute at the University of Hawaii to support climate resilience and adaptation initiatives of the University and the State. Requires a percentage of the revenue generated by any increase to the Transient Accommodations Tax rates beginning on January 1, 2026, and by assessment of the Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds derived from cruise fares to be allocated to the University of Hawaii annually to support the programs and operations of the Hawaii Climate Institute. Transfers the International Pacific Research Center of the University of Hawaii at Manoa's School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology to the Hawaii Climate Institute. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 02-17-26 9:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1598/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1598&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2085376,"bill_number":"SB2379","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Allocates twenty per cent of conveyance tax revenues to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Repeals the annual cap amount on the allocation of conveyance tax revenues to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2379/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2379&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2085377,"bill_number":"SB2381","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Extends the effective date of restrictions on the use of restrictive housing in correctional facilities to 7/1/2027. Extends the establishment of the Restrictive Housing Legislative Working Group to 8/1/2026. Extends the date that the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation may implement recommendations of the working group to 12/1/2028. Amends procedures for restrictive housing. Amends circumstances under which restrictive housing may be used. Repeals requirements for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to post quarterly reports on the Department's website, update its policy and procedures manual in compliance with the restrictive housing restrictions, and report to the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Repeals requirements for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to review and monitor housing placements. Repeals the requirement that the Restrictive Housing Working Group make recommendations to the Legislature by 1/1/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2381/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2381&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2085378,"bill_number":"SB2388","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Allows public employers and exclusive representatives of bargaining units to negotiate certain retirement benefits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2388/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2388&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2085379,"bill_number":"HB1607","title":"Relating To Public Procurement.","description":"Permanently establishes the Small Business Procurement Program and Small Business Procurement Coordinator position within the State Procurement Office. Requires purchasing agencies to apply a local preference to Hawaii businesses in evaluating contracts awarded by competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals. Establishes criteria for a Hawaii business to qualify for a local preference. Establishes procedures for contract awardees who fail to meet or maintain the preference criteria. Establishes a special fund and requires the Small Business Procurement Coordinator to establish rules and policies, effective 1/1/2029, requiring small businesses to commit to contributing 0.2 per cent of state contract awards to the special fund. Repeals the Small Business Assistance Initiative established in Act 168, SLH 2022. Appropriates funds for the Small Business Procurement Coordinator. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1607/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1607&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2085380,"bill_number":"HB1586","title":"Relating To Common Interest Communities.","description":"Clarifies that a community association manager is an individual who is the managing agent responsible for the contracted management and oversight of a cooperative housing corporation, condominium association, or homeowners association. Amends the definition of \"managing agent\" to include a community association manager.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1586/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1586&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2085381,"bill_number":"HB1572","title":"Relating To Aquaculture Development.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to: (1) Establish a Restorative Aquaculture Development Program to reduce aquaculture permit processing time, support aquaculture infrastructure expansion, increase the aquaculture workforce, and pursue federal aquaculture grants; (2) Establish three pilot demonstration sites for restorative aquaculture; and (3) Convene a Restorative Aquaculture Advisory Council. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1572/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1572&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2085382,"bill_number":"SB2376","title":"Relating To The Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit.","description":"Expands the provisions of the renewable fuels production tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 714).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2376/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2376&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2085383,"bill_number":"HB1581","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Short form bill relating to taxation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1581/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1581&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2085384,"bill_number":"HB1590","title":"Relating To Vacation Rentals.","description":"Part I: Allows counties to use time-stamped screenshots as evidence for the enforcement of transient accommodations. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority's plans, practices, and efforts involving destination management to include promotion of use of traditional or lawful transient accommodations. Clarifies that the counties may use revenue from the County Transient Accommodations Tax for the enforcement of transient accommodations. Appropriates funds. Part II: Requires hosting platforms that earn service fees for providing booking services for transient accommodations to register with the Department of Taxation as tax collection agents and report, collect, and remit general excise and transient accommodations taxes on behalf of operators. Part II effective 1/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1590/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1590&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2085385,"bill_number":"HB1619","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.","description":"Excludes from the definition of \"development\", as it applies to special management areas, the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of an electric vehicle charging system. Includes the Public Utilities Commission in the development and implementation of plans to meet the long-term goals for zero-emissions transportation in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1619/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1619&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2085386,"bill_number":"HB1583","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Short form bill relating to the state budget.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1583/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1583&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2085387,"bill_number":"SB2369","title":"Relating To Combustion-free Energy Solutions.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to commission a study of various energy sectors relating to cost-effective methods for decarbonization. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on EIG deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2369/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2369&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2085388,"bill_number":"HB1577","title":"Relating To 911 Services.","description":"Requires the 911 Board to establish a Statewide Emergency Safety Profile System Pilot Program and convene a working group. Requires report to the Legislature. Repeals on 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1577/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1577&year=2026","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":2085389,"bill_number":"SB2394","title":"Relating To Taxes.","description":"Excludes the sale of a motor vehicle to a lessor of rental motor vehicles for use as a rental motor vehicle as a sale at wholesale. Imposes the maximum allowable excise tax on the use of tangible personal property in the State for the importation or purchase of a motor vehicle by a lessor of rental motor vehicles for use as a rental motor vehicle. Establishes a Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund to pay a temporary hazard pay bonus to certain eligible teachers. Beginning 7/1/2026 until 7/1/2030, deposits the additional tax revenue generated by this Act into the Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRS/EDU, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2394/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2394&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2085390,"bill_number":"HB1601","title":"Relating To Biosecurity.","description":"Amends the amount and expending agency for a fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriation for the Hawaii Invasive Species Council from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1601/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1601&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2085391,"bill_number":"HB1591","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Expands the definitions of \"preceptor\" and \"volunteerbased supervised clinical training rotation\" applicable to the Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors, including removing \"primary care\" from the criteria to qualify as a preceptor. Adds physician assistants, dietitians, and social workers to the list of preceptors and eligible students. Expands eligibility for the tax credit to include accredited residency programs that require preceptor support. Adds the Director of Health and representatives of residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:38PM in Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1591/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1591&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2085392,"bill_number":"SB2384","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale of flavored nicotine products and nicotine product flavor enhancers and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2384/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2384&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2085393,"bill_number":"HB1616","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Clarifies that the disposition of agricultural park lots for commercial activity may occur after the initial development of the agricultural park and regardless of whether the applicable county council approved plans and specifications for the future disposition of lots for commercial activity, with certain exceptions. Authorizes the care and production of swine and swine products within certain agricultural parks and under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1616/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1616&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2085394,"bill_number":"SB2377","title":"Relating To Property Damage Of Critical Infrastructure Facilities.","description":"Establishes the offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities as a class C felony. Expands the term \"critical infrastructure\" to include broadband, wireless, and cable networks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2377/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2377&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2085395,"bill_number":"SB2385","title":"Relating To Disaster Services.","description":"Amends the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency's functions to include ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related federal and state disability access laws by integrating the needs of individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs into emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. Appropriates funds to establish a Disability Integration Specialist and for programming support for disability community projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2385/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2385&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2085396,"bill_number":"HB1589","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Dementia Initiative Business Recognition Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to collaborate with the Executive Office on Aging to implement the program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1589/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1589&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2085397,"bill_number":"HB1621","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health Incentive Program within the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1621/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1621&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2085398,"bill_number":"SB2389","title":"Relating To Warehouse Workers.","description":"Establishes the Warehouse Worker Protection Act. Requires certain warehouse employers to provide written descriptions of quotas to employees and maintain records of quotas and employee work speed data. Protects employees from quotas that would prevent compliance with meal or rest periods or the use of bathroom facilities. Allows employees to request a written description of their quota and employee work speed data. Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules to implement the provisions of the Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2389/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2389&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2085399,"bill_number":"HB1575","title":"Relating To Access To Movement Disorder Care.","description":"Establishes a temporary Parkinson's Patient Air Transport Feasibility Committee to examine recommendations for improving access to movement disorder care for neighbor island residents, including the feasibility of a state-administered air transport assistance fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1575/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1575&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2085400,"bill_number":"HB1593","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Requires, for any affordable rental housing development project that receives financing or any financial assistance from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, that the Corporation require the housing development lease or occupancy agreement to allow residents to own or otherwise maintain one or more common household pets. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1593/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1593&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2085401,"bill_number":"SB2371","title":"Relating To Agrivoltaics.","description":"Requires a landowner leasing agricultural sub-parcels on property used for agrivoltaics to prioritize lease offers for beginning farmers. Requires a landowner leasing agricultural sub-parcels on property used for agrivoltaics to submit an annual agrivoltaics compliance report to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Authorizes DAB to penalize any landowner that fails to meet agrivoltaics requirements. Authorizes the development of solar energy facilities on agricultural lands with productivity ratings of B, C, or D under certain conditions. Authorizes a county planning commission to issue special permits for agrivoltaics requirements before the approval of the Land Use Commission under certain conditions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2371/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2371&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2086602,"bill_number":"SB2395","title":"Relating To Student Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a student bus fare rate system that includes free bus passes for students whose household qualifies the student for free lunch or reduced price lunch under the free and reduced price lunch program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2395/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2395&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2086822,"bill_number":"SB2396","title":"Relating To Property.","description":"Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish and maintain a Registry of Agents available for public access on the Office of Consumer Protection's website. Requires an absentee owner or landlord to register any agents managing a property on the owner's or landlord's behalf with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Prohibits an absentee owner or landlord from designating a tenant as an agent. Requires members of a condominium association who live outside the State or on another island of the State from where the unit is located to provide the association's board with the contact information of a designated on-island agent for the unit, which shall be included on the address list maintained by the association. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 2:30PM; CR 224.","last_action_date":"2026-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2396/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2396&year=2026","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":2087054,"bill_number":"HB1626","title":"Relating To Youth Penalties.","description":"Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed before the effective date of the Act. Encourages the use of community service and other programs that employ aina-based principles. Repeals certain penalties imposed on parents, guardians, or other persons associated with unaccompanied children in streets and unmarried minors in dance halls. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1626/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1626&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2087062,"bill_number":"HB1634","title":"Relating To Education Equity.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to permit the participation of eligible homeschooled students in public high school extracurricular activities, subject to certain requirements and limitations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1634/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1634&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2087072,"bill_number":"HB1631","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Meeting Scheduled on Friday, 01-30-26 11:30AM in conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE has been canceled.","last_action_date":"2026-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1631/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1631&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2087082,"bill_number":"SB2399","title":"Relating To A General Excise Tax Exemption For Aircraft Maintenance.","description":"Provides a general excise tax exemption for the sale of material, parts, or tools used for aircraft service and maintenance or for the construction of an aircraft service and maintenance facility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2399/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2399&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2087090,"bill_number":"HB1628","title":"Relating To Compassionate Release.","description":"Establishes a protocol for compassionate release for certain ill or seriously debilitated incarcerated persons. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:51 PM; Conference Room 016.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1628/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1628&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2087103,"bill_number":"HB1636","title":"Relating To Shopping Carts.","description":"Requires every business establishment that provides a shopping cart to mark each cart with identifying information. Authorizes a county to impound and dispose of a shopping cart and assess impound fees, storage fees, and disposal fees under certain circumstances. Authorizes the counties to establish policies for managing and impounding shopping carts that have been vandalized or no longer display an owner's identifying mark. Requires the counties to establish a buyback program for impounded shopping carts. Authorizes the counties to return a shopping cart, in lieu of impoundment, to the business establishment, subject to certain fines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Kong, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (7) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1636/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1636&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2087114,"bill_number":"SB2407","title":"Relating To Agricultural Land.","description":"Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Hawaii Island Property Manager position within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 4:45 PM; Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2407/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2407&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2087127,"bill_number":"SB2406","title":"Relating To Coffee Labeling.","description":"Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines \"regional origin\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to AEN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2406/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2406&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2087139,"bill_number":"SB2405","title":"Relating To Agricultural Workforce Housing.","description":"Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:00 PM; Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2405/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2405&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2087150,"bill_number":"SB2411","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Clarifies that for campaign committee reports, the date a candidate receives a check from a third-party website or the date the deposit is made by the third party is the reporting date for contributions aggregating more than $100 in an election period. Clarifies that for contributions by lobbyists prohibited during a legislative session, the date of a violation is the date of the acceptance or the date where the agreement of acceptance of a contribution occurred and not the date of deposit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2411/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2411&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2087163,"bill_number":"SB2408","title":"Relating To Compassionate Access To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Allows terminally ill patients and qualifying patients over sixty-five years of age with chronic diseases to use medical cannabis within specified health care facilities under certain conditions. Requires enforcement by the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2408/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2408&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2087171,"bill_number":"HB1627","title":"Relating To Sentencing.","description":"Amends repeat offender sentencing provisions to allow sentencing courts, under certain circumstances, to sentence defendants in class C felony cases to probation with appropriate terms and conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1627/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1627&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2087185,"bill_number":"HB1624","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Legalize The Adult Use Of Cannabis.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize individuals aged twenty-one and older to use and possess a personal-use amount of cannabis. Requires the Legislature to enact laws governing the use, manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, regulation, and taxation of cannabis within the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1624/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1624&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2087197,"bill_number":"HB1635","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Makes broadcast and streaming platform productions and commercial advertisement productions with Internet-only distribution eligible to receive the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit. Repeals 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1635/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1635&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2087211,"bill_number":"HB1630","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Meeting Scheduled on Friday, 01-30-26 11:30AM in conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE has been canceled.","last_action_date":"2026-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1630/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1630&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2087219,"bill_number":"SB2398","title":"Relating To Residential Housing Utilities.","description":"No later than 1/1/2029, requires each county board of water supply to publish a map of its service area and a list of service-restricted areas on their website. Specifies a procedure for responding to certain water availability requests. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-27","last_action":"Act 045, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1145).","last_action_date":"2026-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2398/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2398&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2087234,"bill_number":"SB2414","title":"Relating To The Disability And Communication Access Board.","description":"Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to study the health care communication needs of patients who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind. Requires a report to the Legislature 20 days prior to the 2027 Regular Session.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2414/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2414&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2087243,"bill_number":"SB2409","title":"Relating To The Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program.","description":"Requires a participant in the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program to remain and work in the State for a certain number of years based on the amount of financial assistance received.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HHS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-13-26 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2409/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2409&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2087257,"bill_number":"SB2412","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish a bachelor's degree program in American Sign Language interpretation at the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus with a multi-year plan to include a master's degree program for interpreter training. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2412/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2412&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2087266,"bill_number":"HB1637","title":"Relating To Nonprofits.","description":"Authorizes the Department of the Attorney General to initiate an investigation into a nonprofit corporation for compliance with the Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act and its tax exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1637/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1637&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2087281,"bill_number":"HB1629","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Meeting Scheduled on Friday, 01-30-26 11:30AM in conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE has been canceled.","last_action_date":"2026-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1629/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1629&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2087289,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Amending Rule 16 Of The Rules Of The Senate Of The Thirty-third Legislature, Regular Session Of 2026, Of The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Amending Rule 16 Of The Rules Of The Senate Of The Thirty-third Legislature, Regular Session Of 2026, Of The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Adopted.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR1/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=1&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2087302,"bill_number":"HB1639","title":"Relating To Notaries Public.","description":"Requires the Bureau of Conveyances to void any recorded instrument that was fraudulently notarized when attested to by the purported notary public. Requires the Bureau of Conveyance to allow title holders to suspend additional recordings on their title, unless given prior authorization by the title holder, subject to certain limitations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1639/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1639&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2087311,"bill_number":"SB2403","title":"Relating To Renewable Fuel.","description":"Expands the provisions of the renewable fuels production tax credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EIG/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2403/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2403&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2087326,"bill_number":"SB2404","title":"Relating To Agricultural Statistics.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to revitalize and enhance the Agricultural Statistics Program to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2404/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2404&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2087334,"bill_number":"HB1638","title":"Relating To Property Damages.","description":"Limits claims alleging property damage from covered catastrophic wildfires to actual damages. Amends the aggregate liability limit for qualifying damages from covered catastrophic wildfires to be $1,000,000,000, rather than administratively established by the Public Utilities Commission, and makes the limit applicable only to property covered by a property insurance policy up to the coverage limit. Requires the Director of Emergency Management to determine whether a wildfire is a covered catastrophic wildfire. Specifies that claims subject to the limit must be filed within one year of the covered catastrophic wildfire. Clarifies that a property and casualty insurer's rights to subrogation are not limited in the context of an insured's recovery by judgment or settlement of a third-party tort claim.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1638/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1638&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2087347,"bill_number":"SB2401","title":"Relating To Regional Shoreline Mitigation Districts.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to plan and serve in a coordinating role to develop shoreline adaptation pathways plans for regional shoreline mitigation districts designated by OPSD. Establishes procedures for the review of state and county permits associated with regional shoreline mitigation districts. (CD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Enrolled to Governor.","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2401/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2401&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2087358,"bill_number":"SB2397","title":"Relating To Neighborhood Boards.","description":"Establishes that when a neighborhood board of the City and County of Honolulu has a vacancy, a majority of the filled seats shall constitute quorum for conducting official board business and discussions before and related to voting. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 077, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1177).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2397/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2397&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2087370,"bill_number":"SB2410","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers to certify to the Department of Attorney General annually that the manufacturer received a Marketing Granted Order from the federal Food and Drug Administration and that the manufacturer is in compliance with federal regulations and state laws. Requires the Department to compile and make public a directory of all electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers and products duly certified. Establishes penalties for manufacturers that fail to comply with the certification requirements and for other parties that sell products that are not in the directory. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2410/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2410&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2087378,"bill_number":"SB2400","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Exempts persons operating wing-in-ground craft engaged in the transportation of passengers from the application of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Defines \"winginground craft\". (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-29","last_action":"Act 061, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1161).","last_action_date":"2026-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2400/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2400&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2087390,"bill_number":"SB2402","title":"Relating To Emergency Erosion Mitigation.","description":"Replaces the current statutory prohibition on private shoreline hardening with a policy directing the minimization of these structures. Establishes a clear, time-limited statutory framework for emergency permits within the conservation district, including defined standards for permit duration and extension.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2402/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2402&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2087406,"bill_number":"HB1625","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Contingent upon specific changes at the federal level or a state constitutional amendment, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis and decriminalizes certain marijuana-related offenses. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes taxes on cannabis sales. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis and hemp to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1625/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1625&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2087416,"bill_number":"HB1633","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1633/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1633&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2087426,"bill_number":"HB1632","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1632/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1632&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2087436,"bill_number":"SB2413","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Authorizes dispensaries to sell viable cannabis seeds to qualifying patients or their primary caregivers; provided that not more than 10 seeds per month may be purchased by, or on behalf of, the qualifying patient. Repeals existing statutory language that authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to: (1) inspect a qualifying medical cannabis patient's medical records held by the health provider who issued a written certification for the qualifying patient; and (2) suspend or revoke a health provider's ability to issue written certification for medical cannabis if the provider refuses the foregoing inspection, or if the medical records do not comply with the medical use of cannabis law. Requires the Department of Health to adopt any necessary rules. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2413/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2413&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2087456,"bill_number":"HB1690","title":"Relating To Minors.","description":"Expands the statewide curfew to apply to minors under 18 years of age, instead of under 16. Amends the exceptions to, and penalties for, violations of the statewide curfew. Restricts a county's authority to enact curfew ordinances to only those ordinances that are more stringent than the statewide curfew.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1690/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1690&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2087457,"bill_number":"HB1649","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to notify an injured employee or their dependents of benefits to which they may be entitled. Specifies notification requirements. Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide information regarding nonstatutory programs and benefits offered to injured employees and their families by nonprofit organizations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1649/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1649&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2087458,"bill_number":"HB1724","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Makes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program permanent, with modifications that include changing the method for computation of interest for purchasers of certain real property. Expands the use of proceeds in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to include purchasing equity in for-sale housing development projects and interim primary or secondary financing. Exempts disbursements from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund from appropriation and allotment requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1724/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1724&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087459,"bill_number":"HB1664","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.","description":"Allows impasses and disputes relating to the amounts of State and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) to be resolved by arbitration. Repeals the prohibition against strikes by members of bargaining units on the issue of the amounts of State and county contributions to the EUTF. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:45PM in Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1664/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1664&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2087460,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Utilizing Mezzanine Loans To Increase The Rate Of Housing Production In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Utilizing Mezzanine Loans To Increase The Rate Of Housing Production In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDT/HOU.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR3/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=3&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2087462,"bill_number":"HB1652","title":"Relating To Stormwater Management Systems.","description":"Exempts agricultural infrastructure and low-risk green stormwater infrastructure from regulations covering retention ponds. Defines agricultural infrastructure and low-risk green stormwater infrastructure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1652/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1652&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2087463,"bill_number":"HB1727","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund (RURF) to be used to provide any and all forms of financing for the development, pre-development, construction, acquisition, preservation, and substantial rehabilitation of rental housing units. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to give preference to certain projects with perpetual affordability commitments and to applicants with a demonstrated history of early repayment to the RHRF. Authorizes HHFDC, with the approval of the Director of Finance, to transfer moneys between the RHRF and its subaccounts without further legislative authorization. Requires certain RHRF loans applied for or awarded after 12/31/2026 to be subject to review and renegotiation when any mortgage debt to which the loan is subordinate is refinanced or retired. Authorizes HHFDC to use reserved but unencumbered funds for shortterm projects with certain conditions. Authorizes HHFDC to secure lines of credit, standby bond purchase agreements, or other credit enhancement facilities to provide liquidity for the RHRF in certain circumstances. Authorizes the Director of Finance to transfer moneys from the RHRF to its Mixed-Income Subaccount for FY 20262027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1727/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1727&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087464,"bill_number":"HB1712","title":"Relating To The State Building Code Council.","description":"Makes both the representative of the Building Industry Association of Hawaii and the representative of the General Contractors Association of Hawaii permanent standing members of the State Building Code Council, instead of members who alternate terms every four years. Adds one representative of the Plumbers and Fitters United Association, Local 675, and one representative of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1186, as members of the State Building Code Council. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-04","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1712/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1712&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2087465,"bill_number":"SB2419","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Excludes drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2419/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2419&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2087467,"bill_number":"HB1673","title":"Relating To Landfill Units.","description":"Repeals the prohibition on the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit, or any component of a landfill unit, inland of an underground injection control line in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1673/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1673&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2087468,"bill_number":"HB1737","title":"Relating To Farm Employee Housing.","description":"Clarifies the allowable uses within agricultural districts with respect to farm dwellings and farm employee housing. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 034, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1134).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1737/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1737&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087470,"bill_number":"HB1653","title":"Relating To Claims Against The State.","description":"Prohibits claims for refunds, reimbursements, or other payments, authorization for which is sought from the Legislature that exceed the time limitations of section 40-68, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from being claimed. Requires the Attorney General to include in the Attorney General's annual report of claims recommended for approval a total dollar amount of possible judgments against the State that have not yet settled. Requires the Attorney General's report to the Legislature describing the claims against the State to include additional information. Requires the Attorney General to submit a report every five years to the Legislature containing further incidents that occurred in an agency that led to a claim.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1653/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1653&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2087471,"bill_number":"HB1710","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Authorizes SHPD to conduct a phased review of a proposed project on private property under certain circumstances. Amends the process and deadlines by which SHPD must provide written concurrence or non-concurrence for proposed projects on private property or certain projects that require state or county approval for entitlement for use, after which concurrence may be assumed and the project may move to the next step in the compliance process. Amends the conditions under which a proposed project on an existing privately owned single-family detached dwelling unit or townhouse that is over fifty years old shall be subject to section 6E-42, HRS. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 076, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1710/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1710&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2087472,"bill_number":"HB1648","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Authorizes health care providers to dispense nonprescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and nonlegend drugs for workers' compensation patients, under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT/HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1648/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1648&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2087473,"bill_number":"HB1722","title":"Relating To Residential Condominiums.","description":"Clarifies the Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program by: including the renting or subleasing by the owner of a residential condominium unit to any tenant or sublessee of any kind as a form of owner occupation; requiring at least sixty per cent of the residential condominium units within urban redevelopment sites to be set aside for owner-occupied residential use for at least ten years from the date of initial purchase; exempting the design, development, and construction of contracts for residential condominium units within an urban redevelopment site from procurement requirements; allowing an individual to own other real property and still qualify for the program; and allowing the sale of up to forty per cent of residential condominium units to qualified residents if there are units available after being advertised for sale for more than sixty days. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1722/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1722&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087474,"bill_number":"HB1738","title":"Relating To Land Use Decision-making.","description":"Authorizes counties to amend district boundaries involving land areas of greater than fifteen but no more than twenty-five acres for purposes of residential housing, agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental housing, or workforce fee simple ownership. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1738/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1738&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087476,"bill_number":"HB1700","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Includes housing projects for individuals with disabilities and individuals with access and functional needs as eligible projects to apply for expedited permits. Requires reports to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1700/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1700&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2087477,"bill_number":"HB1726","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in collaboration with other state and county agencies, to study options for and coordinate the development of a shared statewide housing and infrastructure data platform to inform agency decision-making and state housing and infrastructure investments. Includes the development of a model that assesses the fiscal impacts of development and regional infrastructure investments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1726/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1726&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087478,"bill_number":"HB1660","title":"Relating To County Labor Standards.","description":"Authorizes the counties to require contractors to disclose information regarding their employees' wages, benefits, hours, and employment status and deny, revoke, or suspend a building permit application for violating laws relating to wages, benefits, hours, and employment status, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1660/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1660&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2087480,"bill_number":"SB2418","title":"Relating To Controlled Substances.","description":"Repeals the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Makes housekeeping amendments to repeal obsolete references to the repealed criminal offense of unlawful methamphetamine trafficking. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 779).","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2418/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2418&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2087481,"bill_number":"HB1701","title":"Relating To Parking.","description":"Prohibits minimum off-street parking requirements for new developments or redevelopment projects located in transitoriented development infrastructure improvement program areas. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1701/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1701&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2087482,"bill_number":"SB2421","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Contingent upon specific changes at the federal level or a state constitutional amendment, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis and decriminalizes certain marijuana-related offenses. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes taxes on cannabis sales. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis and hemp to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2421/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2421&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2087484,"bill_number":"HB1640","title":"Relating To Financial Exploitation.","description":"Requires financial institutions to establish policies for identifying financial exploitation and the training of employees. Establishes procedures for reporting suspected financial exploitation. Requires financial institutions to delay transactions, and allows freezes on assets, when there is suspected financial exploitation. Provides immunity from liability for financial institutions for any action, determination, omission, or practice related to this Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1640/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1640&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2087485,"bill_number":"HB1651","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to contract with a third-party consultant to develop a Climate Protection Plan for delivery to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2029. Establishes a Climate Protection Advisory Committee to assist the third-party consultant. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP,WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1651/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1651&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2087486,"bill_number":"HB1669","title":"Relating To Lung Cancer Screening.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to develop by 12/31/2026, standardized educational materials relating to lung cancer screening and language on lung cancer screening information to be included in signage and written notices to be used by retailers of tobacco products. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires retailers engaged in the retail sale of tobacco products to display signage on lung cancer screening at each point of sale and provide written notice on lung cancer screening to each buyer of a tobacco product.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1669/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1669&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2087487,"bill_number":"HB1688","title":"Relating To A General Excise Tax Exemption For Aircraft Maintenance.","description":"Provides a general excise tax exemption for the sale of material, parts, or tools used for aircraft service and maintenance or for the construction of an aircraft service and maintenance facility. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-19","last_action":"Act 020, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1120).","last_action_date":"2026-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1688/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1688&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2087488,"bill_number":"HB1697","title":"Relating To Natural Hair Braiding.","description":"Requires natural hair braiders to be registered, rather than licensed, under the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. By 11/1/2026, requires the Board to adopt rules prescribing the approved courses or programs on sanitation, health, and safety. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1697/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1697&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2087490,"bill_number":"HB1672","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to give reasonable consideration to making all or portions of the facilities of a public school available to housing development for certain employees of the Department when closing the public school. Requires the Department of Education to identify unused public school facilities that may be appropriate for employee housing and inventory suitable grounds available upon public school closure for potential development of employee housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1672/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1672&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2087491,"bill_number":"HB1711","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Amends, for purposes of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Rent-to-Own Program, the period during which the sales price of a dwelling unit is required to remain fixed from 5 years to a period of up to 10 years. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 129, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1711/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1711&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2087494,"bill_number":"HB1671","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Allows a licensed dental hygienist to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings under the general supervision of licensed dentist. 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1671/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1671&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2087495,"bill_number":"HB1736","title":"Relating To Animal Control.","description":"Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation, including the free-roaming cat population, and authorizes an income tax designation to provide revenues into the special fund. Requires cats over five months of age to be surgically sterilized unless covered by an intact cat declaration, and conditions the importation of intact cats on state and county declaration requirements, with certain exceptions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1736/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1736&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087496,"bill_number":"SB2416","title":"Relating To The Deposit Beverage Container Program.","description":"Repeals requirement for Auditor to audit the Deposit Beverage Container Program and requires that an independent auditor conduct the audits instead. Establishes the Bag Drop Pilot Program to allow redeemers of deposit beverage containers to drop bags of empty deposit beverage containers at participating redemption sites and be paid later.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2416/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2416&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2087497,"bill_number":"HB1677","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-first Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-first representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1677/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1677&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2087499,"bill_number":"HB1730","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Implementation Working Group to assist the Department of Health in a review of the Department's administrative rules and practices regarding wastewater systems and cesspools and in the development of proposed changes to make cesspool conversions more affordable. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for positions and hiring of a consultant to assist the Cesspool Conversion Implementation Working Group. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1730/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1730&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087500,"bill_number":"HB1723","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Specifies the conditions upon which the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation may transfer moneys from within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to a subaccount and between subaccounts of the revolving fund. Authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide any and all forms of financing. Expands the funding priorities of, and appropriates funds into and out of, the Mixed-Income Subaccount. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1723/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1723&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087501,"bill_number":"HB1656","title":"Relating To Indebtedness To The State.","description":"Amends the amount that a disbursing officer may deduct from an employee's salary, wage, or compensation based on the employee's gross income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:45PM in Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1656/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1656&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2087502,"bill_number":"HB1695","title":"Relating To Renewable Fuel.","description":"Expands the provisions of the Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit. Clarifies that the Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit shall only be claimed by taxpayers for which qualified renewable fuels production costs are incurred within the State and sold for distribution within the State. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1695/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1695&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2087503,"bill_number":"HB1659","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Repeals the prohibition placed on certain employees exempt from Civil Service Law from grieving a suspension or discharge. Allows any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit to grieve any disciplinary action, unless the collective bargaining agreement specifically provides otherwise. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1659/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1659&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2087506,"bill_number":"HB1707","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to reimburse eligible ranchers and farmers a portion of their costs to transport livestock, livestock products, agricultural commodities, and certain necessary supplies, under certain conditions. Establishes a position to administer the Program. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 068, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1168).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1707/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1707&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2087507,"bill_number":"HB1668","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to allow a full earned income disregard for individuals with disabilities who are between the ages of sixteen and sixty-four years when determining eligibility for Medicaid. Takes effect upon approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1668/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1668&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2087508,"bill_number":"HB1682","title":"Relating To The Disclosure Of Intimate Images.","description":"Establishes civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 195, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1682/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1682&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2087509,"bill_number":"HB1698","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Requires health insurance carriers to honor a patient's written assignment of benefits to a substance use disorder treatment provider. Prohibits health insurance contracts from including anti-assignment clauses that restrict or invalidate a patient's right to assign benefits. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules and take enforcement action to ensure compliance. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to publish an annual summary. Allows providers to bring civil actions to compel payment and obtain injunctive relief, damages, interest, and attorneys' fees for violations. Deems violations to be unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Requires insurers to furnish an explanation of benefits to the assigned provider upon request.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1698/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1698&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2087510,"bill_number":"HB1676","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Establishes an Artificial Intelligence in Education Task Force to develop guidelines and recommendations for the use of artificial intelligence in state public education. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1676/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1676&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2087511,"bill_number":"HB1657","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Authorizes state departments, divisions, and agencies to elect to assume hiring and recruitment functions from the Department of Human Resources Development for vacant civil service positions within that department, division, or agency under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to adopt rules. Repeals existing law authorizing state departments, divisions, and agencies to conduct minimum qualification review of applicants for their vacant civil service positions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1657/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1657&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2087513,"bill_number":"HB1702","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans under the State's Medicaid managed care program to provide coverage for brief cognitive assessments for individuals fifty years of age and older.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1702/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1702&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2087514,"bill_number":"HB1661","title":"Relating To Cafeteria Plans.","description":"Requires the maximum contribution and carryover amounts for a public service flexible spending account plan to be set annually in accordance with the maximum amounts allowed under section 125 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 144, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1245).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1661/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1661&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2087515,"bill_number":"HB1655","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Allows public employers and exclusive representatives of bargaining units to negotiate certain retirement benefits. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-16","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1655/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1655&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2087516,"bill_number":"HB1728","title":"Relating To Rainwater Catchment Systems.","description":"Requires the counties to allow for the installation and operation of rainwater catchment systems for potable and nonpotable uses on all properties. Allows the counties to require registration, inspection, or notification of rainwater catchment systems. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-09","last_action":"Act 209, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1311).","last_action_date":"2026-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1728/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1728&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087517,"bill_number":"HB1734","title":"Relating To Zoning.","description":"Prohibits the counties from imposing certain lot requirements and dwelling specifications for parcels of land zoned for residential uses located within the urban district for purposes of subdivision, development, or the issuance of a building permit, with certain exemptions. Allows the counties to establish a petition process for neighborhoods, subdivisions, or other geographically contiguous areas to establish or retain certain requirements or specifications. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1734/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1734&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087520,"bill_number":"HB1716","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Establishes a process by which any political party continuously listed on the general election ballot for two consecutive general election cycles shall be deemed continuously qualified for ballot placement. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1716/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1716&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2087521,"bill_number":"HB1654","title":"Relating To Public Employees.","description":"Requires the Attorney General to establish a confidential process for persons to anonymously file complaints against public employees. Requires the Attorney General to review and forward the complaints to the department, board, commission, or agency deemed appropriate by the Attorney General. Requires the departments, boards, commissions, and agencies to process the complaint pursuant to their standard complaintprocessing procedures and report the disposition to the Attorney General. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1654/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1654&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2087522,"bill_number":"HB1693","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Part I: Extends the Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target from 2045 to 2050. Part II: Maintains the existing Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target but exempts the Department of Transportation and transportation systems and services from the target.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1693/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1693&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2087523,"bill_number":"HB1675","title":"Relating To Legislative Ethics And Accountability.","description":"Establishes the Office of Legislative Ethics and Accountability as an independent, nonpartisan entity to receive and investigate complaints alleging ethical violations or misconduct by current members or current employees of the state legislature. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1675/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1675&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2087524,"bill_number":"HB1705","title":"Relating To Child Custody.","description":"Allows licensed mental health counselors to be appointed as child custody evaluators. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-10","last_action":"Act 231, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1333).","last_action_date":"2026-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1705/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1705&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2087525,"bill_number":"HB1714","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Provides the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation with autonomy in personnel matters. Increases the salary cap for the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Renames the Executive Assistant of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the Deputy Executive Director. Prohibits the extension of any employment contract of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and Hawaii Public Housing Authority beyond two years without legislative approval. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting no (2) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1714/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1714&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2087527,"bill_number":"HB1704","title":"Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","description":"Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, facetoface practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the compact. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1704/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1704&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2087528,"bill_number":"HB1685","title":"Relating To The Arts.","description":"Short form bill relating to the arts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CAA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1685/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1685&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2087529,"bill_number":"HB1674","title":"Relating To Family Caregiver Support.","description":"Extends child care subsidies to disabled parents or guardians, regardless of their employment status. Requires the Department of Human Services to evaluate caregiver capacity and dependent-care responsibilities when determining eligibility for medicaid home- and community-based services. Requires the Department of Human Services to update its evaluation form and functional assessment protocols related to level of care and at-risk needs determinations. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1674/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1674&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2087532,"bill_number":"SB2420","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Legalize The Adult Use Of Cannabis.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize individuals aged twenty-one and older to use and possess a personal-use amount of cannabis. Requires the Legislature to enact laws governing the use, manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, regulation, and taxation of cannabis within the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2420/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2420&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2087533,"bill_number":"HB1708","title":"Relating To Traffic Safety.","description":"Upgrades the penalties for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant while highly intoxicated, including outlining additional requirements for probation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1708/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1708&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2087535,"bill_number":"HB1739","title":"Relating To Transit-oriented Development.","description":"Requires the development of transit-supportive densities to be allowed in any county-designated transit-oriented development area. Prohibits the counties from enacting an ordinance, rule, regulation, development standard, zoning provision, or other land use control that restricts the development of transit-supportive densities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1739/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1739&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087536,"bill_number":"HB1644","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Requires purchase, lease, and power purchase agreements for residential solar energy devices to include a cover page with certain required disclosures. Requires any person or entity that markets, sells, leases, or solicits a residential solar energy device or markets, sells, or solicits power purchase agreements to comply with consumer protection laws. Prohibits any person or entity from installing, marketing, offering financing, or engaging in customer acquisition for a residential solar energy device without holding a contractor's license or having a contractual affiliation with a licensed contractor. Allows for rescission or cancellation of the agreement. Specifies that agreements in violation of the law are voidable. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1644/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1644&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2087537,"bill_number":"HB1683","title":"Relating To The Arts.","description":"Short form bill relating to the arts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CAA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1683/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1683&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2087538,"bill_number":"HB1743","title":"Relating To The Owner-builder Exemption.","description":"Repeals the leasing restriction on owner-builders who obtain an owner-builder exemption to act as their own contractor and who build or improve residential or farm buildings or structures on property they own or lease and do not offer the buildings or structures for sale. Requires an owner or lessee to provide signed written notice that a residential structure offered for lease or sublease was built or improved by an individual who is not a licensed contractor. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1743/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1743&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087539,"bill_number":"HB1735","title":"Relating To Cruelty To Animals.","description":"Exempts predator control and trapping for the purpose of protecting property or native biodiversity from the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1735/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1735&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087540,"bill_number":"SB2415","title":"Relating To Microplastics.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish a pilot project to test the drinking water at 4 public elementary schools for microplastics and to post the results on its website by 12/31/2026. Dissolves the pilot project on an unspecified date. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2415/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2415&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2087542,"bill_number":"HB1731","title":"Relating To Community Care Foster Family Homes.","description":"Clarifies that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who meet an intermediate care facility or nursing facility level of care shall not be denied residency in a licensed community care foster family home solely because of their disability or enrollment in a specific medicaid waiver program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1731/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1731&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087544,"bill_number":"HB1725","title":"Relating To Building Codes.","description":"Part I: Fixes the applicable building codes, standards, and county amendments for the life of a building permit, subject to certain exceptions and rules. Part II: Specifies the applicability of the International Residential Code. Authorizes a county to adopt amendments to the Hawaii state building code, under certain circumstances, and repeals the counties' existing authority to amend or adopt the buildings code without council approval. Changes the adoption of the Hawaii state building code from a two-year cycle to a six-year cycle. Part III: Appropriates funds for the State Building Code Council for staffing and necessary consultant services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EIG/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1725/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1725&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087545,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Sponsor A Michelin Guide For Restaurants Across The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Sponsor A Michelin Guide For Restaurants Across The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDT.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR2/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=2&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2087546,"bill_number":"HB1692","title":"Relating To Traffic Safety.","description":"Part I: Requires drivers approaching stationary vehicles displaying warning signals to slow down to a reasonable and prudent speed and make a lane change if possible and safe to do so or come to a complete stop if necessary. Part II: Provides certain exemptions from passenger restrictions related to the operation of a pickup truck with a passenger seated in the bed or load-carrying area of the vehicle. Increases the minimum age to ride in the bed or load-carrying area of a pickup truck while in operation from twelve years of age to sixteen years of age. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-05","last_action":"Act 095, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1195).","last_action_date":"2026-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1692/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1692&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2087547,"bill_number":"SB2417","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Human Services, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to establish a pre-release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process for inmates nearing release. Allows all individuals convicted of an offense involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance to apply for SNAP benefits, regardless of treatment status.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2417/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2417&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2087549,"bill_number":"HB1643","title":"Relating To Pharmacy.","description":"Specifies a framework for the administration of audits of records of registered pharmacists and pharmacies. Amends the definition of \"pharmacy benefit manager\" under chapter 431S, HRS, to exclude certain health maintenance organizations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 039, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1139).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1643/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1643&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2087550,"bill_number":"HB1650","title":"Relating To Environmental Assessments.","description":"Removes proposed actions within the Waikiki special district from the requirement for environmental assessments under section 343-5, HRS. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1650/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1650&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2087551,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For Annual Mental Health Wellness Examinations.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For Annual Mental Health Wellness Examinations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR4/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=4&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2087552,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Study The Feasibility Of Establishing A Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Study The Feasibility Of Establishing A Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Referred to CAA, LAB, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR5/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=5&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2087553,"bill_number":"HB1694","title":"Relating To Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel distribution in Hawaii to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Provides $1 per gallon, increasing by 2 cents per additional 1 per cent emissions reduction, up to $2 per gallon. Caps total credits at $20,000,000 annually, with carryover provisions. Requires reporting to ensure transparency and compliance. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, and sunsets on December 31, 2035. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Gedeon, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1694/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1694&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2087554,"bill_number":"HB1686","title":"Relating To Culture.","description":"Short form bill relating to culture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CAA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1686/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1686&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2087557,"bill_number":"SCR1","title":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Water Fluoridation Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Water Fluoridation Working Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR1/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=1&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2087558,"bill_number":"HB1679","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Clarifies an association board's authority with respect to calling and authorizing electronic meetings, electronic voting at electronic meetings, electronic voting without a meeting, and mail voting without a meeting. Clarifies that proxies are only to be used for any voting conducted at a meeting. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1679/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1679&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2087559,"bill_number":"HB1666","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Prohibits, for sales or offers for sale of new motor vehicles, markups in excess of five per cent of the manufacturer's suggested retail price, markups in excess of $0 when specified in a proclamation declaring a state of emergency, and charges added to rates not based on the underwriting risk or credit characteristics of the consumer when dealers directly finance motor vehicle purchases. Requires dealers to retain records for markups for a period of no less than three years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1666/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1666&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2087560,"bill_number":"HB1691","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Authorizes supporting documents used to transfer ownership of a motor vehicle to an insurance company after payment of damages from the result of a total loss insurance settlement to be signed electronically. Requires insurance companies to indemnify and hold harmless the Director of Finance for any claims resulting from the issuance of motor vehicle titles utilizing documents signed electronically without a notary. Effective 7/1/2027. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1691/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1691&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2087561,"bill_number":"HB1667","title":"Relating To Civil Identification.","description":"Lowers the age to obtain a state civil identification card without a signature from a parent or guardian from eighteen years old to sixteen years old. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 132, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1233).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1667/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1667&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2087563,"bill_number":"HB1741","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Deems a county inclusionary mandate as a form of development exaction and treats the mandate as a housing affordability impact fee. Provides parameters for a county's adoption or amendment of an inclusionary mandate for residential or mixed-use development. Establishes additional components for a needs assessment study for a county-imposed inclusionary mandate. Conditions the adoption or amendment of a county inclusionary mandate for residential or mixed-use development on written findings of essential nexus and rough proportionality and a determination of financial feasibility. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-09","last_action":"Act 211, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1313).","last_action_date":"2026-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1741/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1741&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087564,"bill_number":"HB1699","title":"Relating To Food Security.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Farm to Families Program under the Department of Human Services to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2027 and 2028.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 02-03-26 9:00AM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1699/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1699&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2087565,"bill_number":"HB1733","title":"Relating To The Housing Loan And Mortgage Program.","description":"Increases the Hula Mae Multifamily Revenue Bond authorization ceiling amount to continue financing affordable rental housing statewide. Clarifies that revenue bonds treated as refunding bonds do not count against the authorized aggregate principal amount of the bond. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1733/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1733&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087566,"bill_number":"HB1729","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Disallows the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under state income tax law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Gedeon, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1729/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1729&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087567,"bill_number":"HB1717","title":"Relating To Student Health.","description":"Authorizes a school to maintain a stock supply of over-the-counter oral antihistamines to be administered under certain conditions. Authorizes school personnel to administer the over-the-counter oral antihistamine medication, under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1717/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1717&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2087570,"bill_number":"HB1662","title":"Relating To Allowance On Service Retirements.","description":"Includes certain law enforcement administrators and employees of the Department of Law Enforcement as class A members of the pension and retirement systems and provides guidance for the computation of retirement benefits similar to police officers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1662/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1662&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2087572,"bill_number":"HB1641","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Prohibits the lease or rental of a high-speed electric device. Prohibits the sale or offer for sale of a high-speed electric device, under certain conditions. Prohibits the operation of a high-speed electric device in certain situations. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1641/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1641&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2087573,"bill_number":"HB1696","title":"Relating To Commercial Driver's Licenses.","description":"Lowers the age of who may drive commercially within the State from nineteen to eighteen. Repeals the requirement that a person only operates category 3 vehicles to qualify to drive commercially in the State. Prohibits a person under twenty-one years of age from operating a commercial motor vehicle outside of a registered apprenticeship program as determined by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations or a structured, on-the-job training program administered by the person's employer that meets certain requirements. Requires the Department of Transportation to amend its rules to lower the minimum age required for a commercial driver's license. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-21","last_action":"Act 022, on 05/21/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1122).","last_action_date":"2026-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1696/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1696&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2087574,"bill_number":"HB1742","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Part I: Authorizes the construction and occupation of self-contained relocatable housing units, with certain restrictions. Part II: Specifies that a manufactured home is considered real property, requiring its transfer, conveyance, and mortgage to follow the same recording and enforcement requirements as other real property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1742/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1742&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087575,"bill_number":"HB1740","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Repeals the prohibition against qualified residents for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation-approved projects holding a majority interest in land and repeals the requirement that qualified residents demonstrate financial viability or ability to pay rent. Limits a qualified resident from owning a majority interest in no more than one property suitable for dwelling purposes, but requiring the disposal of such property within two years. Amends exemptions from statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules for certain housing projects developed by the Corporation that satisfy certain conditions, including requirements related to employment, owner-occupancy, and deed restrictions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-09","last_action":"Act 210, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1312).","last_action_date":"2026-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1740/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1740&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087576,"bill_number":"HB1713","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Expands exemptions from school impact fee requirement for certain housing developments. Clarifies procedures and timing for land dedication or feeinlieu agreements for new residential developments. Repeals the sunset and reporting requirements under Act 268, SLH 2025. Restructures certain school impact fee accounts. Preserves existing educational contribution agreements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 241, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1713/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1713&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2087578,"bill_number":"HB1684","title":"Relating To The Arts.","description":"Short form bill relating to the arts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CAA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1684/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1684&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2087579,"bill_number":"HB1665","title":"Relating To The Penal Code.","description":"Requires the Department of the Attorney General to submit annual reports to the Legislature pertaining to the offense of terroristic threatening in the first degree. Expands the definition of \"terroristic threatening\" to include any form of written or electronic communication. Includes additional protected classes that designate the offense of terroristic threatening in the first degree as a class B felony. Amends the offense of obstructing government operations to include obstructing the performance of a governmental function by an educational worker acting in an official capacity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1665/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1665&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2087580,"bill_number":"HB1721","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Clarifies insurance, indemnification, and certain certificate of occupancy requirements for purposes of expedited permits. Requires state or county inspectors to inspect all projects with expedited permits. Repeals 6/30/2031. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 177, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1721/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1721&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087581,"bill_number":"HB1678","title":"Relating To Associations.","description":"Clarifies that in planned community association and condominium association elections conducted by cumulative voting, cumulative voting rights apply to all candidates, including write-ins, and that individual votes are used when allocating votes. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 037, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1137).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1678/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1678&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2087583,"bill_number":"HB1658","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Amends the collective bargaining negotiation procedure on the repricing of classes within a bargaining unit for public employees. Establishes an impasse procedure to be applied when an employer fails to initiate the negotiation or the parties fail to reach an agreement within certain timeframes. Repeals existing law that requires a different impasse procedure to apply in those situations. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:45PM in Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1658/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1658&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2087584,"bill_number":"HB1681","title":"Relating To Privacy.","description":"Establishes the offense of nonconsensual distribution of an intimate image.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1681/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1681&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2087586,"bill_number":"HB1709","title":"Relating To Water Carriers.","description":"Transfers the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1709/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1709&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2087587,"bill_number":"HB1647","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Subjects hosts of digital financial asset transaction kiosks to civil penalties for acts of fraud committed through the use of the digital financial asset transaction kiosk located on the host's premises. Applies to contracts to host digital financial asset transaction kiosks that are entered into on or after the effective date of this Act. Beginning 7/1/2027, applies to contracts to host digital financial asset transaction kiosks that are in effect as of the day before the effective date of this Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1647/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1647&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2087588,"bill_number":"HB1720","title":"Relating To Professional Engineers.","description":"Clarifies that a county employee's code compliance review of plans for construction applicable to the specific engineering field is considered lawful experience in engineering work for purposes of professional engineering licensure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1720/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1720&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087589,"bill_number":"HB1663","title":"Relating To Reimbursement Of Public Officers And Employees.","description":"Requires the State or a county to reimburse an officer or employee for work-related travel costs that the officer or employee loaned to the State or a county within thirty calendar days of submitting an approved statement of completed travel. Requires the State or a county to pay interest on a loan not reimbursed within thirty calendar days until the loan is fully reimbursed. Obligates an officer or employee to request a complete refund from the travel vendor for travel not taken for good cause. Entitles an officer or employee to reimbursement from the State or a county when a travel vendor offers a partial refund or no refund. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:45PM in Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1663/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1663&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2087590,"bill_number":"HB1715","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Authorizes HHFDC to designate certain for-sale units as permanently affordable housing, subject to certain restrictions. Clarifies that certain resale and occupancy restrictions apply only to projects developed prior to a certain date. Amends the definition of \"qualified resident\" for the purposes of HHFDC housing development programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1715/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1715&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2087592,"bill_number":"HB1718","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Limits mixed-use developments to transit-oriented developments. Repeals the sunset date of Act 45, SLH 2024, thereby making permanent the authority of the counties to share in facilitating the development, construction, financing, refinancing, or other provision of mixed-use developments, including low- and moderate-income housing projects, and issue county bonds before 7/1/2033 for this purpose. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 130, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1231).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1718/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1718&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087593,"bill_number":"HB1706","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Expands the services eligible for Medicaid Prospective Payment System reimbursement to include certain services furnished by a federally qualified health center or rural health clinic and provided by mental health professionals under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules for this purpose and seek federal approvals as necessary. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1706/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1706&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2087594,"bill_number":"HB1732","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Kamaaina Homes Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide funding to a county, to be designated by the Corporation, to purchase voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homebuyers. Sunsets 6/30/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1732/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1732&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087596,"bill_number":"HB1642","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Beginning 10/1/2026, prohibits the ownership, operation, or management of a digital financial asset transaction kiosk that accepts United States currency from a customer in exchange for a digital financial asset. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-10","last_action":"Act 224, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1326).","last_action_date":"2026-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1642/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1642&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2087597,"bill_number":"HB1646","title":"Relating To Rental Discrimination.","description":"Allows the court to award attorneys' fees to a prevailing party in an action relating to discriminatory practices in a rental transaction based on source of income.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1646/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1646&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2087598,"bill_number":"HB1689","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Part I: Extends the Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target to 2075 and establishes an interim target of seventy per cent for 2050. Part II: Maintains the existing Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target but exempts the Department of Transportation and transportation systems and services from the target.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Re-referred to EEP/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1689/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1689&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2087600,"bill_number":"HB1645","title":"Relating To Liability.","description":"Provides certain liability protections for nonprofit child welfare service organizations that are under contract with the Department of Human Services to provide child welfare services to children and families. Prohibits contracts between nonprofit child welfare service organizations and the State from including indemnification and hold harmless provisions and from requiring either party to name the other as an additional insured in their respective liability insurance policies. Prohibits pre- and post-judgment interest and punitive damages for nonprofit child welfare service organizations. Requires actions against nonprofit child welfare service organizations to be tried by the court, except in certain circumstances. Removes joint and several liability for nonprofit child welfare service organizations. Specifies that no bond shall be required from a nonprofit child welfare service organization on appeal. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1645/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1645&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2087601,"bill_number":"HB1719","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes that manufactured homes are a permitted use by right on residentially zoned lots within the urban district. Limits the use of residential building design elements to deny or discourage otherwise code-compliant manufactured homes. Prohibits homeowners' associations and similar private governing bodies from enforcing covenants that actively or effectively prohibit otherwise lawful manufactured housing. Prohibits counties from requiring manufactured homes that comply with federal manufactured housing standards to also comply with the Hawaii State Building Code or a county building code. Specifies that a manufactured home is considered real property, requiring its transfer, conveyance, and mortgage to follow the same recording and enforcement requirements as other real property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1719/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1719&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2087602,"bill_number":"HB1687","title":"Relating To Culture.","description":"Short form bill relating to culture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CAA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1687/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1687&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2087603,"bill_number":"HB1703","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Authorizes rodeos and rodeo activities on various lands that are zoned for agricultural or pastoral use. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1703/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1703&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2087604,"bill_number":"HB1680","title":"Relating To Vehicle Transfers.","description":"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 to applicable agencies for every vehicle transfer by 7/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1680/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1680&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2087605,"bill_number":"HB1670","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, repeals the fourteen years and under age limit for health insurance coverage requirements for the diagnosis and treatment of autism. Repeals the maximum coverage benefit limit of $25,000 for applied behavioral analysis services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1670/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1670&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2088458,"bill_number":"HCR2","title":"Requesting The Governor To Address The Legislature Assembled In Joint Session.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Address The Legislature Assembled In Joint Session.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR2/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=2&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2088690,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Amending The Majority Caucus Leadership, Minority Caucus Leadership, And Chairs, Vice Chairs, And Members Of The Standing Committees Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","description":"Amending The Majority Caucus Leadership, Minority Caucus Leadership, And Chairs, Vice Chairs, And Members Of The Standing Committees Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR1/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=1&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2088928,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Relating To Recess Days For The Regular Session Of 2026.","description":"Relating To Recess Days For The Regular Session Of 2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR1/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=1&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2088958,"bill_number":"SB2429","title":"Relating To Traffic Safety.","description":"Establishes a framework for the use of intelligent speed assistance technology for habitual speeders. Clarifies liability for a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer regarding the design, manufacture, installation, repair, or update of an active intelligent speed assistance system. Allows probation for persons who are charged with excessive speeding. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2429/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2429&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2088978,"bill_number":"SB2422","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Pro-Housing Score Program to evaluate each county's performance in expanding housing opportunities and reducing regulatory barriers. Requires the counties to publish their respective pro-housing scores online and the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to publish certain related information and data on a public dashboard. Establishes criteria for deeming a county noncompliant. Establishes builder's remedies for certain housing projects in transit-oriented development areas. Specifies that if a county is deemed noncompliant, the planning director or an equivalent county officer responsible for land use approvals shall be responsible for approving or denying certain affordable housing development applications. Establishes procedures for certain transit-oriented development housing project appeals. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2422/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2422&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2088999,"bill_number":"SB2436","title":"Relating To Charitable Solicitation.","description":"Establishes prompt payment and financial reporting requirements for professional solicitors that sell donated or collected non-perishable tangible property on behalf of charitable organizations. Prohibits professional solicitors that sell donated or collected non-perishable tangible property from failing to prominently disclose certain information on any collection bin, container, or receptacle used to receive donated or collected property; comply with prompt payment and financial reporting requirements; and include certain terms in contracts with charitable organizations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2436/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2436&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2089021,"bill_number":"HB1748","title":"Relating To Medical Education.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to establish a nutrition and metabolic health curriculum for medical students at the John A. Burns School of Medicine. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HED, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1748/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1748&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2089043,"bill_number":"SB2433","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Expands the uses of the Condominium Education Trust Fund to include educational resources for condominium unit owners in condominium governance. Requires the Real Estate Commission to ensure the interests of condominium unit owners are represented in certain activities funded by the Condominium Education Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 3:15PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2026-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2433/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2433&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2089068,"bill_number":"HB1745","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative.","description":"Replaces the State's renewable portfolio standard of 100 per cent renewable energy generation by 2045 with the original mandate for 70 per cent by 12/31/2045.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1745/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1745&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2089089,"bill_number":"HB1747","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to request and implement waivers or waiver extensions from the federal government to make sugary drinks and candy ineligible foods for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Requires annual reports to the legislature on waiver status, ineligible foods, and implementation impacts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1747/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1747&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2089112,"bill_number":"SB2427","title":"Relating To Food Security.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Farm to Families Program under the Department of Human Services to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2027 and 2028.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2427/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2427&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2089139,"bill_number":"HB1744","title":"Relating To Naturopathic Medicine.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to amend the Hawaii Medicaid State Plan or request approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for an amendment under the Medicaid State Plan to include naturopathic medicine.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HSH/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1744/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1744&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2089161,"bill_number":"HB1749","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires sellers to provide buyers with a cesspool disclosure form before the execution of a real estate purchase contract. Establishes standards for the cesspool disclosure form by 11/1/2026. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1749/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1749&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2089186,"bill_number":"SB2432","title":"Relating To Common Interest Communities.","description":"Requires licensure for individuals managing common interest community associations for compensation. Clarifies that common interest community association manager licensure is distinct from real estate licensure. Establishes the qualifications, continuing education, and standards of conduct required for common interest community association manager licensure. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to administer licensure of common interest community association managers. Clarifies exemptions for licensure requirements. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2432/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2432&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2089211,"bill_number":"HB1752","title":"Relating To Emergency Medical Services.","description":"Replaces the Adjutant General on the Hawaii Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee with the Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 069, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1169).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1752/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1752&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2089232,"bill_number":"SB2424","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Removes the prohibition against qualified residents for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation-approved projects holding a majority interest in land and removes the requirement that qualified residents demonstrate financial viability or ability to pay rent. Amends exemptions from statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules for certain housing projects developed by the Corporation that satisfy certain conditions, including requirements related to employment, owner-occupancy, and deed restrictions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Alcos, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2424/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2424&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2089257,"bill_number":"SB2425","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to honor a patient's written assignment of benefits to a substance use disorder treatment provider. Prohibits health insurance policies, plans, contracts, and agreements from including anti-assignment clauses that restrict or invalidate a patient's right to assign benefits. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules and take enforcement action to ensure compliance. Deems violations to be unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance. Requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to furnish an explanation of benefits to the assigned provider upon request. Effective 1/30/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2425/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2425&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2089283,"bill_number":"HB1751","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program.","description":"Authorizes the Adjutant General to expand the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to include graduate degrees at the University of Hawaii for qualified personnel in the Hawaii National Guard. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1751/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1751&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2089305,"bill_number":"SB2435","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.","description":"Establishes a State goal to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the design of all new state building construction that includes parking to ensure that at least ten per cent of parking stalls are electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services, Department of Transportation, and all other state agencies that own or manage state facilities that include parking, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to assess the costs of, and install, retrofits and electric vehicle charging system at high priority state facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2435/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2435&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2089330,"bill_number":"SB2428","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans under the State's Medicaid managed care program to provide coverage for brief cognitive assessments for individuals fifty years of age and older.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2428/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2428&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2089353,"bill_number":"HB1750","title":"Relating To Oahu Coral Reef Restoration.","description":"Temporarily prohibits the taking by spearing of uhu or kala in state marine waters around the island of Oahu, and prohibits the commercial sale of uhu and kala so taken, until the Division of Aquatic Resources' Holomua Marine Initiative process adopts applicable regulations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1750/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1750&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2089372,"bill_number":"SB2434","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.","description":"Excludes from the definition of \"development\", as it applies to special management areas, the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of an electric vehicle charging system as a minor structure. Includes the Public Utilities Commission in the development and implementation of plans to meet the long-term goals for zero-emissions transportation in the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2434/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2434&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2089399,"bill_number":"SB2426","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract or form a partnership with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches, as well as publicize that the mineral-based sunscreen in these dispensers is more protective of the coral reefs of the State. Appropriates funds for the installation, maintenance, management, and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2426/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2426&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2089421,"bill_number":"SB2437","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fifteenth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 15th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2437/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2437&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2089442,"bill_number":"SB2431","title":"Relating To Health Savings Accounts.","description":"For taxable years beginning 1/1/2026, establishes a tiered nonrefundable tax credit for qualified taxpayer insurers that offer one or more federally qualified health savings account-eligible high deductible health plans in the State, under certain conditions, and increasing the tax credit to incentivize more plans being written for residents in rural medically underserved areas of the State. Requires qualified taxpayer insurers to match up to a certain amount of a policyholder's first-time contribution into a health savings account. Sunsets 12/31/2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2431/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2431&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2089467,"bill_number":"HB1746","title":"Relating To Forensic Identification.","description":"Establishes within the Honolulu Police Department a rapid DNA investigative lead program. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1746/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1746&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2089489,"bill_number":"SB2430","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning no later than the 2028-2029 school year, requires the Department of Education to administer a dyslexia-sensitive universal screening to all students in kindergarten through grade three. Beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, requires certain employees of public schools to have an opportunity to participate in training on literacy instruction. Requires a report to the Legislature and Board of Education before the 2031-2032 school year. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2430/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2430&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2089511,"bill_number":"SB2423","title":"Relating To Zoning.","description":"Prohibits the counties from imposing certain lot requirements on lots zoned for housing on parcels of land located within the urban district for purposes of subdivision, development, or the issuance of a building permit, with certain exemptions. Allows the counties to establish a petition process for neighborhoods, subdivisions, or other geographically contiguous areas to establish or retain certain requirements or specifications. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and recommitted to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2423/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2423&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2089516,"bill_number":"SB2471","title":"Relating To The Powers Of Artificial Persons.","description":"Reaffirms that artificial persons created under state law possess only those powers that are necessary or convenient to carry out lawful purposes, and that those powers do not include the power to spend money or contribute anything of value to influence elections or ballot measures. Authorizes the Attorney General and the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to impose certain penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-14","last_action":"Act 011, on 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111).","last_action_date":"2026-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2471/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2471&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089517,"bill_number":"SB2438","title":"Relating To Civil Interference With Constitutional And Statutory Rights.","description":"Establishes a civil cause of action for interference with constitutional and statutory rights through threats, intimidation, or coercion. Authorizes private rights of action. Authorizes actions to be brought by the Attorney General, County Corporation Counsel, or County Attorney. Authorizes injunctive relief, declaratory relief, and certain monetary relief. Includes protections for constitutionally protected speech. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 783).","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2438/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2438&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089518,"bill_number":"HB1765","title":"Relating To Spearfishing Safety.","description":"Establishes safety-warning requirements regarding spearfishing. Requires safety warning to be displayed beginning 7/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1765/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1765&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2089519,"bill_number":"SB2480","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Allows voters in a primary or special primary election to vote for any candidate for any office without regard to the voter or candidate's political party preference. Advances the top two candidates in a primary or special primary election, regardless of political party, to the general election. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Recommitted to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2480/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2480&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2089520,"bill_number":"HB1767","title":"Relating To Opioid Antagonists.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations that issue policies, contracts, plans, or agreements that provide prescription drug coverage to provide coverage for at least one generic opioid antagonist and device.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1767/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1767&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2089521,"bill_number":"SB2472","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Expands statutory provisions that provide for religious exemptions from medical examinations, immunizations, vaccinations, and revaccinations to protect parents and other persons with bona fide religious tenets and practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2472/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2472&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2089522,"bill_number":"HB1758","title":"Relating To Elder Crime Victims.","description":"Removes state of mind requirement pertaining to a victim's age for felony assaults aggravated by the victim's age.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1758/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1758&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2089523,"bill_number":"HB1771","title":"Relating To Carbon Offsets.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EEP with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1771/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1771&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2089524,"bill_number":"HB1773","title":"Relating To Parking For Disabled Persons.","description":"Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to an applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard and provides proof of travel.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1773/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1773&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2089525,"bill_number":"HB1772","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Establishes the Small Business Procurement Program and Small Business Procurement Coordinator position permanently in the State Procurement Office. Repeals the Small Business Assistance Initiative established in Act 168, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1772/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1772&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2089526,"bill_number":"SB2445","title":"Relating To Pedestrians.","description":"Establishes that fines for pedestrian violations under chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall not exceed $25. Requires state and county agencies to revise applicable schedules of fines, rules, and procedures to comply with the monetary limit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2445/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2445&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089527,"bill_number":"SB2461","title":"Relating To Voter Information.","description":"Requires the Office of Elections to prepare a questionnaire to which candidates may respond. Requires the Office of Elections to publish any responses provided by a candidate on its website and in the digital voter information guide no later than eighteen days before a primary election. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2461/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2461&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089528,"bill_number":"SB2449","title":"Relating To Public Meetings.","description":"Defines \"business day\" as used in Part I of Chapter 92, HRS, governing public meetings. Clarifies that board packets, if created, shall be made available for public inspection in the board's office during regular business hours, no later than three full business days before the public meeting. Defines \"regular business hours\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2449/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2449&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089529,"bill_number":"SB2479","title":"Relating To Criminal Procedure.","description":"Allows a defendant to introduce certain evidence to receive a reduced sentence for certain offenses if the defendant can show that they were subjected to acts of family violence, dating violence, or child abuse, and that the acts were a significant contributing factor for the offense for which the defendant is being sentenced. Allows a defendant to introduce certain relevant evidence when raising the justification defenses of self-defense or defense of others to show that the defendant was subjected to acts of family violence, dating violence, or child abuse by the alleged victim. Allows the circuit court imposing a criminal sentence to correct or reduce the sentence and to suspend or probate all or any part of the sentence imposed. Allows a person previously sentenced by a circuit court to petition the court to be re-sentenced to a reduced sentence if the defendant can show that they were subjected to acts of family violence, dating violence, or child abuse, and that the acts were a significant contributing factor for the offense for which the defendant was sentenced. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2479/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2479&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2089531,"bill_number":"HB1766","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires quarterly rather than annual reporting of all use of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to AGR/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1766/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1766&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2089532,"bill_number":"SB2450","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes presidential preference primary elections for the 2028 election cycle. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2450/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2450&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089533,"bill_number":"SB2446","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Increases the number of associate judges on the Intermediate Court of Appeals from six to seven. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:40 PM; Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2446/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2446&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089534,"bill_number":"HB1755","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Eliminates the state individual income tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1755/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1755&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2089535,"bill_number":"SB2457","title":"Relating To Property Forfeiture.","description":"Amends forfeiture laws to require the owner of property seized in relation to a crime to be convicted of the covered offense before the property may be forfeited.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2457/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2457&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089536,"bill_number":"SB2473","title":"Relating To Climate Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a climate literacy certificate program to provide students with an advanced understanding of climate change through academic coursework and hands-on learning.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2473/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2473&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2089537,"bill_number":"SB2452","title":"Relating To Climate-friendly Insurers.","description":"Establishes requirements for certain insurers to address climate-related financial risk by limiting underwriting and investment in fossil fuel projects and by requiring reporting, certification, and regulatory oversight. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Health, to define certain terms by rule or guidance. Establishes the Climate-Friendly Insurers Special Fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2452/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2452&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089538,"bill_number":"SB2467","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration.","description":"Exempts qualifying military veterans sixty-five years of age or older from payment of state annual motor vehicle registration fees for one noncommercial vehicle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/EIG/TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2467/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2467&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089539,"bill_number":"HB1763","title":"Relating To Penalties.","description":"Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery under certain circumstances. Increases the penalty for official misconduct from a class C to a class A felony.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1763/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1763&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2089540,"bill_number":"SB2491","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Establishes a broad definition of \"qualified health care provider\" in numerous areas of existing law. Clarifies and standardizes references to specific health care providers. Updates outdated language to reflect correct terminology. Makes numerous clarifying and conforming amendments to support these changes, including but not limited to chapters related to health, education, insurance, professions and vocations, the pain patient's bill of rights, the Uniform Probate Code, minors, the Child Protective Act, and the Penal Code. Repeals the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps. Effective 1/30/2050. Implementation effective 7/1/2028. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2491/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2491&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2089541,"bill_number":"SB2486","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to contract with a third-party consultant to develop a Climate Protection Plan for delivery to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2029. Establishes a Climate Protection Advisory Committee to assist the third-party consultant. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2486/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2486&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2089542,"bill_number":"SB2464","title":"Proposing Amendments To Articles Viii And X Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Authorize The Legislature To Establish A Surcharge On Residential Investment Property To Increase Funding For Public Education.","description":"Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to repeal the counties' exclusive power to tax real property, and to authorize the Legislature to establish a state surcharge on real property taxes levied by the counties on certain residential investment properties, for the purpose of helping to fund public education for all of Hawaii's children and adults.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EIG/EDU, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2464/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2464&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089543,"bill_number":"SB2466","title":"Relating To The Chief Elections Officer.","description":"Specifies that the Chief Election Officer may only be terminated for cause. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 082, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2466/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2466&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089544,"bill_number":"SB2459","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides applied. Establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools during normal school hours.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to AEN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2459/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2459&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089545,"bill_number":"SB2441","title":"Relating To Capital Gains.","description":"Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2441/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2441&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089547,"bill_number":"SB2454","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Requires a candidate or any individual authorized to receive contributions on behalf of a candidate or noncandidate committee to deposit the monetary contribution or other campaign funds into a depository institution within seven days of its receipt. Requires any elected official, candidate, candidate committee, or other individual required to file an organizational report who receives a contribution from a lobbyist to deposit the contribution within seven days of its receipt. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Recommitted to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2454/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2454&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089548,"bill_number":"HB1761","title":"Relating To Election Reform.","description":"Amends various election provisions to increase public access to in-person voting, increase public confidence in elections, and impose accountability in the election certification process. Key features include increased access to voter service centers open on election day, abolition of ranked choice voting, public access to election records, signature verification in the presence of official observers, reform of the mandatory recount process, the use of physical ballots during election audits, and subjecting the chief election officer position to election instead of appointment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1761/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1761&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2089549,"bill_number":"HB1759","title":"Relating To Theft.","description":"Creates the offense of organized retail theft. Provides penalties for organized retail theft which are increased based on value of property and leadership roles. Creates an organized retail theft task force. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato, Takayama voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1759/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1759&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2089550,"bill_number":"SB2478","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Recognize And Protect The Inherent And Inalienable Right Of All People To Clean Water And Air, A Healthful Environment And Climate And Healthy Native Ecosystems And Beaches.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate and healthy native ecosystems and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2478/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2478&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2089551,"bill_number":"SB2488","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Invasive Species Council.","description":"Establishes the position of the Hawaii Invasive Species Council Executive Director. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, rather than the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, for the HISC for fiscal year 2026-2027. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2488/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2488&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2089552,"bill_number":"SB2470","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to evaluate an intersection for the installation of a leading pedestrian interval and accessible pedestrian signal upon the first placement or replacement of a state-owned pedestrian signal head. Requires and authorizes the Department of Transportation to evaluate a certain number of existing intersections with pedestrian signal heads on an annual basis until each intersection with a pedestrian signal head showing a pedestrian crash within the last 5 years has been evaluated. Ensures that accessible pedestrian signals are installed at intersections where leading pedestrian intervals are already installed. Requires that additional safety improvements are implemented as necessary where leading pedestrian intervals and accessible pedestrian signals are installed. Requires the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the counties, to develop a program that allows pedestrians and community members to request the installation of accessible pedestrian signals at specific intersections. Appropriates funds from the state highway fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2470/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2470&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089553,"bill_number":"SB2443","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Amends the definition of \"historic property\" to require that the property meets the criteria for inclusion in the Hawaii Register of Historic Places or has important value to Native Hawaiians or other ethnic groups of the State due to associations with cultural practices once carried out, or still carried out, at the property or associations with traditional beliefs, events, or oral accounts that are important to history, traditional practices, and cultural identity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2443/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2443&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089554,"bill_number":"HB1768","title":"Relating To Immigration.","description":"Prohibits any law enforcement agency or law enforcement official from entering into an agreement under federal law that permits state or county agencies to engage in immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officials from engaging in certain immigration-related actions, except under limited circumstances. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 876).","last_action_date":"2026-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1768/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1768&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2089555,"bill_number":"SB2496","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Early Learning to administer funding for family-child interaction learning programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2496/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2496&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2089556,"bill_number":"SB2484","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Climate Institute.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Climate Institute at the University of Hawaii to support climate resilience and adaptation initiatives of the University and the State. Requires six per cent of the revenue generated by any increase to the Transient Accommodations Tax rates beginning on January 1, 2026, and by assessment of the Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds derived from cruise fares to be allocated to the University of Hawaii annually to support the programs and operations of the Hawaii Climate Institute. Transfers the International Pacific Research Center of the University of Hawaii at Manoa's School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology to the Hawaii Climate Institute. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2484/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2484&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2089557,"bill_number":"SB2447","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Provides that the period of limitations for criminal prosecutions under campaign finance laws commences upon discovery of the offense by the Campaign Spending Commission, rather than being limited to five years from the violation date or report filing date. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 714).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2447/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2447&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089558,"bill_number":"SB2463","title":"Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2463/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2463&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089559,"bill_number":"HB1775","title":"Relating To Foreclosures.","description":"Specifies that a judicial foreclosure sale is not final until the earliest of either fifteen days after the public sale, unless an eligible bidder submits a subsequent bid or written notice of intent to submit a subsequent bid, or forty-five days after the public sale. Requires subsequent successful bidders to make a downpayment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1775/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1775&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2089560,"bill_number":"HB1769","title":"Relating To Correctional Facilities.","description":"Requires the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation to incrementally return committed felons incarcerated in private, out-of-state correctional institutions to in-state correctional facilities. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 760).","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1769/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1769&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2089563,"bill_number":"HB1754","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts food and groceries from the general excise tax. Expands the general excise tax exemption implemented in 2024 for certain medical and dental services to include all medical and dental services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to ECD, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1754/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1754&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2089564,"bill_number":"HB1760","title":"Relating To Mental Illness.","description":"Amends the definition of \"dangerous to self\". Defines the terms \"gravely disabled\" and \"psychiatric deterioration\". Broadens the term of \"imminently dangerous to self and others\". Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1760/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1760&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2089565,"bill_number":"SB2492","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Requires any disposition of more than one thousand acres of public lands to governments by the Board of Land and Natural Resources to be subject to approval by a majority vote of both houses of the Legislature. Requires the government seeking the disposition of the public land to submit for introduction to the Legislature a resolution containing certain information. Requires a copy of the draft resolution to be sent to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WLA/HWN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2492/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2492&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2089566,"bill_number":"SB2455","title":"Relating To Commuting.","description":"Requires the Director of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Commission, State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services to develop a comprehensive Commuting Choice Benefit Program regardless of mode of transportation for all state employees in the executive branch and to recommend a similar program for state employees of the other branches. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2455/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2455&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089567,"bill_number":"HB1764","title":"Relating To The Music Accessibility Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes the Music Accessibility Pilot Program within the Hawaii State Public Library System to expand access to public concerts and musical education throughout the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1764/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1764&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2089568,"bill_number":"HB1756","title":"Relating To The Individual Housing Account Program.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026, increases the maximum annual deduction for contributions to, and maximum account levels for, individual housing accounts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1756/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1756&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2089569,"bill_number":"SB2458","title":"Relating To Sugar-sweetened Beverages.","description":"Establishes the sugar-sweetened beverage fee program. Beginning 7/1/2027, imposes a 2 cent per fluid ounce fee on all sugar-sweetened beverages sold in the State and requires all distributors of sugar-sweetened beverages to register with the Department of Health. On or after 6/30/27, prohibits retailers from selling or displaying for sale any sugar-sweetened beverage acquired from a distributor that is not registered with the Department of Health. Requires management and performance audits. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Advisory Committee. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2458/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2458&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089570,"bill_number":"SB2442","title":"Relating To Purchase Of Service Contracts By The Judiciary.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires contracts for services awarded to community-based organizations by the Judiciary in support of fulfilling the Judiciary's statutory mandate to individuals, families, and communities in the State to include certain protections against inflation. Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to increase the contract price in existing contracts for certain services provided by community-based organizations in support of fulfilling the Judiciary's statutory mandate to individuals, families, and communities in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-24","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2442/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2442&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089571,"bill_number":"SB2487","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish performance-based incentives, including revenue adjustment mechanisms, cost control mechanisms, and reward and penalty mechanisms on or before 1/1/2027. Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission is authorized to adopt alternative ratemaking procedures to establish electric utility rates and performance-based incentives. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-05","last_action":"Act 093, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193).","last_action_date":"2026-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2487/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2487&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2089572,"bill_number":"SB2476","title":"Relating To Recycling.","description":"Establishes the mattress stewardship program. Establishes the mattress stewardship special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2476/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2476&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2089573,"bill_number":"HB1757","title":"Relating To Department Of Hawaiian Homelands Leases.","description":"Requires leases used in the conveyance of available lands as defined by section 203 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, as amended, to conform to the requirements for securitization by federally insured lending programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1757/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1757&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2089574,"bill_number":"SB2493","title":"Relating To Digital Assets.","description":"Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' Division of Financial Institutions and Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to conduct a two-year study to gather data on how to establish a state-level regulatory framework for stablecoin digital assets. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2493/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2493&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2089575,"bill_number":"SB2485","title":"Relating To Solid Waste Management.","description":"Establishes a temporary Solid Waste Management Working Group in the Office of the Governor to examine materials management policies and programs that reduce solid waste and protect the environment, and to present a list of alternative technologies to address solid waste management. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2485/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2485&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2089576,"bill_number":"HB1774","title":"Relating To Centralized Access To Resources.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop, implement, and maintain a centralized resource website to connect residents to support and resources to address affordability, health, safety, and the impacts of climate change. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1774/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1774&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2089578,"bill_number":"HB1777","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Tenant Protection Working Group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to address certain tenant protection issues in the State. Requires the Tenant Protection Working Group to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1777/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1777&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2089579,"bill_number":"HB1770","title":"Relating To School Bus Drivers.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a School Bus Driver Recruitment Grant Program. Establishes a School Bus Driver Recruitment Special Fund. Establishes a Repayment Signing Bonus Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1770/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1770&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2089580,"bill_number":"SB2460","title":"Relating To Private Sector Collective Bargaining Rights.","description":"Expands under certain circumstances the types of employees protected by the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and all individuals subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2460/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2460&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089581,"bill_number":"SB2481","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to record any child welfare interview conducted by the Department when administering certain child welfare services. Requires the Department to store the recordings for a minimum of five years and under certain conditions. Prohibits the sharing of the recordings unless certain conditions are met. Establishes criminal penalties for violating prohibitions against sharing of the recordings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2481/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2481&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2089582,"bill_number":"SB2475","title":"Relating To Red Hill.","description":"Appropriates funds for studies on remediation of substances released from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility; environmental monitoring and testing; research on groundwater modeling and sampling; and independent testing and verification of water data, to be published on a public dashboard. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to seek reimbursement from the United States Department of Defense. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2475/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2475&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2089583,"bill_number":"SB2444","title":"Relating To Attachment And Execution Of Real Property.","description":"Increases the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2444/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2444&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089584,"bill_number":"SB2469","title":"Relating To The Estate And Generation-skipping Transfer Tax.","description":"Establishes an unrealized gains surcharge on certain property transfers subject to the estate and generation-skipping transfer tax. Except for certain types of properties within estates, lowers the applicable exclusion amount allowed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2469/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2469&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089585,"bill_number":"HB1776","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the Office of Consumer Protection to publish an accessible, multilingual notice of tenant rights online. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1776/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1776&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2089586,"bill_number":"SB2477","title":"Relating To Cultural Recognition.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to place historical markers acknowledging the landform on which the Hawaii Kai Towne Center is sited as Maunalua Island and to consult with the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts on the design standard of the historical markers. Requires the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to pay for any costs related to the placing of the historical markers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Recommitted to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2477/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2477&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2089587,"bill_number":"SB2497","title":"Relating To Electric Energy.","description":"Requires electric utilities, excluding electric cooperatives, to maintain an online bill impact analysis tool for electric generation projects that provides full disclosure to ratepayers of the top-level assumptions used to calculate the per-project impact on customer bills. Requires electric utilities to submit an annual report to the Public Utilities Commission. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2497/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2497&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2089588,"bill_number":"SB2495","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Requires the Office of Consumer Protection to submit an annual report to the Legislature regarding actions taken in response to potential violations of the Residential-Landlord Tenant Code. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2495/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2495&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2089589,"bill_number":"SB2490","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Prohibits the manufacture or sale of surfboard wax that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2490/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2490&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2089590,"bill_number":"SB2439","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires quarterly rather than annual reporting of all use of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2439/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2439&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089591,"bill_number":"SB2448","title":"Relating To The Disclosure Of Intimate Images.","description":"Enacts the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act (Modified). Effective 1/1/2077. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2448/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2448&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089592,"bill_number":"SB2462","title":"Relating To State Income Tax Liability.","description":"Increases designated income check-off amounts for the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund to $6 for taxpayers filing individual returns with $6 or more of state income tax liability and for spouses filing joint returns with $12 or more of state income tax liability.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2462/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2462&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089594,"bill_number":"SB2498","title":"Relating To Vehicle Transfers.","description":"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 to applicable agencies for every vehicle transfer by 7/1/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRS/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2498/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2498&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2089595,"bill_number":"SB2456","title":"Relating To The Taxation Of Liquor.","description":"Increases the liquor tax and adjusts it for future inflation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2456/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2456&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089596,"bill_number":"HB1762","title":"Relating To Administrative Rulemaking.","description":"Establishes a cost-benefit analysis requirement that defines a specific financial impact threshold for administrative rules. Requires legislative action through concurrent resolution to approve an agencys major rule change above the threshold of one million dollars.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1762/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1762&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2089597,"bill_number":"SB2482","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Prohibits public establishments from denying shelter to any person when an emergency alert advises the public to immediately seek shelter during the establishments' normal business hours, under certain conditions. Clarifies that remuneration or expectation of remuneration paid to owners of private property for goods or services other than emergency access to land, shelter, or subsistence, including services or incidental commodities to the emergency access, does not void the exemption from civil liability afforded to these owners except where owners increase the sale price of the service or incidental commodities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2482/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2482&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2089598,"bill_number":"SB2468","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a surcharge on taxable income exceeding $1,000,000 to provide funding, if approved by the Legislature, for the State Medicaid Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2468/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2468&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089599,"bill_number":"HB1753","title":"Relating To Social Media.","description":"Requires certain social media platforms to provide an accessible mechanism for users to delete their accounts on the platform and permanently erase all personal information and sensitive personal information associated with deleted accounts. Prohibits certain deceptive practices by social media platforms that obstruct the deletion of user accounts. Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue civil actions and seek injunctive relief and penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Transmitted to Governor.","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1753/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1753&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2089600,"bill_number":"SB2465","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Access To Health Care As A Fundamental Right.","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to establish access to affordable health care as a fundamental right, subject to limitations balancing other essential public services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2465/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2465&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089601,"bill_number":"SB2483","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Establishes an executive committee and amends the membership and duties of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission (Commission). Requires each member agency of the Commission to implement its own actions to address certain strategies and goals established by the Commission. Establishes reporting and review requirements for member agencies relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts and clean economy targets. Updates reporting requirements for the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation reports. Allows the Commission to enter into certain procurement contracts. Updates the zero emissions clean economy target.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2483/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2483&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2089602,"bill_number":"SB2494","title":"Relating To Corruption.","description":"Establishes a statute of limitations of nine years for a bribery offense. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-10","last_action":"Act 225, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1327).","last_action_date":"2026-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2494/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2494&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2089603,"bill_number":"SB2453","title":"Relating To Voting.","description":"Requires the Office of Elections to include a notice to voters that a digital and print voter information guide is available. Requires the notice to be in thirty-two-point font and enclosed as a separate insert with each ballot. Requires the Office of Elections to maintain a notice on its website providing certain information about the voter information guide. Requires the Office of Elections to make the digital voter information guide available to the public no later than twenty-one days before the primary election and no later than fifty days before the general election. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2453/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2453&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089604,"bill_number":"SB2451","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes not used as a primary residence under Hawaii income tax law. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2451/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2451&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089605,"bill_number":"SB2489","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Requires each lease that the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity enters into, renews, or extends to include provisions stating that the Department may: (1) enter the leased premises; (2) order or otherwise require the lessee to maintain control of any invasive species on the leased premises; and (3) terminate the lease for refusal or violation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2489/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2489&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2089606,"bill_number":"SB2474","title":"Relating To Deposit Beverage Container Recycling.","description":"Repeals the Deposit Beverage Container Program and replaces it with the Recycling Refund Producer Responsibility Organization Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2474/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2474&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2089607,"bill_number":"SB2440","title":"Relating To Centralized Access To Resources.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop, implement, and maintain a centralized resource website to connect residents to support and resources to address affordability, health, safety, and the impacts of climate change.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2440/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2440&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2089628,"bill_number":"HB1783","title":"Relating To Charter School Facilities.","description":"Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish a pilot program to develop three new public schools in areas based on demonstrated need through public-private partnerships. Amends the powers of the School Facilities Authority. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1783/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1783&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2089636,"bill_number":"HB1782","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence For The Protection Of Minors.","description":"Establishes safeguards, protections, oversight, and penalties for interactions between minors and artificial intelligence companion systems or conversational artificial intelligence services. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 810).","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1782/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1782&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2089643,"bill_number":"HB1786","title":"Relating To School Facilities.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to make available all public school outdoor facilities and grounds on Saturdays and Sundays for public and community use without the need for any license, permit, or deposit of fees, under certain conditions. Requires reports to the Legislature. Repeals on 6/30/2030.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1786/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1786&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2089651,"bill_number":"HB1779","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Expands free school meal coverage, beginning with the 2029-2030 school year, to all public school students, including public charter school students, regardless of whether the student participates in a federal school meals program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1779/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1779&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2089659,"bill_number":"HB1784","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning no later than the 2028-2029 school year, requires the Department of Education to administer a dyslexia-sensitive universal screening to all students in kindergarten through grade three. Beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, requires certain employees of public schools to have an opportunity to participate in training on literacy instruction. Requires a report to the Legislature and Board of Education before the 2031-2032 school year. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1784/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1784&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2089667,"bill_number":"HB1787","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Establishes restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence, algorithms, or other software tools for purposes of decision-making in health insurance utilization reviews. Requires a licensed health care provider to review all adverse actions by the health carrier.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, ECD, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1787/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1787&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2089675,"bill_number":"HB1780","title":"Relating To Student Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a student bus fare rate system that includes free school bus passes for students who meet certain statutory requirements. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1780/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1780&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2089689,"bill_number":"HB1781","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a Numeracy Coaching Program to provide numeracy coaches in certain Department of Education elementary schools, middle schools, and intermediate schools to support teachers, improve instruction, and ensure that students develop a strong foundation in mathematics. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1781/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1781&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2089697,"bill_number":"HB1785","title":"Relating To Student Transportation.","description":"Authorizes the Superintendent to hire a new contractor if a contractor under a student transportation contract fails to provide service on a contracted service capacity or designated service segment for five or more consecutive instructional days. Authorizes the Department of Education to assess a penalty if a contractor fails to provide service on a designated service segment without an approved justification. Authorizes the use of the School Bus Fare Revolving Fund to offset costs associated with procuring replacement services. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 238, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1340).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1785/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1785&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2089698,"bill_number":"HB1778","title":"Relating To School Modernization.","description":"Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish a school modernization initiative through a capital improvement project planning database for school facilities statewide. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1778/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1778&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2090269,"bill_number":"SB2502","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Prohibits the use of consumer fireworks except, by permit, for cultural use. Repeals portions of section 132D-3(1), HRS, that generally allow the use of consumer fireworks without a permit on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and the Fourth of July. Specifies that no fireworks shall be sold to a permittee holding a permit issued for purposes of cultural use more than 5 calendar days before the applicable cultural use. Makes technical amendments to definitions of \"consumer fireworks\" and \"cultural\" within fireworks law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM/WLA, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2502/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2502&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090372,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR6/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=6&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090475,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR3/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=3&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090579,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Amending Rule 16 Of The Rules Of The Senate Of The Thirty-third Legislature, Regular Session Of 2026, Of The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Amending Rule 16 Of The Rules Of The Senate Of The Thirty-third Legislature, Regular Session Of 2026, Of The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Adopted.","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR2/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=2&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2090680,"bill_number":"SB2499","title":"Relating To Vacancies.","description":"Amends the processes for addressing party candidate and state senator vacancies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2499/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2499&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090782,"bill_number":"SB2501","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Repeals on 6/30/2026 the provision prohibiting counties from requiring the installation or retrofitting of automatic fire sprinklers or automatic fire sprinkler systems in certain new or existing detached residential one- and two-family dwelling units and non-residential agricultural and aquacultural buildings and structures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2501/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2501&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090794,"bill_number":"HB1790","title":"Relating To Policing.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Center for Policing and Criminal Justice Research within the Social Science Research Institute, College of Social Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa to house the Hawaii Crime Lab. Requires law enforcement agencies and law enforcement oversight agencies to collect and report certain data regarding law enforcement stops, uses of force, and complaints to the Hawaii Crime Lab. Requires the Hawaii Crime Lab to collect and publish incident-level information and an annual report on the data collected. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to adopt rules, in coordination with the Hawaii Crime Lab, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and any community advisory boards. Appropriates funds for the establishment and operation of the Hawaii Center for Policing and Criminal Justice Research within the Social Science Research Institute, College of Social Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa to support implementation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1790/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1790&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2090798,"bill_number":"SB2570","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Appropriates supplemental moneys for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2025 and ending 6/30/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2570/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2570&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090804,"bill_number":"HB1792","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1792/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1792&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2090806,"bill_number":"SB2561","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Clarifies an association boards authority with respect to calling and authorizing electronic meetings, electronic voting at electronic meetings, electronic voting without a meeting, and mail voting without a meeting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2561/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2561&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2090810,"bill_number":"SB2557","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to make an annual report on the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and on housing placement. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on contracts and plans or proposals to enhance kauhale projects. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on coordination between the office and any county, state, or federal agencies, or private or nonprofit organizations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 1:45PM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2026-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2557/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2557&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2090812,"bill_number":"SB2546","title":"Relating To The Coastal Zone Management Act.","description":"Amends the definition of \"development\" as it pertains to coastal zone management to clarify that certain activities excluded from the definition of \"development\" are not subject to special management area permit requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2546/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2546&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2090820,"bill_number":"SB2529","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Amends section 11-364, HRS, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2529/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2529&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090824,"bill_number":"SB2549","title":"Relating To Student Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to hire a new contractor or contractors with the Governor's approval if a contractor under a student transportation contract fails to provide service on a contracted route for five or more consecutive instructional days. Requires the DOE to assess a penalty if a contractor fails to provide service on a contracted route without an approved justification. Specifies that the assessed penalties be deposited into the School Bus Fare Revolving Fund. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires all requests for proposals issued and contracts executed by the DOE for student transportation services to specifically reference certain new provisions. Authorizes the use of the School Bus Fare Revolving Fund to offset costs associated with procuring replacement services. Requires quarterly reports to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2549/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2549&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2090827,"bill_number":"HB1807","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a high-earners surtax on taxable income for certain taxpayers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1807/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1807&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2090831,"bill_number":"SB2525","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Reestablishes the cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2525/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2525&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090836,"bill_number":"SB2553","title":"Relating To The Housing Loan And Mortgage Program.","description":"Increases the Hula Mae Multifamily Revenue Bond authorization ceiling amount to continue financing affordable rental housing statewide. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to report to the Legislature on its plan to meet statewide housing demand at the sixty to one hundred forty per cent area median income levels. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2553/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2553&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2090838,"bill_number":"SB2544","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes a 5-year Hawaii Builds Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Authorizes the use of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the Pilot Program, subject to an annual cap. Mandates interagency coordination and expedited review for projects to facilitate timely delivery of projects. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2031. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-09","last_action":"Act 216, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1318).","last_action_date":"2026-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2544/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2544&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2090844,"bill_number":"SB2543","title":"Relating To State Construction Projects.","description":"Establishes a five-year Office of the State Construction Manager Pilot Program to provide guidance and recommendations on the design review of certain state construction projects that are administered by the Department of Accounting and General Services or Department of Education and located in any county with a population of less than 500,000. Requires the Office to assign employees to the Department of Public Works of each applicable county to review and approve permit applications under the Pilot Program. Establishes the Design Review Special Fund. Appropriates funds for the Pilot Program and necessary positions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 135, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1236).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2543/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2543&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2090850,"bill_number":"SB2562","title":"Relating To The Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax.","description":"Requires the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax to be prorated if the vehicle is rented or leased for fewer than six hours of a day.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2562/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2562&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2090853,"bill_number":"HB1802","title":"Relating To Conservation Mitigation Banks.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources and certain public or private entities to seek the approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources to operate conservation banks for situations where a person or entity is required to provide compensatory mitigation to offset adverse impacts to threatened, endangered, candidate, or proposed species as part of an approved incidental take license and habitat conservation plan. Adds the associate director of the United States Geological Survey, Ecosystem Mission Area, to the membership of the Endangered Species Recovery Committee. Requires the Endangered Species Recovery Committee to review applications and proposals for conservation banks and conservation bank instruments conduct subsequent reviews and oversight. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-09","last_action":"Act 208, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1310).","last_action_date":"2026-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1802/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1802&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2090857,"bill_number":"SB2527","title":"Relating To Commercial Driver Licensing.","description":"Requires that state and county firefighters exempt from commercial driver licensure be subject to an alcohol and substance abuse policy for employees that is equivalent to, or exceeds the provisions of, the safety and health standards established by the United States Department of Transportation for holders of commercial driver's licenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2527/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2527&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090861,"bill_number":"SB2528","title":"Relating To Partial Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Increases the expenditure limit and the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon, Muraoka, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Kitagawa, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2528/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2528&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090864,"bill_number":"SB2564","title":"Relating To Adoptions.","description":"Adds the requirement that a written consent to adoption be notarized.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2564/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2564&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090871,"bill_number":"SB2539","title":"Relating To Rent Stabilization.","description":"Establishes a statewide 3% annual limit on rent increases under chapter 521, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Prohibits rent increases during the first 12 months of a tenancy and requires notice and certification for exempt properties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HOU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2539/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2539&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090875,"bill_number":"HB1798","title":"Relating To Property Damage Of Critical Infrastructure Facilities.","description":"Establishes the class C felony offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities. Expands the term \"critical infrastructure\" to include broadband, wireless, and cable networks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1798/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1798&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2090879,"bill_number":"SB2507","title":"Relating To Water Pollution.","description":"Appropriates general funds into and out of the water pollution control revolving fund to provide additional low-interest loans for eligible projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2507/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2507&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090885,"bill_number":"SB2521","title":"Relating To Emergency Services.","description":"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 of successful completion of 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. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 720).","last_action_date":"2026-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2521/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2521&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090888,"bill_number":"SB2551","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to develop an alternative pathway for a visiting international educator permit aligned to the duration of the educator's J-1 visa program. Repeals 6/30/2031.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2551/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2551&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2090893,"bill_number":"SB2532","title":"Relating To The Campaign Spending Commission's Electronic Filing System.","description":"Amends various sections of Hawaii's campaign spending laws by requiring designated campaign finance forms to be submitted electronically through the Campaign Spending Commission's upgraded electronic filing system. Effective 11/4/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-10","last_action":"Act 227, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1329).","last_action_date":"2026-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2532/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2532&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090898,"bill_number":"SB2563","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Establishes a three-year Homelessness Sanctuary Pilot Program to be administered by the Coordinator on Homelessness, in coordination with the Department of Human Services and the City and County of Honolulu, on designated land for the pilot program, which shall serve as a safe location for unhoused primary caregivers and children under the age of eighteen to reside and access services. Requires the Coordinator on Homelessness and the Coordinator's partner agencies to provide certain facilities and services to the designated location. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2563/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2563&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2090902,"bill_number":"SB2500","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 2025-2027 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2500/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2500&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090906,"bill_number":"SB2572","title":"Relating To Aggravated Circumstances In Child Protective Proceedings.","description":"Expands the authority of the family court in child protective proceedings to find that aggravated circumstances are present at any stage prior to the termination of parental rights, not only at the outset of the case or the return hearing. Specifies what acts of torture against a child constitute aggravated circumstances.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2572/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2572&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090909,"bill_number":"SB2522","title":"Relating To Civil Service Exemption Of County Positions.","description":"Exempts positions of a county Housing and Community Development Office or Department from civil service laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2522/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2522&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090915,"bill_number":"SB2506","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a cesspool to a septic system or an aerobic treatment unit system or connecting to a sewer system. Permits the Department of Health, as a pilot program, to certify no more than two residential large capacity cesspools. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2027. Sunsets 12/31/2032.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2506/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2506&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090917,"bill_number":"SB2504","title":"Relating To Gun Violence Prevention.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for the enforcement of gun violence protective orders. Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct public awareness campaigns on gun violence protective orders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2504/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2504&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090925,"bill_number":"HB1799","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Expands on a county's experimental and demonstration housing project authority to include the development of commercial projects. Sunsets on an unspecified date. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1799/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1799&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2090930,"bill_number":"HB1801","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more organizations specializing in domestic violence to provide training and consultation virtually or in-person to staff in Child Welfare Services Branch offices statewide. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 194, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1801/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1801&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2090934,"bill_number":"SB2503","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Appropriates moneys to support the State's gun buyback program, including at least two gun buyback events in each county. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2503/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2503&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090937,"bill_number":"HB1793","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1793/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1793&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2090941,"bill_number":"SB2560","title":"Relating To Cardiovascular Screening.","description":"Requires cardiovascular screening for students, including student athletes. Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health, to distribute educational and informational materials regarding sudden cardiac arrest. Requires the Department of Health to implement policies, programs, training, and continuing education that increase health care provider knowledge of cardiovascular screening guidelines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2560/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2560&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2090945,"bill_number":"SB2505","title":"Relating To Opioid Use Disorder Treatment.","description":"Authorizes licensed paramedics in a county with a population of 100,000 or less to administer buprenorphine after administration of an opioid antagonist in cases of opioid overdoses, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Health to implement a two-year phased pilot program beginning in one county with a population of 100,000 or less and authorizes expansion of the program statewide as additional treatment resources become available. Requires a report to the Legislature evaluating program outcomes. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2505/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2505&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090950,"bill_number":"SB2542","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to give reasonable consideration to making all or portions of the facilities of a public school available to housing development for certain employees of the Department when closing the public school. Requires the Department of Education to identify unused public school facilities that may be appropriate for employee housing and inventory suitable grounds available upon public school closure for potential development of employee housing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2542/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2542&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2090956,"bill_number":"SB2556","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Prohibits any person from operating a motor vehicle equipped with an engine brake in certain areas. Prohibits motor vehicles that tow a vehicle or trailer from driving in the far left lane on any roadway that has three or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction in a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more, with certain exceptions. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on TRS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2556/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2556&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2090959,"bill_number":"HB1796","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1796/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1796&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2090964,"bill_number":"SB2517","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Amends the penalty for the unlawful possession, control, or transfer of a firearm or ammunition in violation of a valid judicial protective order or restraining order by reclassifying the offense from a misdemeanor to a class C felony. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday, 04-29-26 at 4:15PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2026-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2517/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2517&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090968,"bill_number":"SB2508","title":"Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","description":"Enacts, and authorizes the Governor to enter into, the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2508/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2508&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090972,"bill_number":"SB2535","title":"Relating To Commercial Aquarium Collection.","description":"Prohibits the capture and sale of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA/HWN, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2535/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2535&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090977,"bill_number":"SB2552","title":"Relating To The Individual Housing Account Program.","description":"For taxable years beginning 1/1/2027: (1) increases the maximum annual and total allowable deduction for contributions to individual housing accounts for income tax deductions; and (2) increases the maximum allowable contributions for individual housing accounts to qualify for the income tax deductions. Repeals outdated language applicable to firsttime home purchases made before 1/1/1990, by persons with an individual housing account. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-09","last_action":"Act 217, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1319).","last_action_date":"2026-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2552/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2552&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2090983,"bill_number":"HB1791","title":"Relating To Warehouse Workers.","description":"Establishes the Warehouse Worker Protection Act. Requires certain warehouse employers to provide written descriptions of quotas to employees and maintain records of quotas and employee work speed data. Protects employees from quotas that would prevent compliance with meal or rest periods or the use of bathroom facilities. Allows employees to request a written description of their quota and employee work speed data. Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules to implement the provisions of the Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1791/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1791&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2090986,"bill_number":"SB2555","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of benefits if the retirant is employed in a position identified as one needed for succession planning. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2555/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2555&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2090990,"bill_number":"SB2530","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Requires disclosure of the names of compensated officers, and their immediate family members, of state contractors with contracts exceeding the small purchase threshold established under the Hawaii Public Procurement Code and grantees with grants exceeding $250,000. Prohibits the compensated officers of state contractors, and their immediate family members, from making, promising, or soliciting certain campaign contributions for the duration of the contract exceeding the small purchase threshold. Prohibits state grantees, including compensated officers and their immediate family members, from making, promising, or soliciting certain contributions for the duration of the grant exceeding $250,000. Requires unlawful contributions to be returned to the contributor or escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 837).","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2530/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2530&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2090995,"bill_number":"SB2568","title":"Relating To Offenses Against Public Servants.","description":"Elevates the offense of harassment to a misdemeanor when committed against a public servant because of or during their performance of official duties. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 237, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1339).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2568/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2568&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091000,"bill_number":"SB2526","title":"Relating To Employment Of Retirants.","description":"Authorizes the rehiring of retirants for positions that are unique and critical to operations. Limits the duration of each retirant's reemployment to four years. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2526/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2526&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091004,"bill_number":"SB2523","title":"Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Information Technology Of The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Appropriates moneys as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Information Technology to upgrade the driver's license and motor vehicle application systems.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2523/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2523&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091011,"bill_number":"SB2531","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Amends section 11-357, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to prohibit state and county elected officials as defined in section 11-342(d), HRS, from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions during any Regular Session or Special Session of the state Legislature, including any extension of any Regular Session or Special Session or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2531/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2531&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091014,"bill_number":"SB2548","title":"Relating To School Facilities.","description":"Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish geographically based capital improvement project districts for the localized management of deferred maintenance. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2548/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2548&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2091019,"bill_number":"SB2545","title":"Relating To Veterans.","description":"Repeals the 6/30/27 deadline by which the Maui State Veterans Home must be assimilated into a state agency having a Maui affiliation. Requires the transfer of the Maui State Veterans Home to be completed as soon as practicable. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HLT, PBS, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2545/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2545&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2091021,"bill_number":"SB2519","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Establishes new deadlines for the completion of Law Enforcement Standards Board certification responsibilities. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 107, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1207).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2519/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2519&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091026,"bill_number":"HB1795","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1795/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1795&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2091030,"bill_number":"SB2537","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Amends the composition of the Land Use Commission to require at least one member who has substantial experience and expertise in water resource management. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to submit a list of nominees to the Governor for the appointment of a commission member having substantial experience or expertise in traditional Hawaiian land usage and knowledge of cultural land practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA/HWN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2537/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2537&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091036,"bill_number":"SB2565","title":"Relating To Certiorari Review By The Hawaii Supreme Court.","description":"Establishes a fixed disposition deadline requiring the Supreme Court to decide an application for certiorari within 60 days after the application is filed. Applies prospectively to cases in which the judgment or dismissal order of the Intermediate Court of Appeals was filed on or after the effective date of this Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2565/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2565&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091041,"bill_number":"SB2533","title":"Relating To The Campaign Spending Commission.","description":"Adjusts the salaries of the Campaign Spending Commission's Executive Director and Associate Director to align with similar government officials who have compliance and enforcement responsibilities. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2533/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2533&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091045,"bill_number":"SB2513","title":"Relating To Family.","description":"Exempts, under certain circumstances, parties alleging domestic abuse from participating in mediation during paternity or divorce proceedings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2513/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2513&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091048,"bill_number":"SB2536","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Clarifies that residential projects involving ground disturbance in high-risk areas remains subject to review under the State Historic Preservation Program. Removes the historic review exemption for lands presumed nominally sensitive.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA/HOU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2536/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2536&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091051,"bill_number":"SB2559","title":"Relating To Parking For Persons With Disabilities.","description":"Authorizes the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability parking travel placard to qualified applicants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRS/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2559/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2559&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2091057,"bill_number":"HB1794","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1794/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1794&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2091060,"bill_number":"HB1800","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 20252027 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 175, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1277).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1800/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1800&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2091068,"bill_number":"SB2511","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Repeals language prohibiting county legislative bodies from imposing stricter conditions or other requirements on certain housing projects of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2511/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2511&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091073,"bill_number":"SB2571","title":"Relating To Jury Duty.","description":"Increases the amount each juror or prospective juror is paid for each day of actual attendance at court. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2571/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2571&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091076,"bill_number":"SB2534","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii State Constitution To Prohibit Destructive Live-fire Military Training On Public Lands.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit destructive live-fire military training on State public trust lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2534/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2534&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091079,"bill_number":"HB1789","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Establishes a Health Care for All Hawaii Board to design and recommend the Health Care for All Hawaii plan that is publicly funded and available to every resident of the State. Establishes values and principles for the board in developing its plan, designates the scope of the plan, requires the board to establish an advisory committee to provide consumer perspective input, and requires the board to submit the plan to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1789/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1789&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2091084,"bill_number":"SB2554","title":"Relating To Long-term Care Financing.","description":"Establishes a joint legislative Long-Term Care Financing Advisory Commission to examine the feasibility of different financing options for long-term care services and supports. Permits the Commission, through the Legislative Reference Bureau, to contract for services of a part-time project director and prepare proposals for contracts for consultants to support the work of the Commission. Requires the Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2554/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2554&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2091088,"bill_number":"SB2510","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Repeals the sunset provision in Act 45, SLH 2024, related to the counties' authorization to develop, construct, finance, refinance, or otherwise provide mixed-use developments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2510/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2510&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091092,"bill_number":"HB1804","title":"Relating To Long-term Care Financing.","description":"Requires the Executive Office on Aging to develop the framework and scope of work for a proposed study that examines the feasibility, impacts, and costs of different public and private financing options for long-term care services and supports and submit a report to the Legislature. Authorizes the Executive Office on Aging to contract with the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 249, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1351).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1804/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1804&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2091098,"bill_number":"SB2558","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes an annual vehicle registration surcharge for vehicles having a hood height greater than 40 inches for deposit into the safe routes to school program special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on TRS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2558/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2558&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2091101,"bill_number":"SB2540","title":"Relating To Youth Penalties.","description":"Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed before the effective date of the Act. Encourages the use of community service and other programs that employ aina-based principles. Repeals certain penalties imposed on parents, guardians, or other persons associated with unaccompanied children in streets and unmarried minors in dance halls. Effective 7/1/2027. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2540/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2540&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091106,"bill_number":"SB2524","title":"Making Appropriations To The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Housing and Land Management and Department of Design and Construction of the City and County of Honolulu as grants-in-aid to comply with the requirements of Act 206, SLH 2017, and Act 210, SLH 2018. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2524/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2524&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091110,"bill_number":"SB2518","title":"Relating To Assault Against Law Enforcement Officers.","description":"Includes recklessly causing serious or substantial bodily injury to a law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of duty as the offense of assault against a law enforcement officer in the first degree. Increases penalties for the offense of assault against a law enforcement officer in the first degree. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2518/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2518&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091115,"bill_number":"SB2512","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Adds new preferences for state and county employees to the eligibility criteria for housing development programs administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Clarifies the Corporation's authority to adopt rules and determine the order of applicant preferences.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HOU/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2512/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2512&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091121,"bill_number":"HB1805","title":"Relating To Child Welfare.","description":"Establishes an independent Office of the Child Advocate within the Department of the Attorney General to oversee and evaluate the delivery of services to children and their families by various state agencies and entities, receive and investigate complaints, and make recommendations for improvement. Requires annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and public. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS/JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1805/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1805&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2091125,"bill_number":"SB2566","title":"Relating To Domestic Abuse Orders For Protection.","description":"Removes the requirement that requests to withhold from public inspection the petition record of a denied temporary restraining order or denied protective order be made orally.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2566/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2566&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091128,"bill_number":"SB2541","title":"Relating To School Facilities.","description":"Establishes a temporary, independent Public School Realignment and Closure Commission to develop and recommend a comprehensive package of school consolidations, realignments, and closures based on the federal Base Realignment and Closure model. Requires an expedited approval process by the Governor and Legislature. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2541/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2541&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2091133,"bill_number":"HB1808","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-third Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-third representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1808/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1808&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2091137,"bill_number":"SB2509","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals law that provides that all local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices are preempted and that existing local laws and regulations conflicting with the state law on smoking are null and void. Clarifies that counties retain the authority to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices, as long as the ordinances do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law on smoking.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EIG, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2509/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2509&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091141,"bill_number":"SB2538","title":"Relating To Island Burial Councils.","description":"Establishes stipends for certain Island Burial Council members. Amends section 6E-43.5, Hawaii Revised Statues, relating to quorum and compensation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2538/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2538&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091147,"bill_number":"SB2550","title":"Relating To School Modernization.","description":"Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish a school modernization initiative through a capital improvement project planning database for school facilities statewide. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2550/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2550&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2091151,"bill_number":"SB2516","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Establishes a gradient penalty structure for the offense of hindering prosecution in the first degree, based on the level of offense hindered. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2516/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2516&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091155,"bill_number":"HB1803","title":"Relating To Student Heat Exposure.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to adopt a heat acclimatization and practice policy based on the Hawaii Athletic Trainers Association's Hawaii High School Athletic Association Heat Acclimatization and Practice Policy of 2017 for students in grades kindergarten to twelve in Department of Education schools and public charter schools statewide for certain physical activities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1803/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1803&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2091160,"bill_number":"SB2567","title":"Relating To Petitions To Temporarily Restrain And Enjoin Harassment Of An Employee.","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot project to authorize public employers to petition for temporary restraining orders and injunctions against employment-related harassment of certain public employees. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 111, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1211).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2567/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2567&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091162,"bill_number":"HB1806","title":"Relating To Condominium Governance.","description":"Allows funds from the Condominium Education Trust Fund to be used for education and resources for condominium unit owners as primary stakeholders in condominium governance. Requires the Real Estate Commission to ensure that condominium unit owners are recognized and included as stakeholders in educational programs, consultations, advisory committees, task forces, and police development activities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1806/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1806&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2091167,"bill_number":"SB2573","title":"Relating To Administrative Drivers License Revocation.","description":"Authorizes administrative drivers license revocation hearings to be conducted using interactive conference technology, including teleconference, videoconference, and voice over internet protocol (VoIP) systems. Clarifies that evidence in hearings conducted via interactive conference technology may be submitted and exchanged electronically. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2573/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2573&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091174,"bill_number":"SB2514","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Special Fund, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HOU/WLA/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2514/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2514&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091176,"bill_number":"SB2569","title":"Relating To The Uniform Probate Code.","description":"Provides for the temporary sealing of certain medical records and professional evaluations filed in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings pending a judicial determination on the need for continued sealing.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2569/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2569&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091180,"bill_number":"SB2520","title":"Relating To Habitual Violent Crime.","description":"Amends Act 213, SLH 2024, by repealing its sunset date and requiring the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit a one-time report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2031. Requires the Department of the Attorney General, in consultation with the Criminal Justice Research Institute, to submit ongoing annual reports to the Legislature. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2520/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2520&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091186,"bill_number":"SB2547","title":"Relating To The Coastal Zone Management Act.","description":"Amends the definition of \"development,\" as it pertains to coastal zone management, to exclude any state- or county-funded infrastructure improvement project that is exempted from an environmental assessment or determined as a finding of no significant impact under chapter 343, HRS. Applies only to zones established in Lahaina in the aftermath of the 2023 Maui wildfires that have been designated for reentry by the State or county of Maui as of January 1, 2026. Effective 7/1/2050. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2547/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2547&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2091188,"bill_number":"HB1788","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Access To Health Care As A Fundamental Right.","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to establish access to affordable health care as a fundamental right, subject to limitations balancing other essential public services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1788/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1788&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2091192,"bill_number":"HB1797","title":"Relating To Autonomous Vehicles.","description":"Requires an automated vehicle used by a motor carrier to transport passengers commercially to have a human supervisor present in the vehicle. Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the training of supervisors for autonomous vehicles. Sunsets 12/31/2036. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1797/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1797&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2091194,"bill_number":"SB2515","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Authorizes each county that has established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015 to extend the surcharge until 12/31/2045 at the same rates if the county does so before 1/1/2028. Provides that no county surcharge on state tax authorized for a county that has not established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015, shall be levied before 1/1/2019 or after 12/31/2045. Repeals certain conditions on the use of surcharges received from the State for counties having a population equal to or less than 500,000 that adopt a county surcharge on state tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2515/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2515&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2091202,"bill_number":"SB2612","title":"Relating To Medication Administration In Schools.","description":"Clarifies that the Department of Education and its employees and agents shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability arising from assisting students with the administration of medication under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2612/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2612&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2091204,"bill_number":"HB1834","title":"Relating To Common Interest Communities.","description":"Requires common interest community proxy forms to include certain language related to the selection options for proxies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1834/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1834&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2091206,"bill_number":"SB2606","title":"Relating To Wildlife.","description":"Establishes the Freshwater State Recreation Area Wildlife Sanctuary Corporation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2606/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2606&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2091208,"bill_number":"HB1839","title":"Relating To Immigration.","description":"Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to notify an individual in the custody of a state or county law enforcement agency of their rights before any interview with federal immigration authorities pertaining to certain matters regarding civil immigration violations can commence. Designates all records relating to federal immigration authorities' access to detained individuals provided by a state or local law enforcement agency as public records. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 161, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1839/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1839&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2091210,"bill_number":"SB2624","title":"Relating To Business.","description":"Relating To Business. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2624/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2624&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091212,"bill_number":"HB1810","title":"Relating To Charitable Solicitation.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes prompt payment and financial reporting requirements for professional solicitors that sell donated or collected non-perishable tangible property on behalf of charitable organizations. Prohibits professional solicitors that sell donated or collected non-perishable tangible property from failing to prominently disclose certain information on any collection bin, container, or receptacle used to receive donated or collected non-perishable tangible property or comply with prompt payment, financial reporting, and contract term requirements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 112, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1810/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1810&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2091214,"bill_number":"SB2578","title":"Relating To The Film Industry.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Film Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Hawaii Film Office to the Commission. Requires appointments and hiring of staff by 12/31/2027. Establishes the Film Industry Development Special Fund. Excludes media and film from the definition of \"creative industries\" and renames the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund as the Hawaii Creative Industries Development Special Fund. Amends the sources of moneys to be deposited into the Hawaii Creative Industries Development Special Fund. Allows the Creative Industries Development Special Fund to be used for the support and development of facilities and other initiatives to grow the State's creative industries. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 723).","last_action_date":"2026-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2578/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2578&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2091217,"bill_number":"SB2621","title":"Relating To Commerce.","description":"Relating To Commerce. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2621/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2621&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091219,"bill_number":"SB2623","title":"Relating To Licensing.","description":"Specifies that registered pharmacy technicians must be at least sixteen years old. Clarifies that registered pharmacy technicians shall be at least eighteen years old and meet other certain requirements to administer vaccinations. Authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to renew certificates of registration for registered pharmacy technicians. Clarifies renewal requirements and forfeiture and restoration provisions for certificates of registration. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 036, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1136).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2623/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2623&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091221,"bill_number":"HB1819","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Short form bill relating to corrections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PBS, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1819/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1819&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2091223,"bill_number":"HB1813","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends and repeals certain exemptions under the general excise tax and use tax laws. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1813/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1813&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2091225,"bill_number":"HB1838","title":"Relating To Visas.","description":"Establishes uniform statewide requirements for policies and processes for the issuance of U or T visa certifications for noncitizen victims of crime that are consistent with federal laws and regulations governing U and T visas. Requires each state and county certifying entity to adopt a policy and process for the issuance of U or T visa certifications, consistent with those statewide requirements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 142, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1243).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1838/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1838&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2091227,"bill_number":"HB1822","title":"Relating To Emergencies.","description":"Short form bill relating to emergencies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PBS, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1822/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1822&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2091229,"bill_number":"SB2601","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Amends criminal penalties under the Hawaii Public Procurement Code by providing that a person who intentionally violates the code is subject to prosecution for a misdemeanor in cases of egregious violations of the Code. Ensures that awarded contracts are supported by sufficient appropriations by requiring a contract amount that exceeds fifteen per cent of the amount of the appropriation or balance of an appropriation to be approved by the Chief Procurement Officer to become binding. Establishes positions within the State Procurement Office. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 3:55 PM; Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2601/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2601&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2091232,"bill_number":"HB1832","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Requires the establishment of a biological aquatic risk-based framework for assessment and approval of aquatic livestock importation and movement. Authorizes the Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt rules implementing species risk categorization, tiered biocontainment standards, per-arrival disease testing, and interagency coordination procedures. Establishes an interagency working group. Requires development of species-specific risk matrices, interagency working group coordination with automatic permit approval timelines, and performance accountability. Establishes an implementation timeline. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1832/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1832&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2091234,"bill_number":"HB1836","title":"Making An Appropriation To The County Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the County of Hawaii to provide grants for the contracting of a private water company for the facilitation and installation of fire hydrants.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Re-referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1836/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1836&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2091236,"bill_number":"SB2609","title":"Relating To Pedestrian Safety.","description":"Prohibits the driver of a vehicle from proceeding on a roadway until a pedestrian within a crosswalk completely crosses the roadway.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2609/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2609&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2091238,"bill_number":"SB2593","title":"Relating To The Law Enforcement Standards Board.","description":"Exempts certain positions of the Law Enforcement Standards Board from the State's Civil Service Law and collective bargaining requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2593/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2593&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2091240,"bill_number":"SB2579","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to implement and administer a three-year phased Water-Energy Resilience Competitive Grant Program in the County of Maui. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2579/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2579&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2091242,"bill_number":"SB2605","title":"Relating To School Facilities.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to make available all public school outdoor facilities and grounds on Saturdays and Sundays for public and community use without the need for any license, permit, or deposit of fees, under certain conditions. Requires reports to the Legislature. Repeals on 6/30/2030.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2605/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2605&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2091244,"bill_number":"HB1814","title":"Relating To Vegetation Management.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and enforce vegetation management requirements to prevent wildfires caused by electric utilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1814/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1814&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2091247,"bill_number":"HB1818","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PBS, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1818/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1818&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2091249,"bill_number":"SB2591","title":"Relating To Noise.","description":"Establishes restrictions on the operation of privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicles before 6:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. within 500 hundred feet of any area zoned for mixed-use or residential apartment use within the Waikiki area of the City and County of Honolulu. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 1/30/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Gedeon, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2591/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2591&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2091251,"bill_number":"SB2618","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Relating To The Environment. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2618/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2618&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091253,"bill_number":"SB2611","title":"Relating To Schools.","description":"Includes weekends and holidays as times where a reasonable warning or request to leave school premises is not required for a person to commit the offense of criminal trespass in the first degree. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2611/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2611&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2091255,"bill_number":"HB1817","title":"Relating To Protecting Hawaii's Fisheries.","description":"Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules no later than June 30, 2030, establishing a statewide daily bag limit for amaama during the open season; provided that the rules shall apply only to areas without management plans as of the effective date of the rules. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1817/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1817&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":2091257,"bill_number":"SB2616","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.","description":"Permits the Department of Education and charter schools to hire unlicensed individuals as teachers on an emergency basis for five, rather than three, years. Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2616/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2616&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2091260,"bill_number":"SB2596","title":"Relating To Government Leases.","description":"Requires that real property leases between state government entities cost no more than $1 per year except if the real property subject to the lease is being used by a department to meet a core responsibility of that department. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2596/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2596&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2091262,"bill_number":"HB1841","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Implements the Condominium Property Regime Task Force recommendations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1841/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1841&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2091265,"bill_number":"SB2599","title":"Relating To Development.","description":"PART I: Redesignates the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Community Development District (HCDD). Amends the composition of the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) for purposes of the HCDD. Amends the duties and powers of the HCDA and Stadium Authority as they relate to activities within the HCDD. Clarifies the HCDA's permitting and consultation powers regarding public projects within community development districts. Establishes the HCDD Special Fund. Establishes requirements for the Comptroller to verify that invoices for the capital costs of the HCDD comply with applicable law and the purposes for which public funds were appropriated, allocated, transferred, deposited, or otherwise made available. PART II: Appropriates funds for the establishment of positions. Appropriates funds from the Stadium Development Special Fund for the purposes of the special fund. Conditions the expenditure of the appropriated funds out of the special fund upon compliance with state planning, land use, and financing statutes. PART III: Requires the HCDA, when planning and developing housing, to endeavor to plan for complete communities that include various aspects supporting quality of life. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 184, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1286).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2599/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2599&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2091267,"bill_number":"SB2594","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Applies the retail or higher general excise tax or use tax rate to purchases or imports of new motor vehicles by rental car companies. Appropriates funds for a position in the Department of Taxation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2594/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2594&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2091269,"bill_number":"HB1830","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to develop an online reporting tool through which users may report their restricted use pesticide usage. Appropriates funds to convert temporary Environmental Health Specialist III positions into permanent positions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1830/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1830&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2091271,"bill_number":"HB1823","title":"Relating To The Coastal Zone Management Act.","description":"Applies a definition of \"development\" to special management areas within counties with a population between one hundred fifty thousand and two hundred thousand to exempt from special management area use permit requirements all activities that are not included within the definition, including certain federal-, state-, or county-funded, authorized, or implemented infrastructure and improvement projects that are exempt from an environmental assessment or for which a finding of no significant impact has been issued. Sunsets 6/30/2030. (CD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Transmitted to Governor.","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1823/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1823&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2091273,"bill_number":"SB2608","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all health insurers in the state, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2608/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2608&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2091276,"bill_number":"SB2580","title":"Relating To The Motion Picture, Digital Media, And Film Production Income Tax Credit.","description":"Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit (tax credit) by, beginning for costs incurred after 12/31/2025, providing an additional credit to qualified productions with a workforce of at least eighty percent local hires; requiring each taxpayer claiming the tax credit to submit an independent third-party certification verifying certain information to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; increasing the per-production cap amount to $20,000,000 and excluding qualified productions that incur at least $60,000,000 of qualified production costs from the per-production cap amount; changing the aggregate cap amount to $60,000,000; providing that, beginning for costs incurred after 12/31/2023, if the total amount of tax credits claimed in a year is less than the aggregate cap amount, the cap for the subsequent year shall be increased by the unclaimed amount; defining \"streaming platform\" and amending the definition of \"qualified production\" to include certain streaming productions; and extending the sunset date of the tax credit to 1/1/2038. Exempts from the general excise tax certain amounts received by a motion picture project employer from a client company that represent reimbursements for costs paid or incurred by the client company for reasonable employment-related costs of motion picture project workers or loan-out companies. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 185, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2580/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2580&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2091278,"bill_number":"HB1812","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes a 5-year Hawaii Builds Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and designates projects that meet specific requirements as Hawaii Builds Pilot Projects. Authorizes the Corporation to deploy moneys from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for predevelopment activities or as active construction equity. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1812/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1812&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2091280,"bill_number":"SB2620","title":"Relating To Commerce.","description":"Relating To Commerce. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2620/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2620&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091282,"bill_number":"HB1820","title":"Relating To Military Affairs.","description":"Short form bill relating to military affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PBS, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1820/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1820&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2091284,"bill_number":"SB2600","title":"Relating To The General Fund.","description":"Makes a deposit into the emergency and budget reserve fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-15","last_action":"Act 265, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1368).","last_action_date":"2026-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2600/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2600&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2091286,"bill_number":"HB1815","title":"Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.","description":"Part I: Explicitly applies existing grant standards to Performing Arts Grants Program grants under the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Part II: Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers certain authority and responsibilities held by the Comptroller regarding the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 122, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1222).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1815/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1815&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2091289,"bill_number":"HB1826","title":"Relating To Feral Chickens.","description":"Appropriates funds to each county to facilitate the collection of feral chickens that have already been caught.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1826/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1826&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2091291,"bill_number":"SB2587","title":"Relating To Capital Gains Tax.","description":"Increases the capital gains tax rate for individuals, estates, and trusts to nine per cent. Increases the alternative capital gains tax for corporations to five per cent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2587/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2587&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2091293,"bill_number":"HB1831","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"Authorizes and provides funding for the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, in coordination with relevant state agencies, to identify and, if legally permissible, resolve survey deficiencies and wastewater compliance issues on non-agricultural park lands. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1831/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1831&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2091295,"bill_number":"SB2626","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Relating To Economic Development. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2626/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2626&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091297,"bill_number":"SB2582","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the requirements for productions to qualify for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax to include completing at least fifteen per cent of the production's principal photography and post-production in the State within the same taxable year the production is qualifying for the Tax Credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2582/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2582&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2091299,"bill_number":"SB2575","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Changes from a misdemeanor to a class C felony the penalty for possessing, controlling, or transferring ownership of any firearm or ammunition by a person who is restrained by court order from contacting, threatening, or physically abusing any person. Changes from a misdemeanor to a class B felony the penalty for carrying a firearm while under the influence of a controlled substance. Establishes unlawful possession of methamphetamine while carrying a firearm as a class B felony. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 4:15PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2575/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2575&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2091301,"bill_number":"SB2590","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts from the state general excise tax any grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund by an eligible business pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Requires the Department of Taxation to notify all taxpayers eligible for refunds of any state general excise tax paid for grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund of their eligibility and requires taxpayers to file refund claims no later than six months following notification. Requires any state general excise taxes paid by eligible businesses for Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants to be refunded to the taxpayer. Applies retroactively to 3/11/2021.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2590/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2590&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2091304,"bill_number":"SB2592","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Requires the Department of the Attorney General to publish, on the Department's public website, an annual report that compiles information on firearms, firearm-related deaths and injuries, and firearm violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2592/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2592&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2091306,"bill_number":"SB2584","title":"Relating To Criminal Proceedings.","description":"Allows for a prosecution for any offense or attempt of any offense under parts V and VI of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be brought at any time. Prohibits the dismissal of the prosecution of any offense or attempt of any offense under parts V and VI of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, solely because a period of time has elapsed between the commission of the offense and commencement or continuation of the prosecution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2584/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2584&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2091308,"bill_number":"HB1827","title":"Relating To Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from .08 to .05 or more grams of alcohol to reduce impaired driving and fatal crashes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1827/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1827&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2091310,"bill_number":"SB2598","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Authorizes the use of moneys in certain special and revolving funds for operation and administration costs of related programs. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii agricultural development revolving fund moneys for the acquisition of interests or rights in land and any ongoing costs related thereto. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 147, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1248).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2598/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2598&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2091312,"bill_number":"SB2583","title":"Relating To Student Heat Exposure.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to adopt a heat acclimatization and practice policy based on the Hawaii Athletic Trainers Association's Hawaii High School Athletic Association Heat Acclimatization and Practice Policy of 2017 for students in grades kindergarten to twelve in Department of Education schools and public charter schools statewide for certain physical activities. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2583/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2583&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2091314,"bill_number":"SB2610","title":"Relating To Emergency Medication In Schools.","description":"Establishes provisions regarding the volunteered administration of certain medications by authorized persons at public schools, including requirements for parent authorization, administration instruction, and liability protections. Expands permitted emergency treatments to include epinephrine, inhalers, seizure rescue medication, glucagon, insulin, and blood-glucose monitoring.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2610/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2610&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2091316,"bill_number":"SB2581","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Expands the purposes of the establishment and operation of offices in out-of-state locations to include serving Hawaii's businesses and tourism efforts through various initiatives. Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an outof-state office in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's Beijing office and Taipei office to promote \"Made in Hawaii\" branded products and increase the export of Hawaii products.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2581/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2581&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2091319,"bill_number":"SB2588","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Requires the Workforce Development Council to recommend to the Governor, a comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy to inclusion in the State Unified Plan and be responsible for facilitating the alignment of workforce development efforts and programs conducted by state departments and agencies to achieve the State Unified Plan and the Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2588/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2588&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2091321,"bill_number":"SB2604","title":"Relating To The Stadium Development District.","description":"Appropriates moneys from the stadium development special fund for the planning, design, and development of the stadium development district by the Hawaii Community Development Authority, contingent upon the Stadium Authority submitting a report that includes various documentation types, statuses, reports, plans, and agreements regarding the new stadium project.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2604/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2604&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2091323,"bill_number":"SB2625","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Relating To Consumer Protection. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2625/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2625&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091325,"bill_number":"SB2585","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Requires the Department of Health, in coordination with the Department of Budget and Finance and Office of Enterprise Technology Services, and Department of Human Services, to establish and maintain an online clearinghouse enhanced by artificial intelligence of evidence-based treatment and prevention programs. Requires DOH to support the integration of artificial intelligence in the online clearinghouse. Requires DOH to ensure that any artificial intelligence model used in support of the online clearinghouse is subject to regular audits. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2585/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2585&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2091328,"bill_number":"HB1809","title":"Relating To The Employment Of Retirants.","description":"Authorizes the State and counties to temporarily rehire retired public employees to fill positions identified as unique and critical to government operations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1809/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1809&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2091330,"bill_number":"SB2617","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Relating To The Environment. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2617/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2617&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091333,"bill_number":"SB2622","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Relating To Insurance. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2622/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2622&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091335,"bill_number":"HB1833","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Implements the Condominium Property Regime Task Force recommendations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1833/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1833&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2091337,"bill_number":"SB2577","title":"Relating To Sports Tourism.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a study of the potential economic benefits and costs of sports tourism in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires funds appropriated to the Hawaii Tourism Authority in the Supplemental Executive Budget to be expended by DBEDT for the study. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 10:30AM in conference room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2577/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2577&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2091339,"bill_number":"HB1835","title":"Relating To Homeowners' Associations.","description":"Expands the definition of condominium association to include associations organized under chapter 421J, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1835/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1835&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2091341,"bill_number":"HB1824","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Allows small condominium associations with a building or buildings of no more than two stories to waive the requirement for the reserve study to be reviewed by an independent reserve study preparer if a majority of unit owners at a meeting approve the waiver and certain other requirements are met, but prohibits associations from waiving this requirement for consecutive three-year periods. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-05","last_action":"Act 100, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1200).","last_action_date":"2026-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1824/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1824&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2091343,"bill_number":"SB2589","title":"Relating To Alzheimer's Disease.","description":"Establishes the Hanai Memory Network Program within the Executive Office on Aging to create a network of dementia care specialists and support systems to assist individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2589/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2589&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2091345,"bill_number":"SB2574","title":"Relating To Filming.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to provide public notice of certain information whenever a production obtains a permit or enters into a memorandum of agreement or understanding with DBEDT to film a visually recorded production at certain locations. Requires DBEDT to provide public notice of certain information whenever a production registers for pre-qualification or is determined to qualify for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit and simultaneously post notice on a publicly accessible part of its website. Allows individuals to sign up to receive notice by electronic mail or postal mail.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2574/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2574&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2091348,"bill_number":"SB2613","title":"Relating To Public School Land Transfer.","description":"Revises tax map key numbers and the conveyance process by which identified properties are conveyed to the Department of Education pursuant to Act 307, SLH 2022. Directs the conveyance to the County of Kauai of certain lands held by the Department of Education. Directs the conveyance of land on which Kaimuki Middle School is located from the City and County of Honolulu to the Department of Education. Clarifies that land dispositions of school buildings, facilities, and grounds made by the DOE shall not require approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources when these dispositions are for periods exceeding one year. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 139, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1240).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2613/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2613&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2091350,"bill_number":"SB2597","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for capital infrastructure costs incurred in the conversion of a dairy farm to a hog farm.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2597/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2597&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2091352,"bill_number":"HB1828","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"For purposes of permissible uses in agricultural districts, establishes minimum requirements for income received from agricultural activity for a family occupying a farm dwelling. Provides that the definition of a \"farm dwelling\" includes agricultural activity that is considered a farming operation under section 165-2, HRS, and is conducted on more than 50 per cent of the entire lot.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1828/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1828&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2091354,"bill_number":"SB2607","title":"Relating To Landscape Architects.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects to determine the appropriate educational and examination requirements for landscape architect licensure. Clarifies experience requirements for landscape architect licensure. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-29","last_action":"Act 064, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1164).","last_action_date":"2026-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2607/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2607&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2091356,"bill_number":"HB1811","title":"Relating To Educator Student Loan Repayment.","description":"Establishes the Educator Student Loan Repayment Program to provide for the repayment of qualified student loans for certain educators in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1811/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1811&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2091358,"bill_number":"HB1825","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.","description":"Permits the Department of Education and charter schools to hire unlicensed individuals as teachers on an emergency basis for five, rather than three, years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1825/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1825&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2091360,"bill_number":"SB2619","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Relating To Agriculture. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2619/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2619&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091363,"bill_number":"SB2576","title":"Relating To Trespass.","description":"Prohibits persons being prosecuted for or convicted of the crime of criminal trespass on agricultural land from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm or ammunition.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2576/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2576&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2091365,"bill_number":"HB1829","title":"Relating To Marine Affairs.","description":"Declares that the State is an ocean cluster. Establishes the Office of Marine Affairs under the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for administrative purposes only. Establishes the Marine Affairs Coordinator position. Requires the Marine Affairs Coordinator to submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. Transfers the employees and functions of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs to the Office of Marine Affairs. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Marine Affairs Coordinator position.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1829/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1829&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2091367,"bill_number":"SB2595","title":"Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.","description":"Requires payments to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for letting, licensing, or renting of its properties to be at appraised market value rates or higher, except where the lessees, licensees, and tenants grow, raise, and harvest fresh local agricultural products for the Department of Education or are partner members of the Food and Product Innovation Network. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 4:45 PM; Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2595/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2595&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2091369,"bill_number":"SB2615","title":"Relating To School Cafeteria Meal Costs.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to charge no less than one-quarter of the cost of preparing a school meal for each school meal. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2615/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2615&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2091371,"bill_number":"SB2614","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 240, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1342).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2614/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2614&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2091373,"bill_number":"SB2603","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.","description":"Designates the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Exempts state funds received by the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra from chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2603/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2603&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2091376,"bill_number":"SB2602","title":"Relating To The General Fund.","description":"Requires that tuition, tuition-related course and fee charges, and other charges to students deposited into the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund be allocated and expended in accordance with Board of Regents policies governing systemwide operations. On 6/30/2029, requires unencumbered funds in the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund that exceeds the reserve level established by the Board of Regents to lapse to the general fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 714).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2602/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2602&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2091378,"bill_number":"HB1837","title":"Relating To The Individual Housing Account Program.","description":"For taxable years beginning 1/1/2027, increases the maximum annual deduction for contributions to, and maximum account levels for, individual housing accounts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1837/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1837&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2091380,"bill_number":"HB1816","title":"Relating To Cesspool Conversions.","description":"Increases the maximum grant amount for the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1816/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1816&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":2091382,"bill_number":"SB2586","title":"Relating To State Enterprise Zones.","description":"Increases the number of enterprise zones that may be nominated by each county. Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" to include recycling facilities and film production.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2586/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2586&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2091384,"bill_number":"HB1840","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to develop an alternative pathway for a visiting international educator permit aligned to the duration of the educator's J-1 visa program. Permits the Department of Education and charter schools to hire unlicensed individuals as teachers on an emergency basis for five, rather than three, years. Requires HTSB to extend the five-year period in the case of a declared state of emergency. Requires the Department of Education to provide support to assist emergency hires in meeting the requirements of licensure and require the training be mandatory for emergency hires in their fourth and fifth years. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1840/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1840&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2091386,"bill_number":"HB1821","title":"Relating To Veterans.","description":"Short form bill relating to veterans.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PBS, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1821/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1821&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2091403,"bill_number":"SB2650","title":"Relating To Natural Resources.","description":"Relating To Natural Resources. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2650/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2650&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091404,"bill_number":"SB2649","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Relating To Transportation. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRS.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2649/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2649&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091405,"bill_number":"SB2635","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for the development or purchase of land or units, for mortgage or rental subsidies, and other services necessary to address the waiting list. Effective 9/9/2129. (SD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2635/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2635&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091406,"bill_number":"SB2631","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2631/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2631&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091407,"bill_number":"SB2638","title":"Relating To Health And Human Services.","description":"Relating To Health And Human Services. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2638/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2638&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091408,"bill_number":"HB1842","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Amends Act 289, SLH 2025, to replace the Senior Residence at Iwilei parcel with the Westridge parcel, repeal the designation of affected parcels as public lands, change the transfer date for the Alii Tower parcel to 12/31/2026, change the deadline for approval by the City and County of Honolulu to 12/31/2027, change the repeal date to 1/1/2028, and repeal reenactment language. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 10:45AM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2026-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1842/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1842&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2091409,"bill_number":"SB2646","title":"Relating To Emergency Preparedness.","description":"Relating To Emergency Preparedness. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2646/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2646&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091410,"bill_number":"SB2644","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Relating To Fireworks. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2644/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2644&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091411,"bill_number":"SB2627","title":"Relating To Economic Development And Tourism.","description":"Exempts the Hawaii Tourism Authority's contracts or agreements for sports events from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code and all other requirements of law for competitive bidding. Requires HTA to notify the Chief Procurement Officer of exempt contracts executed. Requires an annual report to the State Procurement Office. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2627/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2627&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091412,"bill_number":"SB2634","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Relating To Agriculture. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2634/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2634&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091413,"bill_number":"SB2636","title":"Relating To Geothermal Energy.","description":"Relating To Geothermal Energy. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2636/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2636&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091414,"bill_number":"SB2645","title":"Relating To Fire Prevention.","description":"Establishes the State Fire Code as the minimum statewide standard for fire safety. Prohibits the counties from adopting, amending, or enforcing any ordinance, rule, or code provision that is less restrictive than the State Fire Code. Establishes the State Fire and Life Safety Special Fund. Limits the frequency of fire and safety inspections at state facilities by the Office of the State Fire Marshal to no more than once every three years. Amends Act 302, SLH 2025, by replacing two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions for fire inspectors and three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) positions for fire investigators with four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) positions for assistant fire marshals. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 078, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2645/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2645&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091415,"bill_number":"SB2655","title":"Relating To State Funds.","description":"Relating To State Funds. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2655/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2655&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091416,"bill_number":"SB2633","title":"Relating To Intergovernmental Affairs.","description":"Relating To Intergovernmental Affairs. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2633/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2633&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091417,"bill_number":"SB2656","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Disallows the dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts, except those having investments or that are community development financial institutions. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDT/CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2656/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2656&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091419,"bill_number":"SB2653","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Relating To The State Budget. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2653/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2653&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091420,"bill_number":"SB2648","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Relating To Transportation. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRS.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2648/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2648&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091421,"bill_number":"SB2632","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Relating To Energy. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2632/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2632&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091422,"bill_number":"SB2652","title":"Relating To Development.","description":"Relating To Development. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2652/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2652&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091423,"bill_number":"SB2643","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Relating To Public Employment. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2643/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2643&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091424,"bill_number":"SB2654","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Relating To The State Budget. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2654/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2654&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091425,"bill_number":"SB2630","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2630/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2630&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091426,"bill_number":"SB2639","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Relating To Human Services. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2639/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2639&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091427,"bill_number":"SB2628","title":"Relating To The Economy.","description":"Relating To The Economy. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2628/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2628&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091428,"bill_number":"SB2637","title":"Relating To Health And Human Services.","description":"Relating To Health And Human Services. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2637/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2637&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091429,"bill_number":"SB2647","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Relating To Transportation. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRS.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2647/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2647&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091430,"bill_number":"SB2642","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Relating To Technology. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2642/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2642&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091431,"bill_number":"SB2641","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Relating To Labor. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2641/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2641&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091432,"bill_number":"SB2640","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Relating To Mental Health. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2640/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2640&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091433,"bill_number":"SB2629","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2629/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2629&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2091434,"bill_number":"SB2651","title":"Relating To Climate.","description":"Relating To Climate. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2651/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2651&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2092423,"bill_number":"SB2658","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requires the Board of Regents to expend funds appropriated to renew, improve, or modernize existing University of Hawaii facilities for only those purposes and not for current, ongoing, or anticipated capital improvement projects. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2658/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2658&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2092424,"bill_number":"SB2662","title":"Relating To Government Accountability.","description":"Requires each purchasing agency to provide justification for hiring external consultants. Requires each agency to seek approval from the Legislature for consulting contracts exceeding a certain dollar amount. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Compliance Audit Unit within the Office of the Auditor to conduct regular audits of agency consultant contracts to assess cost-effectiveness and compliance. Establishes exceptions. Requires each chief procurement officer to ensure that inherent government functions are not delegated to a contractor. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2662/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2662&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2092425,"bill_number":"HB1853","title":"Relating To Dementia.","description":"Establishes the Hanai Memory Network Program within the Executive Office on Aging to create a network of dementia care specialists and support systems to assist individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 245, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1853/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1853&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2092429,"bill_number":"SB2665","title":"Relating To Renewal Of Driver's Licenses.","description":"Requires applicants for driver's license renewal who have received two or more traffic citations within the preceding five years for violations involving the operation of a motor vehicle to complete an educational course that includes a road safety video developed by the Department of Transportation and a written road safety examination. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2665/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2665&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2092431,"bill_number":"SB2681","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals existing law that preempts local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and voids any existing local laws and regulations conflicting with the state law governing smoking. Allows counties to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that governs smoking.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EIG, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2681/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2681&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2092432,"bill_number":"SB2705","title":"Relating To Human And Community Resilience.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience for the development of its human and community resilience institute.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2705/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2705&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092437,"bill_number":"HB1854","title":"Relating To Community Behavioral Health Clinics.","description":"Establishes the Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office to certify and decertify community behavioral health clinics and provide technical assistance for clinics seeking certification. Establishes the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Oversight Board. Amends the composition of the Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances to include a member from the Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 145, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1246).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1854/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1854&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2092438,"bill_number":"SB2722","title":"Relating To Voter Service Centers.","description":"Requires clerks at a voter service center to maintain separate lines for voters with accessibility needs, voters who are newly registering or conducting a change of name or residence, and all other voters unless a line is unoccupied.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2722/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2722&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092439,"bill_number":"HB1861","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Authorizes counties to sell property through non-judicial foreclosure as a way to collect unpaid civil fines, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1861/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1861&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2092443,"bill_number":"SB2697","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Prohibits vehicles from driving on the shoulder of a roadway, except in certain circumstances. Specifies that a vehicle with an expired registration of one or more years may be subject to impoundment. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Increases the fine amount for owners of out-of-state motor vehicles who fail to register the vehicle in the State. Establishes minimum and maximum statutory penalties for violations relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 073, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2697/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2697&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2092444,"bill_number":"SB2683","title":"Relating To The Household And Dependent Care Services Tax Credit.","description":"Increases a taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that is used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit. Extends the sunset date of the temporary increase in maximum employment-related expenses that are used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit, established by Act 163, SLH 2023, to 6/30/2030. Sunsets 6/30/2030.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2683/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2683&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092449,"bill_number":"SB2709","title":"Relating To Biosecurity.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules to enforce the Akamai Arrival Program. Requires DAB to strengthen enforcement of plant and non-domestic animal quarantine and microorganism importations. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2709/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2709&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092452,"bill_number":"HB1857","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Establishes a broad definition of \"qualified health care provider\" in numerous areas of existing law. Clarifies and standardizes references to specific health care providers. Updates outdated language to reflect correct terminology. Makes numerous clarifying and conforming amendments to support these changes, including but not limited to chapters related to health, education, insurance, professions and vocations, the pain patient's bill of rights, the Uniform Probate Code, minors, the Child Protective Act, and the Penal Code. Repeals the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1857/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1857&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2092453,"bill_number":"SB2661","title":"Relating To Nepotism.","description":"Subjects all nominated, appointed, or elected officers and employees of the State, including members of boards, commissions, and committees; individuals under contract to the State or constitutional convention; and legislators, delegates to a constitutional convention, and justices and judges, and their respective employees, to nepotism prohibitions in the State's Code of Ethics. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2661/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2661&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2092455,"bill_number":"SB2701","title":"Relating To The West Hawaii Regional Health Care System.","description":"Appropriates funds for the planning, design, site work, and construction of a new outpatient care center in North Kona.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2701/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2701&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2092458,"bill_number":"SB2667","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Amends the prohibition on the use of the far left lane by commercial vehicles on roadways with three or more lanes going in the same direction. Restricts motor vehicles towing a vehicle or trailer from using the far left lane, subject to specified exemptions. Establishes penalties for violations. Applies restrictions and penalties to a county with a population of 500,000 or more. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-27","last_action":"Act 044, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1144).","last_action_date":"2026-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2667/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2667&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2092464,"bill_number":"SB2674","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Authorizes the University of Hawaii to engage in enterprise-related activities for educational purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2674/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2674&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2092465,"bill_number":"HB1867","title":"Relating To Safety At Home.","description":"Clarifies that a person who uses deadly force in self-defense does not have a duty to retreat if they are in their dwelling or on their property, unless they are the initial aggressor. Repeals statutory language that permits a person to use deadly force at their place of work.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1867/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1867&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2092468,"bill_number":"SB2664","title":"Relating To The Construction Worker Covid-19 Hazard Pay Program.","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish and administer the Construction Worker COVID-19 Hazard Pay Program. Appropriates funds to pay eligible construction workers a one-time payment in recognition for essential labor performed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sunsets 6/30/2031.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2664/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2664&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2092470,"bill_number":"SB2708","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvements for the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Agricultural Research and Extension Station on Kauai.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2708/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2708&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092471,"bill_number":"HB1851","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an apprenticeship program income tax credit for certain qualified costs incurred by a taxpayer for a qualified apprenticeship program. Sunsets 12/31/2036. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1851/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1851&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2092477,"bill_number":"HB1859","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Requires the Workforce Development Council to recommend to the Governor, a comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy to inclusion in the State Unified Plan and be responsible for facilitating the alignment of workforce development efforts and programs conducted by state departments and agencies to achieve the State Unified Plan and the Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1859/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1859&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2092479,"bill_number":"SB2710","title":"Relating To Animals.","description":"Defines a \"dog breeder\" as any person who owns, possesses, controls, or otherwise has charge or custody of more than ten dogs over the age of twelve months with intact sexual organs, and who sells, barters, or otherwise transfers more than three litters and more than twenty-five dogs per calendar year. Requires dog breeders to meet minimum standards of care and not place certain types of dogs in the same enclosure to ensure the proper treatment and care of dogs and the dogs' offspring. Prohibits any person from owning or having custody of more than thirty dogs over one year with intact sexual organs. Requires dog breeders to maintain specific written records for each dog for a specified period. Authorizes each county to assess, implement, and enforce its own licensing system for dog breeders. Establishes civil penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2710/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2710&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092480,"bill_number":"SB2679","title":"Relating To Youth Mental Health.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a one-year Digital Youth Mental Health Platform Pilot Project that will enable the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to develop and make publicly available a digital platform designed to help young people address and manage mental health challenges. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2679/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2679&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092485,"bill_number":"SB2704","title":"Relating To Subsistence Gardening.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity a temporary Subsistence-Plus Gardening Pilot Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2704/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2704&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092486,"bill_number":"SB2671","title":"Relating To Essential Permitting Positions.","description":"Authorizes the mayor of each county to implement a pilot program to improve the speed, accountability, and quality of permit processing within that county through targeted staffing, performance incentives, and interdepartmental competition. Authorizes increased pay for certain permitting positions and requires county personnel departments to prioritize the hiring of permitting positions as part of the pilot program. Requires participating county mayors and county agencies to establish goals for the pilot program. Requires participating county agencies to submit quarterly reports to the respective county councils on the pilot program. Sunsets the pilot project on 6/30/2030. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 119, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1219).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2671/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2671&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2092490,"bill_number":"HB1852","title":"Relating To Feral Chickens.","description":"Allows the killing of feral chickens. Exempts feral chickens from definition of \"wild birds\". Exempts killing of feral chickens from the offense of cruelty to animals.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1852/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1852&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2092492,"bill_number":"HB1848","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Requires any petitioner for a district boundary amendment to obtain certification from the Commission on Water Resources Management that enough water is available for the project needs without causing harm to the relevant aquifers and provide that certification to the Land Use Commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1848/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1848&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2092493,"bill_number":"SB2688","title":"Relating To Compassionate Release.","description":"Establishes a protocol for compassionate release for certain ill or seriously debilitated incarcerated persons. Establishes a temporary working group within the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to develop initial administrative rules to implement the protocol. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 839).","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2688/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2688&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2092498,"bill_number":"SB2663","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Requires an employer to transmit written approval or denial of a treatment plan to the physician who transmitted the plan for approval within seven days of receipt of the plan. Clarifies provisions relating to denying a treatment plan, burden of proof, and objections. Establishes fines and requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to assess penalties. Authorizes the Director to enforce penalties. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2663/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2663&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2092500,"bill_number":"SB2720","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Establishes the Hawai?i Firearm Injury Restitution Fund funded by contribution payments made by firearm manufacturers as a condition of market participation. Provides no-fault, first-payer coverage for medical and other costs arising from firearm injuries. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2720/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2720&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092501,"bill_number":"HB1855","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes a framework for the creation of the Hawaii Violent Death Reporting System, to be federally funded, for the purposes of collecting information and data on violent deaths in the State. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1855/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1855&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2092507,"bill_number":"SB2684","title":"Relating To Child Well-being.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and administer a Hawaii Rx kids program to improve the economic stability of households with very young children who reside in the State through a one-time payment and several monthly payments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2684/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2684&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092508,"bill_number":"SB2698","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to assess a per passenger head fee against cruise ships docking in the State's commercial harbors in addition to existing port user fees. Establishes the Cruise Ship Special Fund. Repeals existing law imposing the Transient Accommodations Tax on cruise ships, effective retroactive to 1/1/2026. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816).","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2698/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2698&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2092511,"bill_number":"SB2693","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For Aerospace Infrastructure.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of $15 million in general obligation bonds to finance the planning, design, and construction of a 50,000 square foot aerospace hangar and related facilities at Hilo international airport. Requires matching contributions from the federal government and private sector. Directs appropriation to be expended by the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2693/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2693&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2092513,"bill_number":"HB1870","title":"Relating To Protected Community Locations.","description":"By 1/1/2027, requires all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations to adopt and post written policies that identify nonpublic areas, establish procedures for warrant verification and staff response, prohibit the collection of certain immigration-status data, and require annual staff training and certain multilingual notices. Requires the Attorney General to publish model policies. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 162, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1263).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1870/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1870&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2092515,"bill_number":"SB2660","title":"Relating To Service Charges.","description":"Prohibits restaurants from imposing a mandatory gratuity service charge for food or beverage services unless the party includes ten or more customers, the service charge does not exceed eighteen per cent, and the customer is notified of the service charge.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2660/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2660&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2092517,"bill_number":"SB2690","title":"Relating To Primary Care.","description":"Requires all health carriers to allocate, initially, not less than 6% of the carrier's total medical expenditures to primary care providers, with the percentage increasingly incrementally to 12%. Requires health carriers to pay primary care providers directly, rather than through administrative mechanisms. Places restrictions on downcoding and claim modifications. Requires health carriers to ensure access to primary care in rural areas, including access to Primary Care Access Visits and Community Access Primary Care Sites. Requires Insurance Commissioner to administer requirements established in bill. Requires the Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division to apply the Act, to the extent permitted by federal law and subject to any federal approvals, to Medicaid managed care organizations. Requires reports. Requires the Auditor to evaluate the impact of the Act on various metrics 3 years after the measure's effective date. Establishes the primary care stabilization special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2690/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2690&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2092521,"bill_number":"SB2677","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires public charter schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to provide free meals to students whose family income is no more than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2677/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2677&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092524,"bill_number":"SB2670","title":"Relating To Grants.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Office of Community Services (OCS) of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to award grants for fiscal year 2026-2027 to nonprofit organizations that expand or create new opportunities for residents needing to meet new community engagement requirements to qualify for federal programs. Establishes an evaluation and selection committee to oversee the awarding of grants. Requires an applicant for a grant to provide certain documentation on activities that qualify for community engagement hours to qualify for the grant. Appropriates funds for positions in OCS and for the Department of the Attorney General to assist OCS in reviewing contracts and monitoring costs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2670/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2670&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2092526,"bill_number":"SB2657","title":"Relating To Alzheimer's Disease And Related Dementias Research.","description":"Establishes the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Research Center of Hawaii (Research Center) within the University of Hawaii. Requires the Research Center to be administratively affiliated with the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM). Requires JABSOM, the Research Center, University of Hawaii Center on Aging, and University of Hawaii at Manoa to identify opportunities to capitalize on collaboration between the parties and maximize operational efficiencies. Requires the Research Center to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2657/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2657&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2092528,"bill_number":"HB1869","title":"Relating To Hospital Discharge Data.","description":"Establishes a statewide system for collecting, auditing, and publicly releasing of deidentified hospital discharge data. Requires the State Health Planning and Development Agency to convene a working group. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1869/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1869&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2092531,"bill_number":"SB2666","title":"Relating To An Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program.","description":"Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2666/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2666&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2092533,"bill_number":"SB2689","title":"Relating To Stormwater Management Systems.","description":"Exempts agricultural ponds and low-risk green stormwater infrastructure from regulations covering retention ponds. Defines agricultural ponds and low-risk green stormwater infrastructure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2689/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2689&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2092537,"bill_number":"SB2707","title":"Relating To Biosecurity.","description":"Requires the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to establish a Center for Biosecurity Research, Education, and Extension to develop and implement innovative solutions for detecting, monitoring, eradicating, and managing invasive species. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2707/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2707&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092538,"bill_number":"SB2659","title":"Relating To The Board Of Regents.","description":"Prohibits active employees of the University of Hawaii or the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii from serving on the Board of Regents.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2659/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2659&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2092539,"bill_number":"SB2703","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Area-Wide Fruit Fly Suppression Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2703/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2703&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092543,"bill_number":"HB1864","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2026, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary treatment that may cause iatrogenic infertility. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-10","last_action":"Act 218, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1320).","last_action_date":"2026-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1864/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1864&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2092552,"bill_number":"SB2672","title":"Relating To Retirants.","description":"Establishes a five-year pilot program allowing retirants to be rehired for exempt service for one-year terms under certain circumstances. Provides that retirants employed under the program are excluded from the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund and will not experience an interruption of pension benefits. Requires an employer of a retirant under the program to contribute to the Employees' Retirement System. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to submit a report to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2672/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2672&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2092557,"bill_number":"SB2723","title":"Relating To State Sheriffs Day.","description":"Establishes April 27 of each year as State Sheriffs Day to commemorate the establishment of the Office of the Marshal of the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1846. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-02-11","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 564).","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2723/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2723&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092558,"bill_number":"SB2675","title":"Relating To The Low-income Housing Tax Credit.","description":"Clarifies that a partner or member of a partnership or limited liability company that has been allocated a low-income housing tax credit issued after July 1, 2026, may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign all or a portion of the credit to any taxpayer. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, SLH 2016, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, until 12/31/2032. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2675/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2675&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2092559,"bill_number":"HB1844","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Except for Important Agricultural Lands, requires the Land Use Commission to reclassify lands that are designated for urban growth under a county general plan or county development plan as being in the urban district at the request of the county, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on EIG deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1844/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1844&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2092563,"bill_number":"SB2680","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Beginning 12/31/2026, establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of \"bicycle\" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines \"electric bicycle\" in place of \"low-speed electric bicycle\". Defines \"electric micro-mobility device\" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Authorizes a person under the age of fourteen to operate class 2 electric bicycles under supervision. Prohibits a person from riding a class 3 electric bicycle on a sidewalk. Authorizes a person to ride a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the term \"motor-driven cycle\" with the term \"motor scooter\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on TRS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2680/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2680&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092565,"bill_number":"SB2702","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Establishes a limited right of first refusal for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands with respect to county real property tax sales. Requires advance notice from the counties to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands of qualifying properties. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2702/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2702&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2092567,"bill_number":"SB2700","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Restructures the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system for the sale of properties with residential use, adjusts the tax for multifamily properties to reflect value on a per-unit basis, and applies a cost-of-living adjustment to conveyance tax rates. Allocates revenues from conveyance tax collections. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to fund infrastructure programs in county-designated transit-oriented development areas that meet minimum standards of transit-supportive density. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax revenues to the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA/HOU/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2700/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2700&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2092570,"bill_number":"HB1858","title":"Relating To Vital Statistics.","description":"Amends the various requirements in the event of a fetal death, including registration of certain fetal deaths, filing and preparation of a certificate of fetal death, and issuance of a permit for removal, burial, or other disposition. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 137, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1238).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1858/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1858&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2092572,"bill_number":"HB1843","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Requires that income tax credits existing on 12/31/2026 include a sunset on 12/31/2030. Requires that income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2026 include a sunset 7 years after the date of enactment or renewal of the tax credit. Provides for exceptions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1843/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1843&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2092573,"bill_number":"SB2712","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Hemp Special Fund. Establishes the Hemp Paper Packaging Pilot Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2712/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2712&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092578,"bill_number":"HB1860","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.","description":"Designates the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Exempts state funds received by the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra from chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-05","last_action":"Act 098, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198).","last_action_date":"2026-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1860/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1860&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2092580,"bill_number":"SB2719","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes the Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Gradually increases the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax and establishes a refundable income tax credit to mitigate the effect of the increased tax on taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2719/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2719&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092583,"bill_number":"HB1856","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Repeals statutory language that currently authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to: (1) inspect a qualifying medical cannabis patient's medical records held by the health provider who issued a written certification for the qualifying patient; and (2) suspend or revoke a health provider's ability to issue written certification for medical cannabis if the provider refuses the foregoing inspection, or if the medical records do not comply with the medical use of cannabis law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1856/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1856&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2092585,"bill_number":"SB2673","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Requires a statewide permitting data standard developed collaboratively by the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, county permitting agencies, and the Chief Data Officer. Requires each county to publish monthly updates of building and civil engineering permit data in accordance with that standard. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-05","last_action":"Act 104, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1204).","last_action_date":"2026-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2673/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2673&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2092587,"bill_number":"HB1846","title":"Relating To Regional Shoreline Mitigation Districts.","description":"Authorizes the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to approve the establishment of regional shoreline mitigation districts to facilitate regional coordination by shoreline property owners to address coastal erosion. Requires the preparation of a regional coastal erosion and sediment management plan for each regional shoreline mitigation district. Establishes procedures for the review of state and county permits associated with regional shoreline mitigation districts. Establishes the support and integration of regional coastline erosion and sediment management planning as a policy under the coastal zone management program. Appropriates moneys and establishes 1.0 FTE temporary position.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1846/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1846&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2092589,"bill_number":"SB2685","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enter into community co-management agreements and establishes qualifications for eligible community co-managers. Authorizes the disposition of public lands by a community co-management agreement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2685/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2685&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2092594,"bill_number":"HB1865","title":"Relating To Staffing Standards At Health Care Facilities.","description":"Requires each hospital to establish a Hospital Registered Nurse Staffing Committee by 9/1/2026. Requires the Staffing Committee to adopt and file a Staffing Committee Charter with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations by 1/1/2027. Requires the Department to develop a Hospital Registered Nurse Staffing Plan Form by 1/1/2027. Requires each Staffing Committee to adopt and file a Staffing Plan, including minimum registered nurse staffing standards, with the Department by 7/1/2027, and annually thereafter. Requires hospitals to implement their Staffing Plan by 7/1/2027, and post the Staffing Plan and staffing schedules in publicly accessible areas. Requires Staffing Committees to receive, review, evaluate, and respond to reports and complaints regarding deviations from the Staffing Plan. Establishes a variance process allowing hospitals to temporarily deviate from their minimum registered nurse staffing standards. Establishes an enforcement framework to be administered by the Department, including review of Staffing Plans, complaint investigations, administrative appeals, and civil penalties for violations. Prohibits retaliation against certain persons who report staffing concerns or participate in enforcement proceedings. Increases the membership of the Center for Nursing Advisory Board to include three elected officers or governing board members of a labor organization representing registered nurses in the State. Requires the Center for Nursing to develop and maintain an online dashboard of staffing standards recommended by certain professional specialty organizations. Requires the Department to adopt rules. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HLT/LAB, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1865/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1865&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2092596,"bill_number":"HB1863","title":"Relating To An Honorary Ambassador To Canada.","description":"Establishes an Honorary Ambassador to Canada position within the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1863/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1863&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2092598,"bill_number":"SB2676","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to approve and certify general excise tax exemptions, including for non-contracting costs, for certain housing development projects developed under county housing incentive programs. Makes conforming amendments. Sunsets 7/1/2031. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2676/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2676&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2092603,"bill_number":"HB1850","title":"Relating To Capital Gains Tax.","description":"Taxes capital gains tax for individuals, estates, and trusts as ordinary income, except for capital gains that are eligible for a county homeowner's exemption. Repeals the alternative capital gains tax for corporations. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1850/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1850&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2092604,"bill_number":"SB2717","title":"Relating To Biosecurity.","description":"Amends section 150A-58, Hawaii Revised Statute, to clarify that signatory industries to a biosecurity government-industry agreement shall not be liable for costs related to performing activities pursuant to the agreement. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish a working group that comprises signatories of the biosecurity government-industry agreements for joint-decision making.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2717/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2717&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092605,"bill_number":"SB2668","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to issue supplemental contracts to community-based organizations to address increases in costs related to labor, insurance, utilities, rent, and gas.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2668/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2668&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2092610,"bill_number":"SB2699","title":"Relating To Public Transit.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Transportation a fare-free youth transit program, to be coordinated with the counties. Establishes a fare-free youth transit program special fund. Requires biannual evaluations of the new program and special fund. Allocates moneys from the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to the fare-free youth transit program special fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the fare-free youth transit program special fund. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on TRS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2699/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2699&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2092611,"bill_number":"SB2678","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Judiciary to improve family court processes, including access to legal representation for youth in the child welfare system. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2678/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2678&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092616,"bill_number":"SB2716","title":"Relating To Cooperatives.","description":"Establishes a Cooperative Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to award grants to support the establishment of new cooperatives in the State. Requires the Department to adopt rules. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2031.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2716/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2716&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092617,"bill_number":"HB1868","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes a working group to revise the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Qualified Allocation Plan and propose revisions to the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the terms of loans made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1868/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1868&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2092619,"bill_number":"SB2694","title":"Relating To Water Carriers.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish automatic adjustment mechanisms to address economic factors sua sponte or on application by a water carrier. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a water carrier inflationary cost index automatic adjustment mechanism. Beginning 7/1/2026, through 6/30/2029, requires the Public Utilities Commission to apply automatic adjustment mechanisms. Beginning 7/1/2029, through 6/30/2033, authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to apply automatic adjustment mechanisms. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to waive or exempt any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Sunsets 7/1/2033. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-19","last_action":"Act 016, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116).","last_action_date":"2026-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2694/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2694&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2092624,"bill_number":"HB1862","title":"Relating To Massage Therapy.","description":"Exempts individuals and establishments that offer only foot, hand, and outer ear manipulation from massage therapy licensure requirements and related advertising restrictions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1862/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1862&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2092625,"bill_number":"SB2696","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Beginning with the 2030 model year, requires new passenger vehicles to be equipped with passive intelligent speed assistance systems. Beginning 7/1/2030: makes circumventing or tampering with an active intelligence speed assistance system a misdemeanor; requires the Department of Transportation to select a vendor for the installation and maintenance of active intelligent speed assistance systems; and allows the Judiciary to impose the installation of active intelligent speed assistance systems as an additional penalty and as part of a license suspension or revocation for repeat offenders of certain traffic violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on TRS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2696/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2696&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2092627,"bill_number":"SB2711","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish an Intervenor Compensation Program to reimburse qualified intervenors participating in commission proceedings for reasonable costs incurred for making substantial contributions. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM .","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2711/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2711&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092631,"bill_number":"SB2695","title":"Relating To Pedestrian Safety.","description":"Clarifies a driver's obligations at crosswalks. Requires drivers to stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in crosswalks. Strengthens penalties for traffic violations, particularly in school zones. Expands the offense of negligent injury in the second degree to include bodily injury to a vulnerable user by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2695/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2695&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2092632,"bill_number":"SB2718","title":"Relating To The Food Hub Pilot Program.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Food Hub Pilot Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2718/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2718&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092636,"bill_number":"HB1849","title":"Relating To Licensing.","description":"Removes the barrier that requires applicants for professional or vocational licensing to be United States citizens, United States nationals, or persons with work visas. Allows an applicant to provide the applicant's individual tax identification number with a sworn affidavit in lieu of social security numbers when the applicant does not have a social security number. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1849/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1849&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2092640,"bill_number":"SB2715","title":"Relating To Forensic Identification.","description":"By July 1, 2027, requires the Honolulu Police Department to establish and maintain a statewide automated DNA match tracking system. Requires the Department to submit an annual report to the Legislature and post the report to the Department's website. Requires each law enforcement agency and prosecuting attorney's office that submits DNA to a crime laboratory in the State to participate in the automated DNA match tracking system. Establishes mandatory deadlines for entities participating in the automated DNA match tracking system after confirmation of a DNA database match. Establishes privacy and data protection guidelines for the statewide automated DNA match tracking system. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2715/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2715&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092641,"bill_number":"SB2713","title":"Relating To Pesticide Buffer Zones.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the application of restricted use pesticides within a half-mile radius of elderly health care facilities, with certain exemptions. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2713/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2713&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092643,"bill_number":"SB2692","title":"Relating To Public Land.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to acquire, through eminent domain or otherwise, the leasehold interest in the parcel identified as tax map key: (3) 2-1-001:012 and currently used as the Grand Naniloa Golf Course. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve a new use for the parcel after providing an opportunity for public testimony. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2692/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2692&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2092646,"bill_number":"SB2687","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to report to the Legislature on the integration of certain content into existing social studies curricula at public schools. Establishes a one-year 100th Infantry Battalion history curriculum pilot program within certain public high schools during the 2026-2027 school year. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2687/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2687&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2092648,"bill_number":"SB2714","title":"Relating To Cellular Towers.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to provide public guidance on radiofrequency energy exposure and conduct statewide monitoring. Prohibits the trimming, removal, or alteration of trees or vegetation by counties around cellular towers or antennas solely to improve wireless signal reception or network performance, except as necessary for safety or protection of the equipment. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EIG, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2714/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2714&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092652,"bill_number":"SB2686","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires an insurance producer to disclose a description of services to be provided, and compensation and commission to be received, before the procurement, placement, or renewal of any insurance policy purchased by a condominium association, and incorporates verification procedures into annual audit requirements. Requires at least two competitive quotes from insurance producers for any association insurance policy procurement, placement, or renewal with an annual premium greater than $250,000. Requires the board of directors to prepare and disclose to unit owners a one-page project summary for any capital improvement, repair, or maintenance project authorized with an estimated cost greater than $200,000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2686/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2686&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2092654,"bill_number":"SB2721","title":"Relating To The Administration Of Justice.","description":"Implements recommendations from the 2025 Advisory Committee on Penal Code Review, established pursuant to Act 245, SLH 2024, to amend the Hawaii Penal Code. Effective 9/1/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 151, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1252).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2721/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2721&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092657,"bill_number":"SB2669","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Benefits Hub within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to GVO/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2669/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2669&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2092658,"bill_number":"HB1866","title":"Relating To County Labor Standards.","description":"Authorizes the counties to require contractors to disclose information regarding their employees' wages, benefits, hours, and employment status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1866/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1866&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2092661,"bill_number":"SB2682","title":"Relating To Family Caregiver Support.","description":"Extends child care subsidies to disabled parents or guardians, regardless of their employment status. Requires the Department of Human Services to evaluate caregiver capacity and dependent-care responsibilities when determining eligibility for medicaid home- and community-based services. Requires the Department of Human Services to update its evaluation form and functional assessment protocols related to level of care and at-risk needs determinations. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2682/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2682&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092664,"bill_number":"SB2706","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes a five-year Agriculture and Biosecurity Workforce Development Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii's Leeward Community College and the Department of Human Resources Development. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:00 PM; Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2706/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2706&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092666,"bill_number":"HB1847","title":"Relating To The Banyan Drive Community Development District.","description":"Establishes the Banyan Drive Community Development District and the Banyan Drive Community Development District Special Fund. Specifies the powers and duties of the Hawaii Community Development Authority as it relates to the new development district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1847/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1847&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2092670,"bill_number":"SB2691","title":"Relating To Transportation Affordability.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a Clean Vehicle Rebate Program to provide rebates for the purchase or lease of certain new and used zero-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Establishes the Clean Vehicle Special Fund. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2691/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2691&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2092671,"bill_number":"HB1845","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Specifies that a simple majority of affirmative votes of the members of the Land Use Commission present at a meeting and qualified to vote is required for any boundary amendment. Clarifies that a majority of all members to which the Land Use Commission is entitled shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. Clarifies that a two-thirds vote shall be necessary for actions taken by the Land Use Commission regarding Important Agricultural Lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1845/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1845&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2092680,"bill_number":"HB1987","title":"Relating To The Fuel Tank Advisory Committee.","description":"Requires the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee to hold at least one regular meeting during each calendar quarter. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1987/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1987&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2092681,"bill_number":"HB1918","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Imposes conveyance tax on the transfer of a controlling interest of an entity with an interest in real property. Stipulates that the imposition of the conveyance tax on transfers of entity ownership shall not apply to any transfer of interest or acquisition between entities wholly owned by the same common ownership that results in no change in the beneficial ownership. Imposes the conveyance tax on certain transfers of real property at the lowest tax rate. Imposes liability on the transferee in the event that the transferor of the controlling interest does not pay the tax due. Effective 1/1/3028. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1918/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1918&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2092682,"bill_number":"HB1973","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Health a one-year KupunAloha Pilot Program to provide in-home health care and support services to eligible participants who do not otherwise qualify for government assistance for these services. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Pilot program sunsets 6/30/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 246, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1348).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1973/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1973&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2092683,"bill_number":"SB2796","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Imposes the manufacturing general excise tax rate on motion picture, digital media, and film productions and repeals the provision in the definition of \"qualified production costs\" that applied the term to mean costs incurred that are subject to the highest general excise tax rate. Exempts from the general excise tax amounts received by a motion picture project employer from a client company equal to amounts that are disbursed by the motion picture project employer for employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and employment benefits and payments to loan-out companies. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2796/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2796&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2092684,"bill_number":"SB2811","title":"Relating To State Building Projects.","description":"Establishes, and appropriates funds for, the State Building Permit Process Task Force to evaluate the challenges, opportunities, and legislative actions necessary to establish a State Building Permit Review Office for state projects located on state-owned lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2811/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2811&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2092685,"bill_number":"HB1963","title":"Relating To Image-based Sexual Abuse.","description":"Establishes the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate or private images as a criminal offense. Amends the criteria for an extended term of imprisonment to include an offender whose act of attempting to commit or committing the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate images or private images against a minor or vulnerable adult was the proximate cause of the victim's death. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1963/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1963&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2092686,"bill_number":"SB2779","title":"Relating To Coconut Trees.","description":"Establishes recognition of coconut trees as a source of food and water, and as a cultural treasure. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules to allow the use of coconut tree seed banks in the State. Requires owners or operators of property where any coconut tree is located to post and maintain a sign that clearly indicates that the coconut tree is a landscape palm. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish labeling standards for non-consumable landscape palms. Establishes an income tax credit for consumable coconut trees maintained through natural management practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2779/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2779&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092687,"bill_number":"HB1974","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop and publish a state plan on hearing loss. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-10","last_action":"Act 223, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325).","last_action_date":"2026-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1974/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1974&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2092688,"bill_number":"HB1886","title":"Relating To Government Operations.","description":"Establishes provisions limiting state and federal collaboration for purposes of immigration enforcement operations. Establishes identification and facial coverings standards for state and federal law enforcement officers. Establishes criminal offenses for improper facial coverings and lack of visible identification and unauthorized civil immigration arrest or detention. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1886/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1886&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2092689,"bill_number":"HB2007","title":"Relating To The Household And Dependent Care Services Tax Credit.","description":"Increases a taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that is used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit. Establishes certain disallowance periods following a final decision that a claim for the credit was due to fraud and that the claim was disallowed. Extends the sunset date of the temporary increase in maximum employment-related expenses that are used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit, established by Act 163, SLH 2023, to 6/30/2030. Sunsets 6/30/2030. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2007/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2007&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2092690,"bill_number":"HB1993","title":"Relating To Deaf Individuals.","description":"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 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1993/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1993&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2092691,"bill_number":"SB2838","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires condominium associations to provide certain association documents in electronic format to unit owners. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2838/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2838&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2092692,"bill_number":"HB1890","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Provides annual salary step increases for public schools and public charter school teachers who have completed one year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements, if negotiated into a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to section 89-9, HRS, and subject to funds appropriated by the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 233, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1335).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1890/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1890&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2092693,"bill_number":"HB1967","title":"Relating To Permitting.","description":"Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a permitting workforce pipeline in partnership with the University of Hawaii and community colleges and coordinate with state and county permitting agencies on certain tasks related to classification levels, salary and benefits, hiring, and responsibilities of employees. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDT/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1967/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1967&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2092694,"bill_number":"HB1919","title":"Relating To Development Standards.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2027, prohibits counties from imposing minimum parking mandates for certain developments and limits the minimum parking requirements that may be imposed for other developments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Failed to pass Third Reading with Representative(s) Amato, Grandinetti, Iwamoto, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Belatti, Chun, Cochran, Garrett, Gedeon, Hartsfield, Hashem, Ilagan, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kong, Lee, M., Marten, Matayoshi, Muraoka, Olds, Poepoe, Reyes Oda, Sayama, Souza, Takayama, Takenouchi, Tam, Templo, Yamashita voting no (25) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1919/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1919&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2092695,"bill_number":"SB2823","title":"Relating To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Establishes an independent complaint and investigation process by requiring that all complaints brought by employees, officers, and trustees of the office of Hawaiian affairs be referred directly to an appropriate independent state agency, including the department of the attorney general, the state ethics commission, or the Hawaii civil rights commission. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HWN/GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2823/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2823&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2092696,"bill_number":"SB2749","title":"Relating To Sentencing.","description":"Amends repeat offender sentencing provisions to allow sentencing courts, under certain circumstances, to sentence defendants in class C felony cases to probation with appropriate terms and conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2749/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2749&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2092697,"bill_number":"HB2015","title":"Relating To Coffee Labeling.","description":"Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages based on where they were grown and processed. Defines \"regional origin\". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2015/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2015&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2092698,"bill_number":"HB1988","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1988/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1988&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2092699,"bill_number":"SB2778","title":"Relating To Ethics.","description":"Requires a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, member of the Legislature, department heads and their deputies, and any spouse or dependent child of a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, member of the Legislature, or department head and their deputies to place certain financial interests in a blind trust. Prohibits a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, member of the Legislature, department head and their deputies, and any spouse or dependent child of a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, member of the Legislature, or department head and their deputies from acquiring certain financial interests during their term of service. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2778/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2778&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092700,"bill_number":"SB2747","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Exempts any agricultural enterprise practicing diversified agriculture on lands formerly used for commercial sugarcane production within the conservation district from any permitting and site plan approval requirements established for lands in a conservation district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2747/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2747&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2092701,"bill_number":"HB1961","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Prohibits persons from interfering with another person's access to or from a health care facility or disrupting the normal functioning of a health care facility. Makes violations a petty misdemeanor. Establishes a private right of action. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring an action for injunctive or other equitable relief. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 202, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1304).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1961/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1961&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2092702,"bill_number":"HB2016","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii System.","description":"Requires the Board of Regents to grant a waiver on all tuition for qualifying native Hawaiian and Hawaiian students enrolled within the University of Hawaii System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HED, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2016/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2016&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2092703,"bill_number":"HB1944","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Establishes and designates the Corporation for the Stewardship of Hawaii Tourism, a nonprofit organization, as the official destination stewardship organization for the State. Repeals the Hawaii Tourism Authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1944/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1944&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092704,"bill_number":"SB2758","title":"Relating To Public Land Dispositions.","description":"Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to consult with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs before approving a long-term lease of public lands to another government, governmental agency, utility, or renewable energy developer. Prohibits the Board from extending leases allowing the live-fire training and bombing of public lands, except for a one-time extension of up to five years to phase out existing leases allowing the livefire training and bombing of public lands. Excludes lands set aside to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands or lands designated for return to the State from the one-time extension.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA/HWN/PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2758/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2758&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092705,"bill_number":"HB1877","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission.","description":"Expands the membership of the Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Plus Commission from eight voting members to eleven by adding one seat for a person under the age of twenty-nine and one seat each for the appointees of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Senate President, respectively. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1877/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1877&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092706,"bill_number":"HB1911","title":"Relating To Bribery.","description":"Adds to the offense of bribery the offering or accepting of any pecuniary benefit because of any action previously taken by a public servant in the person's official capacity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1911/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1911&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2092707,"bill_number":"HB1983","title":"Relating To Natural Resources.","description":"Authorizes geological subsurface characterization activities conducted by a public research institution under certain conditions. Clarifies that boreholes or test holes drilled for the purposes of geological subsurface characterization are distinct from water well exploration and geothermal or mineral exploration. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to designate the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center of the University of Hawaii, or a successor entity, as the repository for data collected from any geological subsurface characterization activity. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to designate a repository or be the repository for any scientific data collected from any geological subsurface characterization activity on lands it holds in trust. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend its exemption list to specify that certain geological subsurface characterization activities shall be exempt from the environmental review process or shall only require an exemption notice. Requires the University of Hawaii to amend its exemption list to specify that certain geological subsurface characterization activities shall be exempt from the environmental review process or shall only require an exemption notice. Requires the Department of Health to amend its rules related to hazardous waste and hazardous waste management for consistency with federal regulations to specify that certain waste products generated by geological subsurface characterization activity are exempt from hazardous waste management requirements. Requires that the first site where a borehole or test hole is drilled shall be on lands owned by DHHL. Establishes the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center within the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology of UH Manoa. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1983/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1983&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2092708,"bill_number":"SB2817","title":"Relating To Excessive Speeding.","description":"Amends the statutory standard for excessive speeding.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2817/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2817&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2092709,"bill_number":"SB2833","title":"Relating To Educator Student Loan Repayment.","description":"Establishes the Educator Student Loan Repayment Program to provide for the repayment of qualified student loans for certain educators in the State. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2833/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2833&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2092710,"bill_number":"HB2013","title":"Relating To Public Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to develop and implement a comprehensive safety plan that includes the use of safety technologies for all public housing statewide. Requires the Authority to adopt policies that protect civil liberties and safeguard data and engage with public housing residents regarding the use of safety technologies. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2013/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2013&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2092711,"bill_number":"HB1965","title":"Relating To Primary Care.","description":"Establishes the Primary Care Providers Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency to address issues relating to, and develop recommendations for the stabilization of, primary care services in Hawaii. Requires the Working Group to make a report to the Legislature. Sunsets the Working Group on 6/30/2027. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1965/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1965&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2092712,"bill_number":"SB2761","title":"Relating To Social Media.","description":"Requires a digital application store provider to verify the age of users, require parental consent for users under sixteen years of age to download or purchase, or make a purchase on, a social media platform, and distribute that information to social media platforms. Requires social media platforms to obtain the age information from digital application store providers, determine whether parental consent has been provided for young persons, and take reasonable steps to identify young person users through their algorithms. Effective 1/1/2077. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2761/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2761&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092713,"bill_number":"SB2806","title":"Relating To Real Estate.","description":"Prohibits real estate brokers from listing or offering the sale or lease of residential real estate to a limited or exclusive group of prospective buyers, real estate brokers, or real estate salespersons, with limited exceptions. Deems the practice an unfair or deceptive trade or practice subject to penalties and grounds for discipline. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2806/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2806&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2092714,"bill_number":"HB1916","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii Regarding The Protection Of Public Trust Lands.","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii prohibiting live-fire training exercises on public trust lands.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to WAL/PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1916/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1916&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2092715,"bill_number":"SB2724","title":"Relating To Parking.","description":"Requires employers of twenty or more persons to offer a parking cash-out program in place of a parking subsidy and report to the Department of Transportation. Requires the Department of Transportation to report to the Legislature, adopt rules, and impose fines or penalties on violators.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2724/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2724&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092716,"bill_number":"HB1938","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Prohibits the use of fireworks in the presence of a minor under the age of sixteen unless the person has a valid permit and complies with safety requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1938/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1938&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092717,"bill_number":"SB2800","title":"Relating To Irrigation Systems.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Department of Land and Natural Resources, and Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire, repair, and maintain irrigation systems in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:00 PM; Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2800/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2800&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2092718,"bill_number":"SB2813","title":"Relating To Domestic Abuse.","description":"Establishes the Domestic Abuse Offender Registry within the Department of the Attorney General. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2813/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2813&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2092719,"bill_number":"HB1951","title":"Relating To Biosecurity.","description":"Requires the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to establish a Center on Biosecurity Research, Education, and Extension to develop and implement innovative solutions for detecting, monitoring, eradicating, and managing invasive species. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1951/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1951&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2092720,"bill_number":"HB1972","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:20PM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1972/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1972&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2092721,"bill_number":"HB1977","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to procure a Maternal and Infant Health Information Mobile Application by 1/1/2027 to provide qualified individuals with information on federal and state programs and resources for prenatal, pregnant, and postpartum individuals and their families. Requires DOH to issue a request for proposals. Authorizes DOH to procure or otherwise contract for an existing mobile pregnancy application. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1977/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1977&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2092722,"bill_number":"SB2832","title":"Relating To Retirement.","description":"Provides elective officers with the choice to be members of the Employees' Retirement System after each election. Repeals the condition that a choice to be excluded from the Employees' Retirement System is irrevocable and such choice may only be made once.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2832/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2832&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2092723,"bill_number":"SB2855","title":"Relating To Opioid Antagonists.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations that issue policies, contracts, plans, or agreements that provide prescription drug coverage to provide coverage for at least one generic opioid antagonist and device.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2855/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2855&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2092724,"bill_number":"SB2769","title":"Relating To Landfill Units.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2026, prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit, or any component of a landfill unit, within the no-pass zone in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand, with certain exemptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2769/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2769&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092725,"bill_number":"HB1985","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"PART II: Allows certain extensions of the deadline for cesspool conversions. Establishes a goal for the Department of Health to prioritize the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools that pose the highest risk to human health or the environment. PART III: Authorizes and appropriates funds to the Department of Health to retain qualified consultants as necessary to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to educate property owners and wastewater industry professionals about information and resources regarding the State's cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection requirements and deadlines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1985/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1985&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2092726,"bill_number":"HB1970","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Cancer Center.","description":"Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center's Hawaii Tumor Registry. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1970/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1970&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2092727,"bill_number":"HB1980","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.","description":"Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with all state agencies that have parking facilities, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"The committee on EIG deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1980/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1980&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2092728,"bill_number":"HB1881","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Prohibits passenger or cargo ropeways in all land use districts, with an exemption for government entities subject to legislative approval. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 172, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1274).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1881/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1881&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2092729,"bill_number":"SB2781","title":"Relating To Lei.","description":"Requires and establishes benchmarks for each state executive agency to ensure that a certain percentage of lei purchased by that executive agency consists of lei made of natural objects and plant materials grown, harvested, and assembled in the State. Establishes labeling requirements for lei and lei materials. Requires the disclosure of the geographic origin for the plant materials and natural objects that comprise a lei or lei materials. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:15 PM; Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2781/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2781&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092730,"bill_number":"HB1929","title":"Relating To Biosecurity.","description":"Establishes a Molokai Biosecurity Advisory Board. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, with the advice of the Advisory Board, to develop a Molokai Biosecurity Plan to prevent the spread of invasive species found elsewhere in the State to the island of Molokai. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-30-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2026-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1929/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1929&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2092731,"bill_number":"SB2737","title":"Relating To Bribery.","description":"Establishes the offense of failure to report bribery by a state elected official as a misdemeanor. Requires a state elected official who knows of or witnesses the conferring, offering, solicitation, or acceptance of a pecuniary benefit in violation of the bribery statute to report the conduct to the Department of the Attorney General, a county prosecuting attorney, a law enforcement agency, the State Ethics Commission, or a county ethics board within sixty days. Defines \"state elected official\". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2737/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2737&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092732,"bill_number":"HB1927","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Planning Act.","description":"Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, and transit projects in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds a definition of \"green infrastructure\". Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to submit a report to the Legislature making recommendations for implementing green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1927/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1927&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2092733,"bill_number":"SB2840","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Enables condominium associations of twenty or fewer units to determine by vote at the association's annual meeting not to undertake a reserve study review.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2840/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2840&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2092734,"bill_number":"HB1871","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes the Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program within the Department of Health to offer eligible participants improved maternal health care through remote patient monitoring for maternal hypertension and maternal diabetes. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1871/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1871&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2092735,"bill_number":"SB2792","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), regardless of the means of purchase or the SNAP eligibility of the purchaser. Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2792/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2792&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2092736,"bill_number":"SB2764","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Clarifies that condominium associations may apply any payment from or on behalf of an owner to amounts due by the owner under a money judgment in favor of the condominium association.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2764/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2764&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092737,"bill_number":"HB1906","title":"Relating To Water Carrier Rate Regulation.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Water Carrier Rates Board to review, evaluate, and set rates, fees, and charges for water carriers under chapter 271G, HRS. Transfers water carrier rate setting functions, powers, duties, records, personnel and cases from the Public Utilities Commission to the Hawaii Water Carrier Rates Board. Establishes the Hawaii Water Carrier Rates Board special fund. Requires annual reports to legislature and a sunset review in the last year. Sunsets 6/30/2032.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to TRN/LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1906/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1906&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2092738,"bill_number":"HB1962","title":"Relating To Family.","description":"Establishes an exemption from mediation in parentage proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-05","last_action":"Act 089, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1189).","last_action_date":"2026-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1962/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1962&year=2026","sponsor":"Daisy Hartsfield"},
{"bill_id":2092739,"bill_number":"SB2754","title":"Relating To Civic Education.","description":"Establishes a Civic Education Grant Program to provide support to public middle and intermediate schools in providing civic education to students through department approved programming. Establishes a Civic Education Trust Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2754/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2754&year=2026","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":2092740,"bill_number":"SB2802","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish a bachelor's degree program in agricultural science at the University of Hawaii-West Oahu; to fund one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position; and for supplies and equipment to support the programs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 154, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2802/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2802&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2092741,"bill_number":"SB2790","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for contracted services for the assessment and inventory of the Molokai Irrigation System.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2790/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2790&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2092742,"bill_number":"HB1913","title":"Relating To Veteran Mental Health Services.","description":"Establishes within the Office of Veterans' Services a mental health coordinator position at Tripler Army Medical Center. Provides that the mental health coordinator is appointed by and reports directly to the Director of the Office of Veterans' Services. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1913/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1913&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2092743,"bill_number":"SB2853","title":"Relating To Service Animals.","description":"Requires sellers or providers of emotional support animals, as well as those issuing verifications of a disability-related need for an emotional support animal, to provide written notice of certain laws relating to emotional support animals. Requires persons or businesses that sell or provide certificates, vests, or identification tags that identify an animal as an emotional support animal to provide to the buyer or recipient written notice of certain laws relating to emotional support animals. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2853/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2853&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2092744,"bill_number":"SB2775","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Prohibits law enforcement agencies from possessing or acquiring military equipment obtained through the United States Department of Defense Law Enforcement Support Office.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2775/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2775&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092745,"bill_number":"HB1952","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvements for the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Agricultural Research and Extension Station on Kauai. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1952/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1952&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2092746,"bill_number":"HB1889","title":"Relating To School Psychologists.","description":"Creates a School Psychologists Working Group within the Department of Education to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2027. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1889/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1889&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2092747,"bill_number":"HB1915","title":"Relating To Injurious Materials.","description":"Prohibits placing, dropping, or leaving destructive or injurious materials on highways, lanes, roads, streets, and alleys. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1915/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1915&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2092748,"bill_number":"HB1937","title":"Relating To Taxes.","description":"Excludes the sale of a motor vehicle to a lessor of rental motor vehicles for use as a rental motor vehicle as a sale at wholesale. Imposes the maximum allowable excise tax on the use of tangible personal property in the State for the importation or purchase of a motor vehicle by a lessor of rental motor vehicles for use as a rental motor vehicle. Establishes a Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund to pay a temporary hazard pay bonus to certain eligible teachers. Beginning 7/1/2026 until 7/1/2030, deposits the additional tax revenue generated by this Act into the Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 7/1/2030. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Gedeon, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1937/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1937&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092749,"bill_number":"HB1887","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence Literacy Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plan for students in eleventh and twelfth grades, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year as a condition for graduation. Establishes the Advisory Council for Artificial Intelligence Education. Establishes a three-year Artificial Intelligence Education Grant Pilot Program within the Department of Education. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1887/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1887&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2092750,"bill_number":"HB1984","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"By 7/1/2027, requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to establish a selfcertification process for certain behindthemeter, customersited solar distributed energy resource systems that deems permit applications approved and allows applicants to proceed to build solar distributed energy resource systems immediately. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to develop guidance for determining specific conditions when a Federal Emergency Management Agency-mandated No-Rise Certification is not required for a solar distributed energy resource system located in a regulatory floodway. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1984/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1984&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2092751,"bill_number":"SB2733","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Requires an advertisement for liquor or alcohol to include a cancer-risk warning. Establishes guidelines for cancer-risk warnings included in advertisements for liquor or alcohol. Establishes penalties for an advertiser that fails to include a compliant cancer-risk warning in an advertisement for liquor or alcohol. Effective 1/1/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN/HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2733/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2733&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092752,"bill_number":"HB1979","title":"Relating To Environmental Review.","description":"Shortens the period during which certain judicial proceedings involving environmental assessments and environmental impact statements on actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects must be initiated. Specifies that appeals from environmental courts that involve actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects meet one of the grounds for transfer to the Supreme Court. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1979/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1979&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2092753,"bill_number":"SB2755","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii System.","description":"Requires the Board of Regents to grant a waiver on all tuition for qualifying native Hawaiian and Hawaiian students enrolled within the University of Hawaii System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2755/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2755&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2092754,"bill_number":"HB1922","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Pro-Housing Score Program to evaluate each county's performance in expanding housing opportunities and reducing regulatory barriers. Requires the counties to publish their respective pro-housing scores online and HHFDC to publish certain related information and data on a public dashboard. Establishes criteria for deeming a county noncompliant. Establishes builder's remedies for certain housing projects in transit-oriented development areas. Specifies that if a county is deemed noncompliant, the planning director or an equivalent county officer responsible for land use approvals are responsible for approving or denying certain affordable housing development applications. Establishes procedures for certain transit-oriented development housing project appeals. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HSG/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1922/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1922&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2092755,"bill_number":"HB1943","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Expands the purposes of the establishment and operation of out-of-state offices to include collaboration with tourism agencies and stakeholders to execute tourism strategies. Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish outof-state offices in Seoul, Republic of Korea and Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Republic of the Philippines. Appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's Beijing and Taipei offices to promote \"Made in Hawaii\" branded products and increase the export of Hawaii products. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1943/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1943&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092756,"bill_number":"HB1945","title":"Relating To Gaming.","description":"Beginning 8/1/2027, authorizes gaming on cruise ships while a cruise ship is traveling within any state waters or for specified times while docked at a state harbor. Imposes a twenty per cent wagering tax on the adjusted gross receipts derived from gaming on cruise ships. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1945/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1945&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092757,"bill_number":"SB2825","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Provides that any corporation operating under state law shall hold all the corporate powers it previously held; provided that nothing in state law shall be construed to grant or recognize any corporate power to engage in election activity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2825/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2825&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092758,"bill_number":"SB2745","title":"Relating To Non-agricultural Park Leases.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to extend the term by thirty years of any lease covering a non-agricultural park no greater than twenty-five acres and with fewer than fifteen years remaining in the term.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2745/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2745&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2092759,"bill_number":"HB1953","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a two-year Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1953/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1953&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2092760,"bill_number":"HB1986","title":"Relating To A Clean Fuel Standard.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules by 1/1/2028 governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Requires reporting and public informational session requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to AEN/TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1986/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1986&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2092761,"bill_number":"HB1891","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia sensitive linguistically appropriate universal screenings and evidence-based interventions, offer professional development on structured literacy and evidenced-based interventions, and support pre-teacher programs in training candidates in structured literacy instruction. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 242, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1344).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1891/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1891&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2092762,"bill_number":"HB1895","title":"Relating To Educational Workers.","description":"Includes the disruption or interference with the administration or functions of any school, school administration office, or school board in the offense of harassment. Elevates the penalty for harassment to a misdemeanor when the recipient is an educational worker.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1895/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1895&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2092763,"bill_number":"SB2742","title":"Relating To Dog Attacks.","description":"Clarifies owner liability and increases penalties and enforcement mechanisms for dog attacks on livestock.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2742/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2742&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2092764,"bill_number":"SB2780","title":"Relating To Human Remains.","description":"Requires any funeral establishment, mortuary, cemetery, crematory, or hydrolysis facility to dispose of the remains of a dead human body no later than sixty days from the date a burialtransit permit has been issued or from the date of an affidavit for amendment of the permit has been submitted, whichever is later. Specifies that the Department of Health is not required to include specific disposition dates on the permit. Requires the Department to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2780/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2780&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092765,"bill_number":"SB2771","title":"Relating To Licensing.","description":"Removes the barrier requiring applicants for professional or vocational licensing to be United States citizens, United States nationals, or persons with work visas. Allows applicants to provide individual tax identification numbers in lieu of social security numbers if all other requirements are met.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2771/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2771&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092766,"bill_number":"SB2734","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"After 7/1/2026, prohibits firearms with the capacity to fire ammunition of fifty caliber or higher with exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2734/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2734&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092767,"bill_number":"HB2019","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Early Learning to administer funding for family-child interaction learning programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2019/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2019&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2092768,"bill_number":"HB1925","title":"Relating To Climate Education.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a climate literacy certificate program to provide students with an advanced understanding of climate change through academic coursework and hands-on learning. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1925/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1925&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2092769,"bill_number":"SB2821","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires a minimum number of voter service centers open the day of the general election.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2821/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2821&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2092770,"bill_number":"SB2812","title":"Relating To Transportation Safety.","description":"Requires testing of driver license applicants on the dangers that larger motor vehicles present to pedestrians and bicyclists. Requires persons who commit the offense of excessive speeding to pass the driver license examination only if and when those drivers apply for a new driver's license. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2812/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2812&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2092771,"bill_number":"HB1876","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Amends the existing prohibition on conversion therapy by prohibiting the practice on persons under the age of twenty-five and the advertisement of such practice. Explicitly provides that talk therapy in the form of pure speech is exempt from the prohibition on conversion therapy. Takes effect upon the certification by the Attorney General that the Supreme Court of the United States has overturned the holding in Chiles v. Salazar, 116 F.4th 1178 (10th Cir. 2024). Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1876/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1876&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092772,"bill_number":"SB2791","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Directs the Department of Human Services to convene a working group to develop a statewide Kamaaina credit program to assist asset limited, income constrained, employed households to pay for essential living costs. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2791/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2791&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2092773,"bill_number":"HB2017","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for certain agricultural investment costs incurred for agricultural activities conducted on Hawaiian home lands. Applies to costs incurred after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2017/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2017&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2092774,"bill_number":"HB1964","title":"Relating To The State Building Code Council.","description":"Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Requires the State Building Code Council to provide annual training to state and county permitting agency employees. Appropriates funds for the training, subject to a matching requirement from the counties. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1964/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1964&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2092775,"bill_number":"HB1900","title":"Relating To Remedies.","description":"Prohibits actions based on a building code violation unless the violation was a material violation of the building code. Specifies that claimants must comply with the Contractor Repair Act and bars persons from joining a class action for failure to comply with the Contractor Repair Act. Repeals the requirement that inspections and testing be completed within nine months. Deletes duplicative language for when persons may accept a settlement offer. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant rejects a contractor's reasonable proposal for inspection or a reasonable offer to remedy. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1900/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1900&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2092776,"bill_number":"HB1901","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Authorizes liquor sold through a Class 10 license to be consumed on or off premises, under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1901/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1901&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2092777,"bill_number":"HB1978","title":"Relating To The West Hawaii Regional Health Care System.","description":"Appropriates funds for the planning, design, site work, and construction of a new outpatient care center in North Kona. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1978/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1978&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2092778,"bill_number":"SB2785","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Appropriates funds for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands projects eligible for general fund revenues that are generated by increases in transient accommodations tax collections and intended to be expended equally across projects related to natural resources, climate resilience, and destination management.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2785/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2785&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092779,"bill_number":"HB1957","title":"Relating To Safe Entryways.","description":"Establishes, for a county with a population greater than three hundred thousand, enforcement procedures to prevent people or personal property from blocking or otherwise impeding ingress or egress to private doorways and entranceways. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1957/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1957&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2092780,"bill_number":"HB1991","title":"Relating To The Liquor Tax.","description":"Replaces the defined liquor categories subject to the liquor tax with alcohol-by-volume categories, but with a separate rate for beer manufactured by a small craft producer pub licensee. Adjusts the liquor tax rates for inflation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1991/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1991&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2092781,"bill_number":"SB2770","title":"Relating To Cesspool Conversions.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a cesspool conversion loan special fund, to be administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, to provide low-interest loans to eligible homeowners for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2770/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2770&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092782,"bill_number":"SB2816","title":"Relating To State Enterprise Zones.","description":"Expands the definition of \"eligible business activity\" for the purposes of the Enterprise Zone Program to include certain research and development activities and information technology design and production services. Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to declare up to two census tracts in the State that contain an innovation enterprise to be designated as an enterprise zone, subject to the Governor's approval. Requires DBEDT to conduct an in-house comprehensive review, in consultation with the Department of Taxation, of the State Enterprise Zones Program and requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 739).","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2816/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2816&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2092783,"bill_number":"HB1910","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Department of Transportation to identify any roadways other than Makakilo Drive that may be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo. Requires the Department to plan for, design, and construct an emergency egress route in Makakilo under certain circumstances. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1910/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1910&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2092784,"bill_number":"SB2776","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Prohibits a law enforcement officer and law enforcement agency from making certain requests for assistance from federal law enforcement agencies with exceptions. Establishes requirements and limitations for law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with federal law enforcement agencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2776/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2776&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092785,"bill_number":"HB1956","title":"Relating To Freshwater Waterways.","description":"Prohibits residing in, on, or within fifty feet of a freshwater waterway. Authorizes law enforcement officers to enforce the prohibition. Specifies that violation is a civil violation, not a criminal offense. Establishes procedures for the removal, inventory, storage, and disposal of unattended personal property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1956/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1956&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2092786,"bill_number":"SB2807","title":"Relating To Destination Management.","description":"Transfers functions relating to the preparation and implementation of destination management action plans from the Hawaii Tourism Authority to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement destination management action plans. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Education's Workforce Development Branch for various destination management-related workforce development activities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2807/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2807&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2092787,"bill_number":"HB1902","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, to a non-selected offeror until after any protest is resolved and the contract is executed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1902/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1902&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2092788,"bill_number":"HB1904","title":"Relating To Space Operations.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism the Hawaii Orbital Sustainability and Space Traffic Board and orbital tracking and traffic management system. Establishes registration and compliance standards for aerospace activities in state airspace. Authorizes the awarding of research, education, and workforce development grants. Requires compliance with the Hawaii Environmental Policy Act and historic preservation requirements, and Native Hawaiian cultural consultation. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1904/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1904&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2092789,"bill_number":"HB1942","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a 100th Infantry Battalion history curricula plan beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. Establishes a one-year 100th Infantry Battalion history curriculum pilot program within certain public high schools during the 2026-2027 school year. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1942/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1942&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092790,"bill_number":"SB2835","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Part I: Clarifies that class 10 special licenses may be granted for a period not to exceed three days per application. In counties with fewer than two hundred thousand residents but more than one hundred thousand residents, amends application requirements for class 10 special licenses, including requirements related to electronic submission, naming, and single applications for certain adjacent parcels of land, and prohibits the conditional acceptance of applications based on certain factors. Part II: Increases the maximum percentage of fines assessed by county liquor commissions that may be used to fund public liquor-related educational or enforcement programs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 106, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2835/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2835&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2092791,"bill_number":"HB2005","title":"Relating To Language Access.","description":"Establishes a statewide Language Access Education and Workforce Development Program at the University of Hawaii. Establishes positions and appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2005/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2005&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2092792,"bill_number":"HB1958","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Establishes, for a county with a population greater than three hundred thousand, enforcement procedures to prevent domiciling or storing of personal property on public property within a bus stop area, if a person does not intend to use the public transportation services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1958/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1958&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2092793,"bill_number":"HB1989","title":"Relating To Water Retention.","description":"Directs the University of Hawaii School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology to conduct a study that identifies, analyzes, and evaluates possible methods to capture, retain, and store rainwater and storm water runoff for counties with a population of more than five hundred thousand. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1989/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1989&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2092794,"bill_number":"SB2848","title":"Relating To Hearing Aids.","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts from the sale of hearing aids received by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or a practitioner licensed to administer drugs to an individual. Effective 1/30/2050. Implementation effective 1/1/2027. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2848/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2848&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2092795,"bill_number":"SB2851","title":"Relating To Deaf Individuals.","description":"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. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-15","last_action":"Act 261, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1364).","last_action_date":"2026-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2851/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2851&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2092796,"bill_number":"SB2839","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Prohibits digital navigation applications from providing an alert, indication, or other type of notice to users of the presence of law enforcement personnel or a law enforcement operation at any specific location.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2839/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2839&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2092797,"bill_number":"SB2738","title":"Relating To Tax Haven Abuse.","description":"Effective 1/1/2028, requires corporations to include in their income the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State; applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax, which shall be deposited into the state general fund; and requires corporations to report all profits, losses, revenues, and inter-company transactions made and all taxes paid in other states. Establishes penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2738/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2738&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092798,"bill_number":"SB2852","title":"Relating To Civil Rights.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to adopt rules on digital accessibility for places of public accommodation that are consistent with certain federal regulations. Specifies that a violation of the rules is an unlawful discriminatory practice. Establishes that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice for a place of public accommodation to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of their goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations, or information related thereto, by requiring the use of information and communication technology that is not accessible to the person. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 257, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1359).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2852/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2852&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2092799,"bill_number":"HB1896","title":"Relating To Community Schools.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support community schools. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1896/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1896&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2092800,"bill_number":"SB2822","title":"Relating To The Office Of The Legislative Analyst.","description":"Requires the office of the legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2822/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2822&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2092801,"bill_number":"HB1995","title":"Relating To Parking For Persons With Disabilities.","description":"Provides that people who are blind or deaf are eligible to apply for and receive a disabled paid parking permit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1995/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1995&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2092802,"bill_number":"SB2831","title":"Relating To Voting.","description":"Authorizes state agencies to implement automatic voter registration if designated by the Office of Elections. Requires eligible applicants for instruction permits, provisional licenses, driver's licenses, and identification cards to be automatically registered or preregistered to vote unless the applicant opts out.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to GVO/TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2831/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2831&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092803,"bill_number":"SB2766","title":"Proposing Amendments To Articles Ii, Iii, And Xvii Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Provide The Electorate With The Power Of Initiative.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide the state electorate with the power to propose statutory and constitutional amendments by initiative and to approve or reject those amendments by ballot, as provided by law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2766/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2766&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092804,"bill_number":"HB1959","title":"Relating To Domestic Violence.","description":"Extends for five years certain provisions from Act 19, SLH 2020, and Act 238, SLH 2021, relating to abuse of family or household members, including establishing a petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of family or household members, clarifying penalties for violations, and allowing a deferred acceptance of guilty plea for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor abuse of family or household members offenses. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/29/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 192, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1959/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1959&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2092805,"bill_number":"SB2763","title":"Relating To Staffing Standards At Health Care Facilities.","description":"Requires each hospital to establish a Hospital Registered Nurse Staffing Committee by 9/1/2026. Requires the Staffing Committee to adopt and file a Staffing Committee Charter with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations by 1/1/2027. Requires the Department to develop a Hospital Registered Nurse Staffing Plan Form by 1/1/2027. Requires each Staffing Committee to adopt and file a Staffing Plan, including minimum registered nurse staffing standards, with the Department by 7/1/2027, and annually thereafter. Requires hospitals to implement their Staffing Plan by 7/1/2027, and post the Staffing Plan and staffing schedules in publicly accessible areas. Requires Staffing Committees to receive, review, evaluate, and respond to reports and complaints regarding deviations from the Staffing Plan. Establishes a variance process allowing hospitals to temporarily deviate from their minimum registered nurse staffing standards. Establishes an enforcement framework to be administered by the Department, including review of Staffing Plans, complaint investigations, administrative appeals, and civil penalties for violations. Prohibits retaliation against certain persons who report staffing concerns or participate in enforcement proceedings. Increases the membership of the Center for Nursing Advisory Board to include three elected officers or governing board members of a labor organization representing registered nurses in the State. Requires the Center for Nursing to develop and maintain an online dashboard of staffing standards recommended by certain professional specialty organizations. Requires the Department to adopt rules. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/LBT, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2763/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2763&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092806,"bill_number":"SB2784","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026, applies the retail or higher general excise tax or use tax rate to purchases or imports of new motor vehicles by rental car companies. Appropriates funds to establish a position in the Department of Taxation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2784/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2784&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092807,"bill_number":"SB2828","title":"Relating To The Office Of The Legislative Analyst.","description":"Requires the office of the legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2828/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2828&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092808,"bill_number":"HB1917","title":"Relating To The Public Land Trust Working Group.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to facilitate the hiring of necessary staff and the purchase of equipment and professional services on behalf of the public land trust working group.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1917/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1917&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2092809,"bill_number":"SB2744","title":"Relating To Due Process.","description":"Requires state agencies to provide an affected person with written notice containing certain information before taking final administrative actions that materially and adversely affect the person's protected liberty or property interest. Prohibits a state agency from implementing a final adverse action until the completion of any timely requested contested case proceeding unless the state agency makes certain written findings. Requires state agencies to take certain steps to ensure impartial decision-making. Requires each state agency to submit an annual report to the Legislature and make the report available on the agency's website. Requires a claim against the State for a violation of a procedural due process requirement to be satisfied from the operating budget of the state agency whose action or omission gave rise to the violation and not from the general fund. Clarifies that reporting of due process rights violations is protected under the State's Whistleblowers' Protection Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2744/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2744&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2092810,"bill_number":"HB1908","title":"Relating To The Makakilo Drive Extension Project.","description":"Transfers land from the City and County of Honolulu to the Department of Transportation to complete the Makakilo Drive Extension project. Establishes the Makakilo Drive Extension Task Force to coordinate the project. Authorizes use of the Hawaii green infrastructure special fund to support sustainable design elements of the project. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1908/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1908&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2092811,"bill_number":"HB1872","title":"Relating To An Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program.","description":"Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1872/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1872&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2092812,"bill_number":"HB1931","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a State Noxious Weed Coordinator position and updates the process for designating and managing noxious weeds. Allows public proposals to add, amend, or remove noxious weed designations. Requires notice and public reporting. Clarifies the authority of the Department and Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Authorizes updates to the noxious weed list to be adopted by order and classifies noxious weeds into three categories. Strengthens enforcement and penalties. Updates departmental duties for noxious weed control and eradication. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1931/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1931&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2092813,"bill_number":"SB2818","title":"Relating To Boating.","description":"Clarifies the penalties for violations of boating and ocean recreation laws pursuant to chapter 200, HRS. Clarifies the violations that constitute unauthorized conduct. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-28","last_action":"Act 058, on 05/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1158).","last_action_date":"2026-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2818/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2818&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2092814,"bill_number":"SB2789","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Sixteenth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 16th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2789/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2789&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2092815,"bill_number":"SB2844","title":"Relating To Image-based Sexual Abuse.","description":"Establishes the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate or private images as a criminal offense. Amends the criteria for an extended term of imprisonment to include an offender whose act of attempting to commit or committing the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate or private images against a minor or vulnerable adult resulted in the victim's death.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2844/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2844&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2092816,"bill_number":"HB2018","title":"Relating To Conservation Enforcement.","description":"Appropriates funds for the purchase of equipment for the Hawaii Island Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2018/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2018&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2092817,"bill_number":"SB2783","title":"Relating To Foreclosures.","description":"Authorizes the public sale of a foreclosed mortgaged property or unit on a state website to be developed and maintained by the Judiciary. Requires the public notice of the public sale of the mortgaged property or unit to include the date, time, and website address of the sale if the sale is to be held on a state website. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2783/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2783&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092818,"bill_number":"SB2803","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Requires DOH to submit a reorganization plan to the Legislature to consolidate the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions with the Homeless Programs Office under a single centralized entity. Specifies the contents of the reorganization plan and the dates by which the draft and final plan and timeline for reorganization must be submitted to the Legislature. Requires the consolidated entity to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Kauhale Initiative and related capital improvement projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:00PM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2803/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2803&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2092819,"bill_number":"SB2731","title":"Relating To Sentencing.","description":"Limits the maximum term of imprisonment for misdemeanors, or for offenses 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 to apply to the court for a sentence modification to conform to the new limit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2731/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2731&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092820,"bill_number":"SB2735","title":"Relating To Election Watchers.","description":"Specifies that each qualified political party may have one election watcher. Allows the news media to act as election watchers. Allows the clerk to permit additional election watchers. Specifies conditions for election watchers while serving. Effective 8/9/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2735/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2735&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092821,"bill_number":"HB1875","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services, including clarifying permitted disclosures of protected health information to address changes in federal regulations. Establishes protections against abusive litigation. Prohibits medical malpractice insurers and health carriers from taking certain adverse actions against health care providers solely on the basis that the health care provider provides lawful reproductive health care services or gender-affirming health care services. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-29","last_action":"Act 059, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1159).","last_action_date":"2026-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1875/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1875&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092822,"bill_number":"SB2793","title":"Relating To Individual Sports.","description":"Authorizes homeschooled, high school-aged students to participate as unattached competitors in individual sports available to the public high school that the student would otherwise be required to attend.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2793/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2793&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2092823,"bill_number":"HB1976","title":"Relating To Dementia.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, fire chiefs, Law Enforcement Standards Board, and Department of Health to make available at least one hour of dementiaspecific training for first responders, including law enforcement officers, fire first responders, and emergency medical services personnel. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to take certain steps when reviewing and recommending dementia-specific training curricula. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1976/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1976&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2092824,"bill_number":"HB1971","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans under the State's Medicaid managed care program to provide coverage for biomarker testing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1971/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1971&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2092825,"bill_number":"SB2748","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Repeals the sunset date of Act 45, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, thereby making permanent the authority of the counties to share in facilitating the development, construction, financing, refinancing, or other provision of mixed-use developments, including low- and moderate-income housing projects, and issue county bonds for this purpose.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2748/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2748&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2092826,"bill_number":"HB2014","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution of fine mesh nets, including monofilament netting, in the State to protect plants from the coconut rhinoceros beetle.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2014/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2014&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2092827,"bill_number":"SB2788","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence For The Protection Of Minors.","description":"Establishes safeguards, protections, oversight, and penalties for interactions between minors and artificial intelligence companion systems or conversational artificial intelligence services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2788/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2788&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092828,"bill_number":"SB2727","title":"Relating To Discrimination.","description":"Lengthens the statute of limitations to file a complaint of discrimination with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to one year. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-28","last_action":"Act 056, on 05/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1156).","last_action_date":"2026-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2727/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2727&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092829,"bill_number":"HB1933","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Authorizes the counties to close public lands when necessary to protect public health, ensure public safety, or preserve natural or cultural resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1933/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1933&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092830,"bill_number":"SB2743","title":"Relating To Building Permits.","description":"Exempts certain agricultural buildings, structures, and appurtenances from building codes and permitting requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2743/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2743&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2092831,"bill_number":"SB2739","title":"Relating To Licensure.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to issue a temporary license to engage in the practice of dealing and fitting of hearing aids to high school students enrolled in a structured training program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2739/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2739&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2092832,"bill_number":"SB2730","title":"Relating To Criminal Justice Reform.","description":"Establishes factors under which officers may arrest and detain persons without a warrant for petty misdemeanors and violations, and requires officers to document the justification for the arrests. Amends the circumstances under which officers may issue citations in lieu of arrest. Requires officers to issue citations in lieu of arrest for certain petty misdemeanors and violations, unless public safety or flight risks are present or the alleged offense involves operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or the abuse of family or household members. Requires the Judiciary to promulgate a standardized citation form and updates the required information for citations. Requires the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit reports. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 870).","last_action_date":"2026-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2730/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2730&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092833,"bill_number":"SB2753","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2027, requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline or on highly porous soils to include denitrification capacity. Requires the Department of Health to provide appropriate reductions in requirements to leach fields and wastewater systems with denitrification capacity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2753/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2753&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2092834,"bill_number":"HB1966","title":"Relating To The Emergency Medical Services Special Fund.","description":"Amends the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund by authorizing the deposit of revenues from billable emergency medical services. Amends the composition and allowable uses of the special fund. Establishes a cap on the unencumbered and unexpended balance in the special fund. Exempts expenditures from the special fund from chapters 103D and 103F, HRS. Discontinues the allocation of cigarette tax revenues to the special fund beginning 1/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1966/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1966&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2092835,"bill_number":"SB2728","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Appropriates funds to: (1) the counties for more voter service centers for in-person voting; (2) the Office of Elections to print and mail the digital voter information guide to all registered voters; and (3) the Office of Elections to support a public outreach and engagement campaign to encourage greater voter participation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2728/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2728&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092836,"bill_number":"HB1954","title":"Relating To Identity Theft.","description":"Includes fraudulent impersonation or false depiction through artificial intelligence or materially deceptive media in the offenses of identity theft.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1954/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1954&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2092837,"bill_number":"SB2752","title":"Relating To Safe Routes To School.","description":"Clarifies eligibility and improves accountability for the use of Safe Routes to School funds. Repeals the position of safe routes to school program coordinator. Repeals certain requirements for county programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2752/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2752&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2092838,"bill_number":"HB1947","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Repeals the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Establishes the Office of Tourism within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1947/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1947&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092839,"bill_number":"HB1874","title":"Relating To Plant-based Food And Drinks.","description":"Requires the Departments of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Accounting and General Services, and Health to establish a Plant-Based-By-Default Program for food and drinks offered at state-operated prisons, state-licensed hospitals, and government-sponsored events. Requires annual reports to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1874/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1874&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2092840,"bill_number":"SB2797","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Establishes a new gift card fraud law, under the scope of unfair and deceptive practices law, which requires merchants and third-party gift card resellers to take certain steps to prevent gift card scams. Requires the Office of Consumer Protection to create model notices and issue certain guidelines. Requires the conspicuous provision of information regarding terms and conditions of gift certificates, regardless of whether the cards are sold in person, electronically, or telephonically. Extends the minimum redemption period for paper gift certificates from two to four years. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2797/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2797&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2092841,"bill_number":"SB2845","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Prohibits persons from interfering with another person's access to or from a health care facility or disrupting the normal functioning of a health care facility. Makes violations a petty misdemeanor. Establishes a private right of action for individuals and health care facilities harmed as a result of interference with a health care facility. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring an action for injunctive or other equitable relief. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2845/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2845&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2092842,"bill_number":"SB2846","title":"Relating To Students With Disabilities.","description":"Authorizes the inclusion of language addressing individualized accommodations and supports during emergency situations and evacuations in individualized education programs for students with disabilities. Requires support and guidance from the Department of Education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2846/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2846&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2092843,"bill_number":"SB2795","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Flag.","description":"Requires cooperative housing corporations, planned community associations, and condominium associations to allow owners to display the Hawaiian flag within the owner's property. Allows reasonable time, place, manner, and size restrictions on Hawaiian flag displays to protect a documented substantial interest of the association or corporation. Authorizes cooperative housing corporations, planned community associations, and condominium associations to impose stricter size restrictions on Hawaiian flag displays or eliminate the flagpole or have its height lowered if the documented substantial interest is related to health or safety. Effective 9/9/2129. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2795/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2795&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2092844,"bill_number":"SB2725","title":"Relating To Female Genital Mutilation.","description":"Establishes the offense of prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation of a minor. Authorizes a victim of female genital mutilation to bring a civil action for damages under certain conditions. Amends the statutory definitions of \"child abuse or neglect\" and \"harm\" to include prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation of a minor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2725/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2725&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092845,"bill_number":"SB2757","title":"Relating To Digital Asset Charters.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' Division of Financial Institutions, beginning 1/1/2027, a digital asset charter program for licensing, regulating, and overseeing digital asset companies and digital asset business activities. Authorizes companies that participated in the Hawaii Digital Currency Innovation Lab to temporarily continue digital asset business activities without a charter in certain circumstances. Appropriates moneys from the compliance resolution fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2757/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2757&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092846,"bill_number":"HB1878","title":"Relating To Discrimination.","description":"Prohibits discrimination based on: (1) The perception that a person possesses certain characteristics; (2) The perception that a person is associated with a person who possesses, or is perceived to possess, certain characteristics; or (3) The intersection or combination of two or more specified characteristics in relation to a person. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1878/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1878&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2092847,"bill_number":"SB2782","title":"Relating To Notaries Public.","description":"Requires the Bureau of Conveyances to notify an affected party when any recorded instrument was purportedly fraudulently notarized, when attested to by the purported notary public. Requires the Bureau of Conveyances to allow an affected party to void the recorded instrument that was purportedly fraudulently notarized. Requires the Bureau of Conveyances to allow title holders to suspend additional recordings on their title, unless given prior authorization by the title holder, subject to certain limitations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2782/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2782&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092848,"bill_number":"HB1882","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Exempts motorcycles and passenger cars from safety inspections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1882/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1882&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2092849,"bill_number":"SB2849","title":"Relating To Public Meetings.","description":"Requires certain information to appear at the beginning of notices for public meetings, where applicable. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2849/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2849&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2092850,"bill_number":"HB1939","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit (film tax credit) by providing additional credits to qualified productions that have a workforce of at least eighty per cent local hires in the first taxable year or second consecutive taxable year and meet other specific requirements, then increasing the local workforce threshold to eighty-two per cent in the third or fourth consecutive taxable year and eighty-five per cent in the fifth consecutive taxable year, that the additional credit is claimed; requiring independent third-party certification of qualified production costs for all film productions claiming the film tax credit; authorizing DBEDT to waive the credit cap per qualified production for one qualified production each fiscal year; and requiring the Hawaii Film Office to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Sunsets 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1939/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1939&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092851,"bill_number":"HB1909","title":"Relating To The Budget.","description":"Requires the Governor to submit a recommended budget for deferred repair and maintenance and capital improvements on existing state-owned buildings and infrastructure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1909/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1909&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2092852,"bill_number":"HB1924","title":"Relating To Recycling.","description":"Establishes a mattress stewardship working group within the Department of Health to develop a program to ensure the collection, reuse, and recycling of mattresses, box springs, and mattress foundations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1924/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1924&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2092853,"bill_number":"SB2827","title":"Relating To Civic Education.","description":"Establishes a Civic Education Grant Program to provide support to public middle and intermediate schools in providing civic education to students through department approved programming. Establishes a Civic Education Trust Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2827/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2827&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092854,"bill_number":"SB2787","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide loans or grants to eligible individuals to purchase rental units.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2787/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2787&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092855,"bill_number":"HB2009","title":"Relating To Family Caregiver Support.","description":"Establishes a Disability and Caregiver Support Working Group to explore compliant and fiscally responsible approaches that address the longstanding gap affecting parents and guardians with disabilities whose caregiving capacity may be substantially impaired due to disability or serious medical conditions, while preserving federal funding integrity. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2009/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2009&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2092856,"bill_number":"HB1903","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Space Commission.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Space Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to promote innovation in the fields of space exploration and commercial aerospace. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1903/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1903&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2092857,"bill_number":"HB1914","title":"Relating To Penalties.","description":"Establishes enhanced terms of imprisonment for burglary and theft offenses, which shall apply when the value of the property exceeds certain dollar amounts. Increase penalties for habitual property crime offenders. Establishes the selling of stolen property as a theft offense.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1914/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1914&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2092858,"bill_number":"SB2834","title":"Relating To Environmental Review.","description":"Shortens the period within which certain judicial proceedings involving environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects must be initiated. Requires judicial proceedings involving actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects to be filed directly with the Supreme Court and prohibits the Supreme Court from awarding attorneys' fees in these judicial proceedings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/WLA/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2834/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2834&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2092859,"bill_number":"SB2786","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Permits the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct a review of the effect of a proposed project on lands under its jurisdiction on historical properties and burial sites, subject to certain requirements. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HWN/WLA, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2786/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2786&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092860,"bill_number":"SB2729","title":"Relating To Policing.","description":"Requires law enforcement agencies and police oversight agencies to collect and report certain data regarding law enforcement stops, uses of force, and complaints to the Hawaii Crime Lab affiliated with the University of Hawaii. Requires the Hawaii Crime Lab to collect and publish incident-level information and an annual report on the data collected. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to adopt rules, in coordination with the Hawaii Crime Lab.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2729/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2729&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092861,"bill_number":"HB1940","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Requires a condominium association to make available on an internet site the association's general ledgers, project information form (RR-105C), and statement of accounts at no cost to a unit owner or the unit owner's authorized agent. Reduces the reasonable fee a condominium association may charge to provide copies of association documents from $1 per page to 75 cents per page.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1940/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1940&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092862,"bill_number":"HB1899","title":"Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","description":"Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychologists when patients are located in compact states other than the state where the psychologist is licensed. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the compact.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1899/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1899&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2092863,"bill_number":"HB1893","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Clarifies that public charter school teachers are eligible for incentives under the Teacher National Board Certification Incentive Program. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1893/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1893&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2092864,"bill_number":"SB2809","title":"Relating To Budget-related Reports.","description":"Requires the Governor to ensure that the Governor's program memoranda and variance reports accurately reflect the current responsibilities of certain state programs, address the current and future needs of the State, and align with budget-related submittals.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2809/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2809&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2092865,"bill_number":"HB1880","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2030, prohibits the use or application of a pesticide containing 1,3-dichloropropene as an active ingredient, such as Telone. Effective 7/1/3001. (HD3)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1880/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1880&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2092866,"bill_number":"HB1884","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to evaluate intersections for the installation of leading pedestrian intervals, accessible pedestrian signals, and other safety improvements, as necessary, at state-owned or operated pedestrian signal heads. Requires the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the counties, to develop a program that allows pedestrians and community members to request the installation of accessible pedestrian signals at specific intersections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1884/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1884&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2092867,"bill_number":"SB2750","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Increases the maximum term for leases of public lands to ninety-nine years. Prohibits commercial leases and government use agreements of public lands at rates below market rate, with exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2750/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2750&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2092868,"bill_number":"SB2799","title":"Relating To The Kalaupapa Settlement.","description":"Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Department of Health, to submit to the Legislature a report on the plan for the transfer of powers and duties of Kalaupapa Settlement prior to the Regular Session of 2027. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2799/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2799&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2092869,"bill_number":"SB2850","title":"Relating To Parking For Persons With Disabilities.","description":"Provides that people who are blind or deaf are eligible to apply for and receive a disabled paid parking permit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2850/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2850&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2092870,"bill_number":"SB2829","title":"Relating To The Powers Of Artificial Persons.","description":"Prohibits any state-chartered corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, cooperative, nonprofit, or other association from making expenditures or contributions in connection with elections or ballot measures. Deems any election or ballot measure expenditure or contribution to be ultra vires or void as a matter of law, triggering administrative forfeiture of charter privileges, including limited liability and perpetual duration, until reinstatement. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2829/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2829&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092871,"bill_number":"HB1998","title":"Relating To Civil Rights.","description":"Establishes it as an unlawful discriminatory practice for a place of public accommodation to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of information related to their services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations by requiring use of information and communication technology that is not accessible to the person. Establishes exceptions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1998/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1998&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2092872,"bill_number":"SB2760","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Clarifies that the importation of any item or material infested or infected with an insect or other animal, disease, or pest is prohibited. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt rules to designate certain restricted articles to require a compliance agreement prior to importation. Clarifies that the State is not responsible for any economic loss or damages related to any actions by the Department under chapter 150A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Authorizes the Department to administratively inspect any article imported or moved into the State from the continental United States or between the islands of the State. Authorizes the Department to compel the quarantine of certain non-agricultural items or materials. Allows for certain interim rules adopted by the Department to be effective for up to two years. Clarifies penalties for various quarantine and import law violations. Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent position within the Department to assist the Plant Industry Division Administrator in drafting, reviewing, and updating certain administrative rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2760/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2760&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092873,"bill_number":"SB2751","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Defines compounded prescription drugs for the purposes of the State's Workers' Compensation Law. Limits dispensing of prescription drugs by physician to 30 days after the industrial injury and requires all prescription drugs to be obtained through the employer's pharmacy benefit manager thereafter. Requires prescription drugs not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), such as compounds, to be identified as compounds when listed on the treatment plan and when billed, and be supported by a statement of medical necessity documenting the case of medical need for a compound drug over an FDA-approved over-the-counter or prescription drug of similar therapeutic effect. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2751/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2751&year=2026","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":2092874,"bill_number":"HB1994","title":"Relating To Service Animals.","description":"Requires sellers or providers of emotional support animals, as well as those issuing verifications of a disability-related need for an emotional support animal, to provide written notice of certain laws relating to emotional support animals. Requires persons or businesses that sell or provide certificates, vests, or identification tags that identify an animal as an emotional support animal to provide to the buyer or recipient written notice of certain laws relating to emotional support animals. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1994/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1994&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2092875,"bill_number":"HB1883","title":"Relating To Epinephrine.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, authorizes county lifeguards providing services at a county or state beach park to administer epinephrine auto-injectors to render emergency care to another person. Requires the counties to approve training providers and establish standards for the use and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors. Establishes requirements for health care providers to issue prescriptions for, and pharmacists to dispense, epinephrine auto-injectors to counties or county life guards. Establishes certain limitations of liability.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HLT/LAB, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1883/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1883&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2092876,"bill_number":"HB1934","title":"Relating To Libraries.","description":"Requires the State Librarian to establish an Imagination Library of Hawaii Program to provide one free book each month to children from birth through five years of age who reside in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1934/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1934&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092877,"bill_number":"HB1990","title":"Relating To Residential Real Property.","description":"Establishes penalties, including fines and liens, for an owner of residential real property's failure to remediate zoning violations. Requires, under certain conditions, county planning or permitting agencies to record the notice of violation as a lien on the property with the Bureau of Conveyances. Requires referral to the applicable county corporation counsel for foreclosure, subject to certain conditions, if the owner fails to satisfy certain conditions. Requires the applicable district or circuit court to hold a de novo review of penalties assessed for unaddressed residential real property zoning violations, including foreclosure, upon appeal by the affected residential real property owner. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Recommitted to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1990/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1990&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2092878,"bill_number":"HB2012","title":"Relating To Community Literacy Labs.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the Department of Education to establish and implement a two-year Community Literacy Labs Pilot Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2012/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2012&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2092879,"bill_number":"HB1955","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Increases the contract award value that triggers required proof of vendor compliance from $2,500 to $6,000.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1955/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1955&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2092880,"bill_number":"HB2011","title":"Relating To Pet Animals.","description":"Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew, canceling, restricting, otherwise terminating, or charging higher rates for a commercial general liability insurance policy, homeowners insurance policy, renters insurance policy, or dwelling fire policy based on the breed of any dog that is kept on the insured premises.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2011/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2011&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2092881,"bill_number":"HB1950","title":"Relating To The Transient Accommodations Tax.","description":"Establishes the State-led Marketing and Branding Special Fund and requires that a portion of all transient accommodations tax revenues that would otherwise be deposited into the general fund be deposited into the special fund, to be used for state-led marketing, branding, and tourism management. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop and submit an annual comprehensive marketing, branding, and tourism management plan to the Legislature for approval. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1950/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1950&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092882,"bill_number":"HB1892","title":"Relating To The Board Of Education.","description":"Requires the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (5) to appoint to the Board of Education a nonvoting public school teacher representative. Authorizes the nonvoting public school teacher representative to participate in all Board of Education meetings and enter into executive sessions, except in certain matters related to collective bargaining negotiations or personnel matters that may pose a conflict of interest. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1892/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1892&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2092883,"bill_number":"SB2773","title":"Relating To Hotels.","description":"Requires hotelkeepers to provide adequate notice of service disruptions to third-party vendors and prospective and current guests under certain conditions. Prohibits hotelkeepers from imposing any fee, penalty, or other charge and from retaining any deposit of a guest who cancels a reservation if a service disruption is likely to exist during the period of the reservation. Requires any hotelkeeper that violates or causes another person to violate this Act to forfeit to the injured party three times the amount of the sum charged in excess of what the hotelkeeper is entitled to.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2773/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2773&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092884,"bill_number":"HB1935","title":"Relating To Personal Information.","description":"Requires every government agency that maintains, uses, collects or processes the home address of a covered public servant or candidate, to ensure that their home address is not publicly accessible. Requires every government agency to redact or otherwise remove home addresses from certain websites, databases, and printed documents or publications. Authorizes an individual to request disclosure of the home address, under certain circumstances. Allows a covered public servant or candidate to object to the disclosure of their home address.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1935/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1935&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092885,"bill_number":"SB2774","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"By January 1, 2027, requires each law enforcement agency operating in the State to maintain a publicly available policy on the visible identification of law enforcement officers. Requires all law enforcement officers in the State to visibly display identification including certain information while performing enforcement duties. Exempts officers performing undercover duties from the visible display of identification requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2774/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2774&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092886,"bill_number":"HB1912","title":"Relating To Time Limitations On Criminal Prosecutions.","description":"Provides that for any offense based on misconduct by a public servant, the appliable period of limitations for a criminal prosecution shall not commence until discovery of the offense by law enforcement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1912/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1912&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2092887,"bill_number":"HB1996","title":"Relating To Hearing Aids.","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts from the sale of hearing aids received by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or a practitioner licensed to administer drugs to an individual. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1996/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1996&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2092888,"bill_number":"HB1932","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Recognize And Protect The Inherent And Inalienable Right Of All People To Clean Water And Air, A Healthful Environment And Climate And Healthy Native Ecosystems And Beaches.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate and healthy native ecosystems and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1932/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1932&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2092889,"bill_number":"HB1907","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the City and County of Honolulu to transfer to the State the City and County of Honolulu's authority to construct a Makakilo Drive extension. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1907/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1907&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2092890,"bill_number":"HB1946","title":"Relating To Registration Of Time Shares.","description":"Establishes that applications for registration renewals for time share developers, acquisition agents, plan managers, and exchange agents required by section 514E-10, HRS, shall be deemed approved thirty days after receipt of all required documents, unless the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs issues a deficiency letter within that period. Establishes that any amendment to a required time share plan registration shall be deemed approved by operation of law on the sixtieth day after the amendment is submitted to the Director, unless the Director issues a deficiency letter within that period. Effective 9/1/2026. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-19","last_action":"Act 015, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115).","last_action_date":"2026-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1946/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1946&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092891,"bill_number":"HB1926","title":"Relating To Red Hill.","description":"Appropriates funds for studies on remediation of substances released from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility; environmental monitoring and testing; research on groundwater modeling and sampling; and independent testing and verification of water data, to be published on a public dashboard. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to seek reimbursement from the United States Department of Defense. Effective 11/20/2121. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1926/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1926&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2092892,"bill_number":"SB2836","title":"Relating To Employment Of Retirants.","description":"Establishes a 5-year pilot program to authorize the Department of Education to rehire retired teachers and educational officers for hard-to-staff positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2836/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2836&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2092893,"bill_number":"HB2006","title":"Relating To Child Well-being.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and administer a Hawaii Rx kids program to improve the economic stability of households with very young children who reside in the State through a one-time payment and several monthly payments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2006/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2006&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2092894,"bill_number":"SB2756","title":"Relating To Conservation Enforcement.","description":"Appropriates funds for equipment for the Hawaii Island Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-05","last_action":"Act 097, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1197).","last_action_date":"2026-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2756/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2756&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2092895,"bill_number":"HB1873","title":"Relating To The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Exempts one six-hour strategic planning retreat of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii per year from open meeting requirements if certain conditions are met. Requires members of the Board of Regents to complete a governance training and attend the training at least once every two years thereafter. Requires the Candidate Advisory Council to ensure that all candidates presented to the Governor for nomination have certain subject matter experience and are not registered lobbyists who have lobbied on matters pertaining to the University of Hawaii. Exempts the financial disclosures of the Board of Regents as mandated by the State Ethics Code from being made public. Requires the Board of Regents, in collaboration with the Candidate Advisory Council, to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1873/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1873&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2092896,"bill_number":"HB1930","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits merchants from imposing credit card processing fees or convenience fees, under certain conditions. Ensures that payment processing costs are reasonable and transparent. Prohibits merchants from imposing surcharges on debit card transactions. Effective 1/1/2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1930/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1930&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2092897,"bill_number":"SB2847","title":"Relating To The Right To Repair.","description":"Establishes a right to repair for wheelchairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2847/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2847&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2092898,"bill_number":"HB1981","title":"Relating To A Program To Characterize Carbon Sequestration Potential And Geothermal And Underground Water Resources Statewide.","description":"Establishes a Geothermal, Carbon Sequestration, and Underground Water Resource Characterization Program via slim hole bores and a related statewide environmental assessment. Appropriates funds for the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1981/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1981&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2092899,"bill_number":"HB1928","title":"Relating To Deposit Beverage Container Recycling.","description":"Repeals the Deposit Beverage Container Program and replaces it with the Recycling Refund Producer Responsibility Organization Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1928/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1928&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2092900,"bill_number":"HB1982","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for certain geothermal resource exploration and development activities and the hiring of consultants. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to engage in consultation with beneficiaries of Hawaiian home lands regarding activities funded and to comply with the environmental impact statements law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Perruso, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Poepoe voting no (5) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1982/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1982&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2092901,"bill_number":"HB1923","title":"Relating To Residential Housing Utilities.","description":"Requires county boards of water supply to publicly disclose through their website service connection availability for residential permitting and construction. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Muraoka, Perruso, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1923/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1923&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2092902,"bill_number":"SB2732","title":"Relating To Pretrial Release.","description":"Requires certain factors to be considered when determining a defendant's financial ability to afford bail.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2732/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2732&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092903,"bill_number":"HB2000","title":"Relating To The Right To Repair.","description":"Establishes a right to repair for wheelchairs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2000/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2000&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2092904,"bill_number":"SB2767","title":"Relating To Initiative Power By The People.","description":"Establishes provisions allowing registered voters to propose statutory and constitutional amendments by initiative and to approve or reject those amendments by ballot, as provided by law. Clarifies requirements and procedures for the initiative petition, the initiative measure, and the ballot containing the initiative measure. Requires the Attorney General to review all initiative petitions for validity and to provide a summary and explanation for each initiative measure in the digital voter information guide. Requires the Chief Election Officer to certify every Attorney General-approved initiative petition for sufficient number of valid signatures. Clarifies conflicts between initiative measures and contrary or similar bills. Requires the Office of Elections to adopt rules. Takes effect upon ratification of a constitutional amendment authorizing the electorate to propose ballot initiatives and to approve or reject them as provided by law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2767/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2767&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092905,"bill_number":"HB1992","title":"Relating To Foreclosures.","description":"Authorizes the public sale of a foreclosed mortgaged property or unit on a state website to be developed and maintained by the Judiciary. Requires the public notice of the public sale of the mortgaged property or unit to include the date, time, and website address of the sale if the sale is to be held on a state website. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1992/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1992&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2092906,"bill_number":"SB2740","title":"Relating To Farm Employee Housing.","description":"Authorizes farm cluster housing on certain agricultural land within agricultural districts. Requires the counties adopt ordinances to allow farm cluster housing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EIG/WLA, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2740/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2740&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2092907,"bill_number":"SB2801","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Repeals allocation of conveyance tax revenues to the rental housing revolving fund. Temporarily suspends selected state income tax credits retroactively to 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2801/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2801&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2092908,"bill_number":"SB2736","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Requires the submission and retention of environmental product declarations for state construction projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to GVO/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2736/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2736&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092909,"bill_number":"HB1920","title":"Relating To The Low-income Housing Tax Credit.","description":"Clarifies that, for tax credits issued after 7/1/2026, a partner or member that is a partnership or limited liability company that has been allocated a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign all or a portion of the credit to any taxpayer. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, SLH 2016, relating to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, until 12/31/2032. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-09","last_action":"Act 205, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1307).","last_action_date":"2026-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1920/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1920&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2092910,"bill_number":"SB2805","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit to incentivize significant investment in agricultural production and support the expansion of agricultural crops that take longer to become productive. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Sunsets 1/1/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 714).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2805/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2805&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2092911,"bill_number":"SB2777","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires authorized property insurers to disclose certain information regarding payment of claims for the previous year. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2777/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2777&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092912,"bill_number":"HB1905","title":"Relating To Maritime Day.","description":"Designates May 22 of each year as Maritime Day.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to CAA, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2026-01-26","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1905/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1905&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2092913,"bill_number":"HB1941","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the requirements for productions to qualify for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax to include completing at least fifteen per cent of the production's principal photography within the same taxable year the production is qualifying for the film tax credit and completing or committing to complete fifteen per cent of the production's post-production in the State within the same taxable year the production is qualifying for the film tax credit or later taxable years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Repeals 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1941/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1941&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092914,"bill_number":"SB2830","title":"Relating To Misconduct By A Public Servant.","description":"Extends the statute of limitations for offenses based on misconduct in office by a public servant to allow prosecution at any time during the defendant's period of public service and up to ten years thereafter. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2830/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2830&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092915,"bill_number":"HB1975","title":"Relating To Kupuna Housing.","description":"Repeals the sunset for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna and for two positions to support the program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1975/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1975&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2092916,"bill_number":"HB1997","title":"Relating To Students With Disabilities.","description":"Authorizes the inclusion of provisions addressing individualized accommodations and supports during emergency situations and evacuations in individualized education programs and section 504 plans for students with disabilities. Requires support and guidance from the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1997/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1997&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2092917,"bill_number":"SB2798","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Makes permanent the Agricultural Enforcement Pilot Program established pursuant to Act 235, SLH 2025. Renames the program as the Agricultural Enforcement Program and expands the program statewide. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2798/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2798&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2092918,"bill_number":"HB2008","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a new bracket for higher-income earners for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2029.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2008/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2008&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2092919,"bill_number":"SB2726","title":"Relating To Public Transportation.","description":"Establishes a two-year Youth Ride Free Pilot Program within the Department of Transportation. Specifies that certain Program administrative costs incurred by the counties are eligible for reimbursement from the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2726/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2726&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092920,"bill_number":"SB2810","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Requires a condominium association to make available on an internet site the association's general ledgers, project information form (RR-105C), and statement of accounts at no cost to a unit owner or the unit owner's authorized agent. Reduces the reasonable fee a condominium association may charge to provide copies of association documents from $1 per page to 75 cents per page.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2810/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2810&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2092921,"bill_number":"HB1894","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to include the instruction of braille and provision of braille instructional materials under certain circumstances; provide braille literacy support services; cooperate with the Department of Human Services when requested to submit information necessary to maintain a register of the blind in the State; provide comprehensive information about braille literacy services, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services, including educational programming options; and participate in the development of section 504 plans and individualized education programs. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 243, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1345).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1894/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1894&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2092922,"bill_number":"HB1897","title":"Relating To Condominium Alternative Dispute Resolution.","description":"Amends the conditions and procedures of alternative dispute resolution methods for condominium-related disputes, including the use of facilitative mediation, evaluative mediation, or binding arbitration. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-29-26 3:30PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2026-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1897/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1897&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2092923,"bill_number":"SB2843","title":"Relating To Domestic Violence.","description":"Extends for five years certain provisions from Act 19, SLH 2020, and Act 238, SLH 2021, relating to abuse of family or household members, including establishing a petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of family or household members, clarifying penalties for violations, and allowing a deferred acceptance of guilty plea for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor abuse of family or household members offenses. Effective 6/29/2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2843/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2843&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2092924,"bill_number":"SB2837","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Modifies quorum requirements and repeals condominium association board election proxy voting. Authorizes the Real Estate Commission to take certain actions in response to alleged or actual violations of rules or laws relating to condominium association board elections. Imposes certain duties and obligations on condominium association directors concerning election processes. Clarifies the conditions for a valid condominium association board election. Substitutes certain requirements for written affidavits with requirements for written certification in relation to access to association documents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2837/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2837&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2092925,"bill_number":"HB1898","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Specifies that no person is subject to liability for providing clinical preventive services in accordance with Department of Health recommendations. Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and plans established by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust to provide coverage for clinical preventive services. Authorizes the Department of Health to make recommendations relating to clinical preventive services and issue standing orders for medications and immunizations. Clarifies that, for coverage for child health supervision services, the prevailing medical standards include recommendations by the Department of Health. Specifies that coverage for clinical preventive services shall not be denied on the basis of medical necessity or subject to prior authorization. Specifies that a registered pharmacist may order a vaccine in accordance with the recommendations from the Department of Health. Exempts this measure from an Auditor impact assessment report. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:38PM in Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1898/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1898&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2092926,"bill_number":"SB2804","title":"Relating To Commerce.","description":"Prohibits acquiring and holding stocks and other interests if the acquisition and holding lessens access to health care or increases insurance rates. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2804/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2804&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2092927,"bill_number":"HB1968","title":"Relating To Permitting.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in collaboration with a county selected by the Department, to develop an artificial intelligence-assisted pre-compliance intake pilot platform, subject to a matching funds requirement for the county. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a policy or metric to measure the success of the pilot platform. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1968/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1968&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2092928,"bill_number":"SB2762","title":"Relating To Bail.","description":"Allows a court to consider relevant evidence and make a determination to grant, deny, or set conditions of bail. Requires that a defendant is to be presumed entitled to bail unless certain conditions are met. Requires a court to set aside the forfeiture of bail if the defendant voluntarily appears before the court or is surrendered by the surety or bail agent within ninety days after a failure to appear. Requires a court to obtain the consent of the surety or bail agent to reinstate bail. Clarifies qualifications for bail agents, insurers, and sureties. Clarifies the process for the discharge of bail agents, insurers, and sureties. Allows a court discretion to determine whether the forfeiture of bail is appropriate. Requires a motion by the principal to set aside an order of forfeiture to provide the surety or insurer with prompt notice affording opportunity to join the motion. Allows courts discretion to reinstate a bond or recognizance or return the bond or recognizance to the appropriate party after vacating a judgment of forfeiture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2762/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2762&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092929,"bill_number":"SB2815","title":"Related To Firearms.","description":"Extends to firearm parts and ammunition certain prohibitions relating to the possession, ownership, or control of firearms and ammunition.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2815/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2815&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2092930,"bill_number":"HB1999","title":"Relating To Public Meetings.","description":"Requires certain information to appear at the beginning of notices for public meetings.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1999/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1999&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2092931,"bill_number":"SB2765","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Clarifies that condominium associations that have obtained title to a unit through foreclosure may retain rental income received prior to the appointment of a commissioner in a subsequent foreclosure, but the association may be required by a court to remit rental income received after the appointment of a commissioner to be held until an order of distribution is entered by the court. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 761).","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2765/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2765&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092932,"bill_number":"SB2768","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Establishes restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence, algorithms, or other software tools for purposes of decision-making in health insurance utilization reviews. Requires a licensed health care provider to review all adverse actions by the health carrier.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/LBT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2768/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2768&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092933,"bill_number":"HB1921","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Allows an existing cesspool that lawfully serves a single dwelling or dwelling unit in a priority level 3 area to continue serving that dwelling or dwelling unit and additional bedrooms constructed on the same parcel and within the existing dwelling or dwelling unit, subject to certain conditions. Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules and restrict additional bedrooms where evidence demonstrates that continued cesspool use impacts water quality or human health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1921/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1921&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2092934,"bill_number":"HB1948","title":"Relating To Single-use Plastics.","description":"Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDT/AEN, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1948/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1948&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092935,"bill_number":"SB2741","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts agricultural inputs from the general excise tax. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2741/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2741&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2092936,"bill_number":"SB2824","title":"Relating To Bribery.","description":"Establishes the offense of failure to report bribery as a misdemeanor. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2824/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2824&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092937,"bill_number":"SB2841","title":"Relating To Human Trafficking.","description":"By July 1, 2027, requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop a Human Trafficking Awareness Training Program to educate and train workers in the transient accommodations sector. Requires transient accommodations employers and transient accommodations third-party contractors to periodically provide the human trafficking awareness training to certain employees and contract workers and keep records of the training. By January 1, 2028, requires transient accommodations employers and transient accommodations third-party contractors to post signage regarding human trafficking awareness. By October 1, 2027, requires transient accommodations employers and transient accommodations third-party contractors to develop and implement a human trafficking prevention policy that includes procedures for the reporting of suspected human trafficking.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2841/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2841&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2092938,"bill_number":"SB2746","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for medically related travel expenses not covered by insurance. Sunsets 1/1/2031.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2746/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2746&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2092939,"bill_number":"HB1888","title":"Relating To The Safety Of Educational Workers.","description":"Part I: Requires the Department of Education and state public charter schools to take certain steps to better address the harassment of educational workers, including sports officials. Authorizes the Attorney General to assist educational workers, including sports officials at department of education or public charter school sporting events, who have been subject to harassment or intentional bodily injury in obtaining a temporary restraining order. Part II: Includes the intentional, knowing or reckless disruption or interference with a school function, school administration, or school board under the offense of harassment. Makes harassment to an educational worker, including sports officials, engaged in the performance of their duty a misdemeanor. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 234, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1336).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1888/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1888&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2092940,"bill_number":"SB2759","title":"Relating To Public Land Dispositions.","description":"Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to extend the term of all leases of public lands to the United States Military that expire in 2028, 2029, 2030, or 2031 for a period of five years to allow the Military additional time to complete and submit an environmental impact statement for the leased public lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2759/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2759&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092941,"bill_number":"SB2808","title":"Relating To The Budget.","description":"Establishes the Defeasement Trust Fund within the Department of Budget and Finance for the defeasement of tax-exempt bonds to allow private use of state facilities financed by tax-exempt bonds. Requires the Department to consult with bond counsel before defeasement. Appropriates moneys in and out of the Defeasement Trust Fund for defeasement of certain tax-exempt bonds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 4:30 PM; Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2808/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2808&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2092942,"bill_number":"SB2814","title":"Relating To Preventive Maintenance Funding For Public School Facilities.","description":"Establishes the preventive maintenance special fund under the Department of Education to be used exclusively for preventive maintenance of public school facilities. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2814/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2814&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2092943,"bill_number":"HB1885","title":"Relating To Standards Of Conduct.","description":"Prohibits a state agency from entering into any contract to procure or dispose of goods or services, or for construction, with any business that is owned or operated, or in which a controlling interest is held, by a relative or household member of a director or deputy director of a principal state department.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1885/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1885&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2092944,"bill_number":"HB1879","title":"Relating To Public Transit.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Transportation a subsidized youth transit program for youth who are residents of the State, to be coordinated with the counties. Authorizes the Department to adopt rules, expand eligibility, and consult with the Department of Education on best practices, under certain conditions. Establishes the Subsidized Youth Transit Program Special Fund. Requires biannual evaluations of the new program and Special Fund. Allocates funds from the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to the Subsidized Youth Transit Program Special Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Subsidized Youth Transit Program Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1879/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1879&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2092945,"bill_number":"HB1949","title":"Relating To The Green Fee.","description":"Establishes the Green Fee Transparency and Accountability Program and Green Fee Resiliency Impact Dashboard, to be administered by the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1949/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1949&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092946,"bill_number":"HB1960","title":"Relating To Human Trafficking.","description":"Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop a Human Trafficking Awareness Training Program, or approve externally developed programs, to educate and train workers in the transient accommodations sector. Requires transient accommodations employers or transient accommodations third-party contractors to periodically provide the human trafficking awareness training to certain employees and contract workers, keep records of the training, post signage, and develop and implement a human trafficking prevention policy that includes procedures for the reporting of suspected human trafficking. Establishes penalties. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to adopt rules. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 191, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1293).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1960/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1960&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2092947,"bill_number":"SB2842","title":"Relating To Family.","description":"Establishes an exemption from mediation in parentage proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2842/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2842&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2092948,"bill_number":"HB1969","title":"Relating To Colorectal Cancer.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a state-funded financial assistance program to offer state-funded colorectal screenings and treatment for certain persons. Requires state-funded coverage for follow-up treatment for colorectal cancer for certain persons. Requires coverage to include a follow-up colonoscopy after a positive test result. Specifies that coverage is not subject to a deductible, copayment, coinsurance, or any other cost-sharing requirements. Appropriates funds and establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-10","last_action":"Act 219, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1321).","last_action_date":"2026-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1969/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1969&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2092949,"bill_number":"SB2794","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to send notices regarding unfiled, substantially defective, and substantially deficient reports by certified mail. Requires the Commission to specify in substantial defect and deficient report notices the nature of any substantial defect or deficiency. Allows recipients of substantial defect and deficient report notices to correct their reports up to 10 business days after the receipt of the notices. Defines the terms \"substantially defective\" and \"substantially deficient\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2794/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2794&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2092950,"bill_number":"HB1936","title":"Relating To State Boating Facilities.","description":"Establishes the State Boating Facility Management Lease Program within the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease management of the entire Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. Repeals provisions relating to the leasing of certain fast and submerged lands of Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1936/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1936&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2092951,"bill_number":"SB2826","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Appropriates funds to: (1) the counties for more voter service centers for in-person voting; (2) the Office of Elections to print and mail the digital voter information guide to all registered voters; and (3) the Office of Elections to support a public outreach and engagement campaign to encourage greater voter participation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2826/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2826&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2092952,"bill_number":"SB2772","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"By January 1, 2027, requires each law enforcement agency operating in the State to maintain a publicly available policy on the visible identification of law enforcement officers. Adds law enforcement officers to covered public servants who may request any government agency, person, or organization to not make publicly available on the Internet certain covered personal information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2772/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2772&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2092953,"bill_number":"SB2854","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Allows a licensed dental hygienist to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings under the general supervision of licensed dentist.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2854/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2854&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2092956,"bill_number":"SB3007","title":"Relating To Culture And Arts.","description":"Establishes the Office of Community Culture, Arts, and Innovation within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes only. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for an Executive Director position and Specialist position within the Office of Community Culture, Arts, and Innovation. Establishes the Community and Cultural Partnership Program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 174, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1276).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3007/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3007&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2092957,"bill_number":"HB2129","title":"Relating To Government Actions.","description":"Requires any law enforcement officer acting under color of law in a public space or on state or county property to remain visibly identifiable. Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while performing their duties, with certain exceptions. Requires law enforcement officers to wear apparel and use vehicles that bear conspicuous markings of the applicable law enforcement agency. Requires all civil law enforcement activity that involves participation by state or county law enforcement officers or occurs on state or county property to be conducted in a manner that adheres to specified standards. Deems certain locations to be service-first spaces and requires them to have clear, narrowly tailored procedures with respect to civil immigration actions. Requires all state and county agencies to adopt policies that limit the collection, retention, and sharing of immigration-related personal data. Requires all interagency data exchanges between state agencies, county agencies, or state and county agencies to operate under auditable agreements. Requires all state and county agencies to report annually to the Legislature and Governor regarding the civil-immigration-related requests. Requires every state and county agency to adopt a policy that prohibits immigration-based harassment or threats, including unwarranted verification of an individual's immigration status, with respect to employment or the provision of services to the public. Requires all state and county law enforcement officers to monitor civil immigration enforcement activity by activating body cameras when present in a situation in which United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are interacting with a member of the general public.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2129/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2129&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2092959,"bill_number":"SB2877","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a two-year Student-Authored Book Publication Pilot Program. Authorizes the Pilot Program to be conducted for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders at up to five Kalihi public elementary schools and up to five Nanakuli-Waianae public elementary schools to be integrated into existing curricula. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 244, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2877/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2877&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2092961,"bill_number":"SB2962","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Prohibits homeowners insurance policies from limiting or denying payment of replacement costs, extended replacement costs, or building code upgrade costs for a dwelling solely because the insured elects to rebuild the dwelling at a different location or purchase an already-constructed home at a different location. Allows for the combination of dwelling and other structures coverage limits to fund the rebuilding or replacement of the primary residence under certain conditions. Requires notice to policyholders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2962/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2962&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2092964,"bill_number":"SB2932","title":"Relating To State Facilities.","description":"Requires all state building construction begun on or after 7/1/2028 to provide at least one universal changing accommodation in each public restroom designated as a family or assisted-use restroom, unless technically infeasible. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2932/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2932&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2092965,"bill_number":"SB2973","title":"Relating To Fishing.","description":"Requires the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to begin the rulemaking process no later than 7/1/2026 to regulate or ban jug line fishing and jug rig variant fishing methods. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2973/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2973&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2092966,"bill_number":"HB2054","title":"Relating To The Campaign Spending Commission's Electronic Filing System.","description":"Requires designated campaign finance documents to be submitted electronically through the Campaign Spending Commission's upgraded electronic filing system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2054/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2054&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2092967,"bill_number":"HB2063","title":"Relating To Opioid Use Disorder Treatment.","description":"Authorizes licensed paramedics to administer buprenorphine after administration of an opioid antagonist in cases of opioid overdoses, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Health to implement a phased pilot program in at least 1 county with verified linkage-to-care capacity and authorizes expansion of the program statewide as additional treatment resources become available. Requires a report to the Legislature evaluating program outcomes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2063/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2063&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2092968,"bill_number":"SB2940","title":"Relating To Solar Energy.","description":"Defines and provides requirements for the use of a portable solar generation device. Requires each portable solar generation device to be registered with the Public Utilities Commission. Provides that electric utility companies are not liable for any damage or injury caused by a portable solar generation device. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish and maintain an online system for registering a portable solar generation device, at no cost to the customer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2940/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2940&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2092970,"bill_number":"SB2914","title":"Relating To Lawmaker Safety.","description":"Prohibits the public disclosure of legislators' personal contact information in a voter's affidavit of registration, nomination papers, and electronic database for campaign committees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2914/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2914&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2092971,"bill_number":"SB2885","title":"Relating To Biosecurity.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes mandatory handling and storage rules for commercial and residential coconut rhinoceros beetle host material to reduce the spread of CRB within infested zones and to prevent spread into non-infested zones. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2885/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2885&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092972,"bill_number":"SB2873","title":"Relating To Visas.","description":"Establishes uniform statewide requirements for policies and processes for the issuance of U and T visa certifications for noncitizen victims of crime that are consistent with federal laws and regulations governing U and T visas. Requires each state and county certifying entity to adopt a policy and process for the issuance of U and T visa certifications, consistent with those statewide requirements. Appropriate funds for the Department of the Attorney General to provide training to state and county certifying entities so that the policies and processes comply with all federal requirements. Appropriates funds to the Department of the Attorney General for the training.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JDC/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2873/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2873&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2092973,"bill_number":"HB2032","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"PART II: Exempts the sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs from the general excise tax. PART III: Removes the state income tax on unemployment compensation benefits. PART IV: Doubles the standard deduction for individuals earning less than $100,000 and joint filers earning less than $200,000. Repeals the incremental increases on standard income tax deduction amounts. PART V: Increases the maximum adjusted gross income allowed to qualify for the low-income household renters' income tax credit and increases the credit amount. PART VI: Repeals the incremental changes to income tax brackets and removes the tax liability for the first $100,000 of individual income earned.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2032/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2032&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2092975,"bill_number":"HB2068","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Repeals the sunset provision in Act 45, SLH 2024, related to the counties' authorization to develop, construct, finance, refinance, or otherwise provide mixed-use developments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2068/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2068&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2092977,"bill_number":"SB2913","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Authorizes an increase in the volume of manufactured alcoholic beverages permissible under a small craft producer pub license. Increases the amount of alcohol manufactured on small craft producer pub licensees' premises that may be sold in recyclable containers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2913/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2913&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2092978,"bill_number":"HB2098","title":"Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","description":"Enacts, and authorizes the Governor to enter into, the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2098/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2098&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2092979,"bill_number":"HB2067","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals law that provides that all local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices are preempted and that existing local laws and regulations conflicting with the state law on smoking are null and void. Clarifies that counties retain the authority to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices, as long as the ordinances do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law on smoking.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2067/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2067&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2092980,"bill_number":"SB2819","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Prohibits certain entities from purchasing single-family residences in the State of Hawaii. Requires reports and certifications to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes penalties and enforcement authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HOU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2819/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2819&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2092981,"bill_number":"SB2970","title":"Relating To Standards Of Conduct.","description":"Repeals the $10,000 value threshold for certain prohibited contracts involving legislators or employees. Prohibits state agencies from contracting to procure or dispose of goods or services, or for construction, with businesses owned, operated, or controlled by relatives or household members of department heads or deputy directors. Requires department heads, acting department heads, and deputy directors of principal state departments to ensure compliance with the Code of Ethics provision governing contracts and provides for liability for violations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2970/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2970&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2092983,"bill_number":"SB2921","title":"Relating To State Funds.","description":"Transfers to the general fund the excess balances of various non-general funds and programs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 148, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1249).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2921/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2921&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2092984,"bill_number":"SB2856","title":"Relating To Vital Statistics.","description":"Amends the various requirements in the event of a fetal death, including registration of certain fetal deaths, filing and preparation of a certificate of fetal death, and issuance of a permit for removal, burial, or other disposition.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2856/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2856&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2092985,"bill_number":"SB2884","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for a certain percentage of expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices or to purchase, install, or construct, a hurricane shelter on the taxpayer's property. Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of a concrete high-rise certified hurricane-resistant residential project or certain hurricane-resistant components of the project. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Sunsets 12/31/2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2884/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2884&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2092986,"bill_number":"SB2988","title":"Relating To Habitat Conservation Plans.","description":"Requires any operator of a golf course in the State to consult with the Department of Land and Natural Resources to apply for an incidental take license and enter into a habitat conservation plan. Requires any existing habitat conservation plan that does not include an agreement for emergency medical and rehabilitation services to affected native wildlife to be amended to include the agreement, and the amended rights and obligations under the habitat conservation plan to be recorded by a certain deadline.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2988/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2988&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2092987,"bill_number":"HB2029","title":"Relating To Education Funding.","description":"Requires the Committee on Weights to develop recommendations for a weighted student formula that achieves resource parity between public schools and independent schools of the State. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2029/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2029&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2092989,"bill_number":"HB2093","title":"Relating To The Uniform Probate Code.","description":"Provides for the temporary sealing of certain medical records and professional evaluations filed in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings pending a judicial determination on the need for continued sealing. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-27","last_action":"Act 047, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1147).","last_action_date":"2026-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2093/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2093&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2092990,"bill_number":"SB2863","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. The tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2863/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2863&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2092991,"bill_number":"SB2977","title":"Relating To A Hawaii Climate Adaptation And Resilience Plan.","description":"Requires the Office of Sustainable Development to establish a Hawaii Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan. Requires a report to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2977/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2977&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2092992,"bill_number":"HB2066","title":"Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","description":"Enacts, and authorizes the Governor to enter into, the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2066/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2066&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2092994,"bill_number":"SB2933","title":"Relating To Health Care Costs.","description":"Establishes the Prescription Drug Affordability Board within the Department of Health to conduct affordability reviews on high-cost prescription drugs and establish upper payment limits under certain circumstances. Establishes out-of-pocket maximums for prescribed insulin, asthma inhalers, and epinephrine auto-injectors. Prohibits copayment adjustment programs. Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to comply with certain affordability measures. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Requires adoption of rules by the Affordability Board and Insurance Commissioner. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2933/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2933&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2092995,"bill_number":"HB2028","title":"Relating To Labor Day.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable tax credit for employers who provide a paid Labor Day holiday to construction workers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2028/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2028&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2092997,"bill_number":"SB3027","title":"Relating To The Patients' Bill Of Rights.","description":"Establishes patient rights with respect to timely access to specialists and referrals and prior authorization determination timelines. Establishes certain requirements for health carriers for prior authorization determinations. Establishes certain requirements for the use of automated decision support tools for claims determinations and utilization review. Requires health carriers to establish certain safeguards for protected health information. Establishes certain reporting requirements for network adequacy. Establishes certain provider protections. Expands the Insurance Commissioner's enforcement authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3027/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3027&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2092998,"bill_number":"HB2108","title":"Relating To Financial Disclosures.","description":"Expands the scope of persons who are required to file financial disclosures to include certain gubernatorial nominees subject to Senate confirmation. Makes technical amendments relating to legislators.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to LMG, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2108/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2108&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2092999,"bill_number":"HB2094","title":"Relating To Jury Duty.","description":"Increases the amount each juror or prospective juror is paid for each day of actual attendance at court. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 126, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1227).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2094/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2094&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093000,"bill_number":"HB2061","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to support the State's Gun Buyback Program, including at least two gun buyback events in each county. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Kila, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda, Shimizu, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2061/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2061&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093001,"bill_number":"SB2942","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution of fine mesh nets, including monofilament netting, in the State to protect plants from the coconut rhinoceros beetle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on AEN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 4:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2026-02-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2942/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2942&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093003,"bill_number":"SB2878","title":"Relating To Fee Transparency.","description":"Restricts transfer fees relating to sale or transfer of ownership charged by condominium associations and planned community associations. Requires associations to disclose certain estimated withholdings and pass-through charges.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2878/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2878&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2093004,"bill_number":"SB3032","title":"Relating To Beaches.","description":"Clarifies that the prohibition on the mining or taking of beach or marine deposits, including sand, seaward from the shoreline applies to licensed and unlicensed contractors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3032/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3032&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093005,"bill_number":"SB2941","title":"Relating To Disposable Bodyboards.","description":"Prohibits the sale, rental, or distribution of disposable bodyboards in the State. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2941/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2941&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093006,"bill_number":"HB2106","title":"Relating To Financial Disclosures.","description":"Expands the scope of persons who are subject to public financial disclosure requirements. Effective 7/1/2027. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2106/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2106&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093008,"bill_number":"SB3010","title":"Relating To Animal Endangerment.","description":"Allows law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to rescue a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3010/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3010&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093009,"bill_number":"SB2928","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Establishes the Small Business Procurement Program and Small Business Procurement Coordinator position permanently in the State Procurement Office. Repeals the Small Business Assistance Initiative established in Act 168, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, effective 1/1/2525. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).","last_action_date":"2026-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2928/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2928&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093010,"bill_number":"HB2117","title":"Relating To The Arts.","description":"Establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education Task Force to conduct a study and develop a comprehensive, publicly available statewide database and geographic information systems map of arts entities and programs engaged in arts and arts education. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Task Force sunsets upon submission of final report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2117/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2117&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2093011,"bill_number":"HB2083","title":"Relating To The Promotion Of Controlled Substances.","description":"Amends the offense of promoting a controlled substance in, on, or near schools, school vehicles, public parks, or public housing projects or complexes to include homeless facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2083/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2083&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093012,"bill_number":"SB2872","title":"Relating To Retired Education Employees.","description":"Repeals the requirement that retirants rehired as teachers or administrators serve in a teacher shortage area identified by the Department of Education. Requires retirants rehired after 6/30/2026 as teachers or administrators in Department or charter schools to be paid the entry level salary for the teacher or administrator position as negotiated in the collective bargaining unit contract. Prohibits retirants rehired after 6/30/2026 from receiving additional employment benefits. Requires the DOE to adopt rules. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2872/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2872&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2093014,"bill_number":"SB2980","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Establishes a Wastewater Technical Advisory Group to assist the Department of Health in a review of the Department's administrative rules and practices regarding wastewater systems and cesspools and in the development of proposed changes to make cesspool conversions more affordable. Requires report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for positions and hiring of a consultant to assist the Wastewater Technical Advisory Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2980/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2980&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093015,"bill_number":"HB2131","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Provides that the period of limitations for criminal prosecutions under campaign finance laws commences upon discovery of the offense by the Campaign Spending Commission, rather than being limited to five years from the violation date or report filing date.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2131/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2131&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2093016,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Urging The Counties To Act On Any Building Permit Application For Modification Of A Residence That Is Prescribed By A Licensed Health Care Provider And Found By The County To Be Essential To The Safety Or Health Of An Older Adult Or Person With A Disability Within Forty-five Days Of Receipt Of A Complete Application.","description":"Urging The Counties To Act On Any Building Permit Application For Modification Of A Residence That Is Prescribed By A Licensed Health Care Provider And Found By The County To Be Essential To The Safety Or Health Of An Older Adult Or Person With A Disability Within Forty-five Days Of Receipt Of A Complete Application.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR7/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=7&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2093017,"bill_number":"HB2048","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Establishes new requirements for the disposition of public lands, including requiring two-thirds approval of each house of the Legislature via concurrent resolution and with a supporting resolution from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and applies this requirement to the disposition of public lands to public utilities and renewable energy producers as well. Limits the duration of public land disposition to the United States military to twenty-five years. Requires any new land disposition to the United States military to be accompanied by a clean-up and remediation bond from the United States military to be deposited into the state treasury. Prohibits the Board of Land and Natural Resources from issuing any new land disposition to the United States military until the military, State, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs reach an agreement in principle on certain matters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to WAL/PBS, EEP/CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2048/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2048&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2093018,"bill_number":"SB2929","title":"Relating To Public Notice.","description":"Authorizes government agencies to satisfy public notice requirements by electronic posting on official state or county websites or electronic calendars, while preserving traditional publication as an option. Directs the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, in consultation with the Access Hawaii Committee, to adopt rules governing the implementation of electronic notice before the electronic notice authorization takes legal effect. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2929/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2929&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093020,"bill_number":"SB2987","title":"Relating To Light Pollution.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2027, establishes outdoor light fixture requirements throughout the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2987/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2987&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093021,"bill_number":"SB2938","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Establishes the Office of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Provides for the authority and duties of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator. Designates participating agencies and their duties with regard to state search and rescue operations and training. Establishes the Search and Rescue Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Requires the Administrator of Emergency Management to hire the Coordinator by 1/1/2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2938/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2938&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093022,"bill_number":"SB2956","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Defines the term \"cosmetics\". Requires all merchants that sell cosmetics to accept returns of new or unopened goods within specified time frames. Exempts certain merchants that sell cosmetics. Clarifies the definition of \"conspicuous sign\". Beginning 1/1/2027, requires a merchant that sells cosmetics and receives three or more warning letters from the Office of Consumer Protection for failing to post a conspicuous sign to post return and refund policy signs printed and distributed by the Office of Consumer Protection. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2956/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2956&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093023,"bill_number":"SB2908","title":"Relating To Permitting.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in collaboration with a county selected by the Department, to develop an artificial intelligence-assisted pre-compliance intake pilot platform, subject to a matching funds requirement for the county. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a policy or metric to measure the success of the pilot platform. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2908/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2908&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2093024,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"Urging The Governor To Take Action To Protect Transgender Members Of The Hawaii National Guard From Discriminatory Federal Policy And Permit Qualified Transgender Service Members To Continue Their Service.","description":"Urging The Governor To Take Action To Protect Transgender Members Of The Hawaii National Guard From Discriminatory Federal Policy And Permit Qualified Transgender Service Members To Continue Their Service.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Gedeon, Matsumoto, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR4/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=4&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2093026,"bill_number":"SB2955","title":"Relating To The Honoapiilani Highway Coastal Mitigation Project.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys to finance capital improvements for the Honoapiilani Highway coastal mitigation project. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2955/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2955&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093027,"bill_number":"SB2967","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Establishes consumer protection requirements for the use of artificial intelligence systems in consumer interactions and consequential decisions, including disclosures, documentation, and a right to correction, appeal, and human review. Makes certain violations an unfair or deceptive act or practice. Requires risk management and impact assessments for high-risk artificial intelligence systems. Requires incident reports to the Executive Director of the Office of Consumer Protection and the Attorney General.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2967/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2967&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093028,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR2/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=2&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093029,"bill_number":"SB2906","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Establishes the Tourism Liaison Officer position within the Office of the Governor. Amends the duties of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to focus on marketing and branding, rather than destination management and regenerative tourism. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2906/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2906&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2093031,"bill_number":"SB3036","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Repeals the sunset date of Act 45, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, thereby making permanent the authority of the counties to share in facilitating the development, construction, financing, refinancing, or other provision of mixed-use developments, including low- and moderate-income housing projects, and issue county bonds for this purpose.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3036/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3036&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093032,"bill_number":"SB2861","title":"Relating To The Office Of Wellness And Resilience.","description":"Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, to develop a comprehensive plan by 6/30/2027 for the establishment of a Kakou Pilot Program to support families and children in need. Requires the Office to submit preliminary and final reports to the Legislature on the plan and identify an administering agency or agencies for the pilot program. Beginning 7/1/2028, authorizes the Department of Human Services to expend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program funds for the purposes of the Kakou Pilot Program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 200, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2861/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2861&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2093033,"bill_number":"SB2876","title":"Relating To Natural Hair Braiding.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2028, requires natural hair braiders to be registered, rather than licensed, under the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. By 11/1/2026, requires the Board to adopt rules prescribing the approved courses or programs that cover sanitation, health, and safety practices required for natural hair braiding registration. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 074, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2876/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2876&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2093034,"bill_number":"HB2033","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"PART I: Requires motor vehicles to have front number plate mounting brackets or devices and for sellers, licensed dealers, or owners to securely affix number plates to the vehicles. PART II: Amends the Traffic Code relating to street racing. PART III: Expands the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program to high-risk locations of state or county highways as determined by the Department of Transportation, under certain conditions. Appropriates moneys. PART IV: Authorizes the installation of a school bus infraction detection system on the exterior of a school bus. Establishes strict liability and the process for issuing summons or citations for drivers shown by the system to be in violation of certain school bus laws. Clarifies the liability of drivers near a school bus that is actively monitored by a school bus infraction detection system. Appropriates moneys. PART V: Specifies that the Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle Safety Office shall administer the Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Program Special Fund and Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund. PART VI: Clarifies language relating to photo red light enforcement, automated speed enforcement, and penalty provisions. PART VII: Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules allowing for mobile vehicle safety inspections of passenger cars. Effective 7/1/3000; provided that part IV, except the rule-making directive and appropriation, effective 7/1/2028. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Recommitted to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-04-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2033/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2033&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2093035,"bill_number":"SB2934","title":"Relating To Ambulances.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in the Central Maui area of the County of Maui and fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 086, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1186).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2934/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2934&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093037,"bill_number":"HB2102","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Clarifies and expands the types of proposed projects for privately-owned residential properties that are subject to historic review. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2102/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2102&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093038,"bill_number":"HB2125","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Provides that any corporation operating under state law shall hold all the corporate powers it previously held; provided that nothing in state law shall be construed to grant or recognize any corporate power to engage in election activity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2125/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2125&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2093039,"bill_number":"SB2947","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires residential property insurers to disclose wildfire risk scores upon request and at renewal, nonrenewal, and application. Requires insurers using wildfire risk models, catastrophe models, or scoring methods to file model-use information with the Insurance Commissioner and incorporate property-level and community-level wildfire mitigation. Requires insurers to provide mitigation discounts if property-level and community-level wildfire mitigations are not incorporated into risk models. Establishes a standardized notice and an appeal process for wildfire risk scores and mitigation discounts. Authorizes insurers to provide benefits or premium reductions for wildfire risk-preventative measures and clarifies treatment for midterm premium increases and anti-rebate laws. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2947/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2947&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093040,"bill_number":"SB2905","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Increases the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax and the amount collected from the tax that is deposited into the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2905/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2905&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2093042,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Urging The Governor To Take Action To Protect Transgender Members Of The Hawaii National Guard From Discriminatory Federal Policy And Permit Qualified Transgender Service Members To Continue Their Service.","description":"Urging The Governor To Take Action To Protect Transgender Members Of The Hawaii National Guard From Discriminatory Federal Policy And Permit Qualified Transgender Service Members To Continue Their Service.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR3/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=3&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2093044,"bill_number":"HB2087","title":"Relating To Abuse Of Family Or Household Members.","description":"Maintains the petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of family or household member by repealing the sunset of amendments made to sections 709-906 and 853-4, HRS, by Act 19, SLH 2020. Repeals provisions authorizing a deferred acceptance of a guilty plea for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor abuse of family or household members offenses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2087/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2087&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093045,"bill_number":"HB2092","title":"Relating To Offenses Against Public Servants.","description":"Elevates the offense of harassment as a misdemeanor when committed against certain public servants in connection with their performance of a governmental function. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2092/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2092&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093046,"bill_number":"HB2045","title":"Relating To State Holidays.","description":"Designates La Hoihoi Ea, Sovereignty Restoration Day, as a state holiday in place of Statehood Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2045/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2045&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2093047,"bill_number":"SB3001","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Requires operators of AI companions in the State to issue certain disclosures to users. Requires operators to develop certain protocols to respond to user prompts regarding suicidal ideation or self-harm. Establishes protections for users and minor users of AI companions. Beginning 1/1/2028, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Behavioral Health Administration of the Department of Health containing certain information. Establishes that violations are to be considered unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 248, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3001/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3001&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2093048,"bill_number":"HB2055","title":"Relating To The Campaign Spending Commission.","description":"Adjusts the salaries of the Campaign Spending Commission's Executive Director and Associate Director to align with similar government officials who have compliance and enforcement responsibilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2055/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2055&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093050,"bill_number":"SB2858","title":"Relating To Assisted Community Treatment.","description":"Authorizes registered nurses and qualified paramedics licensed by the State to administer medication as part of an assisted community treatment order's treatment plan to the subject of the order, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2858/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2858&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2093051,"bill_number":"SB2936","title":"Relating To Parking For Disabled Persons.","description":"Beginning 7/1/27, increases the number of required accessible and van accessible parking spaces in parking lots with more than twenty-five parking spaces that are covered by title II or III of the Americans with Disabilities Act with certain expectations. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2936/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2936&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093052,"bill_number":"SB2930","title":"Relating To The State Risk Management Revolving Fund.","description":"Increases the expenditure ceiling and appropriates funds out of the State Risk Management Revolving Fund to distribute property and liability insurance proceeds related to the 2023 Maui wildfires to be expended by the School Facilities Authority, Department of Transportation, and Department of Land and Natural Resources to rebuild and restore certain state facilities in Lahaina. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to submit to the Legislature a master coordinated project plan developed in collaboration with certain state agencies and in consultation with the County of Maui and other relevant entities. Requires the Department of Education to transfer exclusive site control over the new King Kamehameha III Elementary School property to the SFA while the School is under construction. Requires DAGS to transfer to the SFA any materials deemed necessary for the construction of the School and to provide further support as necessary upon request. Requires the SFA to submit monthly progress reports to the Governor and Legislature. Allows the Governor to transfer certain authorities and responsibilities from the SFA to another state agency under certain conditions. Requires full funding for the projects for which funds are appropriated to be available before expenditure. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 123, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1223).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2930/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2930&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093053,"bill_number":"SB2997","title":"Relating To Environmental Assessments.","description":"Removes historic sites and the Waikiki special district from the requirement for environmental assessments under section 343-5, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on WLA deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2026-02-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2997/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2997&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093054,"bill_number":"SB2971","title":"Relating To Water Standards.","description":"By 1/1/2040, requires all municipal wastewater treatment facilities owned by a State or county agency to meet state R-1 water standards. Requires the Department of Health to adopt five-year benchmarks to ensure compliance with state R-1 water standards. Requires the Legislature to appropriate sufficient funds. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2971/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2971&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093056,"bill_number":"SB3003","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Defines \"portable solar generation device\" and establishes certain requirements for their regulation and use. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish an online registration system. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3003/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3003&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093057,"bill_number":"HB2084","title":"Making An Appropriation For The Victim Witness Assistance Program.","description":"Appropriates grant-in-aid moneys to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2084/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2084&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093058,"bill_number":"SB2880","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Clarifies that public charter school teachers are eligible for incentives under the Teacher National Board Certification Incentive Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2880/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2880&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2093059,"bill_number":"SB3044","title":"Relating To The Statewide Traffic Code.","description":"Removes references to countdown timers as it relates to pedestrian-control signals, including the requirement that pedestrians must begin crossing a roadway before a countdown timer begins.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on TRS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3044/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3044&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093061,"bill_number":"HB2122","title":"Relating To Teacher Housing.","description":"Establishes the Teacher Housing Assistance Program to be administered by the Department of Education to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2122/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2122&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2093062,"bill_number":"SB3028","title":"Relating To Property Conveyance.","description":"Restructures the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system for the sale of properties with residential use, adjusts the tax for multifamily properties to reflect value on a per-unit basis, and applies a cost-of-living adjustment to conveyance tax rates. Establishes the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Subaccount within the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax collections to the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Subaccount and Hawaiian Home Lands Infrastructure and Housing Special Fund. Establishes and appropriates funds out of the Hawaiian Home Lands Infrastructure and Housing Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:50PM in Conference Room 016.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3028/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3028&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093063,"bill_number":"HB2022","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration.","description":"Specifies that the county annual vehicle registration fee shall not exceed the state annual motor vehicle registration fee for counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more. Specifies that counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more are required to spend a certain portion of the collected revenues from county motor vehicle registration fees and weight tax on roadway repair and maintenance. Specifies that the county annual vehicle weight tax shall not exceed the state annual vehicle weight tax for counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2022/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2022&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2093064,"bill_number":"SB2979","title":"Relating To Community Co-management Agreements.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources and community-based organizations to enter into community co-management agreements concerning state lands by direct negotiation without recourse to public auction. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to dispose of state land through community co-management agreements. Establishes qualifications for community-based organizations that may enter into community co-management agreements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2979/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2979&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093066,"bill_number":"SB3019","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits the sale of tickets at a price at least ten per cent more than the primary sale price charged by the primary venue ticket provider for events held in the State. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to impose fines for any violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3019/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3019&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093067,"bill_number":"SB2911","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the liquor commission of each county to adopt rules and regulations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2911/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2911&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2093068,"bill_number":"SB2958","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a recent criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a recent comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2958/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2958&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093069,"bill_number":"SB2897","title":"Relating To Education Funding.","description":"Requires the Committee on Weights to develop recommendations for a weighted student formula that achieves resource parity between public schools and independent schools of the State. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2897/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2897&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2093070,"bill_number":"HB2101","title":"Relating To Commercial Aquarium Collection.","description":"Prohibits the harvest of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection, in counties with a population greater than 500,000 and the consideration of rules for the issuance of permits for the harvest of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes. Repeals upon promulgation of certain rules by the Department of Land and Natural Resources for counties with a population greater than 500,000. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2101/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2101&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093072,"bill_number":"SB2892","title":"Relating To Feral Chickens.","description":"Appropriates funds to the City and County of Honolulu to facilitate the receipt, handling, and humane disposition of feral chickens that have already been caught. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 169, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1271).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2892/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2892&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2093073,"bill_number":"SB2981","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2027, prohibits counties from imposing minimum parking mandates for certain developments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Amato, Cochran, Shimizu, Takenouchi, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Marten, Olds, Reyes Oda, Souza voting no (7) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2981/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2981&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093074,"bill_number":"SB3021","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Requires each food establishment to clearly and conspicuously display, when a price is shown to a customer, the total price of that food or beverage item, including any mandatory fees a customer would incur during the purchase. Prohibits a food establishment from imposing on a customer or advertising any mandatory fees that are excessive or deceptive for any food or beverage offered by the food establishment. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3021/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3021&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093075,"bill_number":"SB3030","title":"Relating To Climate Resilience.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Climate Institute at the University of Hawaii. Transfers the functions of the International Pacific Research Center at the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to the Hawaii Climate Institute. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3030/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3030&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093076,"bill_number":"SB2986","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Authorizes the Land Use Commission to amend, revise, or modify a decision and order granting a district boundary amendment, or fine a petitioner, upon finding that a petitioner or its successors or assigns have not adhered to the conditions imposed by the Commission, regardless of whether there has been substantial commencement of use of the land. Defines \"substantial commencement\". Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2986/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2986&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093078,"bill_number":"SB2993","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Human Resources Development to offer fully subsidized public transit passes for state employees. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2993/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2993&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093079,"bill_number":"SB2871","title":"Relating To Discrimination.","description":"Prohibits discrimination based on the perception that a person possesses certain characteristics, the perception that a person is associated with a person who possesses, or is perceived to possess, certain characteristics, or the intersection or combination of two or more specified characteristics in relation to a person. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2871/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2871&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093080,"bill_number":"SB2978","title":"Relating To Conservation Banking.","description":"Authorizes the use of conservation banks for compensatory mitigation in a habitat conservation plan and associated incidental take license. Amends the membership and scope of authority for the Endangered Species Recovery Committee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2978/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2978&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093081,"bill_number":"SB2951","title":"Relating To Insurance Proceeds.","description":"Requires mortgage servicers to comply with certain requirements regarding the disbursement of insurance proceeds for residential real estate that has been destroyed or damaged.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2951/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2951&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093083,"bill_number":"SB2893","title":"Relating To Gambling.","description":"Provides that a defendant may not assert social gambling as an affirmative defense if the gambling activity occurred at the defendant's residence and gambling activities have resulted in multiple recent documented noise complaints.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2893/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2893&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2093084,"bill_number":"HB2065","title":"Relating To Water Pollution.","description":"Appropriates general funds into and out of the water pollution control revolving fund to provide additional low-interest loans for eligible projects.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2065/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2065&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093085,"bill_number":"SB3026","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Prohibits health care facilities, health care providers, and emergency medical services from furnishing medical debt to a consumer credit reporting agency. Prohibits consumer credit reporting agencies from reporting or maintaining medical debt information in the file on a consumer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3026/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3026&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093086,"bill_number":"SB3023","title":"Relating To Preferred Names.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement a process to allow students to use preferred names to strengthen inclusivity in public schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3023/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3023&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093087,"bill_number":"HB2123","title":"Relating To Misconduct By A Public Servant.","description":"Extends the statute of limitations for offenses based on misconduct in office by a public servant to allow prosecution at any time during the defendant's period of public service and up to ten years thereafter.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2123/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2123&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2093089,"bill_number":"SB2935","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from feminine hygiene products. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2935/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2935&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093090,"bill_number":"HB2119","title":"Relating To Coffee Pest Control.","description":"Temporarily reestablishes the Coffee Berry Borer and Coffee Leaf Rust Pesticide Subsidy Program and the program manager position, including the position's civil service and collective bargaining laws exemption. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the operation and implementation of the Pesticide Subsidy Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2119/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2119&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2093091,"bill_number":"SB2867","title":"Relating To Dementia.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, fire chiefs, Law Enforcement Standards Board, and Department of Health to provide or require the provision of at least 1 hour of dementiaspecific training for first responders, including law enforcement officers, fire first responders, and emergency medical services personnel. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to review and recommend dementia-specific training curricula that address the recognition and signs of Alzheimer's disease and related types of dementia.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2867/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2867&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2093092,"bill_number":"HB2126","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Appropriates funds to: (1) the counties for more voter service centers for in-person voting; (2) the Office of Elections to print and mail the digital voter information guide to all registered voters; and (3) the Office of Elections to support a public outreach and engagement campaign to encourage greater voter participation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2126/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2126&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2093093,"bill_number":"SB2901","title":"Relating To Natural Resources.","description":"Authorizes geological subsurface characterization activities conducted by a public research institution under certain conditions. Clarifies that boreholes or test holes drilled for the purposes of geological subsurface characterization are distinct from water well exploration and geothermal or mineral exploration. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to designate the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center of the University of Hawaii, or a successor entity, as the repository for data collected from any geological subsurface characterization activity. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to designate a repository or be the repository for any scientific data collected from any geological subsurface characterization activity on lands it holds in trust. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend its exemption list to specify that certain geological subsurface characterization activities shall be exempt from the environmental review process or shall only require an exemption notice. Requires the University of Hawaii to amend its exemption list to specify that certain geological subsurface characterization activities shall be exempt from the environmental review process or shall only require an exemption notice. Requires the Department of Health to amend its rules related to hazardous waste and hazardous waste management for consistency with federal regulations to specify that certain waste products generated by geological subsurface characterization activity are exempt from hazardous waste management requirements. Requires that the first site where a borehole or test hole is drilled shall be on lands owned by DHHL. Establishes the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center within the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology of UH Manoa. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT/HWN/WLA/EDU, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2901/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2901&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2093095,"bill_number":"SB2918","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to establish a Community Action Center in Chinatown. Expenditure contingent upon the City and County of Honolulu providing matching funds. Appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2918/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2918&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2093096,"bill_number":"SB2957","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Tenant Displacement Working Group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to address tenant displacement and relocation in the State. Requires the Tenant Displacement Working Group to report to the Legislature. Appropriates Funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2957/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2957&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093097,"bill_number":"HB2031","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes the Administrative Hearings Division within the Department of Transportation and transfers certain administrative hearing powers to the Division, including matters related to transportation network company permit appeals, automated red light camera and speed enforcement traffic citations, and commercial driver's license appeals. Specifies that a person aggrieved by an administrative decision related to red light camera and speed enforcement traffic citations may petition for judicial review. Allows authorized employees of the Department of Law Enforcement to review images produced by the automated red light camera and speed enforcement systems. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2031/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2031&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2093098,"bill_number":"SB2894","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration.","description":"Specifies that the county annual vehicle registration fee is equal to the state annual motor vehicle registration fee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2894/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2894&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2093099,"bill_number":"SB2984","title":"Relating To Land Grants.","description":"Prohibits the acquisition of state land involving moneys from the Land Conservation Fund by a nonprofit organization without prior approval of the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2984/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2984&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093101,"bill_number":"HB2135","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Farm TEAM Card Program. Establishes penalties for misusage of the Hawaii Farm TEAM Card program. Eliminates the general excise tax for qualifying agricultural materials.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to AGR, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2135/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2135&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2093102,"bill_number":"SB3012","title":"Relating To Animal Importation.","description":"Requires, as a condition of entry into the State, documentation verifying that any dog or cat imported into the State has been surgically sterilized, subject to certain exemptions. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to forward declarations of intact animal importation to appropriate county animal control agencies or contractors. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3012/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3012&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093103,"bill_number":"SB3029","title":"Relating To Community Development.","description":"Requires each county, in collaboration with the Hawaii Community Development Authority, to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Authorizes each county to consult with the Department of Health. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to HCDA. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 176, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1278).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3029/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3029&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093104,"bill_number":"HB2091","title":"Relating To Petitions To Temporarily Restrain And Enjoin Harassment Of An Employee.","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot project to authorize public employers to petition for temporary restraining orders and injunctions against employment-related harassment of certain public employees. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2091/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2091&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093106,"bill_number":"SB3013","title":"Relating To Pet Animals.","description":"Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew, canceling, restricting, otherwise terminating, or charging higher rates for a commercial general liability insurance policy, homeowners insurance policy, renters insurance policy, or dwelling fire policy based on the breed of any dog that is kept on the insured premises.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3013/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3013&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093107,"bill_number":"HB2096","title":"Relating To Aggravated Circumstances In Child Protective Proceedings.","description":"Clarifies and expands procedures for aggravated circumstances determinations in Child Protective Act proceedings. Authorizes the Family Court to make a finding of aggravated circumstances at any stage of a Child Protective Act proceeding before the termination of parental rights, rather than limiting these findings to the return hearing. Incorporates the definition of torture under the Penal Code for purposes of defining aggravated circumstances involving child torture under the Child Protective Act. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-27","last_action":"Act 048, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1148).","last_action_date":"2026-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2096/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2096&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093108,"bill_number":"SB2909","title":"Relating To Permitting.","description":"Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a permitting workforce pipeline in partnership with the University of Hawaii and community colleges and coordinate with state and county permitting agencies on certain tasks related to classification levels, salary and benefits, hiring, and responsibilities of employees. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2909/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2909&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2093109,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"Urging The Counties To Initiate A Freeze On Primary Residence Property Taxes For Homeowners Who Are Seventy-five Years Of Age And Older To Create A More Secure Financial Environment For The Impacted Population.","description":"Urging The Counties To Initiate A Freeze On Primary Residence Property Taxes For Homeowners Who Are Seventy-five Years Of Age And Older To Create A More Secure Financial Environment For The Impacted Population.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, ECD, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR7/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=7&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2093110,"bill_number":"HB2002","title":"Relating To Neighborhood Safety.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the Neighborhood Security Watch Grant Program to help fund certain activities and rental payments of established neighborhood security watch groups and neighborhood citizen patrol groups that rent government-owned facilities for a fee to carry out their duties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2002/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2002&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093112,"bill_number":"SB2969","title":"Relating To The Maui Wildfire Exposure Study And Maui Health Registry.","description":"Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii to expand and sustain services provided by the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study and Maui Health Registry. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:50PM in Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2969/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2969&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093113,"bill_number":"SB2886","title":"Relating To Time Limitations For Crimes.","description":"Adds sexual assault in the third and fourth degrees to the list of offenses which are not subject to a time limitation for prosecution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2886/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2886&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2093114,"bill_number":"SB3041","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Requires businesses or restaurants open to the public to post a color-coded placard indicating whether the business or restaurant allows firearms or large knives to be brought onto the premises. By January 1, 2027, requires the Department of Law Enforcement to provide businesses and restaurants with free and easily downloadable placards. Effective 1/1/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3041/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3041&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093115,"bill_number":"SB3043","title":"Relating To Hunting.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules regarding safe and humane hunting practices of feral pigs and hunting dog welfare standards. Establishes requirements for the hunter education program instruction. Includes the use of dogs to torture wildlife or game mammals as torture in the second degree. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3043/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3043&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093116,"bill_number":"SB2881","title":"Relating To State Income Tax.","description":"Provides that taxable income subject to reporting as distribution on Internal Revenue Service Form 1099-R may be subject to withholding at the taxpayer's election. Requires the Department of Taxation to adopt rules and prescribe forms. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 118, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1218).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2881/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2881&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2093118,"bill_number":"HB2090","title":"Relating To Domestic Abuse Orders For Protection.","description":"Removes the requirement that requests to withhold from public inspection the petition record of a denied temporary restraining order or denied protective order be made orally.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-29","last_action":"Act 007, on 04/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1107).","last_action_date":"2026-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2090/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2090&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093119,"bill_number":"SB2989","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amounts. Allows for the registration of class 3 electric bicycles that have wheels smaller than twenty inches and that are intended for adult use. Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of \"bicycle\" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines \"electric micro-mobility device\" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro-mobility devices. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Authorizes a person under the age of fourteen to operate class 2 electric bicycles under supervision. Prohibits a person from riding a class 3 electric bicycle on a sidewalk. Authorizes a person to ride a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Changes the term \"motor scooter\" to \"motordriven vehicle\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2989/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2989&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093120,"bill_number":"SB3002","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Planning Act.","description":"Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, and transit projects in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds a definition of \"green infrastructure\". Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to submit a report to the Legislature making recommendations for implementing green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to WAL, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3002/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3002&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093121,"bill_number":"HB2107","title":"Relating To Political Fundraising By Executive Branch Employees.","description":"Prohibits any Executive Branch employee with procurement authority who is nominated or appointed by the Governor to a compensated position subject to confirmation by the Senate from engaging in certain campaign fundraising activities. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2107/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2107&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093123,"bill_number":"SB2917","title":"Relating To Assisted Community Treatment.","description":"Requires community health outpatient programs to prepare a certificate for assisted community treatment and provide the certificate to a defendant. Requires a petition for assisted community treatment to be heard within five days after the petition is filed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2917/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2917&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2093125,"bill_number":"SB3039","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Prohibits persons with a license to carry a firearm from carrying a firearm on the licensee's person without also carrying an electric gun on the licensee's person. Requires a person's license to carry a firearm be revoked if the licensee carries a firearm without also carrying an electric gun.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3039/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3039&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093126,"bill_number":"SB2976","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt by rule any federal regulation relating to the public lands of the State as it existed on 1/1/2025 that it deems is in the public interest.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2976/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2976&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093127,"bill_number":"HB2134","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts gross income from real property leases from the general excise tax when the lessee is a small business. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2134/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2134&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2093129,"bill_number":"HB2026","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"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. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2026/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2026&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2093130,"bill_number":"SB2995","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes a Zero-Emissions Rideshare Rebate Program to be administered by the Department of Transportation. Establishes a rideshare fee. Establishes the Zero-Emissions Rideshare Subaccount within the Highway Development Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on TRS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2995/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2995&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093131,"bill_number":"HB2105","title":"Relating To Rent Stabilization.","description":"Establishes a statewide 3% annual limit on rent increases under chapter 521, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Prohibits rent increases during the first 12 months of a tenancy and requires notice and certification for exempt properties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2105/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2105&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093132,"bill_number":"SB2900","title":"Relating To Sports Officials.","description":"Authorizes the Attorney General to represent sports officials in civil proceedings if the sports official has been assaulted or threatened in the course of legally discharging their sports official duties. Makes intentional bodily injury of a sports official engaged in the lawful discharge of the sports official's duties a class B felony. Clarifies that a sports official includes a school or league administrator. Clarifies that a sports official's duties cover sports events at public schools and private schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2900/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2900&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2093133,"bill_number":"SB2991","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Clarifies that persons whose driver's licenses have been revoked for certain alcohol-related offenses are required to undergo reexamination before the examiner of drivers may relicense the person. Requires a notice and order of administrative revocation to include certain information. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2991/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2991&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093135,"bill_number":"SB2952","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires certain insurers to notify policyholders of rate changes at least 60 days before the effective date of the rate change. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2952/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2952&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093136,"bill_number":"HB2064","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a cesspool to a septic system or an aerobic treatment unit system or connecting to a sewer system. Permits the Department of Health, as a pilot program, to certify no more than two residential large capacity cesspools. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2027. Sunsets 12/31/2032.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2064/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2064&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093137,"bill_number":"SB2953","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes consumer protections and insurer governance requirements for the use of artificial intelligence systems in certain insurance practices, including health insurance benefit determinations and residential property underwriting decisions. Establishes review, monitoring, recordkeeping, disclosure, rebuttal, and cure requirements for the use of artificial intelligence systems in certain insurance practices. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2953/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2953&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093138,"bill_number":"SB2945","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Authorizes condominium associations to inspect high-risk components in a unit upon the replacement or repair of the component by the owner.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2945/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2945&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093139,"bill_number":"HB2069","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Repeals language prohibiting county legislative bodies from imposing stricter conditions or other requirements on certain housing projects of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2069/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2069&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093141,"bill_number":"HB2132","title":"Relating To Voting.","description":"Authorizes state agencies to implement automatic voter registration if designated by the Office of Elections. Requires eligible applicants for instruction permits, provisional licenses, driver's licenses, and identification cards to be automatically registered or preregistered to vote unless the applicant opts out. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2132/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2132&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2093142,"bill_number":"SB2879","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Requires the Director of Taxation to appoint a legal, tax, or accounting professional as an Administrative Rules Officer. Authorizes the Administrative Rules Officer to appoint individuals with suitable experience as Administrative Rules Specialists.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2879/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2879&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2093143,"bill_number":"HB2103","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Amends the composition of the Land Use Commission to permit more than one member who has substantial experience or expertise in traditional Hawaiian land usage and knowledge of cultural land practices and require at least one member who has substantial experience in water resource management. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to submit a list of nominees to the Governor for the appointment of a commission member having substantial experience or expertise in traditional Hawaiian land usage and knowledge of cultural land practices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HWN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2103/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2103&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093144,"bill_number":"HB2114","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Benefits Hub Working Group to develop a plan for the governance and implementation of the Hawaii Benefits Hub and related referral, tracking, compliance, and coordination systems. Requires reports to the Legislature. Establishes a position within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"The committee on WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-09-26 10:55AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2114/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2114&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093146,"bill_number":"HB2112","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Prohibits the use of consumer fireworks except, by permit, for cultural use. Repeals portions of section 132D-3(1), HRS, that generally allow the use of consumer fireworks without a permit on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and the Fourth of July. Specifies that no fireworks shall be sold to a permittee holding a permit issued for purposes of cultural use more than 5 calendar days before the applicable cultural use. Makes technical amendments to definitions of \"consumer fireworks\" and \"cultural\" within fireworks law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2112/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2112&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093147,"bill_number":"SB3037","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Requires counties to revoke licenses for the sale of fireworks for licensees that have violated restriction on the sale of fireworks. Prohibits licensees that have violated restrictions on the sale of fireworks from obtaining a new license.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3037/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3037&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093148,"bill_number":"SB2990","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Amends the administrative process at the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office. Establishes a tiered administration revocation period of a driver's license for those arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2990/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2990&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093149,"bill_number":"HB2095","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Appropriates supplemental funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2025 and ending 6/30/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 178, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1280).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2095/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2095&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093150,"bill_number":"HB2039","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-second Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 32nd representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2039/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2039&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2093152,"bill_number":"SB2937","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Establishes the Search and Rescue Card Program and Search and Rescue Special Fund to reimburse state and county agencies and volunteer organizations for search and rescue operations. Establishes reimbursement procedures for search and rescue operations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2937/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2937&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093153,"bill_number":"SB2948","title":"Relating To Insurance Fraud.","description":"Prohibits certain solicitation and inducement practices relating to insurance claims. Establishes disaster-related insurance fraud offenses. Broadens the scope of the offense of insurance fraud and the acts that constitute insurance fraud. Clarifies the penalties for the offense of insurance fraud and the capabilities and operations of the Insurance Fraud Investigations Branch, including the annual report to the Legislature and the use of fraud analytics. Reiterates protections for insurance fraud whistleblowers. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2948/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2948&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093154,"bill_number":"HB2081","title":"Relating To Commercial Driver Licensing.","description":"Requires that state and county firefighters exempt from commercial driver licensure be subject to an alcohol and substance abuse policy for employees that is equivalent to, or exceeds the provisions of, the safety and health standards established by the United States Department of Transportation for holders of commercial driver's licenses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2081/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2081&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093155,"bill_number":"SB2998","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder or lawful use of medical cannabis, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations under certain conditions. Prohibits a professional or vocational licensing board from revoking the license of medical cannabis qualifying patients, or otherwise subjecting them to discipline, for their lawful use of medical cannabis, under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/LBT, JDC/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2998/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2998&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093156,"bill_number":"SB2891","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax, the gross process or income from the sale of groceries purchased by persons 65 years old and older.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2891/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2891&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2093158,"bill_number":"HB2042","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Requires an audit for a self-insured employer or an insurance carrier that defaults in workers' compensation payments to identify other instances of unpaid compensation claims.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to LAB, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2042/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2042&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2093159,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"Requesting The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Amend The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 To Prohibit Discrimination On The Basis Of Sex, Sexual Orientation, And Gender Identity In Employment, Housing, Public Accommodations, Education, Federally Funded Programs, Credit, And Jury Service.","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Amend The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 To Prohibit Discrimination On The Basis Of Sex, Sexual Orientation, And Gender Identity In Employment, Housing, Public Accommodations, Education, Federally Funded Programs, Credit, And Jury Service.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR5/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=5&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2093160,"bill_number":"SB2983","title":"Relating To Natural Resources.","description":"Establishes the offense of criminal destruction of a tree on state or county property, punishable as a misdemeanor. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 128, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2983/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2983&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093161,"bill_number":"HB2111","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Repeals on 6/30/2026 the provision prohibiting counties from requiring the installation or retrofitting of automatic fire sprinklers or automatic fire sprinkler systems in certain new or existing detached residential one- and two-family dwelling units and non-residential agricultural and aquacultural buildings and structures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2111/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2111&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093162,"bill_number":"SB2899","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2026, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary treatment that may cause iatrogenic infertility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2899/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2899&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2093164,"bill_number":"HB2127","title":"Relating To Civic Education.","description":"Establishes a Civic Education Grant Program to provide support to public middle and intermediate schools in providing civic education to students through department approved programming. Establishes a Civic Education Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2127/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2127&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2093165,"bill_number":"HB2051","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Amends section 11-364, HRS, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato, Belatti, Reyes Oda, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2051/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2051&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093166,"bill_number":"HB2110","title":"Relating To Nepotism.","description":"Subjects legislative and judicial employees to the same ethical standards prohibiting nepotism that are applicable to other state employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2110/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2110&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093167,"bill_number":"HB2003","title":"Relating To Digital Financial Asset Transaction Kiosks.","description":"Establishes limits on transactions through digital financial asset transaction kiosks. Requires operators of digital financial asset transaction kiosks to use blockchain analytics and tracing software to prevent fraud; make certain disclosures; provide receipts to customers; provide full refunds under certain circumstances; and provide live customer service and a dedicated communications line for the Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection, Department of Law Enforcement, and county police departments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2003/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2003&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093169,"bill_number":"HB2035","title":"Relating To Time Limitations For Crimes.","description":"Adds sexual assault in the third and fourth degrees to the list of offenses which are not subject to a time limitation for prosecution.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2035/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2035&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2093170,"bill_number":"SB2960","title":"Relating To Property Insurance.","description":"Establishes a minimum time frame of twenty-four months following loss due to declared state of emergency for the policyholder to submit documentation to recover full replacement cost value of covered dwelling or structure. Allows extensions for good cause. Establishes a minimum time frame of twelve months from completion of covered dwelling or structure for the policyholder to submit documentation to recover full replacement cost value of covered personal property. Requires homeowners insurers to give timely notice to policyholders to explain the time frames and extensions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 783).","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2960/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2960&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093171,"bill_number":"SB3031","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Renames the Beach Restoration Special Fund as the Beach Preservation and Restoration Fund. Establishes the Special Subaccount of the Special Fund. Requires that all conveyance tax revenues collected from the conveyance or transfer of real property located in whole or in part in a sea level rise exposure area be deposited into the special subaccount of the Special Fund. Allows funds in the special subaccount of the Special Fund to be used to acquire property. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3031/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3031&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093172,"bill_number":"SB2972","title":"Relating To Oahu Coral Reef Restoration.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Aquatic Resources to begin the Holomua Marine Initiative process no later than 7/1/2027 to address coral reef restoration on Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2026-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2972/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2972&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093173,"bill_number":"SB2920","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends and repeals certain exemptions under the general excise tax and use tax laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2920/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2920&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2093175,"bill_number":"SB2939","title":"Relating To Energy Projects.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to hold not less than two community meetings before approving a major energy project that would be hosted in the affected community.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/EIG.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2939/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2939&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093176,"bill_number":"SB2931","title":"Relating To Long-term Care.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii CARES Fund Long-term Services and Supports Trust Program within the Department of Human Services to be implemented in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Insurance Commissioner, provide eligible beneficiaries with a lifetime benefit for approved long-term services and supports funded through payroll-based premium assessed on wages, with exemptions and optional participation for self-employed persons and certain outofstate participants. Establishes a trust fund commission and council. Establishes premium assessment and collection requirements. Provides cancellation procedures under certain circumstances. Establishes a supplemental private coverage framework and consumer education requirements. Establishes the Hawaii CARES trust fund and investment requirements. Requires DHS, DLIR, and the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/LBT, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2931/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2931&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093177,"bill_number":"SB2890","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Amends the program scope of the grant authorized for Hawaii Foodbank, Inc. by Act 250, SLH 2025, pursuant to chapter 42F, HRS. Authorizes the grant moneys to be used for plans, design, and construction for a new facility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2890/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2890&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2093178,"bill_number":"HB2037","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the aggregate cap on credits allowed in any given year for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit from $50,000,000 to $60,000,000. Extends the sunset of the tax credit to 1/1/2038. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Repeals 1/1/2038. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2037/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2037&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2093179,"bill_number":"SB3022","title":"Relating To Culture And Arts.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program to honor individuals who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to the State and serve as inspirations to others. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-14","last_action":"Act 010, on 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110).","last_action_date":"2026-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3022/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3022&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093181,"bill_number":"SB2961","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires homeowners insurance policies to permit an insured who sustains a total loss from a peril for which a state of emergency was declared to (1) apply additional living expenses benefits toward the lease of a housing unit to serve as the insured's temporary primary residence; (2) pay an advance of at least four months of additional living expenses benefits; and (3) provide additional living expenses benefits for a minimum of twenty-four months, subject to policy limits. Provides for extensions of additional living expenses benefits under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:30 PM; Conference Room 224.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2961/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2961&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093182,"bill_number":"HB2120","title":"Relating To Marriage License Agents.","description":"Authorizes private marriage license agents to collect up to $25 from applicants for marriage licenses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2120/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2120&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2093183,"bill_number":"HB2036","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Prohibits private passenger automobile insurance businesses from stockpiling excess premium profits. Requires private passenger automobile insurance businesses to return excess premium profits to consumers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2036/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2036&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2093184,"bill_number":"HB2023","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to administer a statewide program for certification of active intelligent speed assistance systems and select a vendor for the installation and maintenance of systems. Limits the civil liability of motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for active intelligent speed assistance systems. Makes circumventing or tampering with an active intelligent speed assistance system a misdemeanor. Establishes penalties for operating a motor vehicle in violation of a court-ordered active intelligent speed assistance system requirement. Allows the Judiciary to impose the installation of active intelligent speed assistance systems as an additional penalty and as part of a license suspension or revocation for repeat offenders of certain traffic violations. Effective 1/1/2028. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-15","last_action":"Act 260, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1363).","last_action_date":"2026-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2023/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2023&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2093186,"bill_number":"SB2919","title":"Relating To The Office Of The Public Defender.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Office of the Public Defender for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Deputy Public Defender III position. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:40 PM; Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2919/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2919&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2093187,"bill_number":"HB2086","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Amends the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2086/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2086&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093188,"bill_number":"SB2889","title":"Relating To Aircraft Operations.","description":"Restricts commercial helicopter tour operations over sensitive areas designated by the Department of Transportation through public process. Requires the Department of Transportation to enforce restrictions through a permit process, flight tracking, noise monitoring, complaint investigation, and the issuance of a civil penalty for each violation. Requires an annual report to the Legislature by the Department of Transportation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2889/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2889&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2093189,"bill_number":"SB2975","title":"Relating To Marine Life Conservation Districts.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to close all or portions of any marine life conservation district for various periods of time and to adopt rules for the regulation of commercial activity within a marine life conservation district; provided that the marine life conservation district is located on or adjacent to the shores of Oahu. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2975/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2975&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093191,"bill_number":"HB2059","title":"Relating To Emergency Services.","description":"Exempts emergency medical services personnel from commercial driver's license requirements. Expands the definition of \"authorized emergency vehicle\" under the State Traffic Code to replace ambulances with emergency medical services vehicles, and include disaster response and recovery vehicles, Department of Health-approved vehicles, and vehicles designated as emergency vehicles by the State or an emergency management agency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2059/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2059&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093192,"bill_number":"HB2060","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Amends the deadlines for the upgrade or conversion of cesspools to Director of Health-approved wastewater system or connection of cesspools to a sewerage system. Requires priority 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected by 12/31/2050, and phases the deadlines for lower priority cesspools in later years. Requires the Director of Health, in consultation with the counties, to determine the prioritization level of all cesspools in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2060/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2060&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093193,"bill_number":"SB3034","title":"Relating To Coastal Zone Management.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, by 7/1/2028, to establish the Hawaii Coastal Resilience Acquisition and Leaseback Program. Establishes the Coastal Resilience Revolving Fund. Clarifies the calculation of acquisition price for coastal properties, the conditions of leasebacks, and the limitation to liability assumed by the Department of Land and Natural Resources under the Hawaii Coastal Resilience Acquisition and Leaseback Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3034/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3034&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093194,"bill_number":"SB2870","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission.","description":"Expands the membership of the Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission from eight voting members to eleven.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2870/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2870&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093195,"bill_number":"SB2982","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Prohibits foreign nationals, foreign corporations, and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions, expenditures, electioneering communications, or donations for election purposes. Requires every for-profit business entity that contributes or expends funds in a state election to certify that the entity was not a foreign corporation or foreign-influenced business entity when the contribution or expenditure was made. Specifies that if the conditions that determine whether a business entity qualifies as a foreigninfluenced business entity are held unconstitutional by a final judgment, including all appeals, the Campaign Spending Commission is required to establish revised conditions that are constitutional. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement avowing that no funds were derived from foreign nationals, foreign corporations, or foreign-influenced business entities. Exempts entities engaged in transporting cargo and subject to section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2982/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2982&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093197,"bill_number":"SB2882","title":"Relating To State Buildings.","description":"Requires certain state buildings with the intent of serving a secondary purpose as an emergency shelter and designed on or after July 1, 2027, to be designed to withstand Category 5 hurricanes and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency. Designates the Department of Accounting and General Services as the lead agency in enforcing this requirement in consultation with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Requires the Department to adopt rules. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2882/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2882&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2093198,"bill_number":"SB2959","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Beginning 11/1/2026, requires landlords to accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports, if made available by an applicant, and prohibits application fees in such case.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2959/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2959&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093199,"bill_number":"HB2085","title":"Relating To Elder Crime Victims.","description":"Removes state of mind requirement pertaining to a victim's age for felony assaults aggravated by the victim's age.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2085/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2085&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093200,"bill_number":"HB2113","title":"Relating To Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity for the removal of overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2113/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2113&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093201,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"Urging The Counties To Act On Any Building Permit Application For Modification Of A Residence That Is Prescribed By A Licensed Health Care Provider And Found By The County To Be Essential To The Safety Or Health Of An Older Adult Or Person With A Disability Within Forty-five Days Of Receipt Of A Complete Application.","description":"Urging The Counties To Act On Any Building Permit Application For Modification Of A Residence That Is Prescribed By A Licensed Health Care Provider And Found By The County To Be Essential To The Safety Or Health Of An Older Adult Or Person With A Disability Within Forty-five Days Of Receipt Of A Complete Application.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to EIG/HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR8/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=8&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2093203,"bill_number":"HB2034","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Transportation to establish a pilot program to offer fully subsidized public transit passes for department employees. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2034/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2034&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2093204,"bill_number":"HB2056","title":"Making Appropriations To The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Housing and Land Management and Department of Design and Construction of the City and County of Honolulu as grantsin-aid to comply with the requirements of Act 206, SLH 2017, and Act 210, SLH 2018. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2056/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2056&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093205,"bill_number":"SB2966","title":"Relating To Property Insurance.","description":"Requires insurers, after a policyholder experiences a total loss, to automatically refund any unearned premium; adjust premiums for subsequent policy terms to reflect the absence of a dwelling, structure, or contents; and provide policyholders with clear notice of the coverage needed for vacant property or while rebuilding.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2966/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2966&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093206,"bill_number":"HB2030","title":"Relating To Transportation Affordability.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a clean vehicle rebate program to provide rebates for the purchase or lease of new and used zero-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Establishes the clean vehicle special fund. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a transportation affordability and energy security tax. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on TRS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2030/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2030&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2093208,"bill_number":"HB2089","title":"Relating To Certiorari Review By The Hawaii Supreme Court.","description":"Establishes a fixed disposition deadline requiring the Supreme Court to decide an application for certiorari within 60 days after the application is filed. Applies prospectively to cases in which the judgment or dismissal order of the Intermediate Court of Appeals was filed on or after the effective date of this Act.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-29","last_action":"Act 006, on 04/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106).","last_action_date":"2026-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2089/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2089&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093209,"bill_number":"SB2874","title":"Relating To Immigration.","description":"Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to notify an individual in the custody of a state or county law enforcement agency of their rights before any interview with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement pertaining to certain matters regarding civil immigration violations can commence. Designates all records relating to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to detained individuals provided by a state or local law enforcement agency as public records. Requires state and county law enforcement agencies that have provided the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to a detained individual within the previous year to hold two public forums per year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2874/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2874&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2093210,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR3/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=3&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093211,"bill_number":"HB2052","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits state or county contractor's officers and any officer's immediate family, with contracts of $100,000 or more for goods or services or $250,000 or more for construction, from contributing to candidate or noncandidate committees, candidates, or any person for any political purpose for the duration of the contract. Prohibits grantees, grantees' officers and grantees' officer's immediate family, with grants of more than $100,000, from contributing to candidate or noncandidate committees, candidates, or any person for any political purpose for the duration of the grant. Requires any unlawful contribution to be returned to the contributor or it will escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2052/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2052&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093212,"bill_number":"HB2041","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Part I: Establishes an Ombudsman's Office and gives the Real Estate Commission the authority to investigate complaints. Part II: Broadens the list of documents an association must maintain and provide to unit owners.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2041/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2041&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2093214,"bill_number":"HB2053","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits state elected officials from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions during any Regular Session or Special Session of the Legislature, including any extension of any Regular Session or Special Session or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Poepoe, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2053/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2053&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093215,"bill_number":"HB2133","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Requires the State Auditor to conduct audits of Medicaid health care insurance contractors and the Department of Human Services and its Med-QUEST division at least once every two years, with the first audits to be conducted by 1/1/2027, and the reports to be submitted no later than twenty days prior to the Regular Session of 2027. Requires the Auditor to conduct audits. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HSH, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2133/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2133&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2093216,"bill_number":"SB2866","title":"Relating To Kupuna Housing.","description":"Repeals the sunset date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 250, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2866/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2866&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2093217,"bill_number":"HB2075","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Establishes a class C felony penalty for the unlawful possession, control, or transfer of a firearm or ammunition in violation of a valid judicial protective order or restraining order.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2075/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2075&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093218,"bill_number":"HB2082","title":"Relating To Bribery.","description":"Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2082/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2082&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093220,"bill_number":"SB2859","title":"Relating To Colorectal Cancer.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a public assistance program offering state-funded colorectal screenings for certain persons. Requires coverage for all colorectal cancer screenings in the State to be consistent with the Affordable Care Act Implementation Frequently Asked Questions published by the United States Department of Labor, United States Department of Health and Human Services, and United States Department of the Treasury.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2859/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2859&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2093221,"bill_number":"SB2907","title":"Relating To Marine Affairs.","description":"Declares that the State is an ocean cluster. Establishes the Office of Marine Affairs and Marine Affairs Governing Board within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Establishes the Marine Affairs Coordinator position. Repeals the powers and duties of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism over marine affairs. Transfers the employees and functions of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs to the Office of Marine Affairs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 186, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1288).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2907/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2907&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2093222,"bill_number":"HB2078","title":"Relating To Habitual Violent Crime.","description":"Requires the Attorney General, in consultation with the Criminal Justice Research Institute, to submit ongoing annual reports to the Legislature on the effectiveness of the habitual violent crime offense in addressing repeat violent crime in the State. Amends Act 213, SLH 2024, which established the offense of habitual violent crime, by requiring the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit a one-time report to the Legislature on the effectiveness of the offense prior to the Regular Session of 2031 and extending its sunset date to 6/30/2031. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 155, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1256).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2078/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2078&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093223,"bill_number":"SB2922","title":"Relating To Cooperative Associations.","description":"Clarifies that cooperative associations organized under chapter 421C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, may include multi-stakeholder cooperatives, producer cooperatives, workers cooperatives, and consumer cooperatives. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2922/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2922&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2093225,"bill_number":"SB3004","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty and maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code and authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Establishes factors the CWRM must consider when determining the amount of the penalty. Increases maximum fines, for violations that cause harm, every five years from 2030 to 2045.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3004/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3004&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093226,"bill_number":"SB3000","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action in the name of the people of the State as parens patriae against any responsible party to recover certain costs or obtain certain relief, including costs and losses incurred by the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, or other state entities, resulting from climate attributable harm or costs for risk of future climate attributable harm. Authorizes the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, or any private insurer licensed in the State to bring a civil cause of action against a responsible party to recover its costs and losses resulting from climate attributable harm. Establishes the Climate Disaster Special Fund to collect and disperse funds collected from certain civil actions to be distributed in a certain order of priority. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2026-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3000/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3000&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2093227,"bill_number":"SB2903","title":"Relating To A Clean Energy Economy.","description":"Includes the Chief Energy Officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office as a member of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Ensures that the State's zero emissions clean economy aspirational target encourages both local and global sequestration. Requires each state agency to review the impacts of its internal plans as they relate to the purpose and goals of the Commission. Requires HSEO to submit summary reports to the Governor and Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2903/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2903&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2093228,"bill_number":"SB3016","title":"Relating To Privacy.","description":"Adds definitions of \"identifier\" and \"specified data element\" and amends the definition of \"personal information\" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches under the State's data breach notification law. Includes telecommunications carriers subject to and in compliance with certain federal provisions among the businesses deemed compliant with this law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3016/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3016&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093229,"bill_number":"SB3018","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice for businesses to: offer, display, or advertise the price of live-ticket events or short-term lodging without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the total price; and misrepresent any fees or charges in any offer, display, or advertisement for the sale of live-event tickets or short-term lodging.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3018/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3018&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093231,"bill_number":"SB2883","title":"Relating To Building Codes.","description":"Requires all single family residences and apartment buildings built after 1/1/2027 include a safe room that can withstand winds of two hundred miles per hour or higher. Requires singlefamily residences and apartment buildings built after 1/1/2027 be built to withstand Category 3 hurricanes when located in an area with winds of one hundred thirty miles per hour and a Category 5 hurricane when located in an area with winds of one hundred forty miles per hour or higher.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2883/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2883&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2093232,"bill_number":"HB2021","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of \"bicycle\" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines \"electric bicycle\" in place of \"low-speed electric bicycle\". Authorizes the seizure of non-road-legal or nonconforming electric bicycles and high-speed electric devices. Defines \"electric micro-mobility device\" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 2 or class 3 electric bicycle without direct supervision. Authorizes a person to ride an electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the term \"motor scooter\" with the term \"motor-driven cycle\". (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-15","last_action":"Act 259, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).","last_action_date":"2026-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2021/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2021&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2093233,"bill_number":"HB2099","title":"Relating To Vacancies.","description":"Amends the processes for addressing party candidate and state senator vacancies.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-29","last_action":"Act 008, on 04/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108).","last_action_date":"2026-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2099/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2099&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093234,"bill_number":"HB2088","title":"Relating To Adoptions.","description":"Adds the requirement that a written consent to adoption be notarized.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-29","last_action":"Act 005, on 04/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1105).","last_action_date":"2026-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2088/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2088&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093235,"bill_number":"SB2996","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2996/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2996&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093237,"bill_number":"HB2072","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Special Fund, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HSG, HSH, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2072/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2072&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093238,"bill_number":"HB2080","title":"Relating To Employment Of Retirants.","description":"Authorizes the rehiring of retirants for positions that are unique and critical to operations. Limits the duration of each retirant's reemployment to 4 years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2080/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2080&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093239,"bill_number":"HB2124","title":"Relating To Bribery.","description":"Establishes the offense of failure to report bribery as a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2124/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2124&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2093240,"bill_number":"HB2010","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a surcharge on taxable income exceeding $1,000,000 to provide funding, if approved by the Legislature, for the State Medicaid Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2010/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2010&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2093241,"bill_number":"SB2944","title":"Relating To Conservation.","description":"Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules that implement wildlife viewing guidelines that substantially conform to the wildlife viewing guidelines issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Requires annual reports to the Legislature until rules are adopted. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2944/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2944&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093243,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"Affirming And Supporting The Requirement That Hospitals Provide Life-saving Emergency Care To Pregnant People, Including Reproductive And Abortion Services, When Such Care Is Medically Necessary To Stabilize A Patient Under The Emergency Medical Treatment And Active Labor Act.","description":"Affirming And Supporting The Requirement That Hospitals Provide Life-saving Emergency Care To Pregnant People, Including Reproductive And Abortion Services, When Such Care Is Medically Necessary To Stabilize A Patient Under The Emergency Medical Treatment And Active Labor Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR6/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=6&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2093244,"bill_number":"SB2864","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Health the KupunAloha program to provide in-home health care and support services to eligible participants who do not otherwise qualify for government assistance for these services. Appropriates moneys for the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2864/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2864&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2093245,"bill_number":"HB2058","title":"Relating To Civil Service Exemption Of County Positions.","description":"Exempts positions of a county Housing and Community Development Office or Department from civil service laws.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HSG, LAB, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2058/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2058&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093246,"bill_number":"SB2865","title":"Relating To Hearing Loss.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to develop and publish a state plan on hearing loss. Requires reports to the Legislature prior to the 2027 and 2028 Regular Sessions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2865/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2865&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2093248,"bill_number":"HB2109","title":"Relating To Revolving Door Restrictions For State Employees.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2109/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2109&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093249,"bill_number":"SB3009","title":"Relating To Energy Equity.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish residential electricity rate structures that prioritize affordability and equity. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a lifeline baseline performance standard, a medical essential needs energy program, and a new tariff. Requires electric utilities to file revised tariffs no later than twelve months after the Public Utilities Commission has issued a final decision and order under this Act. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to convene a stakeholder process for developing and implementing this Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3009/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3009&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093250,"bill_number":"SB2820","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvi, Section 3.5, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Salary Increase Limits For Justices And Judges Of All State Courts, Members Of The Legislature, Department Heads Or Executive Officers Of Executive Departments And The Deputies Or Assistants To Department Heads Of The Executive Departments.","description":"Proposes to amend article XVI, section 3.5 of the Hawaii State Constitution regarding the establishment of salary increase limits for justices and judges of all state courts, members of the Legislature, department heads or executive officers of executive departments, and the deputies or assistants to department heads of executive departments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2820/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2820&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2093251,"bill_number":"SB2965","title":"Relating To Property Insurance.","description":"Requires insurers intending to non-renew a property insurance policy to provide the insured with timely notice, factual reasons, and an opportunity to address any correctable issues.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2965/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2965&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093252,"bill_number":"HB2073","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Authorizes each county that has established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015 to extend the surcharge until 12/31/2045 at the same rates if the county does so before 1/1/2028. Provides that no county surcharge on state tax authorized for a county that has not established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015, shall be levied before 1/1/2019 or after 12/31/2045. Repeals certain conditions on the use of surcharges received from the State for counties having a population equal to or less than 500,000 that adopt a county surcharge on state tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2073/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2073&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093254,"bill_number":"HB2024","title":"Relating To The Construction Worker Covid-19 Hazard Pay Program.","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish and administer the Construction Worker COVID-19 Hazard Pay Program. Appropriates funds to pay eligible construction workers a one-time payment in recognition for essential labor performed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sunsets 6/30/2031.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2024/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2024&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2093255,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Affirming And Supporting The Requirement That Hospitals Provide Life-saving Emergency Care To Pregnant People, Including Reproductive And Abortion Services, When Such Care Is Medically Necessary To Stabilize A Patient Under The Emergency Medical Treatment And Active Labor Act.","description":"Affirming And Supporting The Requirement That Hospitals Provide Life-saving Emergency Care To Pregnant People, Including Reproductive And Abortion Services, When Such Care Is Medically Necessary To Stabilize A Patient Under The Emergency Medical Treatment And Active Labor Act.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR5/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=5&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2093256,"bill_number":"SB3040","title":"Relating To Gun Violence Prevention.","description":"Replaces the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission with the Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 742).","last_action_date":"2026-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3040/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3040&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093257,"bill_number":"SB2926","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"PART II: Allows certain extensions of the deadline for cesspool conversions. PART III: Authorizes and appropriates funds to the Department of Health to retain qualified consultants as necessary to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to educate homeowners and wastewater industry professionals about information and resources regarding the State's cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection requirements and deadlines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2926/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2926&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2093259,"bill_number":"SB2896","title":"Relating To Commercial Driver's Licenses.","description":"Lowers the age of who may drive commercially within the State from nineteen to eighteen. Repeals the requirement that a person only operates category 3 vehicles to qualify to drive commercially in the State. Prohibits a person under twenty-one years of age from operating a commercial motor vehicle outside of state-approved commercial driver training programs or registered apprenticeship programs as determined by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Requires the Department of Transportation to consult with DLIR to amend its rules to allow persons under twenty-one years of age to operate a commercial motor vehicle under certain conditions. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2896/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2896&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2093260,"bill_number":"SB2910","title":"Relating To The State Building Code Council.","description":"Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Requires the State Building Code Council to provide annual training to state and county permitting agency employees. Appropriates funds for the training, subject to a matching funds requirement from the counties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2910/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2910&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2093261,"bill_number":"SB2999","title":"Relating To A Clean Fuel Standard.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules by 1/1/2028 governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Requires reports and public information sessions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-15","last_action":"Act 258, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1361).","last_action_date":"2026-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2999/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2999&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093262,"bill_number":"SB2887","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 1/1/2027, establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for certain agricultural investment costs incurred for agricultural activities conducted on Hawaiian home lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2887/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2887&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2093264,"bill_number":"HB2004","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Extends the Librarian Pilot Program established by Act 135, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025, through 2030. Authorizes the Department of Education to select a second school complex on Oahu to be part of the pilot program if no appropriate school complex on the neighbor islands can be identified. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2004/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2004&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093265,"bill_number":"HB2038","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a Clean Transportation Alternatives Incentive Program that returns funds to eligible residents of the State who meet a certain income threshold or use a certain amount of gasoline as fuel for transportation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2038/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2038&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2093266,"bill_number":"SB2862","title":"Relating To Gubernatorial Appointments.","description":"Requires any person in a position that is not subject to the civil service law to obtain the advice and consent of the senate if the person is appointed by the governor to serve in the executive branch or is appointed pursuant to section 346-381.5, HRS. Requires persons currently serving in positions made subject to the advice and consent of the Senate by this Act to obtain the advice and consent of the Senate during the Regular Session of 2027 unless the appointee was subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2862/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2862&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2093267,"bill_number":"HB2077","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Establishes new deadlines for the completion of Law Enforcement Standards Board certification responsibilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2077/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2077&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093268,"bill_number":"HB2116","title":"Relating To Grants.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Office of Community Services (OCS) to award grants to certain nonprofit organizations. Establishes an evaluation and selection committee to oversee the awarding of grants. Requires an applicant for a grant to provide certain documentation on activities that qualify for community engagement hours to qualify for the grant. Appropriates funds for positions in OCS and for the Department of the Attorney General to assist OCS in reviewing contracts and monitoring costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2116/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2116&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093270,"bill_number":"SB2985","title":"Relating To Pali Lanes.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to acquire by eminent domain the fee simple interest in the Pali Lanes property. Appropriates funds for the just compensation of the acquisition of the fee simple interest in the Pali Lanes property by the Department of Land and Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2985/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2985&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093271,"bill_number":"HB2046","title":"Relating To The lelo Hawaii Commission.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the lelo Hawaii Commission to coordinate and promote initiatives that support the use of lelo Hawaii. Sunsets 12/2/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2046/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2046&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2093272,"bill_number":"HB2025","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Prohibits digital navigation applications from providing an alert, indication, or other type of notice to users of the presence of law enforcement personnel or a law enforcement operation at any specific location.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2025/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2025&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2093273,"bill_number":"SB2912","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Defines \"low alcohol spirits beverages\". Establishes lower tax rates for class 18 small craft producer pub licensees, including for low alcohol spirits beverages. Increases the amount of alcohol that a class 18 small craft producer pub licensee may manufacture. Increases the amount of alcohol a class 18 small craft producer pub licensee may sell to consumers in recyclable containers. Authorizes class 18 small craft producer pub licensees to sell a certain number of barrels of malt beverages, wine, and cooler and low alcohol beverages to any class of licensee, except for class 3 wholesaler dealer licensees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2912/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2912&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2093274,"bill_number":"SB3020","title":"Relating To Transparency.","description":"Requires food, beverage, and service establishments that accept tips and employ tipped employees to post signs that include certain language explaining their tip allocation practices and the contact information for the Wage Standards Division of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Wage and Hours Division of the United States Department of Labor. Allows DLIR to adopt rules to establish fines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3020/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3020&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093276,"bill_number":"HB2128","title":"Relating To The Office Of The Legislative Analyst.","description":"Requires the office of the legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2128/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2128&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2093277,"bill_number":"SB2994","title":"Relating To Public Transit.","description":"Establishes a two-year Keiki Fare-Free Transit Pilot Program on Oahu and Kauai. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2994/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2994&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093278,"bill_number":"SB2857","title":"Relating To Pharmacy.","description":"Establishes the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund to support pharmacist workforce assessment and planning efforts. Establishes the pharmacist workforce assessment fee. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2857/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2857&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2093279,"bill_number":"SB3024","title":"Relating To Sex-based Discrimination.","description":"Clarifies and strengthens the State's protections against sex-based harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation that occur in public schools, public charter schools, or at the University of Hawaii, including discrimination based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions. Establishes procedures for investigations and decision-making. Requires mandatory reporting by certain employees. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to conduct a comprehensive legal review. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3024/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3024&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093281,"bill_number":"SB2992","title":"Relating To Pedestrians.","description":"Specifies that the driver of a vehicle must wait until a pedestrian has crossed half of the crosswalk plus an additional lane of the roadway before the driver can proceed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2992/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2992&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093282,"bill_number":"HB2071","title":"Relating To Family.","description":"Exempts, under certain circumstances, parties alleging domestic abuse from participating in mediation during paternity or divorce proceedings.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2071/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2071&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093283,"bill_number":"SB2869","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Amends the existing prohibition on conversion therapy by prohibiting the practice on persons of all ages and the advertisement of such practice. Explicitly provides that talk therapy in the form of pure speech is exempt from the prohibition on conversion therapy. Takes effect upon the certification by the Attorney General that the Supreme Court of the United States has overturned the holding in Chiles v. Salazar, 116 F.4th 1178 (10th Cir. 2024).","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2869/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2869&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093284,"bill_number":"SB3025","title":"Relating To Medical Debt.","description":"Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop, implement, and administer a Medical Debt Acquisition and Forgiveness Program to acquire and forgive outstanding medical debt for residents of the State, subject to the availability of program funds. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-10","last_action":"Act 220, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1322).","last_action_date":"2026-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3025/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3025&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093285,"bill_number":"SB3017","title":"Relating To Privacy.","description":"Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent. Prohibits the sale of data collected through eavesdropping or through an application operating in the background of a device that uses the device's microphone.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3017/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3017&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093287,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Urging The Counties To Initiate A Freeze On Primary Residence Property Taxes For Homeowners Who Are Seventy-five Years Of Age And Older To Create A More Secure Financial Environment For The Impacted Population.","description":"Urging The Counties To Initiate A Freeze On Primary Residence Property Taxes For Homeowners Who Are Seventy-five Years Of Age And Older To Create A More Secure Financial Environment For The Impacted Population.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, ECD, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR6/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=6&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2093288,"bill_number":"SB2860","title":"Relating To The Emergency Medical Services Special Fund.","description":"Amends the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund by authorizing the deposit of revenues from billable emergency medical services. Amends the composition, allowable uses, and establishes a cap on the special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2860/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2860&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2093289,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Requesting The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Amend The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 To Prohibit Discrimination On The Basis Of Sex, Sexual Orientation, And Gender Identity In Employment, Housing, Public Accommodations, Education, Federally Funded Programs, Credit, And Jury Service.","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Amend The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 To Prohibit Discrimination On The Basis Of Sex, Sexual Orientation, And Gender Identity In Employment, Housing, Public Accommodations, Education, Federally Funded Programs, Credit, And Jury Service.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR4/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=4&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2093290,"bill_number":"HB2074","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Establishes a gradient penalty structure for the offense of hindering prosecution in the first degree, based on the level of offense hindered.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2074/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2074&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093291,"bill_number":"HB2100","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii State Constitution To Prohibit Destructive Live-fire Military Training On Public Lands.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit destructive live-fire military training on State public trust lands.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to WAL/PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2100/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2100&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093293,"bill_number":"SB2974","title":"Relating To The Ocean Recreation Special Fund.","description":"Authorizes the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to be used for planning, development, designing, or implementation of beach restoration projects, including the awarding of grants to nonprofit organizations for beach and nearshore environmental cleanup.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2974/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2974&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093294,"bill_number":"SB3033","title":"Relating To Coastal Zone Management.","description":"Allows public petition to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for review of the integrity of beach structures. Requires the Department to recommend the applicable county agency to order the owner of any beach structure determined to be imminently threatened to resolve, mitigate, and plan for the harmful effects of the beach structure. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3033/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3033&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093295,"bill_number":"SB2923","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Establishes the Office of Artificial Intelligence Safety and Regulation within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence technologies in the State. Prohibits the deployment of artificial intelligence products in the State unless affirmative proof establishing the product's safety is submitted to the Office. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2923/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2923&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2093296,"bill_number":"HB2027","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Prohibits vehicles from driving on the shoulder of a roadway, except in certain circumstances. Authorizes the Department of Transportation, law enforcement officers, and other approved persons to impound vehicles with expired registrations of three years or more, under certain conditions. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Increases the fine amount for owners of out-of-state motor vehicles who fail to register the vehicle in the State. Establishes minimum and maximum statutory penalties for violations relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2027/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2027&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2093297,"bill_number":"SB2927","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, to a non-selected offeror until after any protest is resolved and the contract is executed. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2927/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2927&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093299,"bill_number":"HB2001","title":"Relating To Love My Library Day.","description":"Designates the first Friday in February of each year as \"Love My Library Day\" in the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-14","last_action":"Act 009, on 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1109).","last_action_date":"2026-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2001/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2001&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093300,"bill_number":"HB2044","title":"Relating To Offender Reentry.","description":"Expands programming and training for the comprehensive offender reentry program under the department of corrections and rehabilitation to reduce the rate of recidivism and increase inmate marketability. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2044/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2044&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2093301,"bill_number":"SB2964","title":"Relating To Property Insurance.","description":"Requires homeowners insurance producers to notify policyholders that they may submit information regarding improvements made to the insured residential property, which shall then be submitted to the homeowners insurer. Requires homeowners insurers to reevaluate the replacement cost estimate based on the information submitted by a policyholder, and offer the policyholder the option to purchase additional coverage to cover the full amount of the replacement cost estimate. Establishes administrative penalties for violations. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 256, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1358).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2964/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2964&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093302,"bill_number":"SB2946","title":"Relating To Foreclosures.","description":"Specifies that a judicial foreclosure sale is not final until the earliest of either fifteen days after the public sale, unless an eligible bidder submits a subsequent bid or written notice of intent to submit a subsequent bid, or forty-five days after the public sale. Requires subsequent successful bidders to make a downpayment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2946/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2946&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093304,"bill_number":"SB2898","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more organizations specializing in domestic violence to provide training and on-site staff in Child Welfare Services Branch offices to support all aspects of screening for and addressing domestic violence within a case.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2898/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2898&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2093305,"bill_number":"HB2050","title":"Relating To Partial Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Increases the expenditure limit and the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program. Effective 11/4/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 136, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1237).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2050/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2050&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093306,"bill_number":"HB2115","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to issue supplemental contracts to community-based organizations to address increases in costs related to labor, insurance, utilities, rent, and gas. For any multi-year contracts entered into or renewed beginning in fiscal year 2027-2028, requires the Department of Human Services to issue a Request for Information to determine whether any existing contract remains fiscally sound and thereafter determine, with the consent of the contractor, whether a new request for proposals should be issued. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2115/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2115&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093307,"bill_number":"HB2097","title":"Relating To Administrative Drivers License Revocation.","description":"Authorizes administrative drivers license revocation hearings to be conducted using interactive conference technology, including teleconference, videoconference, and voice over internet protocol systems. Clarifies that evidence in hearings conducted via interactive conference technology may be submitted and exchanged electronically. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-19","last_action":"Act 017, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1117).","last_action_date":"2026-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2097/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2097&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093308,"bill_number":"SB3005","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to establish a Community Action Center in Chinatown. Expenditure contingent upon the City and County of Honolulu providing matching funds. Appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3005/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3005&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093310,"bill_number":"SB2924","title":"Relating To The Kanehili Community Hale.","description":"Appropriate funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for the construction of the Kanehili community hale, a new access road, and a parking lot at the Kanehili homestead. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2924/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2924&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2093311,"bill_number":"SB2950","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Authorizes captive insurance companies to underwrite, reinsure, or otherwise assume catastrophic property and casualty risks, subject to the approval and continuing supervision of the Insurance Commissioner. Allows the Commissioner to set certain minimum standards for captive insurance companies underwriting catastrophic property and casualty risk. Requires captive insurance companies underwriting catastrophic property and casualty risk to provide certain information in reports to the Commissioner. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2950/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2950&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093312,"bill_number":"SB2954","title":"Relating To Traffic Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to complete and publish a traffic engineering study before installing specified traffic safety devices or changing posted speed limits on state highways. Establishes a publicly accessible dashboard for requests, studies, decisions, and public comments. Requires annual reporting to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"The committee on TRS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2954/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2954&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093313,"bill_number":"SB2943","title":"Relating To Vegetation Management.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and enforce vegetation management requirements to prevent wildfires caused by electric utilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2943/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2943&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093314,"bill_number":"HB2020","title":"Relating To Renewal Of Driver's Licenses.","description":"Requires certain applicants for driver's license renewal to complete an educational course that includes a road safety video developed by the Department of Transportation and a written examination. Authorizes the Department to develop and implement a system to randomly require applicants for renewal of a driver's license to complete a written examination. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2020/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2020&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2093316,"bill_number":"HB2104","title":"Relating To Island Burial Councils.","description":"Extends the time to fill vacancies that occur during an Island Burial Council member's term. Provides per diem compensation in the form of a stipend for Island Burial Council members representing geographic regions. Adjusts the Island Burial Councils' quorum for business to be a majority of the appointed council members, but no fewer than three members. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-05","last_action":"Act 096, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1196).","last_action_date":"2026-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2104/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2104&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093317,"bill_number":"HB2076","title":"Relating To Assault Against Law Enforcement Officers.","description":"Establishes appropriate sanctions for the offense of assault against a law enforcement officer in the first degree.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2076/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2076&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093320,"bill_number":"HB2070","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Adds new preferences for state and county employees to the eligibility criteria for housing development programs administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Clarifies the Corporation's authority to adopt rules and determine the order of applicant preferences.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2070/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2070&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093321,"bill_number":"SB2915","title":"Relating To Cancer.","description":"Repeals the requirement that a certain amount received from the cigarette tax on the wholesale price of each article or item of certain tobacco products deposited into the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund must be used for debt service of capital expenditures and building maintenance. Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2915/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2915&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2093322,"bill_number":"SB3006","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Requires any petitioner for a district boundary amendment to obtain certification from the Commission on Water Resources Management that enough water is available for the project needs without causing harm to the relevant aquifers and provide that certification to the Land Use Commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3006/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3006&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093323,"bill_number":"HB2118","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers certain authority and responsibilities held by the Comptroller regarding the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds for positions within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2118/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2118&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2093324,"bill_number":"SB2875","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to develop an alternative pathway for a visiting international educator permit aligned to the duration of the educator's J-1 visa program. Repeals 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDN, CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2875/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2875&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2093326,"bill_number":"SB2968","title":"Relating To Employment.","description":"Requires hotelkeepers to supply and provide annual training on the proper use and limitations of a panic button to certain workers no later than 1/1/2027. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2968/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2968&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093327,"bill_number":"SB2904","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires each county to implement fare-free access to its public transportation systems. Establishes the Fare-Free Public Transportation Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Increases the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax on petroleum products to fund fare-free public transportation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2904/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2904&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2093328,"bill_number":"SB2963","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires the automatic payment of 100% of the personal property or contents coverage limit stated in an insurance policy in the event of a total loss of a dwelling caused by certain perils that occurred pursuant to a state of emergency. Prohibits an insurer from requiring the submission of an itemized inventory of damaged or destroyed personal property. Requires notice to policyholders of the right to an automatic payment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2963/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2963&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093329,"bill_number":"SB3042","title":"Relating To Sentencing.","description":"Amends repeat offender sentencing provisions to allow sentencing courts, under certain circumstances, to sentence defendants in class C felony cases to probation with appropriate terms and conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3042/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3042&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093330,"bill_number":"SB2925","title":"Relating To Coconut Trees.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for qualified costs to implement natural management of coconut rhinoceros beetles that result in consumable coconut trees. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2925/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2925&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2093331,"bill_number":"SB2888","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Increases the rooftop solar tax credit to forty five per cent for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025 through December 31, 2030. Establishes the Direct Solar Rebate Program to be administered by the Hawaii State Energy Office for low and moderate-income households. Streamlines rooftop solar permitting and requires the counties to develop electronic application systems. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to enhance workforce development and coordinate with county permitting agencies. Authorizes the adoption of interim rules. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2888/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2888&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2093332,"bill_number":"HB2079","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Reestablishes the cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2079/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2079&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093334,"bill_number":"SB2949","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Homeowners Insurance within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Homeowners Insurance Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2949/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2949&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093335,"bill_number":"SB2916","title":"Relating To The State Archives.","description":"Appropriates funds for the planning, designing, environmental studies, site evaluation and selection studies, and permitting conducted relative to a new facility for the State Archives. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2916/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2916&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2093336,"bill_number":"SB3014","title":"Relating To Wildlife.","description":"Increases the fines for taking or harassing protected turtles in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3014/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3014&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093337,"bill_number":"HB2040","title":"Relating To Protection Of Minors.","description":"Protects minors from addictive content by imposing special requirements for operators regarding consent, notifications, and age verification. Protects minors from having their online personal data processed without parental consent.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HSH, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2040/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2040&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2093338,"bill_number":"SB3038","title":"Relating To Incarcerated Persons.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to establish a five-year pilot program to employ and pay incarcerated individuals with fewer than five years left on their sentence the minimum wage. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3038/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3038&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093339,"bill_number":"SB3015","title":"Relating To Personal Information.","description":"Prohibits government entities from making personal information publicly accessible through a publicly accessible information system or publicly accessible source of information, except under certain conditions. Allows individuals who reasonably believe their personal information is publicly accessible through a government entity's publicly accessible information system or publicly accessible source of information to submit a written notice to the entity to require corrective action. Establishes a cause of action to compel compliance. Establishes statutory penalties for intentional noncompliance. Requires government entities to adopt and implement policies and procedures to prevent personal information from being publicly accessible. Requires government entities that own, license, maintain, use, collect, or possess personal information to implement and maintain certain reasonable security procedures and practices to protect the personal information. Requires government entities to provide notice to individuals in the case of a breach of a security system protecting personal information. Requires government entities to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3015/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3015&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093341,"bill_number":"HB2057","title":"Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Information Technology Of The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Appropriates moneys as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Information Technology to upgrade the driver's license and motor vehicle application systems, subject to a dollar-for-dollar match. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2057/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2057&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093342,"bill_number":"SB2868","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services, including clarifying permitted disclosures of protected health information to address changes in federal regulations. Establishes protections against abusive litigation. Prohibits medical malpractice insurers and health carriers from taking certain adverse actions against health care providers solely on the basis that the health care provider provides lawful reproductive health care services or gender-affirming care services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2868/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2868&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093343,"bill_number":"SB2902","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Establishes certain standards for the use of portable solar generation devices and provides certain exemptions from net energy metering and interconnection requirements for devices that meet these standards. Prohibits electric utility companies from requiring customers using portable solar generation devices to obtain approval from the utility, pay any fee or charge, or install additional controls or equipment. Limits the installation of portable solar generation devices to condominiums. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish and maintain an online system for registration of portable solar generation devices. Clarifies that any person who owns, controls, operates, or manages a portable solar generation device that is located on the person's property does not qualify as a regulated public utility. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2902/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2902&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2093344,"bill_number":"SB3011","title":"Relating To Public Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep one or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Prohibits pet animals from being at-large on public housing premises. Provides that the Hawaii Public Housing Authority may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3011/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3011&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093345,"bill_number":"HB2049","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Restructures the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system for the sale of properties with residential use, adjusts the tax for multifamily properties to reflect value on a per-unit basis, and applies a cost-of-living adjustment to conveyance tax rates. Allocates revenues from conveyance tax collections. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to fund infrastructure programs in areas that meet minimum standards of transit-supportive density. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax revenues to the Hawaii Agricultural Development Revolving Fund, Special Land and Development Fund, and Hawaiian Home Lands Infrastructure and Housing Special Fund. Establishes and appropriates funds out of the Hawaiian Home Lands Infrastructure and Housing Special Fund. Authorizes the Hawaii Agricultural Development Revolving Fund to be used to acquire land. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2049/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2049&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2093346,"bill_number":"SB2895","title":"Relating To Civil Identification.","description":"Lowers the age to obtain a state civil identification card without a signature from a parent or guardian from eighteen years old to sixteen years old.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2895/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2895&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2093348,"bill_number":"HB2121","title":"Relating To Waste Management.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution for sale of any disposable electronic smoking devices in the State. Establishes penalties. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2121/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2121&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2093349,"bill_number":"HB2062","title":"Relating To Gun Violence Prevention.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for the efficient processing of temporary restraining orders and gun violence protective orders. Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct public awareness campaigns on gun violence protective orders. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2062/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2062&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093350,"bill_number":"HB2047","title":"Relating To The Aha Moku Advisory Committee.","description":"Amends the process for the hiring of the Executive Director of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Specifies that the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources is responsible for the appointment, oversight, and administrative authority over the Executive Director of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Requires any formal position, recommendation, or advisory action of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee to be adopted at a duly noticed public meeting at which a quorum is present. Amends the reporting requirements of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on WLA/HWN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-24-26 1:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2047/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2047&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2093351,"bill_number":"SB3035","title":"Relating To Real Estate Transactions.","description":"Requires a seller of real property adjacent to the shoreline, and the seller's agent, to disclose and include in all advertisements certain shoreline erosion issues related to the parcel. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3035/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3035&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093352,"bill_number":"HB2043","title":"Relating To Criminal Mischief.","description":"Establishes the offense of criminal mischief as a petty misdemeanor for low level property offenses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2043/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2043&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2093353,"bill_number":"SB3008","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Amends Act 289, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025, to replace the Senior Residence at Iwilei parcel with the Westridge parcel, change the transfer date for the Alii Tower parcel to 12/31/2026, changes the deadline for approval by the City and County of Honolulu to 12/31/2027, and changes the repeal date to 1/1/2028.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3008/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3008&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093354,"bill_number":"HB2130","title":"Relating To The Powers Of Artificial Persons.","description":"Makes any state-chartered corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, cooperative, nonprofit, or other association lack the legal capacity to make expenditures or contributions in connection with elections or ballot measures. Deems any election or ballot measure expenditure or contribution to be ultra vires or void as a matter of law, triggering administrative forfeiture of charter privileges, including limited liability and perpetual duration, until reinstatement. Effective 1/1/2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2130/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2130&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2093618,"bill_number":"SCR12","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Provide Owner-occupants With Comparably Equivalent Tax Deductions Afforded To Business Entities For Expenses Related To Property Ownership.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Provide Owner-occupants With Comparably Equivalent Tax Deductions Afforded To Business Entities For Expenses Related To Property Ownership.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EIG/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR12/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=12&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2093621,"bill_number":"HB2179","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires, rather than authorizes, the Department of Education to develop and administer a Traffic Safety Education Program. Requires the Department of Education's Traffic Safety Education program to include electric bicycles. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2179/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2179&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2093622,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Affirming And Supporting The Requirement That Hospitals Provide Life-saving Emergency Care To Pregnant People, Including Reproductive And Abortion Services, When Such Care Is Medically Necessary To Stabilize A Patient Under The Emergency Medical Treatment And Active Labor Act.","description":"Affirming And Supporting The Requirement That Hospitals Provide Life-saving Emergency Care To Pregnant People, Including Reproductive And Abortion Services, When Such Care Is Medically Necessary To Stabilize A Patient Under The Emergency Medical Treatment And Active Labor Act.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR7/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=7&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2093625,"bill_number":"HB2143","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Establishes a universal, single payer health care system to be known as \"Hawaii Care\", to provide comprehensive health care benefits to all state residents and eventually replace all existing health care plans in the State. Designates the Hawaii Health Authority as the responsible agency for the comprehensive planning, implementation, and administration of Hawaii Care. Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to develop and submit a comprehensive implementation and administration plan to the legislature by a certain date. Establishes the Hawaii Care special fund. Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to adopt rules and submit reports to the Legislature. Requires the Governor to appoint members to the Hawaii Health Authority by 12/31/2026. Requires the Department of Human Services to apply for necessary federal waivers. Takes effect 180 days after the approval of the Hawaii Medicaid State Plan and necessary federal waivers. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2143/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2143&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2093628,"bill_number":"HB2145","title":"Relating To Insurance Coverage Of Proton Beam Therapy.","description":"Beginning, 1/1/2027, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for medically necessary proton beam therapy for cancer treatment and prohibits imposing stricter clinical evidence standards on proton beam therapy than on other radiation treatments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2145/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2145&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2093631,"bill_number":"SB3051","title":"Relating To Community Care Foster Family Homes.","description":"Changes the allowed absence by a primary caregiver at a community care foster family home to 48 hours in calendar week with no absence longer than 24 consecutive hours.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3051/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3051&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2093636,"bill_number":"HB2149","title":"Relating To Tax Haven Abuse.","description":"Part I: Effective 1/1/2027, requires corporations to include in their income the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State; applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax, which shall be deposited into the state general fund; and requires corporations to report all profits, losses, revenues, and inter-company transactions made and all taxes paid in other states. Part II: Establishes within DOTAX a Corporate Tax Law Task Force to annually review the State's corporate tax laws and recommend updates to close tax loopholes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2149/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2149&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2093639,"bill_number":"HB2162","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires a condominium association to deposit at least ten per cent of all revenues for each fiscal year, except for estimated replacement reserve assessments, into the total replacement reserves fund of the association. Requires the Real Estate Commission to enforce the minimum deposit requirement and allows unit owners to file complaints with the Commission. Holds board members who fail to comply with the minimum deposit requirement personally liable and subject to a fine.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2162/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2162&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2093643,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR13/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=13&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2093645,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"Urging The Governor To Take Action To Protect Transgender Members Of The Hawaii National Guard From Discriminatory Federal Policy And Permit Qualified Transgender Service Members To Continue Their Service.","description":"Urging The Governor To Take Action To Protect Transgender Members Of The Hawaii National Guard From Discriminatory Federal Policy And Permit Qualified Transgender Service Members To Continue Their Service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR10/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=10&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2093648,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Affirming And Supporting The Requirement That Hospitals Provide Life-saving Emergency Care To Pregnant People, Including Reproductive And Abortion Services, When Such Care Is Medically Necessary To Stabilize A Patient Under The Emergency Medical Treatment And Active Labor Act.","description":"Affirming And Supporting The Requirement That Hospitals Provide Life-saving Emergency Care To Pregnant People, Including Reproductive And Abortion Services, When Such Care Is Medically Necessary To Stabilize A Patient Under The Emergency Medical Treatment And Active Labor Act.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR7/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=7&year=2026","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":2093651,"bill_number":"HB2163","title":"Relating To Pedestrians.","description":"Requires the driver of a vehicle to stop for a pedestrian who is crossing the roadway within a crosswalk and not to proceed until the pedestrian has completely exited the crosswalk and the driver can safely proceed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2163/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2163&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2093655,"bill_number":"SB3045","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations in the State, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Health and Department of Human Services to accept and expend funds from public and private sources to support the expansion of access to continuous glucose monitors. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 197, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1299).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3045/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3045&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2093659,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"Urging The Counties To Act On Any Building Permit Application For Modification Of A Residence That Is Prescribed By A Licensed Health Care Provider And Found By The County To Be Essential To The Safety Or Health Of An Older Adult Or Person With A Disability Within Forty-five Days Of Receipt Of A Complete Application.","description":"Urging The Counties To Act On Any Building Permit Application For Modification Of A Residence That Is Prescribed By A Licensed Health Care Provider And Found By The County To Be Essential To The Safety Or Health Of An Older Adult Or Person With A Disability Within Forty-five Days Of Receipt Of A Complete Application.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR8/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=8&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2093662,"bill_number":"HB2140","title":"Relating To Essential Permitting Positions.","description":"Establishes a four-year pilot program to improve the speed, accountability, and quality of permit processing through targeted staffing, performance incentives, and interdepartmental competition within participating counties. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2140/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2140&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2093664,"bill_number":"SB3047","title":"Relating To Financial Literacy.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement financial literacy instruction into existing courses in public high schools that have sufficient overlap with financial literacy program standards beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers. Authorizes the Board of Education to adopt rules. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3047/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3047&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2093668,"bill_number":"HB2141","title":"Relating To State Enterprise Zones.","description":"Increases the number of enterprise zones that may be nominated by each county. Authorizes enterprise zone designation for census tracts that contain the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine and the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Allow businesses not established in an enterprise zone to qualify for enterprise zone benefits; provided that they have entered into a binding collaboration or contract with a business that is established in the census tract that contains the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine or the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2141/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2141&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2093671,"bill_number":"SB3053","title":"Relating To Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of Health for the development and implementation of the Comprehensive Watershed-based Water Quality Monitoring Pilot Program for the Waikele Watershed. Requires report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources for mangrove removal and shoreline and stream maintenance in the Nineteenth Senatorial District and nearby areas, including the West Loch and Middle Loch shorelines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 762).","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3053/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3053&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2093676,"bill_number":"HB2171","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Authorizes the University of Hawaii to engage in enterprise-related activities for educational purposes and exempts such activity from certain county zoning requirements, under certain circumstances. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 138, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1239).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2171/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2171&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2093680,"bill_number":"HB2181","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the Judiciary to develop, implement, and administer an automated court appearance reminder system that generates text message or electronic mail notifications for upcoming court appearances in certain types of cases. Requires persons making an arrest or issuing a citation to obtain, to the extent practicable, the offender's mobile telephone number and electronic mail address. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2181/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2181&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2093683,"bill_number":"HB2159","title":"Relating To Health Care Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes positions and appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to support health care workforce development in the State. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2159/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2159&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2093685,"bill_number":"HB2178","title":"Relating To Schools.","description":"Requires public schools with elementary students to allow faculty and staff to provide time and space each day for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and Hawaii Ponoi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2178/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2178&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2093688,"bill_number":"HB2136","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Designates pricing practices based on surveillance data as unfair or deceptive acts or practices and unfair methods of competition in the conduct of any trade or commerce.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2136/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2136&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093691,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"Requesting The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Amend The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 To Prohibit Discrimination On The Basis Of Sex, Sexual Orientation, And Gender Identity In Employment, Housing, Public Accommodations, Education, Federally Funded Programs, Credit, And Jury Service.","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Amend The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 To Prohibit Discrimination On The Basis Of Sex, Sexual Orientation, And Gender Identity In Employment, Housing, Public Accommodations, Education, Federally Funded Programs, Credit, And Jury Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR11/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=11&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2093694,"bill_number":"SB3052","title":"Relating To Community Care Homes.","description":"Lowers the minimum age required by Department of Health rules for substitute caregivers in community care foster family homes to eighteen years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3052/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3052&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2093701,"bill_number":"HB2175","title":"Relating To Energy Assistance.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist eligible households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EEP/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2175/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2175&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2093704,"bill_number":"HB2148","title":"Relating To The Estate And Generation-skipping Transfer Tax.","description":"Establishes an unrealized gains surcharge on certain property transfers subject to the estate and generation-skipping transfer tax. Except for certain types of properties within estates, lowers the applicable exclusion amount allowed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2148/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2148&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2093707,"bill_number":"HB2165","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employment Security Law.","description":"Amends the qualifications for unemployed individuals who are able to receive unemployment benefits. Beginning 4/1/2027, removes the two-year limitation on the recoupment of overpayments and limits the amount of overpaid amount and the penalty assessment amount that can be deducted from future benefits payable to the individual. Beginning 4/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to assess and collect a service charge for dishonored unemployment insurance assessments. Beginning 4/1/2027, specifies that employers must report separation and wage information within five calendar days of notice being sent, whether by mail or electronic notification. Beginning 4/1/2027, increases the penalty for failure to report separations or wages and for failure to file or for filing insufficient wage reports. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2165/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2165&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2093709,"bill_number":"HB2183","title":"Relating To The Office Of The Legislative Analyst.","description":"Requires the office of the legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2183/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2183&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2093712,"bill_number":"HB2155","title":"Relating To Agricultural Statistics.","description":"Statutorily establishes the Agricultural Statistics Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2155/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2155&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2093715,"bill_number":"SB3055","title":"Relating To False Impersonation Of Union Representatives.","description":"Prohibits a person from falsely impersonating an employee organization representative. Establishes a cause of action and civil remedies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3055/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3055&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2093719,"bill_number":"HB2146","title":"Relating To Sugar-sweetened Beverages.","description":"Establishes the sugar-sweetened beverage fee program. Beginning 7/1/2027, imposes a 2 cent per fluid ounce fee on all sugar-sweetened beverages sold in the State and requires all distributors of sugar-sweetened beverages to register with the Department of Health. On or after 6/30/27, prohibits retailers from selling or displaying for sale any sugar-sweetened beverage acquired from a distributor that is not registered with the Department of Health. Requires management and performance audits. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Advisory Committee. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2146/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2146&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2093722,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Urging The Counties To Initiate A Freeze On Primary Residence Property Taxes For Homeowners Who Are Seventy-five Years Of Age And Older To Create A More Secure Financial Environment For The Impacted Population.","description":"Urging The Counties To Initiate A Freeze On Primary Residence Property Taxes For Homeowners Who Are Seventy-five Years Of Age And Older To Create A More Secure Financial Environment For The Impacted Population.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR11/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=11&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2093726,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR6/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=6&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2093729,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Provide Owner-occupants With Comparably Equivalent Tax Deductions Afforded To Business Entities For Expenses Related To Property Ownership.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Provide Owner-occupants With Comparably Equivalent Tax Deductions Afforded To Business Entities For Expenses Related To Property Ownership.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EIG/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR5/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=5&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2093732,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Urging The Counties To Act On Any Building Permit Application For Modification Of A Residence That Is Prescribed By A Licensed Health Care Provider And Found By The County To Be Essential To The Safety Or Health Of An Older Adult Or Person With A Disability Within Forty-five Days Of Receipt Of A Complete Application.","description":"Urging The Counties To Act On Any Building Permit Application For Modification Of A Residence That Is Prescribed By A Licensed Health Care Provider And Found By The County To Be Essential To The Safety Or Health Of An Older Adult Or Person With A Disability Within Forty-five Days Of Receipt Of A Complete Application.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR10/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=10&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2093735,"bill_number":"HB2167","title":"Relating To Youth Homelessness.","description":"Requires the Office of Youth Services to establish a five-year Youth Housing Stability Assistance Pilot Program to enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations or execute memoranda of agreement with government agencies to support eligible youth with financial assistance. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/2031. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2167/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2167&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2093740,"bill_number":"HB2168","title":"Relating To The Education Of Students Experiencing Homelessness.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a program for the support of students experiencing homelessness. Requires the Department to designate a state coordinator position and state navigator positions to implement the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2168/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2168&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2093743,"bill_number":"HB2161","title":"Relating To Pharmacy.","description":"Establishes the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund to support pharmacist workforce assessment and planning efforts. Establishes the pharmacist workforce assessment fee. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2161/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2161&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2093746,"bill_number":"HB2147","title":"Proposing Amendments To Articles Viii And X Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Authorize The Legislature To Establish A Surcharge On Residential Investment Property To Increase Funding For Public Education.","description":"Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to repeal the counties' exclusive power to tax real property, and to authorize the Legislature to establish a state surcharge on real property taxes levied by the counties on certain residential investment properties, for the purpose of helping to fund public education for all of Hawaii's children and adults. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EIG/EDU, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2147/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2147&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2093749,"bill_number":"HB2170","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Establishes mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment for certain class A felonies involving firearms. Changes from a class B felony to a class A felony the penalty for owning, possessing, or controlling any firearm or ammunition while being prosecuted for or having been convicted of committing a felony, a crime of violence, a criminal offense relating to firearms, or an illegal sale or distribution of any drug. Changes from a misdemeanor to a class A felony the penalty for ownership, possession, control, or transfer of ownership of any firearms or ammunition by a person who a court order has restrained from contacting, threatening, or physically abusing any person. Changes from a misdemeanor to a class A felony the penalty for carrying a firearm while under the influence of a controlled substance. Establishes possession of methamphetamine while carrying a firearm as a class A felony.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2170/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2170&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2093752,"bill_number":"HB2172","title":"Relating To Employment Of Retirants.","description":"Establishes a five-year pilot program to authorize the Department of Education to rehire retired teachers and educational officers for hard-to-staff positions. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2172/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2172&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2093756,"bill_number":"HB2152","title":"Relating To Dog Attacks.","description":"Clarifies liability and increases penalties and enforcement mechanisms for dog attacks on livestock occurring on land or premises within the agricultural district. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 114, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2152/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2152&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2093759,"bill_number":"HB2139","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to conduct a study on effective treatment methods to reduce populations of the Queensland Longhorn Beetle. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2139/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2139&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2093763,"bill_number":"HB2154","title":"Relating To Traffic Safety.","description":"Establishes a framework for the use of intelligent speed assistance technology for habitual speeders. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2154/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2154&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2093766,"bill_number":"SB3054","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"For purposes of permissible uses in agricultural districts, establishes minimum requirements for income received from agricultural activity for a family occupying a farm dwelling. Provides that the definition of a \"farm dwelling\" includes agricultural activity that is considered a farming operation under section 165-2, HRS, and is conducted on more than 50 per cent of the entire lot.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3054/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3054&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2093769,"bill_number":"HB2160","title":"Relating To Cancer.","description":"Repeals the requirement that a certain amount received from the cigarette tax on the wholesale price of each article or item of certain tobacco products deposited into the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund must be used for debt service of capital expenditures and building maintenance. Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2160/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2160&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2093771,"bill_number":"HB2180","title":"Relating To Voting Boards.","description":"Appropriates funds to implement an electronic voting board system in the chamber of the House of Representatives. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2180/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2180&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2093775,"bill_number":"HB2138","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes a Hilo-Kona transportation pilot program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study, plan, evaluate, implement, and trial transportation routes and services connecting Hilo and Kona. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDT/TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2138/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2138&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2093778,"bill_number":"SB3048","title":"Relating To The State Building Code Council.","description":"Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position for the State Building Code Council to support statewide building code coordination, permitting transparency, and modernization initiatives. Requires county reporting on building permitting performance. Requires the State Building Code Council to develop a plan for the creation of a standardized statewide permitting data system or publicly accessible dashboard and a state building code modernization and transparency initiative. Requires the State Building Code Council to develop standardized credentials and training requirements for permitting officials. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3048/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3048&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2093784,"bill_number":"HB2156","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the filing thresholds for the General Excise Tax and Transient Accommodations Tax. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2156/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2156&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2093787,"bill_number":"SB3046","title":"Relating To Income Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable Workforce Builder Tax Credit for employers who employ qualified interns and apprentices, to be applied to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3046/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3046&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2093791,"bill_number":"HB2166","title":"Relating To Immunizations.","description":"Requires, rather than authorizes, schools to provide an exemption from required immunizations. Specifies that for purposes of the Department of Health's rulemaking authority and authority regarding infectious and communicable diseases, no child shall be subjected to medical examination, vaccination, revaccination, or immunization if a parent or legal guardian objects based on bona fide religious tenets and practices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EDN, JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2166/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2166&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2093794,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Urging The Governor To Take Action To Protect Transgender Members Of The Hawaii National Guard From Discriminatory Federal Policy And Permit Qualified Transgender Service Members To Continue Their Service.","description":"Urging The Governor To Take Action To Protect Transgender Members Of The Hawaii National Guard From Discriminatory Federal Policy And Permit Qualified Transgender Service Members To Continue Their Service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR8/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=8&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2093798,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Requesting The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Amend The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 To Prohibit Discrimination On The Basis Of Sex, Sexual Orientation, And Gender Identity In Employment, Housing, Public Accommodations, Education, Federally Funded Programs, Credit, And Jury Service.","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Amend The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 To Prohibit Discrimination On The Basis Of Sex, Sexual Orientation, And Gender Identity In Employment, Housing, Public Accommodations, Education, Federally Funded Programs, Credit, And Jury Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR9/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=9&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2093803,"bill_number":"HB2182","title":"Relating To Long-term Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to conduct a study to recommend legislation to address the issue of long-term care facility closures. Requires reporting.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2182/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2182&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2093806,"bill_number":"HB2184","title":"Relating To Lawmaker Safety.","description":"Prohibits the public disclosure of legislators' personal contact information in a voter's affidavit of registration, nomination papers, and electronic database for campaign committees. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2184/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2184&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2093810,"bill_number":"HB2144","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Prohibits a financial risk-bearing entity from administering Medicaid services. Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more administrative services organizations to perform non-risk administrative functions for the operation of the State's Medicaid program. Requires the Department to establish a Medicaid Care Coordination Program to contract with community-based programs to provide care coordination services. Requires physicians, other independent practitioners, hospitals, and other institutional providers to be paid or reimbursed directly by the State's medicaid agency. Requires the Department to establish regional health hubs in each county to serve as localized oversight bodies. Requires the Department to convene a Medicaid Stakeholder Advisory Group to support continuous improvement throughout the transition period. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSH/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2144/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2144&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2093812,"bill_number":"HB2153","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Establishes, and appropriates funds for, the Kpaa Law Enforcement Retention Bonus Program within the Department of Law Enforcement to provide retention bonuses to Department law enforcement officers for three years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2153/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2153&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2093815,"bill_number":"HB2176","title":"Relating To Food Pricing.","description":"Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on how other states regulate price gouging of food products.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2176/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2176&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2093819,"bill_number":"HB2157","title":"Relating To Complex Patient Treatment.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health to contract with community-based organizations for a behavioral health complex patient model. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2157/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2157&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2093822,"bill_number":"HB2164","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Defines compounded prescription drugs for the purposes of workers' compensation law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT/HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2164/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2164&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2093827,"bill_number":"HB2142","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fourth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2142/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2142&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2093829,"bill_number":"HB2158","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii System to develop, implement, and maintain a publicly accessible, systemwide online dashboard. Requires the dashboard to include and maintain relevant information needed for students and their families for academic decision-making. Requires a preliminary report on 12/1/2026. Requires annual reports to the Legislature beginning 12/1/2027. Requires a supplementary report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2031. Sunsets 6/30/31. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 120, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1220).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2158/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2158&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2093832,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Urging The Senate To Establish An Investigative Committee Pursuant To Chapter 21, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Investigate Allegations Of A 2022 Cash Or Check Payment From An Unknown Individual To An influential Legislator For The Purpose Of Influencing An Existing Political Campaign, And To Examine Possible Violations Of State Law, State Ethics Code, And Campaign Finance Provisions.","description":"Urging The Senate To Establish An Investigative Committee Pursuant To Chapter 21, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Investigate Allegations Of A 2022 Cash Or Check Payment From An Unknown Individual To An influential Legislator For The Purpose Of Influencing An Existing Political Campaign, And To Examine Possible Violations Of State Law, State Ethics Code, And Campaign Finance Provisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Offered.","last_action_date":"2026-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR4/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=4&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2093834,"bill_number":"HB2151","title":"Relating To Building Materials.","description":"Specifies that no state or county building code shall prohibit the use of hempcrete as a non-structural building material. Authorizes building officials to approve hempcrete construction that meets applicable safety and performance standards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2151/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2151&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2093838,"bill_number":"HB2174","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Repeals the sunset date of Act 163, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSH, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2174/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2174&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2093842,"bill_number":"HB2137","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Prohibits certain harmful uses of realistic digital imitations generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Establishes certain exemptions. Provides for civil actions and civil remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized AI-generated realistic digital imitations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 247, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2137/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2137&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093846,"bill_number":"SB3049","title":"Relating To Trade-oriented Production Capacity Grant Program.","description":"Establishes the Trade-Oriented Production Capacity Grant Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that expand the State's manufacturing and production capacity for trade. Provides grants for equipment, automation, and facility improvements that directly increase output, efficiency, and competitiveness for eligible businesses, with required private-sector matching funds. Prioritizes traded-sector businesses with interstate or international market potential to help generate measurable near-term trade and economic returns. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3049/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3049&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2093849,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"Urging The Counties To Initiate A Freeze On Primary Residence Property Taxes For Homeowners Who Are Seventy-five Years Of Age And Older To Create A More Secure Financial Environment For The Impacted Population.","description":"Urging The Counties To Initiate A Freeze On Primary Residence Property Taxes For Homeowners Who Are Seventy-five Years Of Age And Older To Create A More Secure Financial Environment For The Impacted Population.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Referred to HSH, ECD, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR9/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=9&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2093852,"bill_number":"SB3050","title":"Relating To A Maritime Youth Apprenticeship Pathway Program.","description":"Requires Honolulu Community College, in partnership with state agencies and maritime employers, to conduct a study and develop a plan for a statewide Maritime Youth Apprenticeship Pathway Program for individuals ages 16 to 24. Requires a report to the Legislature with recommendations on program structure, resource needs, proposed legislation and implementation options. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3050/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3050&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2093854,"bill_number":"HB2169","title":"Relating To Psychologists.","description":"Authorizes and appropriates moneys for the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority privilege to clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to accept applications for prescriptive authority privilege beginning 7/1/2027. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2169/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2169&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2093857,"bill_number":"HB2150","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Disallows the dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2150/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2150&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2093860,"bill_number":"HB2177","title":"Relating To Counties.","description":"Requires a county with a population of 500,000 or more to adopt ordinances to implement park maintenance standard prioritization. Imposes a fine for incompliant parks after three months. Authorizes DLNR to take action and be reimbursed by the county for costs incurred. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2177/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2177&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2093861,"bill_number":"HB2173","title":"Relating To Ambulances.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in central Maui, fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel, and increase the predictability and stability of available air ambulance services for all islands in the State. Effective 1/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2173/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2173&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2093869,"bill_number":"SB3163","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a proceeding to study and implement the Smart Imports Program. Establishes the Smart Imports Program and requires electric utilities to offer excess electricity to consumers during daylight hours at cost for any legal purpose beginning January 1, 2028. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules and establish penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPN/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3163/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3163&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2093870,"bill_number":"HB2230","title":"Relating To Public Trust Resources.","description":"Establishes a hierarchy of duty for public trust resources to be applicable to the decisions made by the Department of Land and Natural Resources in the management of the State's public natural resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2230/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2230&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2093871,"bill_number":"SB3142","title":"Relating To Dangerous Intoxication.","description":"Establishes the offenses of dangerous intoxication and habitual dangerous intoxication. Provides for civil protective custody and transport for emergency examination in lieu of arrest for dangerous intoxication in specified circumstances, and bars prosecution when civil protective custody is used. Requires probation with mandatory treatment for habitual dangerous intoxication, with incarceration only upon probation violation. Makes conforming amendments to chapter 334, HRS, relating to admission to psychiatric facilities and assisted community treatment. Delays implementation by one year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3142/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3142&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093872,"bill_number":"SB3199","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Establishes the Mental Health Emerging Therapies Task Force within the University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine to prepare the State for the integration of breakthrough therapies, expansion of pathways for clinical trials and clinical research, and development of policy recommendations for safe, ethical, and culturally informed implementation of emerging therapies. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 1/30/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 3:15PM; Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2026-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3199/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3199&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093873,"bill_number":"SB3072","title":"Relating To Theft.","description":"Requires a mandatory twelve-month minimum sentence of incarceration, without the possibility of parole, for a conviction of theft in the first degree when the value of the property or services stolen exceeds $250,000, whether imposed as a mandatory minimum sentence for an indeterminate term of imprisonment or as a condition of probation, in addition to any other authorized disposition such as restitution or a fine. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3072/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3072&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093874,"bill_number":"SB3097","title":"Relating To The Exemption From Civil Service Of Executive Personnel Of The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Allows the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System, through its Executive Director, to appoint specified executive personnel positions of the Employees' Retirement System and exempts these positions from the State's civil service requirements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 149, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1250).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3097/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3097&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093875,"bill_number":"SB3113","title":"Relating To Public School Land Transfer.","description":"Amends section 2 of Act 307, SLH 2022, to revise tax map key numbers and the conveyance process by which identified properties are to be conveyed to the Department of Education pursuant to Act 307.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3113/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3113&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093876,"bill_number":"SB3128","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920.","description":"Amends sections 208 and 209(a) of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, to include nieces and nephews who are at least one-quarter Native Hawaiian as qualifying relatives of lessees for the purposes of lease transfer and lease successorship.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HWN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3128/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3128&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093877,"bill_number":"HB2193","title":"Relating To Government Homelessness Spending.","description":"Requires the State Auditor, in collaboration with the Office of the City Auditor for the City and County of Honolulu, to conduct a financial audit of all state and City and County of Honolulu expenditures on homelessness programs within the City and County of Honolulu during the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 fiscal years. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSH, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2193/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2193&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2093878,"bill_number":"SB3124","title":"Relating To Physician Continuing Medical Education.","description":"Requires nutrition and metabolic education as part of the physician continuing medical education requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3124/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3124&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093879,"bill_number":"SB3192","title":"Relating To Emergency Healthcare Licensure Waivers.","description":"Authorizes the waiver of certain healthcare worker licensure requirements during emergencies. Requires the Department of Health to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3192/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3192&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2093880,"bill_number":"SB3096","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System's Employer Contributions For Normal Cost And Accrued Liability.","description":"Increases employer contribution rate for normal cost and accrued liability for police officers, firefighters, and corrections officers to ensure that the amortization period for the unfunded accrued liability of the State's Employees' Retirement System does not exceed the maximum funding period. Takes effect 7/1//2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 134, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1235).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3096/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3096&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093881,"bill_number":"SB3176","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to rehabilitate, remodel, renovate, and repair housing units, including exterior repairs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3176/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3176&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2093882,"bill_number":"SB3147","title":"Relating To Conservation Banks.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve the operation of conservation banks and amends the Endangered Species Recovery Committee's membership and scope of authority. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3147/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3147&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093883,"bill_number":"HB2208","title":"Relating To Food Security.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds in the form of grants for the Hawaii Farm to Families Program under the Department of Human Services to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:05PM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2208/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2208&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2093884,"bill_number":"SB3143","title":"Relating To The Workers' Compensation Law.","description":"Repeals the requirement that health care providers' forms be filed with the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) in triplicate. Clarifies the way a physician transmits a treatment plan to an employer. Repeals a reference to the employer's receipt of a vocational rehabilitation plan by mail. Repeals the option of employers to submit reports to the DLIR via United States mail. Repeals the option of health care providers to provide reports to the DLIR or employer via mail.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3143/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3143&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093885,"bill_number":"SB3150","title":"Relating To Hosting Platforms.","description":"Requires hosting platforms that earn service fees for providing booking services for transient accommodations to register with the Department of Taxation as tax collection agents and report, collect, and remit general excise and transient accommodations taxes on behalf of operators.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDT, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3150/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3150&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093886,"bill_number":"SB3180","title":"Relating To State Employment.","description":"Establishes a five-year pilot program allowing retirants to be rehired for exempt service for one-year terms under certain circumstances. Provides that retirants employed under the program are excluded from the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund and will not experience an interruption of pension benefits. Requires an employer of a retirant under the program to contribute to the Employees' Retirement System. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to submit a report to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3180/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3180&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2093887,"bill_number":"SB3148","title":"Relating To The Use Of Public Lands.","description":"Defines public uses of public lands as uses by an agency either directly or through disposition, that support the agency's functions including but not limited to the uses described in section 171-10, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3148/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3148&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093888,"bill_number":"SB3181","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires condominium association directors and officers to complete certain educational requirements within ninety days of election or appointment. Establishes a regulatory framework for the licensure of condominium association managers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3181/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3181&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2093889,"bill_number":"SB3139","title":"Relating To The State Health Planning And Development Agency.","description":"Amends the functions and responsibilities of the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Adds a new definition of \"health care\" for chapter 323D, HRS. Amends the exemption threshold for bed changes to up to thirty per cent of existing licensed bed types. Exempts the Department of Health from certificate of need requirements. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3139/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3139&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093890,"bill_number":"SB3168","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Revolving Fund to provide state matching funds for federal grants awarded to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation that support innovation, technology, research, and manufacturing initiatives. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3168/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3168&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2093891,"bill_number":"SB3108","title":"Relating To The Expenditure Ceiling On The Automated Victim Information And Notification System Special Fund.","description":"Removes the $600,000 annual expenditure ceiling on the Automated Victim Information and Notification System Special Fund to address rising program costs and growing victim service demands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3108/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3108&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093892,"bill_number":"SB3134","title":"Relating To Emergency Medical Systems Of Care.","description":"Modernizes the State's emergency medical services statutes to align with current best practices. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3134/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3134&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093894,"bill_number":"HB2218","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to enter into community co-management agreements and establishes qualifications for eligible community co-managers. Authorizes the disposition of public lands by a community co-management agreement. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-09","last_action":"Act 203, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305).","last_action_date":"2026-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2218/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2218&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093895,"bill_number":"SB3123","title":"Relating To Private Support Of Education.","description":"Clarifies that free tuition at private educational institutions or school-conditioned enrollment at private educational institutions where no tuition or other monetary consideration is required or paid by the recipient are to be considered conditional gifts that support educational advancements rather than contractual obligations unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Act 002, on 03/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1102).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3123/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3123&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093896,"bill_number":"SB3100","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Relating To Government. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3100/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3100&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093897,"bill_number":"SB3187","title":"Relating To Off-site Construction.","description":"Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes and appropriates funds for a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3187/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3187&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2093898,"bill_number":"SB3068","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score after a protest is resolved and the contract is executed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3068/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3068&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093899,"bill_number":"SB3056","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Expands the Department of Law Enforcement's Agricultural Enforcement Pilot Program to operate on the islands of Kauai and Maui.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3056/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3056&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2093900,"bill_number":"SB3188","title":"Relating To Consumer Debt Collection Practices.","description":"Requires certain notice and information to be provided to debtors in consumer debt collection claims to help protect consumers and increase fairness.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-26","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3188/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3188&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2093901,"bill_number":"SB3127","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, As Amended.","description":"Increases the limit of the State's liability for moneys borrowed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands or loans made to lessees that are guaranteed by the Department from $100,000,000 to $500,000,000. Effective 9/9/2129. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3127/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3127&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093902,"bill_number":"HB2196","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Repeals the Deposit Beverage Container program on 6/30/26. Allows redemptions to continue until 6/30/27. Establishes the solar panel and electric vehicle battery recycling special fund to assist in the gathering and recycling of solar panels and electric vehicle batteries. Requires the Department of Health to submit proposed legislation establishing a program to gather and recycle solar panels and electric vehicle batteries. Lapses any unencumbered balance remaining in the deposit beverage container deposit special fund when the Deposit Beverage Container program is repealed to the credit of the solar panel and electric vehicle battery recycling special fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2196/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2196&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093903,"bill_number":"HB2194","title":"Relating To Lei.","description":"Requires and establishes benchmarks for each state executive agency to ensure that a certain percentage of lei purchased by that executive agency consists of lei made entirely of natural objects and plant materials grown, harvested, and assembled in the State. Establishes labeling requirements for lei and lei materials. Requires the disclosure of the geographic origin for the plant materials and natural objects that comprise a lei or lei materials. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2194/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2194&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2093904,"bill_number":"HB2216","title":"Relating To Agricultural Loans.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to package and sell a portion of its agricultural loan portfolio to permitted third parties. Appropriates funds out of the Agricultural Loans Revolving Fund to increase its expenditure ceiling. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-09-26 10:55AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2216/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2216&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093906,"bill_number":"HB2239","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Requires board members of a condominium association to complete a board training and education course approved by an accredited third party organization, to be selected by the Real Estate Commission and paid for through funds in the Condominium Education Trust Fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2239/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2239&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2093907,"bill_number":"SB3088","title":"Relating To The Motion Picture, Digital Media, And Film Production Income Tax Credit.","description":"Increases the qualified production credit from twenty-two per cent to twenty-seven per cent in any county of the State with a population of over seven hundred thousand and twenty-seven per cent to thirty-two per cent in any county of the State with a population of less than seven hundred thousand. Lifts the per production cap of $17,000,000 for productions with qualified expenditures of $60,000,000 per project. Increases the annual cap to $60,000,000 from $50,000,000 for the total amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit allowed under section 235-17, HRS, and extends the sunset date of the tax credit to January 1, 2038. Clarifies and amends the requirement for an independent third-party certification and expands the definition of \"qualified production\" to include streaming platforms for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Includes a definition of \"streaming platform\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3088/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3088&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093908,"bill_number":"SB3062","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Provides that the University of Hawaii and its campuses and state libraries may utilize liquor in certain educational settings without obtaining liquor licenses, subject to certain limitations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3062/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3062&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2093909,"bill_number":"SB3152","title":"Relating To Commercial Port Administration.","description":"Renames the Harbors Division of the Department of Transportation to the Commercial Ports Division and distinguishes between the terms \"harbor\" and \"commercial port\" throughout the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3152/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3152&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093910,"bill_number":"SB3151","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Short form bill relating to taxation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3151/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3151&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093911,"bill_number":"SB3090","title":"Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts to resolve issues related to temporary hazard pay for fiscal year 2025-2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3090/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3090&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093912,"bill_number":"SB3084","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Expands the allowable uses of Hawaii Technology Development Corporation grant funds to include providing grants to any business that applies for a federal research and development grant or receives a federal research and development award or contract that requires non-federal funding match, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3084/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3084&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093913,"bill_number":"SB3179","title":"Relating To The Safety Of Educational Workers.","description":"Requires the Department of Education and public charter schools to take certain steps regarding incidents of harassment and implement procedures for handling harassment of educational workers. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Re-referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3179/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3179&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2093914,"bill_number":"SB3175","title":"Relating To Health Care Market Oversight.","description":"Establishes a state oversight framework for material health care mergers, acquisitions, and other consolidation transactions. Requires advance notice and public interest review by the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Requires legislative approval, by concurrent resolution, of certain vertically integrated health care transactions that meet specified market share and pricing impact thresholds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN/GVO, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3175/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3175&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093915,"bill_number":"HB2210","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii System.","description":"Requires the Board of Regents to grant a waiver on all tuition for qualifying native Hawaiian and Hawaiian students enrolled within the University of Hawaii System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HED, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2210/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2210&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2093916,"bill_number":"HB2236","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Clarifies state and local authority during a state or local state of emergency. Adds a definition of \"severe weather warning\". Allows the Legislature to terminate a state of emergency and city councils to terminate a local state of emergency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2236/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2236&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2093917,"bill_number":"SB3081","title":"Relating To A Program To Characterize The Potential Of Underground Energy Resources Statewide.","description":"Establishes the Underground Energy Resource Characterization Program to identify the location and characteristics of accessible geothermal heat and carbon sequestration resources through the use of slim-hole bores and requires a related environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3081/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3081&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093919,"bill_number":"HB2215","title":"Relating To The State Building Code Council.","description":"Establishes one permanent full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position for the State Building Code Council to support statewide building code coordination, permitting transparency, and modernization initiatives. Requires county reporting on building permitting performance. Requires the State Building Code Council to develop a standardized statewide permitting data system or public dashboard. Requires the development of a state building code modernization and transparency initiative. Requires the State Building Code Council to develop standardized credentials and training requirements for permitting officials. Requires a report. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2215/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2215&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2093920,"bill_number":"SB3091","title":"Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3091/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3091&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093921,"bill_number":"HB2217","title":"Relating To Identification.","description":"Allows applicants for driver's permit, driver's license, or civil identification cards to request a disability notation on their permit, license, or identification card. Requires the Department of Transportation to establish public outreach efforts and coordinate with state and county law enforcement agencies regarding the disability notation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TRS/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2217/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2217&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093922,"bill_number":"HB2221","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a recent criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a recent comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2221/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2221&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2093923,"bill_number":"SB3171","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Clarifies that any provisions in an association's bylaws relating to cumulative voting shall apply to the removal and replacement of a board member at any regular or special meeting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3171/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3171&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093924,"bill_number":"HB2203","title":"Relating To Creating A Local Housing Market.","description":"Establishing a Local Housing Market that is tied to Hawaii State resident's incomes and not the global economy. Thus providing housing options that are affordable relative to wages for residents of the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2203/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2203&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2093925,"bill_number":"SB3177","title":"Relating To Corporate Bonds.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Finance to invest certain state moneys in short-term investment grade corporate bonds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3177/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3177&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2093926,"bill_number":"SB3069","title":"Relating To Civil Service Exempt Positions Within The Department Of Accounting And General Services.","description":"Part I: Makes conforming amendments to section 76-16(b), HRS, for positions the Department of Accounting and General Services is authorized to establish and fill pursuant to section 266(b)(9), HRS, and requires annual reports to the Legislature. Part II: Authorizes DAGS to establish and fill up to 3 full-time equivalent positions within its Public Works Division's Special Project Branch that shall be exempt from civil service and collective bargaining requirements as part of the State's efforts to undertake unique and specialized public works projects and requires DAGS to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Part II: Sunsets 12/31/2031. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 081, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3069/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3069&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093927,"bill_number":"SB3157","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Removes county-specific expenditure restrictions for funds in the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to reissue procurement for the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program every five years. Requires unencumbered and unexpended revenues from the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund in excess of a $12,000,000 as of June 30 of each year to lapse to the general fund. Part II: Limits the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program to counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more. Expands the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program to high-risk locations of state or county highways as determined by the Department of Transportation, under certain conditions. Provides restrictions for the expansion of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program and Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Program. Part III: Amends the definition of \"county\" as it relates to the Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-05","last_action":"Act 094, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194).","last_action_date":"2026-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3157/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3157&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093928,"bill_number":"SB3170","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Employer-led Sector Partnerships Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support employerled, demand-driven sector partnerships in the State. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3170/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3170&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2093929,"bill_number":"HB2188","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires landlords or landlord's agents to accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports, if made available by an applicant, and prohibits application fees in such cases. Establishes remedies for refusing to accept those reports. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2188/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2188&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2093930,"bill_number":"SB3144","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Occupational Safety And Health Law.","description":"Repeals the requirement that the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations regulate hoisting machines and certify their operators and the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board, including its rules requiring a separate state crane operator certificate. Allows additional time for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to complete an investigation of a discharge or discrimination complaint pertaining to employees exercising rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Law without formal extension. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 041, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3144/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3144&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093931,"bill_number":"SB3110","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard.","description":"Clarifies that employees of the Hawaii National Guard youth and adult educational programs are excluded from collective bargaining. Renames the \"Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Program\" to the \"Hawaii National Guard Civil-Military Program\" and codifies its Hawaiian name, \"Na Kula Alakai\". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3110/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3110&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093932,"bill_number":"SB3172","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Requires the Department of Taxation to accept, evaluate and make determinations on offers in compromise under certain conditions, including for offers requiring the Governor's approval. Amends the income tax and general excise tax statute of limitation periods for collection or commencement of proceedings to six years, except in cases of false or fraudulent returns, or intent to evade tax. Effective 1/1/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3172/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3172&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093933,"bill_number":"SB3058","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Expands free school meal coverage, beginning with the 2029-2030 school year, to all Department of Education students regardless of whether the student participates in a federal school meals program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3058/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3058&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2093934,"bill_number":"SB3196","title":"Relating To Labor Day.","description":"Establishes a Labor Day tax credit for employers of construction workers. Requires any employer of a construction worker to pay the construction worker at a rate that is twice the worker's regular rate of pay for any work performed on Labor Day.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3196/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3196&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2093935,"bill_number":"SB3119","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Procurement.","description":"Adjusts the applicability of Act 134, SLH 2025, to clarify the threshold for Department of Education procurement of local edible produce and packaged food products. Sunsets 6/30/2028.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3119/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3119&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093936,"bill_number":"SB3156","title":"Relating To Federal Military Installations.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with the United States Department of Defense for the provision of services at federal military installations, under certain conditions. Authorizes charging an administrative fee. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-27","last_action":"Act 043, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1143).","last_action_date":"2026-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3156/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3156&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093937,"bill_number":"HB2191","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Doubles the fines and terms of imprisonment for repeat violent offenders and property offenders.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2191/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2191&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2093938,"bill_number":"SB3082","title":"Relating To Military Families.","description":"Authorizes an eligible employee to take family leave for a qualifying military exigency under state law. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-19","last_action":"Act 013, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113).","last_action_date":"2026-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3082/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3082&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093939,"bill_number":"HB2232","title":"Relating To Clean Water.","description":"Preserves, as state law, water quality, permitting, and aquatic resource protections that are at least as protective as federal Clean Water Act regulations and standards in effect as of January 1, 2026, and ensures their continued applicability regardless of subsequent federal amendments, repeals, or reductions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2232/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2232&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2093940,"bill_number":"SB3121","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Short form bill relating to education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3121/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3121&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093941,"bill_number":"SB3159","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Revenue Bonds.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3159/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3159&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093944,"bill_number":"HB2227","title":"Relating To Eviction Records.","description":"Limits public access to summary possession records on the Judiciary's publicly accessible electronic databases unless and until a writ of possession is issued.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2227/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2227&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2093945,"bill_number":"HB2238","title":"Relating To Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in Hawaii, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2238/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2238&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2093946,"bill_number":"SB3178","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Evaluations.","description":"Establishes the Board of Education Internal Audit Office to conduct program and fiscal evaluations of the Department of Education's key strategic initiatives to identify program improvements and provide other benefits. Requires the Board of Education to establish a standing committee with a scope that includes audit-related responsibilities. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3178/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3178&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2093947,"bill_number":"SB3101","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Amends various provisions of the Insurance Code to update and improve existing provisions. Clarifies grounds for denial, suspension, and revocation of an adjuster and bill reviewer license. Clarifies procedures for denying, suspending, and revoking an insurance producer license. Amends the notice requirements for cancellation or nonrenewal of an insurance policy. Requires insurers to provide explanation of premium increases upon request. Amends the definition of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3101/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3101&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093948,"bill_number":"HB2213","title":"Relating To Pedestrians.","description":"Specifies that the driver of a vehicle must wait until a pedestrian has crossed half of the crosswalk plus an additional lane of the roadway before the driver can proceed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2213/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2213&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":2093949,"bill_number":"SB3112","title":"Relating To The Harm To Students Registry.","description":"Clarifies the scope of the Department of Education's harm-to-students registry by providing that contractors and volunteers are included only if their roles involves close contact with students, and by excluding K-12 students.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3112/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3112&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093950,"bill_number":"SB3109","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.","description":"Establishes the Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency as the Deputy Director of Emergency Management within the Department of Defense, under the direction of the Adjutant General. Clarifies the position's reporting structure and duties. Requires the Commission on Salaries to include the Deputy Director of Emergency Management in its recommendations for executive branch salary levels. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:51 PM; Conference Room 016.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3109/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3109&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093951,"bill_number":"HB2244","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Clarifies that, for electric utilities, \"performance-based incentives\" include revenue adjustment mechanisms, cost control mechanisms, rewards for superior performance, and penalties for subpar performance. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adopt alternative ratemaking procedures to establish electric utility rates and performance-based incentives. Requires the Commission to apply a presumption in favor of considering historical cost trends and external indices that reflect incentives to control costs if the Commission resets an electric utility's allowed revenues based on consideration of the utility's costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2244/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2244&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2093952,"bill_number":"SB3067","title":"Relating To Records.","description":"Removes outdated requirements and formats for plans filed with the registrar's office. Updates permissible drawing scales used in plans. Clarifies that statutory filing fees are set pursuant to the rules adopted by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Repeals obsolete terms such as \"blueprint.\" Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to approve the format of plans. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 079, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1179).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3067/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3067&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093953,"bill_number":"HB2224","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Repeals a provision in Act 4, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2005, that prohibits the Department of Human Services from taking any action to remove pharmaceutical benefits management from managed care plans that provide health care coverage for Hawaii Medicaid beneficiaries. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2224/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2224&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2093954,"bill_number":"SB3111","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to convert temporary special project positions created for Federal Emergency Management Agency funded disaster recovery operations into permanent positions exempt from civil service, subject to certain limitations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3111/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3111&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093955,"bill_number":"SB3137","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health's Authority To Regulate Food, Drugs, And Cosmetics.","description":"Removes duplicative food-related statutory material and aligns all food-related provisions under chapter 328, HRS. Ensures adequate statutory authority for permits, fees, inspections, and enforcement. On 6/30/2027, repeals the Sanitation and Environmental Health Special Fund and transfers any unexpended or unencumbered balance to the newly established Food Safety and Environmental Health Special Fund. Makes conforming amendments. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 108, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3137/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3137&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093956,"bill_number":"HB2226","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action in the name of the people of the State as parens patriae against any responsible party to recover certain costs or obtain certain relief, including costs and losses incurred by the Hawaii Property Insurance Association, Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, or other state entities, resulting from climate attributable harm or costs for risk of future climate attributable harm. Authorizes the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, or any private insurer licensed in the State to bring a civil cause of action against a responsible party to recover its costs and losses resulting from climate attributable harm.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2226/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2226&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2093957,"bill_number":"SB3075","title":"Relating To The Department Of The Attorney General.","description":"Permanently exempts specified positions of the Department of the Attorney General and its administratively attached Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission from civil service (chapter 76, HRS) and, for certain positions where the exemption from collective bargaining under chapter 89, HRS, may be unclear, to expressly provide the exemption. Makes housekeeping amendments to section 28-10.5(b), HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3075/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3075&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093958,"bill_number":"SB3117","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3117/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3117&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093959,"bill_number":"SB3141","title":"Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","description":"Updates chapter 329, HRS, to make it consistent with amendments in the Federal Controlled Substances Act as required under section 329-11, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3141/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3141&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093960,"bill_number":"SB3167","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to procure a third-party consultant to develop a statewide blue economy and ocean technology and innovation strategy. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3167/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3167&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2093961,"bill_number":"SB3076","title":"Relating To Tobacco Enforcement.","description":"Clarifies that untaxed tobacco products are subject to forfeiture as contraband, without regard to the procedures set forth in Hawaii's asset forfeiture law in the same manner as untaxed cigarettes. Confirms the authority of the Department of Taxation and the Department of the Attorney General to inspect and seize tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. Effective 9/1/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-10","last_action":"Act 229, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1331).","last_action_date":"2026-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3076/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3076&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093962,"bill_number":"SB3140","title":"Relating To The State Fire Council.","description":"Replaces the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations with the Department of Law Enforcement as the department responsible for budgeting administrative staffing for the State Fire Council. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-29","last_action":"Act 060, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1160).","last_action_date":"2026-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3140/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3140&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093963,"bill_number":"SB3099","title":"Relating To The Emergency And Budget Reserve Fund.","description":"Appropriates moneys out of the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to maintain the levels of programs determined to be essential to education, public health, and public welfare, to provide for counter cyclical economic and employment programs of economic downturn, to restore facilities destroyed or damaged or services disrupted by disaster, and to meet other emergencies declared by the governor or determined to be urgent by the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3099/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3099&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093964,"bill_number":"SB3059","title":"Relating To Fire Prevention.","description":"Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the County Fire Departments to develop and administer the Community Risk Reduction Program. Defines \"prescribed burn\" and includes its use within the Community Risk Reduction Program. Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to make annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3059/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3059&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2093965,"bill_number":"HB2212","title":"Relating To A Workforce Builder Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for eligible employers who employ qualified interns or apprentices. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, in coordination with the Department of Taxation, to report to the Legislature on the tax credit. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LAB, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2212/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2212&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2093966,"bill_number":"SB3186","title":"Relating To Employment Practices.","description":"Requires certain employers to provide unpaid and paid leave of absence for victims of workplace violence or threat of workplace violence. Expands the type of certification an employee may provide to an employer if the leave exceeds five days per calendar year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3186/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3186&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2093968,"bill_number":"HB2197","title":"Relating To Property.","description":"Specifies a process by which property owners may utilize law enforcement officers to remove unauthorized individuals from dwellings. Establishes the criminal offenses of squatting and fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property. Makes the offense of criminal trespass in the first degree for a person who knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in a dwelling or in or upon the premises of a hotel or apartment building a class C felony, rather than a misdemeanor. Classifies the type of property damage typically inflicted by squatters as a form of criminal property damage in the second degree. Classifies the falsification of documentation typically performed by squatters as a form of unsworn falsification to authorities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2197/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2197&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093969,"bill_number":"SB3098","title":"Relating To Expungement Orders.","description":"Amends section 831-3.2, HRS, to reflect that a person who is arrested for or charged with a crime but convicted of a violation is eligible for an expungement of their arrest record for that incident.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3098/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3098&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093970,"bill_number":"SB3154","title":"Relating To Transportation Environmental Review.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to assume responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for highway projects, as well as railroad, public transportation, or multimodal projects within the State, allowing streamlined environmental reviews. Provides a limited waiver of sovereign immunity to comply with federal requirements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 038, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1138).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3154/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3154&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093971,"bill_number":"SB3078","title":"Relating To Mental Health Intervention.","description":"Requires the Director of Law Enforcement to adopt rules establishing training and certification standards and procedures for crisis intervention officers. Clarifies the scope of treatment allowable under orders for assisted community treatment. Requires the Department of the Attorney general to assist with the preparation, filing, and presentation of any request for a court or administrative order authorizing treatment over the objection of certain patients.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3078/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3078&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093972,"bill_number":"SB3132","title":"Relating To Syndromic Surveillance.","description":"Requires hospitals with emergency departments that are licensed in the State to submit syndromic surveillance data to the Department of Health. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a state syndromic surveillance data reporting system. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-10","last_action":"Act 222, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1324).","last_action_date":"2026-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3132/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3132&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093973,"bill_number":"SB3164","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Service Organizations.","description":"Eliminates joint and several liability for child welfare service organizations by limiting liability to each organization's percentage share of damages. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3164/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3164&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2093974,"bill_number":"HB2234","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article X Of The Hawaii State Constitution.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to decentralize the public education system in the State by establishing county school districts for the establishment, operation, and funding of public schools, and to authorize the boards of those school districts to initiate and carry on any programs, activities, or otherwise act in any manner that is not in conflict with any law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2234/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2234&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2093975,"bill_number":"SB3166","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent Advanced Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Specialist position and one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent Marketing and Branding Specialist position within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3166/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3166&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2093976,"bill_number":"HB2242","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. Expands reporting requirements of the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator to include reporting on the grid-ready home interconnection process. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2242/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2242&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2093977,"bill_number":"SB3173","title":"Relating To Cultural Education.","description":"Establishes a Cultural Training Pilot Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to be administered by the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation for all commercial use permit holders operating in Lahaina Harbor. Requires DOBOR to partner with an organization identified by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Native Hawaiian culture and place-based history to teach a cultural training course to educate commercial use permit holders and applicants for commercial use permits on the cultural and historic significance of the area. Requires existing commercial use permit holders and applicants to undergo cultural training. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3173/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3173&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2093978,"bill_number":"HB2185","title":"Relating To Sports Officials.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to retain private counsel to represent a sports official in certain civil proceedings to obtain a temporary restraining order in response to incidences where the sports official has been assaulted or threatened in the course of legally discharging their sports official duties. Includes substantial bodily injury of a sports official engaged in the lawful discharge of the sports official's duties in the offense of assault in the first degree. Clarifies that a sports official includes a school administrator, league administrator, or athletics director. Clarifies that a sports official's duties cover sports events at public schools and private schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2185/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2185&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2093980,"bill_number":"HB2240","title":"Making Appropriations To Provide For The Expenses Of The Legislature, The Auditor, The Legislative Reference Bureau, The Ombudsman, And The Ethics Commission.","description":"Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-23","last_action":"Act 001, on 03/20/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101).","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2240/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2240&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2093981,"bill_number":"SB3135","title":"Relating To State Employee Benefits.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a vacation payout pilot project in which eligible Department of Health employees may defer unused vacation leave credits in favor of a pay out to provide home purchase down payment assistance. Report required. Sunsets June 30, 2029.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3135/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3135&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093982,"bill_number":"HB2187","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Prohibits health care facilities, health care providers, and emergency medical services from furnishing medical debt to a consumer credit reporting agency. Prohibits consumer credit reporting agencies from reporting or maintaining medical debt information in the file on a consumer. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2187/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2187&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2093983,"bill_number":"SB3114","title":"Relating To Government Contracting.","description":"Raises the ceiling for the prevailing wages exemption on public works construction projects from $2,000 to $5,000 for governmental contracting agencies. Creates exemption to contractors licensing laws for public works construction projects valued up to $5,000 for governmental contracting agencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to GVO/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3114/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3114&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093984,"bill_number":"HB2237","title":"Relating To Public Assistance.","description":"Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-declared state of emergency. Allows the Department of Human Services to expend funds from the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2237/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2237&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2093985,"bill_number":"SB3105","title":"Relating To The Physician Assistant Licensure Compact.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, authorizes the Governor to enter the PA Licensure Compact to create a comprehensive process that complements the existing licensing authority of the Hawaii Medical Board and provides a streamlined process that allows a PA to become licensed in multiple states, thereby enhancing the portability of a PA license and ensuring the safety of patients. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3105/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3105&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093986,"bill_number":"SB3153","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to designate airport special district zones within airports statewide. Adds a new HRS section to help prevent unauthorized access and enhance security. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3153/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3153&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093987,"bill_number":"SB3133","title":"Relating To Preventive Medicine.","description":"Specifies that no person is subject to liability for providing clinical preventive services in accordance with Department of Health recommendations. Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and plans issued by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to provide coverage for clinical preventive services. Authorizes the Department of Health to make recommendations relating to clinical preventive services and issue standing orders for medications and immunizations. Clarifies that, for child health supervision services coverage, the prevailing medical standards include recommendations by the Department of Health. Prohibits denial of coverage and prior authorization for clinical preventive services based on medical necessity. Specifies that a registered pharmacist may order a vaccine in accordance with the recommendations from the Department of Health. Exempts this measure from an Auditor impact assessment report. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3133/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3133&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093988,"bill_number":"SB3162","title":"Relating To Strategic Food Reserves.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Strategic Food Reserves Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Establishes purchasing requirements for crops stored at a strategic food reserve. Establishes the Strategic Food Reserves Advisory Committee. Establishes the Agricultural Market Development Grant Program. Establishes the Hawaii Strategic Food Reserves Program Special Fund. Requires DAB and the Strategic Food Reserves Advisory Committee to submit annual reports to the Legislature, respectively. Establishes a timeline for DAB's implementation of the Hawaii Strategic Food Reserves Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3162/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3162&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2093989,"bill_number":"SB3080","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Clarifies the Rental Housing Revolving Fund statute by defining \"mixed-income rental projects\" to establish consistent eligibility and use of appropriations for mixed-income rental housing projects. Clarifies that mixed-income rental projects are primarily for households at or below one-hundred-forty per cent of the area median income, allowing participation by higher-income households. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer funds between the Rental Housing Revolving Fund into the mixed-income subaccount to support eligible mixed-income projects, without legislative approval. Repeals the sunset date in Act 159, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025, thereby making these provisions permanent. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3080/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3080&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093990,"bill_number":"HB2241","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Amends the Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit by: Limiting claims for certain solar energy systems that are not third-party financed systems and installed and placed in service on a single-family residential property to taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $175,000 or less if filing as an individual, $262,500 or less if filing as a head of household, or $350,000 or less if filing jointly; increasing the maximum adjusted gross income an individual taxpayer must be below in order to be eligible to have any excess credits refunded and limiting credit refundability to systems that are not third-party financed systems; and prohibiting a taxpayer from claiming a credit for a renewable energy technology system installed and placed in service on a residential property where the taxpayer has claimed a credit in prior taxable years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Sunsets 1/1/2029. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2241/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2241&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2093991,"bill_number":"HB2209","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Requires health insurance carriers to honor a patient's written assignment of benefits to a substance use disorder treatment provider. Prohibits health insurance contracts from including anti-assignment clauses that restrict or invalidate a patient's right to assign benefits. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules and take enforcement action to ensure compliance. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to publish an annual summary. Allows providers to bring civil actions to compel payment and obtain injunctive relief, damages, interest, and attorneys' fees for violations. Deems violations to be unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Requires insurers to furnish an explanation of benefits to the assigned provider upon request.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2209/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2209&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2093993,"bill_number":"SB3160","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation for fiscal year 20252026 to the University of Hawaii to expand and sustain the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study and Maui Health Registry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Received from Governor re: emergency appropriation (Gov. Msg. No. 3).","last_action_date":"2026-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3160/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3160&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093994,"bill_number":"SB3182","title":"Relating To Administrative License Revocation.","description":"Clarifies an administrative driver's license revocation takes automatic effect thirty days after a Notice of Administrative Revocation that the revocation remains in effect until the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office affirms or rescinds the administrative revocation. Clarifies review timelines for the administrative review and hearing processes. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3182/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3182&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2093995,"bill_number":"SB3198","title":"Relating To Continuing Care Retirement Communities.","description":"Establishes a regulatory framework for continuing care retirement communities and continuing care at home programs. Establishes the Continuing Care Advisory Committee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3198/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3198&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2093996,"bill_number":"SB3115","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Reduces the minimum revenue requirement that the Department of Education must recover through school meal charges in department schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3115/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3115&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2093997,"bill_number":"SB3064","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes a framework for the creation of the Hawaii Violent Death Reporting System, to be federally funded, for the purposes of collecting information and data on violent deaths in the State. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3064/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3064&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2093998,"bill_number":"HB2220","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to establish a Community Action Center in Chinatown. Expenditure contingent upon the City and County of Honolulu providing matching funds. Appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2220/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2220&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2093999,"bill_number":"HB2233","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-education Program.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience and the Department of Health to continue their implementation of the Hawaii Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramEducation Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2233/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2233&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2094000,"bill_number":"HB2219","title":"Relating To Disclosure Of Attorney-client And Attorney Work-product Privileged Communications To The Ombudsman.","description":"Specifies that disclosure of communications by an agency to the Ombudsman does not waive any existing attorney-client or attorney work-product privilege pertaining to those communications. Prohibits the Ombudsman from disclosing privileged communications to others. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2219/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2219&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2094001,"bill_number":"SB3194","title":"Relating To Minors.","description":"Expands the statewide curfew to apply to minors under 18 years of age, instead of under 16. Amends the exceptions to, and penalties for, violations of the statewide curfew. Restricts a county's authority to enact curfew ordinances to only those ordinances that are more stringent than the statewide curfew.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3194/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3194&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2094002,"bill_number":"SB3125","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"PART I: Repeals certain future adjustments to income tax brackets. Changes income tax rates. Amends the Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit by adding an aggregate cap amount, setting income thresholds, adding a certification requirement, and adding a sunset date. Adds sunset dates to the Capital Goods Excise Tax Credit and Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit. PART II: Beginning 1/1/2028, repeals the Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit. Beginning 1/1/2029, repeals the High Technology Business Investment Tax Credit and Tax Credit for Research Activities. (CD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Enrolled to Governor.","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3125/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3125&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094003,"bill_number":"SB3169","title":"Relating To Coastal Resilience.","description":"Establishes a five-year Coastal Resilience Pilot Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the preservation of Mantokuji Bay. Allows the pilot program to be exempt from certain regulatory requirements. Requires the State Historic Preservation Division to conduct a streamlined historic preservation review. Establishes certain procedures for the discovery of Native Hawaiian skeletal remains. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/3005. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3169/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3169&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2094004,"bill_number":"SB3118","title":"Relating To The Interstate Compact On Educational Opportunity For Military Children.","description":"Updates references to the United States Code in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 239, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1341).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3118/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3118&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094005,"bill_number":"SB3197","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Exempts the sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs from the general excise tax. Removes the state income tax on unemployment compensation benefits. Doubles the standard deduction for individuals earning less than $100,000 and joint returns earning less than $200,000. Repeals the incremental increases on standard income tax deduction amounts. Increases the minimum income threshold and exemption amount for the low-income household renters' income tax credit. Removes the tax liability for the first $100,000 of individual income earned.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3197/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3197&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2094006,"bill_number":"HB2201","title":"Relating To State Enterprise Zones.","description":"Increases the number of enterprise zones that may be nominated by each county. Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" to include recycling facilities and film production or operation of a Film Studio. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDT/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2201/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2201&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2094007,"bill_number":"SB3102","title":"Relating To Port Pilotage.","description":"Clarifies the consulting role and responsibilities of the Department of Transportation in the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' development and implementation of port pilot licensure standards, requirements, and criteria. Repeals Port Allen from the list of designated pilotage waters. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-21","last_action":"Act 023, on 05/21/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1123).","last_action_date":"2026-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3102/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3102&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094008,"bill_number":"HB2189","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Funding.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to submit annual reports to the Legislature, Governor, and Board of Education disclosing the moneys the Department allocated in the prior year to department schools and department administration.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2189/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2189&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2094009,"bill_number":"SB3193","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires home schooled students to participate in certain annual in person tests at the public school that the student would otherwise be required to attend.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3193/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3193&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2094010,"bill_number":"SB3126","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HWN/WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3126/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3126&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094011,"bill_number":"SB3065","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to provide health care to persons under the custody of the Director of Health who do not require hospital level of care and to petition for assisted community treatment where appropriate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3065/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3065&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2094012,"bill_number":"HB2206","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Amends the Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit to remove language limiting access only to those practicing in primary care, to add licensed dietitians, physician assistants, and social workers as eligible preceptors and students, and to include residency and followship programs. Adds the Director of Health and a representative of residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2206/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2206&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2094013,"bill_number":"SB3070","title":"Making Appropriations For Claims Against The State, Its Officers, Or Its Employees.","description":"Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3070/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3070&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094014,"bill_number":"SB3174","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Subjects a person who controls, operates, or manages plants or facilities for conveying, distributing, and transmitting water for irrigation and other purposes for public use to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WLA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3174/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3174&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2094015,"bill_number":"HB2202","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Forty-second Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriated funds for capital improvement projects in the 42nd representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2202/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2202&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2094018,"bill_number":"SB3060","title":"Relating To Use Of Force In Self-protection.","description":"Provides that an actor is not obliged to retreat for purposes of self-defense and defense of others, from agricultural lands if the actor is lawfully present as an owner, lessee, employee, or agent of the State, unless the actor was the initial aggressor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to AEN/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3060/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3060&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2094019,"bill_number":"SB3129","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Provides an emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services to replace general fund appropriations redirected to provide emergency food assistance during the 2025 federal government shutdown.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Received from Governor re: emergency appropriation (Gov. Msg. No. 3).","last_action_date":"2026-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3129/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3129&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094020,"bill_number":"SB3184","title":"Relating To Digital Assets.","description":"Authorizes digital asset banking in the State. Requires the Commissioner of Financial Institutions to adopt and enforce regulations for digital asset banking. Effective 9/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPN/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3184/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3184&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2094021,"bill_number":"SB3071","title":"Relating To Offenses Against Public Health And Morals.","description":"Clarifies and updates the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by refining the definition of \"profits from prostitution,\" establishing an affirmative defense to these offenses for certain lawful transactions, and making technical and other housekeeping amendments. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3071/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3071&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094022,"bill_number":"SB3116","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Updates Hawaii's statutory framework for adult and community education programs to ensure alignment with federal funding requirements and current best practices in those programs. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3116/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3116&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094023,"bill_number":"HB2205","title":"Relating To Emergency Erosion Mitigation.","description":"Replaces the current statutory prohibition on private shoreline hardening with a policy directing the minimization of these structures. Establishes a clear, time-limited statutory framework for emergency permits within the conservation district, including defined standards for permit duration and extension.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2205/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2205&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2094024,"bill_number":"HB2223","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Permits the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct a review of the effect of a proposed project on lands under its jurisdiction on historical properties and burial sites, subject to certain requirements. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Poepoe voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (3) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2223/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2223&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2094025,"bill_number":"SB3149","title":"Relating To Conformity To The Internal Revenue Code.","description":"Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3149/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3149&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094026,"bill_number":"SB3165","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Micro-Lending Credit Enhancement Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to expand micro-lending capacity by providing statefunded loan loss reserves or other credit enhancement that absorbs first losses on qualified micro-loans made by participating lenders to Hawaii small businesses. Allows borrower fees and state matching contributions to capitalize lender-held loan loss reserve accounts. Establishes the Hawaii Micro-Lending Credit Enhancement Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3165/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3165&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2094027,"bill_number":"SB3145","title":"Relating To Civil Service Exempt Positions Within The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Exempts certain positions within the State Historic Preservation Division and Commission on Water Resource Management within the Department of Land and Natural Resources from the state civil service law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WLA/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3145/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3145&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094028,"bill_number":"SB3093","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Appropriates general funds to various programs due to anticipated operating shortfalls because of the lack of authority to transfer funds between programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Received from Governor re: emergency appropriation (Gov. Msg. No. 3).","last_action_date":"2026-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3093/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3093&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094029,"bill_number":"SB3086","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Film And Creative Industries Development Special Fund.","description":"Expands the funding sources of the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund to include reveneues received by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism from managing the Hawaii Film Studio.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3086/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3086&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094030,"bill_number":"HB2228","title":"Relating To Partial Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Increases the matching fund payments to candidates in the partial public financing program for excess qualifying contributions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2228/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2228&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2094031,"bill_number":"HB2192","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Doubles the fines and terms of imprisonment for illicit drug sellers and distributors who commit their offenses within 100 feet of schools or public parks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2192/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2192&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2094032,"bill_number":"HB2225","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits discrimination against a pharmacy or pharmacist with respect to participation, referral, reimbursement of a covered service, or indemnification. Establishes beneficiary cost sharing and deductible requirements for prescription drugs. Establishes minimum rates for which pharmacy benefit managers are to reimburse pharmacies for dispensing prescription drugs. For prescription drug benefit plans executed, amended, adjusted, or renewed on or after 7/1/2027, requires a pharmacy benefit manager to use pass-through pricing, or may alternatively use spread pricing if any savings realized by the pharmacy benefit manager are passed on.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2225/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2225&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2094033,"bill_number":"SB3138","title":"Relating To Independent Audits Of Deposit Beverage Distributors.","description":"Limits the independent audit requirement under the State's Deposit Beverage Container Program to deposit beverage distributors who distribute 5 million or more deposit beverage containers a year. Identifies frequency of obtaining and submitting independent audits based on quantities of deposit beverage containers distributed. Defines \"distribute\" to include the manufacture, import, and sale of deposit beverage containers. Creates minimum requirements for independent audits. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 158, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1259).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3138/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3138&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094034,"bill_number":"HB2229","title":"Relating To Microenterprise Home Kitchens.","description":"Authorizes microenterprise home kitchens to prepare and sell food directly to consumers without food establishment permits or routine inspections, subject to consumer disclosure and basic food safety requirements. Clarifies that microenterprise home kitchens are not food establishments or food processing establishments. Authorizes the Department of Health to conduct investigations on operators and microenterprise home kitchens in response to complaints, foodborne illness outbreaks, and imminent threats to public health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2229/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2229&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2094035,"bill_number":"SB3087","title":"Relating To Film Production.","description":"Adds the marketing and promotion of film production as a power of the Hawaii Tourism Authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3087/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3087&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094036,"bill_number":"HB2222","title":"Relating To Casino Gaming.","description":"Authorizes limited casino gaming in a single location in the City and County of Honolulu. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Imposes a wagering tax on the monthly gross receipts received from casino gaming. Establishes the State Gaming Fund. Requires the Hawaii Gaming Commission to create and implement a Compulsive Gamblers Program. Exempts the construction of any casino facility from county special assessments and certain special improvement district requirements. Establishes certain civil service exemptions. Appropriates funds with certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2222/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2222&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2094037,"bill_number":"HB2207","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Allows the use of certain monofilament netting for the protection of plants against invasive species. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution of fine mesh nets, including monofilament netting, in the State to protect plants from the coconut rhinoceros beetle. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-05","last_action":"Act 103, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203).","last_action_date":"2026-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2207/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2207&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2094038,"bill_number":"SB3077","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Adopts the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (2023), as modified, to replace existing chapters related to advance health care directives and advance mental health care directives. Requires the Attorney General to convene a working group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/30/2050. Implementation effective 7/1/20209. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3077/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3077&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094039,"bill_number":"HB2245","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2027, requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline or on highly porous soils to include denitrification capacity. Requires the Department of Health to reduce requirements for disposal systems connected to wastewater systems with denitrification capacity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2245/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2245&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2094040,"bill_number":"SB3131","title":"Relating To Personnel.","description":"Updates state position titles in the Hawaii Revised Statutes by changing \"private secretary\" to \"executive assistant\" and \"secretary\" to \"administrative assistant\", where applicable. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-27","last_action":"Act 050, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1150).","last_action_date":"2026-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3131/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3131&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094042,"bill_number":"SB3161","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Short form bill relating to the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3161/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3161&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094043,"bill_number":"SB3092","title":"Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3092/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3092&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094044,"bill_number":"SB3066","title":"Relating To Agricultural Grant Administration.","description":"Creates an agricultural grant program and revolving fund for the purposes of grant application, execution, reporting and auditing to be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Effective July 1, 2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3066/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3066&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094045,"bill_number":"SB3079","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Makes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program permanent, with modifications. Repeals the sunset date for Act 92, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3079/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3079&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094046,"bill_number":"HB2190","title":"Relating To Department Of Transportation Projects.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to create and maintain an electronic dashboard on its website disclosing the costs, status, and expected timeline for completion of each current construction state project in excess of $1,000,000 involving state roads or highways.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2190/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2190&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2094047,"bill_number":"HB2198","title":"Relating To Prediction Markets.","description":"Amends the definition of \"gambling\" to include predictive markets involving the purchase, sale, or financial speculation of securities, commodities, or other similar financial products on the outcome or future contingent event related to catastrophe, contests, death, legislation, national security, people, politics, and sports. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN/EDT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2198/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2198&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2094048,"bill_number":"HB2195","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to assess a per passenger head infrastructure fee against cruise ships docking in the State's commercial harbors. Establishes the Cruise Ship Special Fund. Repeals existing law imposing the Transient Accommodations Tax on cruise ships, effective retroactive to 1/1/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TRS/EDT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2195/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2195&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2094049,"bill_number":"SB3085","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Film Studio.","description":"Provides an exemption to dispositions of lands set aside for filming and film studio operation from prior approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Repeals 6/30/2030 if Hawaii Film Studio has not changed locations as of that date. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3085/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3085&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094050,"bill_number":"SB3155","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes priority consideration for full-time employment in state departments or agencies for certain participants in state-funded internship and workforce development programs by granting them eligibility for internal recruitment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3155/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3155&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094051,"bill_number":"HB2204","title":"Relating To Conservation Banking.","description":"Authorizes the use of conservation banks for compensatory mitigation in a habitat conservation plan and associated incidental take license. Amends the membership and scope of authority for the Endangered Species Recovery Committee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2204/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2204&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2094052,"bill_number":"SB3073","title":"Relating To The Retention Of Biological Evidence.","description":"Specifies the types of cases in which evidence must be retained post-conviction and the process by which evidence may be disposed of earlier than the standard period of retention, which includes a procedure for defendants to oppose the disposal of biological evidence by filing an objection with the court. Authorizes the court, upon motion of a defendant or prosecutor or on the court's own motion, to order the retention of biological evidence in any felony case for a certain period under certain circumstances. Effective 9/1/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 150, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1251).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3073/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3073&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094054,"bill_number":"HB2231","title":"Relating To Island Burial Councils.","description":"Transfers the appointment authority for Island Burial Council members from the Governor and Senate to the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HWN/WLA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2231/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2231&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2094055,"bill_number":"SB3094","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Appropriates general funds to various programs due to anticipated operating shortfalls because of the lack of authority to transfer funds between programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Received from Governor re: emergency appropriation (Gov. Msg. No. 3).","last_action_date":"2026-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3094/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3094&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094056,"bill_number":"SB3089","title":"Relating To The Downpayment Loan Assistance Program.","description":"Amends the Downpayment Loan Assistance Program, administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, to align with federal requirements and enhance assistance for low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3089/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3089&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094057,"bill_number":"SB3103","title":"Relating To Energy Assistance.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist qualifying households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Benefits Fee Administrator of the Public Utilities Commission to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 4:35 PM; Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3103/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3103&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094058,"bill_number":"SB3106","title":"Relating To Peer Support Counseling.","description":"Includes correctional workers as protected participants in peer support counseling sessions, giving them the same confidentiality protections provided to law enforcement officers and emergency services personnel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3106/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3106&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094059,"bill_number":"SB3189","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the State Public Charter School Commission for prekindergarten-only public charter schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3189/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3189&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2094060,"bill_number":"SB3061","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Requires that income tax credits existing on 12/31/2026 include a sunset on 12/31/2030. Requires that income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2026 include a sunset 7 years after the date of enactment or renewal of the tax credit. Provides for exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3061/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3061&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2094061,"bill_number":"SB3201","title":"Relating To Coral Reef Resilience.","description":"Requires the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to: (1) manage and administer aquatic life and resources, with the highest priority being to protect, restore, and maintain ecosystem integrity, using the best scientific data available; (2) make plans by certain dates for the restoration of reef ecosystems and indigenous species to a level that is not less than an unspecified per cent of their natural biomass potential; and (3) make a plan by 7/1/2027 for the expansion of live coral cover at not less than twenty-five per cent on reefs that have historically supported naturally occurring live coral cover. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3201/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3201&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2094062,"bill_number":"SB3057","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Clarifies that the Department of Health is to presume both the recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the recommendations by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the United States Department of Health and Human Services constitute the prevailing medical standard for child health supervision services for purposes of health insurance coverage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3057/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3057&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2094063,"bill_number":"SB3191","title":"Relating To A Department Of Water Safety And Drowning Prevention.","description":"Establishes the Department of Water Safety and Drowning Prevention. Establishes the position of Director of Water Safety and Drowning Prevention. Establishes the position of Deputy Director of Water Safety and Drowning Prevention. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3191/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3191&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2094064,"bill_number":"SB3136","title":"Relating To Lead Materials In Water Infrastructure.","description":"Amends prohibitions on the use of lead materials in drinking water distribution to align with the Safe Drinking Water Act and related Code of Federal Regulations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 109, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3136/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3136&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094065,"bill_number":"SB3120","title":"Relating To School Licensure.","description":"Transfers the licensing authority of private trade, vocational, and technical schools from the Department of Education to the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3120/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3120&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094067,"bill_number":"SB3122","title":"Relating To Physical Education Assessments.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to update content and performance standards to reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3122/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3122&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094068,"bill_number":"HB2211","title":"Relating To Technology Enablement.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist small businesses, including those related to the tourism sector, with technology enablement, including the adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced digital tools. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to ECD/TOU, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2211/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2211&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2094069,"bill_number":"HB2199","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Protects the right of bodily autonomy in health care decisions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2199/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2199&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2094070,"bill_number":"SB3158","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community College Promise Program.","description":"Amends the Hawaii Community College Promise Program (Hawaii promise) to exclude grants, scholarships, and other funding sources from the calculation of Hawaii promise awards, allowing students to apply such funds toward indirect costs, including housing, food, and other living expenses, to reduce financial barriers and support student success. Addresses the change in federal law regarding Pell Grants. Changes Hawaii promise from being a last-dollar award.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3158/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3158&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094071,"bill_number":"HB2243","title":"Relating To Electric Energy.","description":"Requires all electric utilities to provide transparent customer bill impact analyses that are accessible to the public in an electronic format reasonably usable by ratepayers. Establishes requirements for bill impact analyses. Requires electric utilities to submit annual reports to the Public Utilities Commission. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2243/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2243&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2094072,"bill_number":"SB3195","title":"Relating To Drugs For Weight Loss.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to provide Medicaid and Medicare part D prescription drug program recipients with coverage of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs for weight loss. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3195/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3195&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2094073,"bill_number":"SB3146","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt, amend, or repeal administrative fee schedules for use of certain lands pursuant to a specified procedure and to exempt parking lot and concessions operations on those lands from the bidding requirements for concessions operated on public property. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3146/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3146&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094074,"bill_number":"SB3074","title":"Relating To Court-ordered Payments.","description":"Requires the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs. Allows courts to specify a period of time or installments for payment of fines, fees, and restitution, and requires the defendant to show cause if the defendant defaults on the payments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3074/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3074&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094075,"bill_number":"HB2186","title":"Relating To Pedestrian Safety.","description":"Clarifies driver's obligations at crosswalks. Requires drivers to stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in crosswalks. Strengthens penalties for traffic violations, particularly in school zones. Creates additional criminal penalties when pedestrians suffer bodily injury. Provides heightened protections for blind and visually impaired pedestrians. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2186/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2186&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2094076,"bill_number":"SB3202","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Amends the Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit to remove language limiting access only to those practicing in primary care, to add licensed dietitians, physician assistants, and social workers as eligible preceptors and students, and to include residency and followship programs. Adds the Director of Health and a representative of residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3202/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3202&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2094077,"bill_number":"SB3063","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Procurement.","description":"Exempts from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code procurements by the Department of Education of any amount of local edible produce and packaged food products that do not cost more than five per cent of non-local alternatives. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3063/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3063&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2094078,"bill_number":"SB3083","title":"Relating To Protective Orders.","description":"Requires notification to the security forces of each branch of the military when a protective order is issued in a case involving a military-affiliated individual. Requires the Judiciary, Department of Law Enforcement, and county police departments to establish certain policies and procedures. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 163, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1265).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3083/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3083&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094079,"bill_number":"SB3095","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Investment Office Staff Salaries.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to establish appropriate salaries for the investment officers and investment analysts of the Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Gedeon, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3095/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3095&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094080,"bill_number":"HB2214","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Establishes a refundable diaper tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2214/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2214&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":2094081,"bill_number":"SB3185","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Requires operators of digital asset kiosks to have requisite licenses or registrations; make annual reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; limit transaction amounts for new consumers; provide disclosures, receipts, and customer service contact information to all consumers; and cooperate with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and applicable law enforcement agencies in the investigation of fraudulent transactions. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to investigate and take enforcement actions against operators. Extends joint liability to businesses or establishments wherein digital asset kiosks are located that are determined to have processed a fraudulent transaction or a transaction for which an operator is found to be liable.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPN/LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3185/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3185&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2094082,"bill_number":"HB2200","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Prohibits certain entities from purchasing single-family residences in the State of Hawaii. Requires reports and certifications to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes penalties and enforcement authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2200/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2200&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2094083,"bill_number":"SB3200","title":"Relating To Culture.","description":"Establishes Immigrants Day as a state holiday that is held annually on October 28. Changes Statehood Day from a state holiday to a day of recognition.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WLA/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3200/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3200&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2094084,"bill_number":"SB3107","title":"Relating To Parole Eligibility.","description":"Amends section 353-64, HRS, to include participation in correctional programs for parole eligibility: (1) treatment (substance abuse, mental health, sex offender); (2) work furlough as part of vocational education; and (3) other programs designed to assist the committed person with successful reintegration back into the community; all of which are in the scope of programs determined by Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's Receiving and Diagnostic (RAD) assessments and recommended for parole eligibility. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3107/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3107&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094085,"bill_number":"SB3183","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Amends the renewable energy technologies income tax credit by: for taxable years beginning after 12/31/26, prohibiting taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $250,000 or greater if filing as an individual or $350,000 or greater if filing jointly from claiming the credit for certain solar energy systems installed and placed in service on a single-family residential property; limiting credit claims for certain solar energy systems for single-family residential property to two systems per single-family residential property and requiring systems to have a total output capacity of at least five kilowatts; and increasing the adjusted gross income threshold below which an individual taxpayer may elect to have any excess credits refunded. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3183/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3183&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2094086,"bill_number":"SB3130","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Short form bill relating to health care.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3130/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3130&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094087,"bill_number":"SB3190","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Requires individuals to obtain a license to transport fireworks. Prohibits the transportation or production of fireworks without a valid license. Establishes a minimum fine of $10,000 for the importation, storage, transport, distribution, or production of fireworks without a valid license. Clarifies that certain assets are subject to forfeiture for violations of section 132D14(a)(1), HRS. Requires any person who reports information leading directly to a forfeiture for violations of section 132D14(a)(1), HRS, to receive fifty per cent of the total value of the assets subject to forfeiture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3190/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3190&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2094088,"bill_number":"SB3104","title":"Relating To The Nurse Licensure Compact.","description":"Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multistate licensure privilege in each party state, effective 1/1/2027. Beginning 1/1/2027, allows the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. Appropriates general revenues.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3104/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3104&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094089,"bill_number":"HB2235","title":"Relating To The Military And Community Relations Office.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the Military and Community Relations Office to strengthen intergovernmental coordination for military and defense activities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2235/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2235&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2094113,"bill_number":"HB2333","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to designate airport special districts within airports statewide. Increases penalties for certain aeronautics law violations by reclassifying them from civil violations to petty misdemeanors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2333/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2333&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094114,"bill_number":"HB2275","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Appropriates moneys to certain programs for operations in FY26-27. Appropriates moneys into and out of the Major Disaster Fund to address disaster recovery and response costs. Allows the Governor to authorize the transfer to state agencies of up to $100,000,000 in funds appropriated out of the Major Disaster Fund to address an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare arising from an emergency. (CD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Transmitted to Governor.","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2275/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2275&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094115,"bill_number":"HB2254","title":"Relating To Court-ordered Payments.","description":"Requires the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs. Clarifies the collection and prioritization of court-ordered fees, fines, and restitution. Establishes procedures for proof of compliance hearings and consequences for nonpayment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2254/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2254&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094116,"bill_number":"HB2322","title":"Relating To Dangerous Intoxication.","description":"Establishes the offenses of dangerous intoxication and habitual dangerous intoxication. Provides for civil protective custody and transport for emergency examination under section 334-45, HRS, in lieu of arrest for dangerous intoxication in specified circumstances, and bars prosecution when civil protective custody is used. Requires probation with mandatory treatment for habitual dangerous intoxication, with incarceration only upon probation violation. Makes conforming amendments to chapter 334, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2322/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2322&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094117,"bill_number":"HB2258","title":"Relating To Mental Health Intervention.","description":"Requires the Director of Law Enforcement to adopt rules establishing training and certification standards and procedures for crisis intervention officers. Clarifies the scope of treatment allowable under orders for assisted community treatment. Requires the Department of the Attorney general to assist with the preparation, filing, and presentation of any request for a court or administrative order authorizing treatment over the objection of certain patients.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2258/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2258&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094118,"bill_number":"HB2304","title":"Relating To Private Support Of Education.","description":"Clarifies that free tuition at private educational institutions are to be considered conditional gifts that support educational advancements rather than contractual obligations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2304/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2304&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094119,"bill_number":"HB2252","title":"Relating To Theft.","description":"Requires a mandatory twelve-month minimum sentence of incarceration for a conviction of theft in the first degree when the value of the property or services stolen exceeds $250,000, whether imposed as a mandatory minimum sentence for an indeterminate term of imprisonment or as a condition of probation, in addition to any other authorized disposition such as restitution or a fine.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2252/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2252&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094120,"bill_number":"HB2349","title":"Relating To The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs.","description":"Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make certain contact information for newly registered entities available online. Requires the Director to transmit the contact information to the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2349/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2349&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2094121,"bill_number":"HB2257","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Adopts the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (2023), as modified, to replace existing chapters related to advance health care directives and advance mental health care directives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2257/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2257&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094122,"bill_number":"HB2294","title":"Relating To Public School Land Transfer.","description":"Amends Act 307, SLH 2022, to revise tax map key numbers and the conveyance process by which identified properties are to be conveyed to the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2294/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2294&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094123,"bill_number":"HB2300","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Procurement.","description":"Adjusts the applicability of Act 134, SLH 2025, to clarify the threshold for Department of Education procurement of local edible produce and packaged food products. Prohibits the artificial division and parceling of DOE procurements of local edible produce and packaged food products. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 116, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1216).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2300/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2300&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094124,"bill_number":"HB2346","title":"Relating To Cash Transaction Rounding.","description":"Requires cash transactions to be rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cents. Requires cash transactions that total $0.01 or $0.02 to be rounded up to $0.05. Exempts transactions in which payment is made by demand or negotiable instrument, electronic fund transfer, check, gift card, money order, credit card, or other like instrument or method.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2346/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2346&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2094125,"bill_number":"HB2323","title":"Relating To The Workers' Compensation Law.","description":"Repeals outdated mail and triplicate form requirements. Clarifies how a physician transmits a treatment plan to an employer. Clarifies the timeframe for when an employer must submit an objection to a vocational rehabilitation plan and when a vocational rehabilitation plan is deemed received by an employer. Requires electronic submission of various reports to the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT/HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2323/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2323&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094126,"bill_number":"HB2337","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Removes county-specific expenditure restrictions for funds in the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund. Requires unencumbered and unexpended revenues from the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund in excess of a certain amount as of June 30 of each year to lapse to the general fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2337/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2337&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094127,"bill_number":"HB2271","title":"Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts to resolve issues related to temporary hazard pay for fiscal year 2025-2026. Authorizes the use of the general fund appropriations to restore the temporary reclassifications for temporary hazard pay payouts to the appropriate departments to provide for the repayment of the general fund loan. Specifies that emergency appropriations made under Act 29, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025, do not lapse until June 30, 2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 033, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1133).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2271/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2271&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094128,"bill_number":"HB2335","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes that certain participants in state-funded internship and workforce development programs are eligible for internal recruitment. Authorizes any state department, division, or agency to make certain determinations regarding an applicant's minimum qualifications in conducting a minimum qualification review. Repeals the requirement that a state department, division, or agency shall submit to the Department of Human Resources Development the applications for individuals who have met the minimum qualifications for a vacant position. Repeals the requirement that DHRD shall complete certain necessary tasks to facilitate the hiring of applications. Authorizes the director or head of a state department, division, or agency to directly hire an individual who meets the minimum qualifications for a civil service position. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:45PM in Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2335/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2335&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094129,"bill_number":"HB2351","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Homes For Hawaii Families Act.","description":"Prohibits corporate owners from renting a single-family home to a residential tenant when the owner has a property interest in five or more such properties. Prohibits individual owners from renting a single-family home to a residential tenant when the owner has a property interest in seven or more such properties. Allows for exemptions and enforcement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2351/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2351&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2094130,"bill_number":"HB2332","title":"Relating To Commercial Port Administration.","description":"Renames the Harbors Division of the Department of Transportation to the Commercial Ports Division and distinguishes between the terms \"harbor\" and \"commercial port\" throughout the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2332/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2332&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094131,"bill_number":"HB2340","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation for fiscal year 20252026 to the University of Hawaii to expand and sustain the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study and Maui Health Registry. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2340/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2340&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094132,"bill_number":"HB2305","title":"Relating To Physician Continuing Medical Education.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires nutrition and metabolic education as part of the physician continuing medical education requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2305/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2305&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094133,"bill_number":"HB2327","title":"Relating To Conservation Banks.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve the operation of conservation banks and amends the Endangered Species Recovery Committee's membership and scope of authority. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2327/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2327&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094134,"bill_number":"HB2331","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Short form bill relating to taxation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2331/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2331&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094135,"bill_number":"HB2253","title":"Relating To The Retention Of Biological Evidence.","description":"Specifies the types of cases in which evidence must be retained post-conviction and the process by which evidence may be disposed of earlier than the standard period of retention, which includes a procedure for defendants to oppose the disposal of biological evidence by filing an objection with the court.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2253/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2253&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094136,"bill_number":"HB2292","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to convert temporary special project positions created for Federal Emergency Management Agency funded disaster recovery operations into permanent positions exempt from civil service, subject to certain limitations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2292/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2292&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094137,"bill_number":"HB2339","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Revenue Bonds.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 080, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1180).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2339/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2339&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094138,"bill_number":"HB2306","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Repeals future adjustments to income tax brackets. For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026, increases the income tax rates for the three highest income tax brackets by one percentage point each. Increases a taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that is used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit. Establishes certain disallowance periods following a final decision that a claim for the credit was due to fraud and that the claim was disallowed. Extends the sunset for amendments made by Act 163, SLH 2023, to the Household and Dependent Care Services Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, and Food/Excise Tax Credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2306/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2306&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094139,"bill_number":"HB2299","title":"Relating To The Interstate Compact On Educational Opportunity For Military Children.","description":"Updates references to the United States Code in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDN, PBS, JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2299/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2299&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094140,"bill_number":"HB2268","title":"Relating To Film Production.","description":"Adds the marketing and promotion of film productions filmed in the State as a power of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2268/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2268&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094141,"bill_number":"HB2308","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, As Amended.","description":"Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, to increase the State's liability limit for moneys borrowed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, or loans made to lessees that are guaranteed by the Department, from $100,000,000 to $500,000,000. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2308/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2308&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094142,"bill_number":"HB2281","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Relating To Government. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2281/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2281&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094143,"bill_number":"HB2276","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Investment Office Staff Salaries.","description":"Enables the Board of Trustees of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to establish appropriate salaries for the investment office staff of the Trust Fund after conducting a market analysis of commensurate salaries in the private sector. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 810).","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2276/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2276&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094144,"bill_number":"HB2334","title":"Relating To Transportation Environmental Review.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to assume responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for highway projects, as well as railroad, public transportation, or multimodal projects within the State, allowing streamlined environmental reviews. Provides a limited waiver of sovereign immunity to comply with federal requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2334/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2334&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094145,"bill_number":"HB2250","title":"Making Appropriations For Claims Against The State, Its Officers, Or Its Employees.","description":"Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 029, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1129).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2250/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2250&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094146,"bill_number":"HB2279","title":"Relating To Expungement Orders.","description":"Amends the expungement orders law to reflect that a person who is arrested for or charged with a crime but convicted of a violation is eligible for an expungement of their arrest record for that incident. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 152, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1253).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2279/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2279&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094147,"bill_number":"HB2259","title":"Relating To Personnel.","description":"Updates state position titles by changing \"private secretary\" to \"executive assistant\" and \"secretary\" to \"administrative assistant,\" where applicable.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LAB, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2259/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2259&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094148,"bill_number":"HB2248","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score after a protest is resolved and the contract is executed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2248/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2248&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094149,"bill_number":"HB2343","title":"Relating To Veterans.","description":"Repeals the 6/30/2027 deadline by which the Maui State Veterans Home must be assimilated into a state agency having a Maui affiliation and instead requires the assimilation to be completed as soon as practicable. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-19","last_action":"Act 018, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118).","last_action_date":"2026-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2343/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2343&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2094150,"bill_number":"HB2344","title":"Relating To School Facilities.","description":"Establishes a temporary, independent Public School Realignment and Closure Commission to develop and recommend a comprehensive package of school consolidations, realignments, and closures based on the federal Base Realignment and Closure model. Requires reports to the Legislature. Requires an expedited approval process for the recommended school consolidations, realignments, and closures. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-15","last_action":"Act 264, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1367).","last_action_date":"2026-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2344/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2344&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2094151,"bill_number":"HB2316","title":"Relating To Lead Materials In Water Infrastructure.","description":"Amends prohibitions on the use of lead materials in drinking water distribution to align with the Safe Drinking Water Act and related Code of Federal Regulations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2316/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2316&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094152,"bill_number":"HB2290","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.","description":"Establishes the Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency as the Deputy Director of Emergency Management within the Department of Defense, under the direction of the Adjutant General. Clarifies the position's reporting structure and duties. Requires the Commission on Salaries, pursuant to section 26-56, HRS, to include the Deputy Director of Emergency Management in its recommendations for executive branch salary levels. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2290/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2290&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094153,"bill_number":"HB2342","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"In counties of fewer than 200,000 residents, but more than 100,000 residents, exempts the 3-day temporary liquor licenses for fundraising events, known as class 10 special licenses, from any requirement to obtain fire-related clearances. Allows applications for class 10 special licenses to be submitted electronically and for a single application to apply any fundraising event that spans multiple parcels of land owned by the same entity. Increases the percentage of fines assessed by all county liquor commissions that may be used to fund public liquor-related educational or enforcement programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2342/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2342&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2094154,"bill_number":"HB2246","title":"Relating To Agricultural Grant Administration.","description":"Establishes the Agricultural Grant Program and Agricultural Grant Revolving Fund to allow the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to retain and expend federal indirect overhead reimbursements for the purposes of grant searching, application, execution, reporting, and auditing. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-05","last_action":"Act 101, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201).","last_action_date":"2026-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2246/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2246&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094155,"bill_number":"HB2345","title":"Relating To School Facilities.","description":"Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish geographically based capital improvement project districts for the localized management of capital improvement projects. Transfers all capital improvement project functions, funds, and vacant Facilities Development Branch positions from the Department of Education to the School Facilities Authority. Clarifies that general funds shall not be used for operations or management of the Authority. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2345/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2345&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2094156,"bill_number":"HB2269","title":"Relating To The Motion Picture, Digital Media, And Film Production Income Tax Credit.","description":"Increases the qualified production credit from twenty-two per cent to twenty-seven per cent in any county of the State with a population of over seven hundred thousand and twenty-seven per cent to thirty-two per cent in any county of the State with a population of less than seven hundred thousand. Lifts the per production cap of $17,000,000 for productions with qualified expenditures of $60,000,000 per project. Increases the annual cap to $60,000,000 from $50,000,000 for the total amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit allowed under section 235-17, HRS, and extends the sunset date of the tax credit to January 1, 2038. Clarifies and amends the requirement for an independent third-party certification and expands the definition of \"qualified production\" to include streaming platforms for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Includes a definition of \"streaming platform\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2269/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2269&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094157,"bill_number":"HB2287","title":"Relating To Peer Support Counseling.","description":"Includes correctional workers as protected participants in peer support counseling sessions, giving them the same confidentiality protections provided to law enforcement officers and emergency services personnel.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2287/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2287&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094158,"bill_number":"HB2329","title":"Relating To Conformity To The Internal Revenue Code.","description":"Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 035, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1135).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2329/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2329&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094159,"bill_number":"HB2303","title":"Relating To Physical Education Assessments.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to update content and performance standards to reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2303/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2303&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094160,"bill_number":"HB2274","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Appropriates general funds to various programs due to anticipated operating shortfalls because of the lack of authority to transfer funds between programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2274/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2274&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094161,"bill_number":"HB2347","title":"Relating To Vehicle Safety.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to implement a pilot program to allow for mobile vehicle safety inspections for passenger cars. Establishes a four-year sunset date on the pilot program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2347/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2347&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2094162,"bill_number":"HB2326","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt, amend, or repeal administrative fee schedules for use of certain lands pursuant to a specified procedure and to exempt parking lot and concessions operations on such lands from the bidding requirements for concessions operated on public property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2326/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2326&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094163,"bill_number":"HB2320","title":"Relating To The State Fire Council.","description":"Replaces the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations with the Department of Law Enforcement as the department responsible for budgeting administrative staffing for the State Fire Council. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2320/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2320&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094164,"bill_number":"HB2325","title":"Relating To Civil Service Exempt Positions Within The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Exempts certain positions within the State Historic Preservation Division and Commission on Water Resource Management within the Department of Land and Natural Resources from the state civil service law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to WLA/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2325/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2325&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094165,"bill_number":"HB2296","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to charge not less than one-quarter of the cost of preparing a school meal for each school meal. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 236, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1338).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2296/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2296&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094166,"bill_number":"HB2302","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Short form bill relating to education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2302/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2302&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094167,"bill_number":"HB2298","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2298/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2298&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094168,"bill_number":"HB2262","title":"Relating To A Program To Characterize The Potential Of Underground Energy Resources Statewide.","description":"Establishes the Underground Energy Resource Characterization Program to identify the location and characteristics of underground energy resources through the use of slim-hole bores and requires a related environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2262/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2262&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094169,"bill_number":"HB2286","title":"Relating To The Physician Assistant Licensure Compact.","description":"Authorizes the Governor to enter the PA Licensure Compact to create a comprehensive process that complements the existing licensing authority of the state medical board and provides a streamlined process that allows a PA to become licensed in multiple states, thereby enhancing the portability of a PA license and ensuring the safety of patients.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT/LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2286/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2286&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094170,"bill_number":"HB2313","title":"Relating To Preventive Medicine.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Preventive Services Advisory Committee and authorizes the Department of Health to issue preventive service recommendations. Requires health insurance coverage without cost-sharing for Department of Health-recommended clinical preventive services. Provides immunity for healthcare providers' and facilities' provision of recommended clinical preventive services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2313/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2313&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094171,"bill_number":"HB2328","title":"Relating To The Use Of Public Lands.","description":"Defines public uses of public lands as uses by an agency either directly or through disposition, that support the agency's functions including but not limited to the uses described in section 171-10, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2328/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2328&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094172,"bill_number":"HB2291","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard.","description":"Clarifies that employees of the Hawaii National Guard youth and adult educational programs are excluded from collective bargaining. Renames the \"Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Program\" to the \"Hawaii National Guard Civil-Military Program\" and codifies its Hawaiian name, \"N Kula Alakai\". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2291/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2291&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094173,"bill_number":"HB2263","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Requires disclosure of the names of compensated officers of state and county contractors and grantees. Prohibits the compensated officers of certain state and county contractors and grantees from making, promising, or soliciting certain campaign contributions for the duration of the contract or grant. Provides that, for contributions received through a third-party payment processor website, whether received by check or directly deposited to the candidate or noncandidate committee, the date the contributor executes the transaction on the third-party payment processor website shall be deemed the date of receipt and the date of acceptance for campaign finance reporting and compliance requirements. Clarifies that monetary contributions and other campaign funds shall be deposited within 14 days of their physical receipt in a depository institution. Requires unlawful contributions to be returned to the contributor within 30 calendar days of receipt or escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Clarifies that where a violation of the prohibition against contributions and expenditures by lobbyists during legislative session occurs because of the acceptance or agreement to accept a prohibited contribution, and the contribution is by check, the date of violation shall be the date of the receipt of the check and not the date of deposit. Appropriates moneys. (SD3)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2263/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2263&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094174,"bill_number":"HB2247","title":"Relating To Records.","description":"Removes outdated requirements and formats for plans filed with the registrar's office. Updates permissible drawing scales used in plans. Clarifies that statutory filing fees are set pursuant to the rules adopted by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Repeals obsolete terms such as \"blueprint.\" Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to approve the format of plans.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2247/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2247&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094175,"bill_number":"HB2277","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System's Employer Contributions For Normal Cost And Accrued Liability.","description":"Increases employer contributions for normal cost and accrued liability for a specified group of employees to ensure the unfunded accrued liability of the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii does not exceed the maximum funding period.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2277/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2277&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094176,"bill_number":"HB2266","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Film Studio.","description":"Provides an exemption to dispositions of lands set aside for film studio and film studio operation from prior approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to section 171-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, thus streamlining the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's use of the Hawaii film studio for filming activity and other film-related business in order to more efficiently develop Hawaii's film, media, and creative industries.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2266/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2266&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094177,"bill_number":"HB2311","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Short form bill relating to health care.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2311/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2311&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094178,"bill_number":"HB2283","title":"Relating To Port Pilotage.","description":"Clarifies the consulting role and responsibilities of the Department of Transportation in the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' development and implementation of pilot licensure standards, requirements, and criteria. Repeals the inclusion of Port Allen as part of the waters of the State that are regulated by statutory pilotage requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on TRS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2283/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2283&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094179,"bill_number":"HB2256","title":"Relating To Tobacco Enforcement.","description":"Clarifies that untaxed tobacco products are subject to forfeiture as contraband, without regard to the procedures set forth in Hawaii's asset forfeiture law in the same manner as untaxed cigarettes. Confirms the authority of the Department of Taxation and the Department of the Attorney General to inspect and seize tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2256/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2256&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094180,"bill_number":"HB2278","title":"Relating To The Exemption From Civil Service Of Executive Personnel Of The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Allows the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System, through its Executive Director, to appoint specified executive personnel positions of the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii and exempts these positions from the State's civil service requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2278/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2278&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094181,"bill_number":"HB2324","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Occupational Safety And Health Law.","description":"Repeals the requirement that the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations regulate hoisting machines and certify their operators and the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board, including its rules requiring a separate state crane operator certificate. Allows additional time for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to complete an investigation of a discharge or discrimination complaint pertaining to employees exercising rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Law without formal extension. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2324/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2324&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094182,"bill_number":"HB2317","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health's Authority To Regulate Food, Drugs, And Cosmetics.","description":"Removes duplicative food-related statutory material and aligns all food-related provisions under chapter 328, HRS. Ensures adequate statutory authority for permits, fees, inspections, and enforcement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2317/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2317&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094183,"bill_number":"HB2314","title":"Relating To Emergency Medical Systems Of Care.","description":"Modernizes Hawaii's emergency medical services laws to align with current best practices and adopt a time-sensitive emergency medical systems of care model. Expands the Community Paramedicine Program to include integrated mobile health care; permit additional partnerships with professional organizations and educational institutions; and authorize certain telehealth services by providers located in or out of the State, under certain circumstances. Renames the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council the Hawaii Emergency Medical Systems of Care Advisory Council and amends its membership. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 085, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1185).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2314/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2314&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094184,"bill_number":"HB2312","title":"Relating To Syndromic Surveillance.","description":"Requires hospitals with emergency departments that are licensed in Hawaii to submit syndromic surveillance data to the Department of Health. Authorizes the Department of Health, as needed, to establish by administrative rules a syndromic surveillance system under state jurisdiction that is independent of federal systems.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2312/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2312&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094185,"bill_number":"HB2338","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community College Promise Program.","description":"Addresses the change in federal law regarding Pell Grants by amending the Hawaii Community College Promise Program (Hawaii Promise) to provide scholarships for ninety-five percent of a student's unmet direct cost need and exclude grants, scholarships, and other funding sources from the calculation of Hawaii Promise awards, thereby allowing students to apply such funds toward indirect costs, including housing, food, and other living expenses, to reduce financial barriers and support student success. Changes Hawaii Promise from being a last-dollar award. Authorizes Hawaii Promise to coordinate with federal student aid programs to maximize total financial assistance available to students. Effective 7/1/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-14","last_action":"Act 235, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1337).","last_action_date":"2026-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2338/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2338&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094186,"bill_number":"HB2330","title":"Relating To Hosting Platforms.","description":"Requires hosting platforms that earn service fees for providing booking services for transient accommodations to register with the Department of Taxation as tax collection agents and report, collect, and remit general excise and transient accommodations taxes on behalf of operators.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to TOU, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2330/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2330&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094187,"bill_number":"HB2321","title":"Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","description":"Updates the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to make it consistent with amendments in the Federal Controlled Substances Act as required under state law. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2321/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2321&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094188,"bill_number":"HB2285","title":"Relating To The Nurse Licensure Compact.","description":"Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multistate licensure privilege in each party state, effective 1/1/2027. Beginning 1/1/2027, allows the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. Appropriates general revenues.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT/LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2285/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2285&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094189,"bill_number":"HB2318","title":"Relating To Independent Audits Of Deposit Beverage Distributors.","description":"Limits the independent audit requirement to deposit beverage distributors who distribute 2,000,000 or more deposit beverage containers a year. Identifies frequency of obtaining and submitting independent audits based on quantities of deposit beverage containers imported, manufactured, or distributed. Creates minimum requirements for independent audits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2318/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2318&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094190,"bill_number":"HB2261","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Clarifies the Rental Housing Revolving Fund statute by defining \"mixed-income rental projects\" to establish consistent eligibility and use of appropriations for mixed-income rental housing projects. Clarifies that mixed-income rental projects are primarily for households at or below one-hundred-forty per cent of the area median income, allowing participation by higher-income households. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer funds between the Rental Housing Revolving Fund into the mixed-income subaccount to support eligible mixed-income projects, without legislative approval. Repeals the sunset date in Act 159, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025, thereby making these provisions permanent. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2261/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2261&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094191,"bill_number":"HB2310","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Part I: Provides an emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services to replace general fund appropriations redirected to provide emergency food assistance during the 2025 federal government shutdown. Part II: Appropriates funds to supplement premium contributions due to participating health plans. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-21","last_action":"Act 021, on 05/21/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1121).","last_action_date":"2026-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2310/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2310&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094192,"bill_number":"HB2319","title":"Relating To The State Health Planning And Development Agency.","description":"Amends the functions and responsibilities of the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Adds a new definition of \"health care\" for the purposes of health planning and resource development and health care cost control. Increase the certificate of need exemption threshold for bed changes to up to thirty per cent of existing licensed beds. Exempts health care facilities or services operated by the Department of Health from certificate of need requirements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-27","last_action":"Act 049, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1149).","last_action_date":"2026-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2319/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2319&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094193,"bill_number":"HB2307","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2307/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2307&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094194,"bill_number":"HB2264","title":"Relating To Protective Orders.","description":"Requires notification to the security forces of each branch of the military when a protective order is issued in a case involving a military-affiliated individual. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2264/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2264&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094195,"bill_number":"HB2260","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Makes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program permanent, with modifications. Repeals the sunset date for Act 92, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2260/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2260&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094196,"bill_number":"HB2293","title":"Relating To The Harm To Students Registry.","description":"Clarifies the scope of the Department of Education's harm to students registry by excluding K-12 students and by providing that contractors and volunteers are included only if their roles involves interaction with students. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 127, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1228).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2293/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2293&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094197,"bill_number":"HB2284","title":"Relating To Energy Assistance.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist qualifying households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Appropriates funds to implement the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2284/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2284&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094198,"bill_number":"HB2273","title":"Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-24-26 9:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2273/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2273&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094199,"bill_number":"HB2272","title":"Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including health premium payments and the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 026, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1126).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2272/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2272&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094200,"bill_number":"HB2267","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Film And Creative Industries Development Special Fund.","description":"Expands the funding sources of the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund to include reveneues received by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism from managing the Hawaii Film Studio.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2267/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2267&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094201,"bill_number":"HB2282","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires insurers to provide explanation of premium increases upon request; clarifies grounds for denial, suspension, and revocation of an adjuster or independent bill reviewer license; clarifies procedures for denying, suspending, and revoking an insurance producer license; and amends the notice requirements for cancellation or nonrenewal of a property insurance policy. Clarifies the date on which purchase groups are required to pay an annual service fee. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 040, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1140).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2282/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2282&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094202,"bill_number":"HB2309","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920.","description":"Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, to include children of a sibling as qualifying relatives of lessees for the purposes of lease transfer and lease successorship, in the same manner currently allowed for spouses, children, grandchildren, and siblings. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 164, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1266).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2309/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2309&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094203,"bill_number":"HB2295","title":"Relating To Government Contracting.","description":"Raises the ceiling for the prevailing wages exemption on public works construction projects from $2,000 to $5,000 for governmental contracting agencies. Creates exemption to contractors licensing laws for public works construction projects valued up to $5,000 for governmental contracting agencies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2295/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2295&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094204,"bill_number":"HB2350","title":"Relating To Tip Credit.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, increases the tip credit amount to equal twenty-five per cent of the minimum wage. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate the adjusted tip credit amount.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2350/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2350&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2094205,"bill_number":"HB2251","title":"Relating To Offenses Against Public Health And Morals.","description":"Clarifies and updates the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by refining the definition of \"profits from prostitution,\" establishing an affirmative defense to these offenses for certain lawful transactions, and making technical and other housekeeping amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2251/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2251&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094206,"bill_number":"HB2336","title":"Relating To Federal Military Installations.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with the United States Department of Defense for the provision of services at federal military installations, under certain conditions. Authorizes charging an administrative fee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TRS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2336/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2336&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094207,"bill_number":"HB2280","title":"Relating To The Emergency And Budget Reserve Fund.","description":"Appropriates moneys out of the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to maintain the levels of programs determined to be essential to education, public health, and public welfare, to provide for counter cyclical economic and employment programs of economic downturn, to restore facilities destroyed or damaged or services disrupted by disaster, and to meet other emergencies declared by the Governor or determined to be urgent by the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2280/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2280&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094208,"bill_number":"HB2315","title":"Relating To State Employee Benefits.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a vacation payout pilot program in which eligible Department of Health employees may defer unused vacation leave credits in favor of a pay out to provide home purchase down payment assistance. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-28","last_action":"Act 055, on 05/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1155).","last_action_date":"2026-05-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2315/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2315&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094209,"bill_number":"HB2270","title":"Relating To The Downpayment Loan Assistance Program.","description":"Amends the Downpayment Loan Assistance Program by: removing the prohibition on combined loan-to-value ratios; clarifying the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's authority to establish interest rates and allow payment waivers and interest forgiveness; authorizing financial institutions, mortgage lenders, and other loan originators to originate downpayment loans; and reducing the borrower's required personal contribution toward the downpayment. Authorizes borrowers to use a portion of a downpayment loan to pay for closing costs, prepaids, and reserves for the purchase of the residential property for which the downpayment loan is provided. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-09","last_action":"Act 214, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1316).","last_action_date":"2026-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2270/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2270&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094210,"bill_number":"HB2348","title":"Relating To The State Parks Special Fund.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2348/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2348&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2094211,"bill_number":"HB2301","title":"Relating To School Licensure.","description":"Transfers the licensing authority of private trade, vocational, and technical schools from the Department of Education to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2301/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2301&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094212,"bill_number":"HB2255","title":"Relating To The Department Of The Attorney General.","description":"Permanently exempts specified positions of the Department of the Attorney General and its administratively attached Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission from civil service and for certain positions from collective bargaining. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2255/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2255&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094213,"bill_number":"HB2341","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Short form bill relating to the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HED, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2341/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2341&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094214,"bill_number":"HB2265","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Expands the allowable uses of Hawaii Technology Development Corporation grant funds to include providing grants to applicants for qualifying federal research and development awards and matching funds for recipients of those awards and related contracts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2265/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2265&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094215,"bill_number":"HB2249","title":"Relating To Civil Service Exempt Positions Within The Department Of Accounting And General Services.","description":"Permanently exempts certain positions within the Public Works Division, Special Project Branch, and the Comptroller's Office from state civil service law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2249/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2249&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094216,"bill_number":"HB2289","title":"Relating To The Expenditure Ceiling On The Automated Victim Information And Notification System Special Fund.","description":"Repeals the statutory expenditure ceiling on the Automated Victim Information and Notification System Special Fund to address rising program costs and growing victim service demands. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-27","last_action":"Act 051, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1151).","last_action_date":"2026-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2289/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2289&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094217,"bill_number":"HB2297","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Updates Hawaii's statutory framework for adult and community education programs to ensure alignment with federal funding requirements and current best practices in those programs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 083, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1183).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2297/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2297&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094218,"bill_number":"HB2288","title":"Relating To Parole Eligibility.","description":"Expands the types of programs in which a committed person may participate to be eligible for parole. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2288/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2288&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2094486,"bill_number":"SB3203","title":"Relating To Air Medical Services.","description":"Establishes the Statewide Air Medical Services Program within the Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention Systems Branch to coordinate and strengthen air medical services. Establishes the positions of an air medical director, an air medical program manager, and an air medical coordinator. Specifies that annual licensure and accreditation fees are to be deposited into the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund for costs of the program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 084, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1184).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3203/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3203&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2094528,"bill_number":"SB3207","title":"Relating To Background Checks.","description":"Authorizes applicants, operators, and third-party employers, rather than the Department of Health, to conduct background checks of employees and adult volunteers at healthcare facilities. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3207/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3207&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2094611,"bill_number":"SB3205","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases from 70% to 90% the taxation rate on electronic smoking devices and e-liquid sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer after 12/31/2026. Provides for the deposit of the additional tax revenue into the Hawaii cancer research special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3205/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3205&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2094652,"bill_number":"SB3206","title":"Relating To Cannabinoids.","description":"Allows any hemp processor with a permit from the Department of Health to sell certain manufactured hemp products that contain a tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than five milligrams per serving. Prohibits the sale of certain manufactured hemp products to any person less than twenty-one years of age. Includes processed floral materials as \"manufactured hemp products\". Increases the maximum tetrahydrocannabinol concentration for tinctures to five milligrams per serving.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3206/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3206&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2094693,"bill_number":"SB3204","title":"Relating To Family Resilience Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes a two-year Family Resilience Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds to be expended by the Department of Human Services for the pilot program. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 201, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3204/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3204&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2094740,"bill_number":"HB2369","title":"Relating To Purchase Of Service Contracts By The Judiciary.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires contracts for services awarded to community-based organizations by the Judiciary in support of fulfilling the Judiciary's statutory mandate to individuals, families, and communities in the State to include certain protections against inflation. Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to increase the contract price in existing contracts for services provided by community-based organizations in support of fulfilling the Judiciary's statutory mandate to individuals, families, and communities in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2369/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2369&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2094742,"bill_number":"SB3219","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Vii, Sections 12 And 13, Of The Hawaii State Constitution.","description":"Proposes constitutional amendments to expressly provide that the Legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as the counties, to issue resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds for specified public works, public improvements, or other actions necessary for housing and community development, and exclude these bonds from determinations of the funded debt of the political subdivisions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Enrolled to Governor.","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3219/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3219&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2094744,"bill_number":"HB2362","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the counties to automatically approve permits for hurricane retrofitting under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2362/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2362&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2094751,"bill_number":"HB2367","title":"Relating To Employment Earnings.","description":"Requires hourly rate or salary ranges to be disclosed on job listings for full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal employees. Removes the exemption for employers having fewer than fifty employees. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT, JDC/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-16","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2367/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2367&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2094754,"bill_number":"SB3211","title":"Relating To Theft.","description":"Clarifies that the value of property or services is a grading factor for theft offenses that does not require proof of a culpable mental state. Increases theft threshold amounts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3211/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3211&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2094761,"bill_number":"HB2359","title":"Relating To Retirants.","description":"Establishes a five-year pilot program allowing retirants to be rehired for exempt service for one-year terms under certain circumstances. Provides that retirants employed under the program are excluded from the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund and will not experience an interruption of pension benefits. Requires an employer of a retirant under the program to contribute to the Employees' Retirement System. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to submit a report to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2359/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2359&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2094765,"bill_number":"HB2383","title":"Relating To The Workforce Pell Grant Program.","description":"Establishes a statewide framework for the implementation of the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program to provide financial aid for certain short-term workforce education and training programs. Establishes a Workforce Pell Grant Program Approval Committee within the Workforce Development Council. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2383/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2383&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2094767,"bill_number":"HB2366","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits the imposition of cost-sharing requirements for certain diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2366/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2366&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2094773,"bill_number":"HB2363","title":"Relating To Assisted Community Treatment.","description":"Expands an individual's eligibility to receive assisted community treatment if they are a repeat petty offender.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2363/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2363&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2094777,"bill_number":"HB2371","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Prohibits a financial risk-bearing entity from administering Medicaid services. Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more administrative services organizations to perform non-risk administrative functions for the operation of the State's Medicaid program. Requires the Department to establish a Medicaid Care Coordination Program to contract with community-based programs to provide care coordination services. Requires physicians, other independent practitioners, hospitals, and other institutional providers to be paid or reimbursed directly by the State's medicaid agency. Requires the Department to establish regional health hubs in each county to serve as localized oversight bodies. Requires the Department to convene a Medicaid Stakeholder Advisory Group to support continuous improvement throughout the transition period. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSH/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2371/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2371&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2094785,"bill_number":"HB2374","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife, to establish the Shade and Fruit Tree Program to support educational activities and encourage propagation of native shade trees and fruit trees for planting in Department of Education schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2374/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2374&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2094788,"bill_number":"HB2368","title":"Relating To Trusts.","description":"Establishes a fifty-year duration limit for new private, noncharitable trusts. Requires large private trusts to file annual reports with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Imposes limitations and reporting requirements on permitted transfers in trusts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2368/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2368&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2094797,"bill_number":"HB2385","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, instead of the counties, to approve and certify general excise tax exemptions for certain housing development projects developed under county housing incentive programs. Sunsets 7/1/2031. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-09","last_action":"Act 215, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1317).","last_action_date":"2026-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2385/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2385&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2094799,"bill_number":"SB3222","title":"Relating To Food Hubs.","description":"Amends Act 313, SLH 2022, to authorize the use of the GroupGAP Food Safety Certification Program established by the United States Department of Agriculture to qualify a recipient for grant funding under the Food Hub Pilot Program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3222/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3222&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2094801,"bill_number":"HB2357","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Prohibits music streaming platforms from hosting, distributing, or otherwise making available in the State music performed or attributed to an artificial intelligence music artist. Makes violations an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2357/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2357&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2094809,"bill_number":"HB2378","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Exempts persons operating wing-in-ground craft from the application of the Hawaii Water Carriers Act. Defines \"winginground craft.\"","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2378/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2378&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2094811,"bill_number":"SB3217","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Clarifies that references to the base amount in section 41, Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall not apply to the tax credit for research activities, and that the tax credit for qualified research expenses may be claimed without regard to expenses in previous years. Increases the annual cap on the total amount of credits that may be certified by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3217/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3217&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2094820,"bill_number":"SB3208","title":"Relating To Pretrial Reform.","description":"Requires release on recognizance for defendants charged with violations, traffic offenses, nonviolent petty misdemeanors, nonviolent misdemeanors, and nonviolent class C felonies, subject to conditions. Establishes exclusions for specified offenses, threats to public safety, and wilful flight. Requires findings when bail or detention is imposed, ongoing review of continued detention or conditions, and a prompt hearing if bail cannot be posted. Requires prosecutors to notify victims of pretrial decisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3208/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3208&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2094825,"bill_number":"HB2386","title":"Relating To Water Carriers.","description":"Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish automatic adjustment mechanisms by rules that include specified criteria. Grants Governor veto-authority over the rules. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to waive or exempt any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Repeals 7/1/2032. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2386/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2386&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2094830,"bill_number":"SB3221","title":"Relating To Transportation Of Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Program within the Department of Transportation to reimburse eligible ranchers and farmers a portion of their costs to transport livestock, livestock products, agricultural commodities, and certain supplies, under certain conditions. Establishes a position to administer the Program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to TRS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3221/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3221&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2094834,"bill_number":"HB2355","title":"Relating To Property Forfeiture.","description":"Authorizes the forfeiture of real property when used to commit promoting gambling in the first or second degree regardless of whether it was committed without the knowledge and consent of the owner. Authorizes the forfeiture of real property under the gambling forfeiture section.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2355/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2355&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2094837,"bill_number":"HB2376","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires home schooled students to participate in certain annual in person tests at the public school that the student would otherwise be required to attend.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2376/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2376&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2094843,"bill_number":"SB3223","title":"Relating To Natural Resources.","description":"Authorizes geological subsurface characterization activities conducted by a public research institution under certain conditions. Clarifies that boreholes or test holes drilled for the purposes of geological subsurface characterization are distinct from water well exploration and geothermal or mineral exploration. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to designate the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center of the University of Hawaii, or a successor entity, as the repository for data collected from any geological subsurface characterization activity. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend its exemption list to specify that certain geological subsurface characterization activities shall be exempt from the environmental review process or shall only require an exemption notice. Requires the University of Hawaii to amend its exemption list to specify that certain geological subsurface characterization activities shall be exempt from the environmental review process or shall only require an exemption notice. Requires the Department of Health to amend its rules related to hazardous waste and hazardous waste management for consistency with federal regulations to specify that certain waste products generated by geological subsurface characterization activity are exempt from hazardous waste management requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDT/WLA/EDU, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3223/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3223&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2094850,"bill_number":"HB2372","title":"Relating To Assisted Community Treatment.","description":"Authorizes registered nurses and qualified state-licensed health care professionals who are participating in a community paramedicine program approved by the Department of Health who are licensed by the State to administer medication as part of an assisted community treatment order's treatment plan to the subject of the order, under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 02-25-26 2:00PM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2026-02-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2372/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2372&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2094857,"bill_number":"HB2365","title":"Relating To Election Reform.","description":"Requires the Chief Election Officer role to be an elected position by popular vote beginning with the 2030 general election. Amends the appointment process of the elections commission to subject nominations to confirmation by an appointing body. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2365/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2365&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2094862,"bill_number":"HB2370","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Ix Of The Hawaii State Constitution Relating To Wage Equity.","description":"Proposes an amendment to Article IX of the Hawaii State Constitution to guarantee that every person has the inalienable right, while engaged in employment in the State, to be paid at a wage rate that is at least equal to the state minimum wage rate, as provided by law, without regard to the type or nature of employment, unless justified by a compelling state interest achieved by the least restrictive means.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2370/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2370&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2094866,"bill_number":"HB2375","title":"Relating To Towing Practices.","description":"Establishes a Uniform Towing Practices for Public Parking Facilities Working Group within the Department of Transportation to examine existing state and county laws, ordinances, rules, and administrative practices relating to towing from public parking facilities and develop recommendations for uniform standards applicable to towing from state and county parking facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2375/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2375&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2094869,"bill_number":"SB3218","title":"Relating To Bonds.","description":"Part I: Substitutes the word \"tax increment\" with \"resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity\" for purposes of the Resilient Infrastructure for Shelter and Equity Act, except under certain circumstances. Part II: Conforms state law concerning county debt limits to permit counties to exclude resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds from the debt limit of the counties, if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds and excluding resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds from determinations of the counties' funded debt is ratified. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 031, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1131).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3218/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3218&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2094873,"bill_number":"SB3212","title":"Relating To Detachable Ammunition Magazines.","description":"Prohibits the use of a detachable ammunition magazine with over a fifty-round capacity with any firearm other than a pistol with exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3212/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3212&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2094882,"bill_number":"HB2358","title":"Relating To Retirement.","description":"Includes the Chief Investigator and Chief Special Investigator of the Department of Law Enforcement as class A members of the pension and retirement system. Establishes guidance for the computation of retirement benefits for the Adjutant General, Deputy Adjutant General, Fire Marshal, and Deputy Fire Marshal. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2358/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2358&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2094886,"bill_number":"SB3220","title":"Relating To School Facilities.","description":"Authorizes the Superintendent of Education to appoint and set the salaries of certain positions within the Office of Facilities and Operations. Sunsets 6/30/2031.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3220/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3220&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2094891,"bill_number":"SB3215","title":"Relating To Harbor Safety.","description":"Repeals the sunset provisions of Act 236, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, thereby making permanent the requirement that the Department of Transportation ensure that the securing of mooring lines from vessels to commercial docks, wharves, piers, quays, and landings be performed by labor subject to collective bargaining. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 075, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1175).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3215/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3215&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2094895,"bill_number":"HB2387","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits.","description":"Expands workers' compensation medical benefits for firefighters to include coverage for adenocarcinoma or mesothelioma of the respiratory system; cancer of the buccal cavity, cervix, colon, esophagus, ovary, pharynx, skin, female reproductive organs, including the uterus, endometrium, and fallopian tubes, and thyroid; and malignant melanoma. Specifies that an employer may deny medical benefits under workers' compensation law only if they prove that the cancer or disease was not associated with firefighting duties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2387/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2387&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2094902,"bill_number":"SB3213","title":"Relating To Tax Credit For Research Activities.","description":"Restores the provision that makes references to the Internal Revenue Code's base-amount requirement inapplicable to the Research Activities Tax Credit, allowing all qualified research expenses to be claimed without regard to prior-year expenses. Increases the annual cap for the Research Activities Tax Credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3213/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3213&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2094909,"bill_number":"HB2381","title":"Relating To Public Charter Schools.","description":"Establishes a Teacher National Board Certification Incentive Program to incentivize public charter school teachers who achieve national board certification under the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Requires that incentives paid to public charter school teachers under the Teacher National Board Certification Incentive Program established for public charter school teachers and other teacher differentials be paid from funds appropriated to the State Public Charter School Commission, instead of the per-pupil allocation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2381/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2381&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2094911,"bill_number":"SB3216","title":"Relating To A Regular Session Review Working Group.","description":"Establishes a Regular Session Review Working Group to determine the essential timing and effective framework for a lengthened legislative calendar for election and non-election years. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires report finalization and drafting assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3216/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3216&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094918,"bill_number":"HB2364","title":"Relating To The Office Of The Legislative Analyst.","description":"Requires the office of the legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2364/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2364&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2094920,"bill_number":"HB2379","title":"Relating To Insurance Fraud.","description":"Increases the scope of insurance fraud and certain offenses. Augments offenses by contractors and insurers during a declared emergency. Clarifies the penalties for the offense of insurance fraud and the capabilities and operations of the Insurance Fraud Investigations Branch, including the annual report to the Legislature and the protection of sensitive information. Adds protection for insurance fraud whistleblowers. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to establish a centralized database for authorized agencies to track insurance fraud data. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2379/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2379&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2094927,"bill_number":"HB2356","title":"Relating To Offender Reentry.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide a certificate of rehabilitation to offenders who have satisfied all sentencing and post-release requirements. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to work with government and private stakeholders to conduct public education regarding the certificates. Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to work with state agencies to increase offenders' eligibility for security clearance in post-release employment with the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2356/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2356&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2094932,"bill_number":"HB2380","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits the sale of nonprescription diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to any person under eighteen years of age. Requires retail establishments and delivery sellers to follow certain protocols regarding certain products to prevent access by minors to the restricted products.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2380/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2380&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2094937,"bill_number":"HB2373","title":"Relating To Public Transit.","description":"Establishes a two-year Keiki Fare-Free Transit Pilot Program on Oahu and Kauai. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2373/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2373&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2094943,"bill_number":"HB2389","title":"Relating To State Facilities.","description":"Requires all state building construction begun on or after 7/1/2026 to provide at least 1 universal changing accommodation in each public restroom designated as a family or assisted-use restroom, where feasible.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2389/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2389&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2094947,"bill_number":"HB2382","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fortieth Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 40th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2382/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2382&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2094953,"bill_number":"HB2384","title":"Relating To Student-athlete Compensation.","description":"Affirms student-athletes' rights to engage in name, image, and likeness activities for compensation. Requires the University of Hawaii to adopt policies governing institutional name, image, and likeness agreements and other aspects of name, image, and likeness activity consistent with federal law, rules by an intercollegiate athletics governing body such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and Title IX. Establishes certain transparency and accountability requirements in the administration of institutional name, image, and likeness activities. Provides protections and educational support for student-athletes who enter into name, image, and likeness agreements. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2384/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2384&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2094955,"bill_number":"HB2353","title":"Relating To The Child Abuse And Neglect Central Registry.","description":"Provides a path for expungement from the child abuse and neglect registry for survivors of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, domestic violence, or coercive abuse if certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2353/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2353&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2094964,"bill_number":"SB3224","title":"Relating To Agricultural Park Leases.","description":"Repeals the requirement for land covered by an agricultural park lease with a remaining term of fifteen years or less to be located in a county having a population of less than five hundred thousand in order for the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to extend the lease.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3224/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3224&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2094967,"bill_number":"SB3210","title":"Relating To Medicine.","description":"Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine to purchase, or to contract with a third party or third parties in the private sector to purchase and operate, a single-room proton therapy system; provided that the system shall be available to all residents of the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3210/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3210&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2094974,"bill_number":"SB3214","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Exempts county elected officials, county candidates, and county candidate committees from the prohibition on receiving contributions from a lobbyist during a state legislative session.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3214/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3214&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2094977,"bill_number":"HB2354","title":"Relating To Illegal Camping.","description":"Clarifies petty misdemeanor penalties for the offense of criminal trespass onto public parks and recreational grounds. Provides for seizure of abandoned or unattended personal property. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a homeless outreach and case management program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to identify and restore vacated homeless encampment areas in the State and report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAL/HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2354/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2354&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2094981,"bill_number":"HB2360","title":"Relating To Paid Family Leave.","description":"By 1/1/2029, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2030, requires the Department to begin receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Excludes paid family and medical leave benefits from income tax. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to LBT/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2360/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2360&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2094987,"bill_number":"HB2361","title":"Relating To The Kaneohe Bay Regional Council.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide administrative support to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council. Requires the chairperson of the Council to be selected by the voting members from among all voting and nonvoting members on an annual and rotating basis. Requires the Council to meet quarterly. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-05","last_action":"Act 091, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191).","last_action_date":"2026-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2361/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2361&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":2094990,"bill_number":"HB2377","title":"Relating To The Transfer Of Non-agricultural Park Lands.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to request information related to easements prior to any transfer of certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity and an approved feasible and funded action plan before pasture lands are removed for reforestation or other public purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to AGR, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2377/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2377&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2094997,"bill_number":"HB2352","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Repeals the mandated upgrade, conversion, or sewer connection of all the cesspools in the State before 2050.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2352/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2352&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2095004,"bill_number":"HB2388","title":"Relating To Public Notice.","description":"Establishes the Electronic Posting Pilot Project for any county with a population between one hundred thousand and 175,000, to be administered by the county clerk of each participating county. Allows county agencies to satisfy county-wide public notice requirements by posting notices on official county websites, while retaining publication as an option. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2388/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2388&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2095009,"bill_number":"SB3209","title":"Relating To The Statewide Traffic Code.","description":"Removes references to countdown timers as it relates to pedestrian-control signals, including the requirement that pedestrians must begin crossing a roadway before a countdown timer begins.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to TRS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3209/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3209&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2095022,"bill_number":"HB2417","title":"Relating To Administrative License Revocation.","description":"Clarifies administrative driver's license revocation procedures by specifying the effect of the notice of administrative revocation and conforming related administrative review and hearing provisions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-04","last_action":"Act 071, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1171).","last_action_date":"2026-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2417/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2417&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2095024,"bill_number":"HB2391","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a general excise tax holiday on school supplies. Requires businesses to pass the savings from the general excise tax holiday to consumers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2391/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2391&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2095026,"bill_number":"HB2425","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Exempts any agricultural enterprise practicing diversified agriculture on lands formerly used for commercial sugarcane production within the conservation district from any permitting and site plan approval requirements established for lands in a conservation district. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Perruso, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Cochran voting no (2) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2425/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2425&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2095028,"bill_number":"HB2434","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Establishes a framework that provides counties or their subdivisions priority and the right of first refusal to obtain intergovernmental agreements related to the disposition of water resources for public purposes. Establishes criteria to be applied when determining that the issuance of a state water license is in the best interest of the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2434/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2434&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2095031,"bill_number":"HB2446","title":"Relating To The Wage And Hour Law.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a Community Wage Theft Enforcement Partnership Program and enter into contracts or memoranda of agreements with community-based organizations to enhance outreach, referral, and recovery of stolen wages. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2446/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2446&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2095033,"bill_number":"SB3245","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to adjust the minimum certification periods for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits households, participate in the Elderly Simplified Application Project, and report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2028. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 193, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1295).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3245/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3245&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2095035,"bill_number":"SB3236","title":"Relating To Care Homes.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to establish a Central Oahu Care Home Community Resilience Pilot Program to assist eligible care home facilities to implement structural and operational resilience improvements. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3236/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3236&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2095037,"bill_number":"SB3271","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish the Small Business Innovation Research Matching Program. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, in collaboration with the Department of Education, to establish a STEM education outreach program. Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to develop an economic diversification strategic plan. Appropriates funds for economic diversification and defense ecosystem development.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3271/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3271&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2095040,"bill_number":"SB3260","title":"Relating To The Cosmetology Licensure Compact.","description":"Authorizes the Governor to enter into a Cosmetology Licensure Compact on behalf of the State to provide a streamlined process that allows cosmetologists to obtain a multistate license enabling them to practice cosmetology in another state without obtaining a separate license under the laws of that state. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3260/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3260&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2095042,"bill_number":"HB2431","title":"Relating To Real Estate Transactions.","description":"Requires a seller of real property adjacent to the shoreline, and the seller's agent, to disclose and include in all advertisements certain information about shoreline erosion control structures on the parcel. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2431/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2431&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2095044,"bill_number":"HB2424","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Between 7/1/2026 and 12/31/2028, authorizes each county planning agency to petition the Land Use Commission for a district boundary amendment to reclassify certain lands within the agricultural district to the rural district through the district boundary amendment process. Repeals 12/31/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2424/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2424&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2095046,"bill_number":"HB2422","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Nineteenth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the nineteenth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2422/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2422&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2095050,"bill_number":"HB2392","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes the alternative transportation options tax credit for employers that offer transportation demand management strategies to employees who commute using a method other than single occupancy vehicle. Authorizes rulemaking.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2392/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2392&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2095052,"bill_number":"HB2438","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Cultural Trust.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Cultural Trust within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes an income tax credit for contributions made to both the Hawaii Cultural Trust and at least one qualified Hawaii cultural organization, under certain conditions. Establishes a special number plate for motor vehicles to support the Hawaii Cultural Trust. Applies the income tax credit to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2438/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2438&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2095054,"bill_number":"SB3235","title":"Relating To The Minimum Wage.","description":"Amends the minimum monthly guaranteed compensation an individual must earn to be exempt from certain wage and hour requirements. Requires the minimum wage to increase to $18.00 per hour beginning 1/1/2027, instead of 1/1/2028. Increases the minimum wage on 1/1/2028, 1/1/2029, and 1/1/2030. Prohibits tipped employees from being paid less than the minimum wage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3235/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3235&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2095056,"bill_number":"HB2426","title":"Relating To State Parks.","description":"Authorizes and appropriates funds for the expansion of Wailuku River State Park. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to exercise the power of eminent domain for the expansion of Wailuku River State Park. Effective 6/30/2864. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2426/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2426&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2095060,"bill_number":"HB2444","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the income eligibility limit and credit amount per exemption claimed for the income tax credit for low-income household renters. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2444/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2444&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2095062,"bill_number":"HB2415","title":"Relating To Traffic Safety.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to install pedestrian safety improvements at sites abutting school properties, with consideration for other sites. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2415/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2415&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2095064,"bill_number":"HB2451","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires each county to implement fare-free access to its public transportation systems. Establishes the Fare-Free Public Transportation Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Increases the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax on petroleum products to fund fare-free public transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2451/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2451&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2095067,"bill_number":"HB2429","title":"Relating To Tax Expenditure Evaluation.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in collaboration with the Department of Taxation, to study the effectiveness of tax expenditures, prepare summary descriptive statistics, submit annual reports to the Legislature, and develop appropriate schedules and tax return forms to collect adequate information for evaluation of tax expenditures. Authorizes Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism staff to access certain information on tax returns to conduct evaluations of tax expenditures. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 160, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1261).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2429/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2429&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2095069,"bill_number":"HB2404","title":"Relating To Cooperative Associations.","description":"Changes the name of entities organized under chapter 421C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from consumer cooperative associations to cooperative associations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2404/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2404&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2095071,"bill_number":"SB3228","title":"Relating To A Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure.","description":"Establishes the Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure Matching Grant Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that advance measurable sustainability and climate resilience outcomes within the State's visitor industry. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3228/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3228&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2095073,"bill_number":"HB2413","title":"Relating To Pretrial Reform.","description":"Requires release on recognizance for defendants charged with violations, traffic offenses, nonviolent petty misdemeanors, nonviolent misdemeanors, and nonviolent class C felonies, subject to conditions. Establishes exclusions for specified offenses, threats to public safety, and certain other circumstances. Requires findings when bail or detention is imposed, ongoing review of continued detention or conditions, and a prompt hearing if bail cannot be posted. Requires prosecutors to notify victims of pretrial decisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Failed to pass Third Reading. Ayes, 9; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Kanuha . Noes, 16 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCoite, DeCorte, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Fevella, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kidani, Kim, Lamosao, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai). Excused, 0 (none).","last_action_date":"2026-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2413/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2413&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2095077,"bill_number":"SB3237","title":"Relating To Protected Community Locations.","description":"Establishes statewide standards for state and county agencies, officers, and employees, and recipients of state funds, to limit participation in civil immigration enforcement in or near protected community locations that provide state-funded services related to education, physical or mental health, social services such as shelter care or food assistance, or access to justice, including schools, health care facilities, libraries, shelters, and places of worship. Requires the Department of Education, State Public Charter School Commission, University of Hawaii, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Hawaii State Public Library System, and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to adopt and post written policies, provide annual staff training, and maintain data privacy protections. Appropriates funds for implementation by the Attorney General.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3237/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3237&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2095079,"bill_number":"HB2448","title":"Relating To Female Genital Mutilation.","description":"Establishes the offense of prohibited acts of female genital mutilation of a minor and civil remedies for victims of acts punishable under that offense. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2448/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2448&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2095081,"bill_number":"SB3254","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Appropriates funds to be expended by the Department of Health as a grant for the Hawaii Primary Care Association to support solar-plus-storage microgrid implementation at community health centers in medically underserved communities, and provide programmatic services, project management, contract management, reporting and fiscal stewardship responsibilities, and developing future scalable plans for the development and deployment of solar-plus-storage microgrids at nonprofit community health centers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick, Shimizu voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3254/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3254&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2095083,"bill_number":"SB3239","title":"Relating To Language Access.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to increase access to bilingual resources and services for residents with limited English proficiency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3239/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3239&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2095086,"bill_number":"SB3225","title":"A Bill For An Act Relating To Statutory Revision: Amending Or Repealing Various Provisions Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes Or The Session Laws Of Hawaii For The Purposes Of Correcting Errors And References, Clarifying Language, Or Deleting Obsolete Or Unnecessary Provisions.","description":"Amends or repeals various provisions of the HRS or the SLH for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-14","last_action":"Act 003, on 04/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1103).","last_action_date":"2026-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3225/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3225&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2095088,"bill_number":"SB3270","title":"Relating To Tax Increment Bonds.","description":"Conforms county debt limit statements law to permit counties to exclude tax increment bonds from the debt limit of the counties if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of tax increment bonds and excluding tax increment bonds from determinations of the counties' funded debt is ratified.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EIG, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3270/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3270&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2095090,"bill_number":"HB2458","title":"Relating To Surveillance Pricing.","description":"Requires the Office of Consumer Protection of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a study to determine the extent to which companies operating in the State deploy surveillance pricing practices. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2458/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2458&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2095092,"bill_number":"SB3263","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Affirms student-athletes' rights to engage in name, image, and likeness activities for compensation. Requires the University of Hawaii to adopt policies governing institutional name, image, and likeness agreements and other aspects of name, image, and likeness activity consistent with federal law, rules by an intercollegiate athletics governing body such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and Title IX. Allows student-athletes to retain professional representation for the purpose of name, image, and likeness activities. Establishes certain transparency and accountability requirements in the administration of institutional name, image, and likeness activities. Provides protections and educational support for student-athletes who enter into name, image, and likeness agreements. Establishes an endowment fund for the name, image, and likeness program. Appropriates funds into the endowment fund. Sunsets 6/30/2030. (CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 889).","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3263/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3263&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2095094,"bill_number":"HB2442","title":"Relating To Parking For Disabled Persons.","description":"Beginning 7/1/27, increases the number of required accessible and van-accessible parking spaces in parking facilities with more than twenty-five parking spaces that are covered by title II or III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, with an exception for qualifying public entities managing large parking inventories that are otherwise compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS/TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2442/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2442&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2095097,"bill_number":"SB3242","title":"Relating To Encampments.","description":"Prohibits the erection, placement, construction, or maintenance of an encampment within one hundred feet from the property line of a pre-K-12 public or private school or school facility on public or private property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3242/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3242&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2095099,"bill_number":"HB2453","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Owners and Associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Increases the biennial Condominium Education Trust Fund fee by $2.50 a year to pay for the ongoing costs of the Ombudsman's Office. Appropriates funds from the Condominium Education Trust Fund for establishment of the Ombudsman's Office.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2453/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2453&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2095101,"bill_number":"SB3229","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Authorizes the use of the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund to conduct donor evaluations. Requires the related report to the Legislature to include any donor evaluations conducted using moneys from the fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 117, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3229/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3229&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2095103,"bill_number":"SB3250","title":"Relating To Liberty And Justice Day.","description":"Designates March 5 of every year as Liberty and Justice Day. Requires all flags flown on state lands to be flown at half-staff on Liberty and Justice Day. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3250/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3250&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2095107,"bill_number":"HB2405","title":"Relating To Employment.","description":"Requires hotelkeepers to supply and provide annual training on the proper use and limitations of a panic button to certain workers no later than 1/1/2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to TOU, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2405/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2405&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2095109,"bill_number":"SB3253","title":"Relating To Conservation.","description":"Recognizes the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity established pursuant to Senate Resolution 94, Senate Draft 1, Regular Session of 2026, to protect and expand populations of endangered species and other wildlife in the State. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-10","last_action":"Act 226, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1328).","last_action_date":"2026-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3253/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3253&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2095111,"bill_number":"SB3267","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.","description":"Requires the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to be composed of seven, rather than twelve, members. Requires the Governor to appoint members to the Advisory Board from lists provided by certain organizations representing the tourism industry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3267/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3267&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2095113,"bill_number":"SB3240","title":"Relating To The Military And Community Relations Office.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism through the Military and Community Relations Office to strengthen intergovernmental coordination for military and defense activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3240/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3240&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2095116,"bill_number":"HB2433","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language.","description":"Requires that priority be given to the language of a law that aligns with the intent of the Legislature if there is a difference between the English and Hawaiian versions of the law that is material to its interpretation. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 841).","last_action_date":"2026-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2433/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2433&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2095118,"bill_number":"SB3238","title":"Relating To Language Access.","description":"Establishes a Language Access Education and Workforce Development Program at the University of Hawaii. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 179, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1281).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3238/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3238&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2095120,"bill_number":"HB2440","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Homeowners Insurance within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Homeowners Insurance Special Fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2440/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2440&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2095122,"bill_number":"HB2412","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Eighth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eighth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2412/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2412&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2095125,"bill_number":"HB2420","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Appropriates funds to the judiciary for services contracted with community-based organizations that deliver essential services, streamline judicial processes, and support the judiciary's capacity to effectively meet the needs of vulnerable households.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2420/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2420&year=2026","sponsor":"Daisy Hartsfield"},
{"bill_id":2095127,"bill_number":"SB3230","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Authorizes governmental bodies and public employees to procure project management services through non-governmental third-party contracts under certain conditions. Appropriates funds to establish a Special Project Branch within the Public Works Division of the Department of Accounting and General Services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3230/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3230&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2095129,"bill_number":"HB2396","title":"Relating To Adoption.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to place a link on its public website homepage directing users to information to assist women throughout pregnancy and provide options for adoption. Establishes an Adoption Promotion Task Force.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSH/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2396/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2396&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2095131,"bill_number":"HB2454","title":"Relating To Safe Routes To School.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to administer the Safe Routes to School Program. Amends the purposes for which funds of the Safe Routes to School Special Fund may be used for. Establishes deadlines for when funds from Safe Routes to School Special Fund that are allocated to the counties should be obligated or expended by. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TRS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2454/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2454&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2095135,"bill_number":"SB3246","title":"Relating To Hospital Discharge Data.","description":"Establishes a statewide system for the collection, audit, and public release of deidentified hospital discharge data. Requires the State Health Planning and Development Agency to convene a Hospital Discharge Data Working Group. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3246/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3246&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2095137,"bill_number":"SB3269","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Vii, Sections 12 And 13, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Expressly Provide That The Legislature May Authorize The Counties To Issue Tax Increment Bonds And To Exclude Tax Increment Bonds From Determinations Of The Funded Debt Of The Counties.","description":"Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the Legislature may authorize, by general law, political subdivisions, such as counties, to issue tax increment bonds and to exclude tax increment bonds in calculating the debt limit of the political subdivisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3269/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3269&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2095139,"bill_number":"SB3244","title":"Relating To The Statewide Independent Living Council.","description":"Designates the Statewide Independent Living Council of Hawaii as the State's statewide independent living council to comply with federal requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3244/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3244&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2095141,"bill_number":"SB3248","title":"Relating To Labeling Requirements.","description":"Establishes labeling requirements for kolehao products. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 564).","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3248/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3248&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2095144,"bill_number":"HB2441","title":"Relating To Campus Safety.","description":"Requires students of the University of Hawaii, including transfer students, to complete training on federal laws and University policies regarding sexual misconduct prior to the completion of initial registration into the university of Hawaii system. Amends the frequency that training and programming regarding sexual misconduct is provided to university of Hawaii students and employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2441/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2441&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2095146,"bill_number":"SB3232","title":"Relating To Universal School Meals.","description":"Establishes the universal school meals special fund to accept deposits of Medicaid reimbursements received by the Department of Education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3232/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3232&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2095148,"bill_number":"HB2457","title":"Relating To Emergency Preparedness.","description":"Establishes the Community Resilience Hubs Pilot Program within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Re-referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 14","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2457/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2457&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2095150,"bill_number":"HB2430","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Exempts county elected officials, county candidates, and county candidate committees from the prohibition on receiving contributions from a lobbyist during a state legislative session.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2430/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2430&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2095153,"bill_number":"SB3268","title":"Relating To Casino Gaming.","description":"Authorizes limited casino gaming in the State at a single casino facility located in the Stadium Development District. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Authorizes the Commission to adopt rules. Authorizes the Commission to issue one 20-year casino license to one licensee for the development and operation of the casino facility. Establishes application procedures and requirements for the casino license, supplier's license, and occupational license. Allows the Commission to establish procedures for the issuance of a liquor license for the casino licensee. Requires annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. Establishes the Wagering Tax and the disposition of revenues therefrom, including allocations to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Department of Education. Establishes the State Gaming Fund. Requires the Commission to establish a Compulsive Gamblers Program. Requires the Auditor to perform periodic audits of the Commission. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3268/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3268&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2095155,"bill_number":"HB2401","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide loans or grants to eligible individuals to purchase rental units.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2401/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2401&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2095157,"bill_number":"SB3231","title":"Relating To Agricultural Districts.","description":"Requires condominium maps for lands within an agricultural district to include a letter signed by an appropriate county official or agency certifying that the condominium property regime will conform to county zoning laws. Requires an application for registration of a project in an agricultural district larger than ten acres to include certain additional information. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3231/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3231&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2095159,"bill_number":"SB3251","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Law Enforcement, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Taxation, and Department of the Attorney General from appointing or employing certain former United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Border Patrol agents and employees as law enforcement officers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Reyes Oda, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (6) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3251/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3251&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2095162,"bill_number":"SB3233","title":"Relating To Agricultural Workforce Housing.","description":"Requires state agencies that administer agricultural leases, licenses, development programs, or procurement involving agricultural products to award points or preferences to agricultural projects incorporating agricultural workforce housing. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:00 PM; Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3233/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3233&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2095165,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Mandate The Teaching Of Pre-1959 Hawaiian History From An Indigenous Perspective, Beginning No Later Than School Year 2027-2028, Across All Grade Levels Where Social Studies Is Taught.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Mandate The Teaching Of Pre-1959 Hawaiian History From An Indigenous Perspective, Beginning No Later Than School Year 2027-2028, Across All Grade Levels Where Social Studies Is Taught.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HWN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR17/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=17&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2095167,"bill_number":"HB2395","title":"Relating To The Taking Of Marine Deposits.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to issue permits for research, education, management, or propagation purposes that include the taking of marine deposits seaward of the shoreline, as long as the resources will be returned to the beach if possible and that the taking poses no more than a minimal or negligible risk to the environment. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-29","last_action":"Act 063, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1163).","last_action_date":"2026-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2395/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2395&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":2095169,"bill_number":"SB3249","title":"Relating To Procurement Protests.","description":"Requires the forfeiture of half of the cash or protest bond for review of procurement-related disputes if the initiating party does not prevail in an administrative proceeding and the Office of Administrative Hearings finds that the appeal was made in bad faith. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3249/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3249&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2095171,"bill_number":"HB2447","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Amends the duties of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to focus on marketing and branding, rather than destination management and regenerative tourism. Establishes the Tourism Liaison Officer position within the Office of the Governor. Includes destination management and regenerative tourism as responsibilities of the Tourism Liaison Officer. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to TOU, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2447/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2447&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2095174,"bill_number":"HB2390","title":"Relating To Penalties.","description":"Increases the offense of habitual property crime from a class C felony to a class B felony. Increases the sentencing structure for convictions of habitual property crime.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2390/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2390&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2095176,"bill_number":"HB2402","title":"Relating To Gambling.","description":"Establishes the misdemeanor offense of promoting gambling in the third degree.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2402/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2402&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2095178,"bill_number":"SB3241","title":"Relating To Fire Risk Mitigation.","description":"Establishes the Fire Risk Management and Safety Documentation Pilot Program to promote condominium fire safety. Establishes the Fire Risk Management and Safety Documentation Working Group to oversee the Fire Risk Management and Safety Documentation Pilot Program. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to provide administrative support to the Fire Risk Mitigation and Safety Documentation Working Group. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3241/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3241&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2095180,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Mandate The Teaching Of Pre-1959 Hawaiian History From An Indigenous Perspective, Beginning No Later Than School Year 2027-2028, Across All Grade Levels Where Social Studies Is Taught.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Mandate The Teaching Of Pre-1959 Hawaiian History From An Indigenous Perspective, Beginning No Later Than School Year 2027-2028, Across All Grade Levels Where Social Studies Is Taught.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HWN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR15/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=15&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2095183,"bill_number":"HB2443","title":"Relating To Disaster Services.","description":"Integrates the needs of individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs into emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. Establishes a Disability Integration Specialist position, to be located in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, who shall provide programming support for disability community projects that promote accessibility, inclusion, and equity in disaster management. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-24","last_action":"Act 133, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1234).","last_action_date":"2026-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2443/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2443&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2095185,"bill_number":"HB2439","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Establishes the Office of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator within the Office of the Governor. Provides for the authority and duties of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator. Designates participating agencies and their duties with regard to state search and rescue operations and training. Establishes the Search and Rescue Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2439/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2439&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2095187,"bill_number":"SB3243","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Establishes a Health Care for All Hawaii Board to design and recommend the Health Care for All Hawaii plan that is publicly funded and available to every resident of the State. Establishes values and principles for the board in developing its plan, designates the scope of the plan, requires the board to establish an advisory committee to provide consumer perspective input, and requires the board to submit the plan to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3243/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3243&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2095189,"bill_number":"HB2398","title":"Relating To Libraries.","description":"Clarifies that the Board of Education, through the State Librarian, has exclusive authority over the development, use, support, and improvement and maintenance of public library system facilities. Allows the Board of Education to authorize the State Librarian to exercise exclusive control of certain land for development or expansion purposes, subject to legislative appropriation. Requires the Department of Education to expeditiously cooperate with the State Librarian and Hawaii State Public Library System to effectuate any project authorized by the Board of Education on certain lands. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2398/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2398&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2095193,"bill_number":"HB2407","title":"Relating To Net Investment Income Tax.","description":"Establishes a net investment income tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2407/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2407&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2095195,"bill_number":"HB2418","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2418/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2418&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2095197,"bill_number":"SB3255","title":"Relating To Currency.","description":"Authorizes cash transactions to be rounded up or down to the nearest five cents, except for cash transactions that total $0.01 or $0.02, which are to be rounded up to $0.05. Exempts transactions in which payment is made by demand or negotiable instrument, electronic fund transfer, check, gift card, money order, credit card, or other like instrument or method. Effective 7/1/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 159, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3255/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3255&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2095199,"bill_number":"SCR14","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands' Commercial Lease Management Practices, Revenue Optimization, And Rent Collection Procedures.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands' Commercial Lease Management Practices, Revenue Optimization, And Rent Collection Procedures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR14/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=14&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2095202,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands' Commercial Lease Management Practices, Revenue Optimization, And Rent Collection Procedures.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands' Commercial Lease Management Practices, Revenue Optimization, And Rent Collection Procedures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR12/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=12&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2095204,"bill_number":"HB2421","title":"Relating To Community Care Foster Family Homes.","description":"Changes the allowed absence by a primary caregiver at a community care foster family home to 48 hours in calendar week with no absence longer than 24 consecutive hours.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2421/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2421&year=2026","sponsor":"Daisy Hartsfield"},
{"bill_id":2095206,"bill_number":"SB3227","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish state goals and implement projects to advance economic diversification through innovation and technology. Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program, Manufacturing Assistance Program, and accelerator and small business training programs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3227/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3227&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2095208,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Paper Lease System.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Paper Lease System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR15/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=15&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2095211,"bill_number":"SB3264","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Staff Salaries.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to establish the salary for an assistant administrator of the Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3264/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3264&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2095213,"bill_number":"HB2394","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Forty-first Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 41st representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2394/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2394&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2095215,"bill_number":"HB2410","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to support certain programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2410/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2410&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2095217,"bill_number":"HB2414","title":"Relating To The Administration Of Justice.","description":"Implements recommendations from the 2025 Advisory Committee on Penal Code Review, established pursuant to Act 245, SLH 2024, to amend the Hawaii Penal Code. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Chun, Kong, Kusch excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2414/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2414&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2095221,"bill_number":"SB3226","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Adds the penalty of vehicle impoundment to violations of reckless driving and for failure to present a valid driver's license, motor vehicle or liability insurance identification card, or certificate of registration.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to TRS/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3226/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3226&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2095223,"bill_number":"HB2427","title":"Relating To Unaccompanied Homeless Youth.","description":"Entitles unaccompanied homeless youth, including runaway youth, with the rights, as provided by the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, to immediate enrollment in school, full participation in school activities, and access to comparable school and educational services provided to other students. Establishes a student-centered, safety-first protocol for unaccompanied homeless youth enrolling in or attending school. Permits unaccompanied homeless youth to provisionally enroll in school without providing immunization records. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2427/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2427&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2095225,"bill_number":"HB2400","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Appropriates funds for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands projects eligible for general fund revenues that are generated by increases in transient accommodations tax collections and intended to be expended equally across projects related to natural resources, climate resilience, and destination management. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2400/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2400&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2095227,"bill_number":"HB2436","title":"Relating To Arts Integration In Public Schools.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Education arts integration coordinator or specialist positions to support fine arts education and arts integration in public schools statewide. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2436/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2436&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2095230,"bill_number":"HB2403","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.","description":"Requires the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to be composed of seven, rather than twelve, members. Requires the Governor to appoint members to the Advisory Board from lists provided by certain organizations representing the tourism industry.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to TOU, JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2403/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2403&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2095232,"bill_number":"HB2393","title":"Relating To Occupational Licensing Reform.","description":"Establishes an occupational licensing task force to identify the ways in which state regulation of occupational licensure may be reformed to lessen the barrier of entry to fields of gainful employment while ensuring consumers remain protected. Imposes a reporting requirement. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2393/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2393&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2095234,"bill_number":"SB3258","title":"Relating To Regional Agriculture And Food Production.","description":"Establishes the Regional Agricultural Feasibility and Food Systems Production Studies Working Group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to provide coordinated, region-specific agricultural production and crop feasibility analysis across the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2028.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3258/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3258&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2095236,"bill_number":"HB2416","title":"Relating To A Maritime Youth Apprenticeship Pathway Program.","description":"Directs the University of Hawaii Community College System, in partnership with state agencies and maritime employers, to conduct a study and develop a plan for a statewide Maritime Youth Apprenticeship Pathway Program for individuals ages 16 to 24. Requires a report to the Legislature with recommendations on program structure, resource needs, proposed legislation and implementation options. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2416/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2416&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2095238,"bill_number":"HB2397","title":"Relating To School Facilities.","description":"Transfers school impact fees from the Kalihi-Ala Moana school impact district to the School Impact Fees subaccount of the School Facilities Special Fund for the acquisition and renovation of one or more buildings, or the acquisition of land and construction of a new building, in the 96813 zip code to develop and expand pre-kindergarten and charter school capacity. Provides that the funds appropriated and expended shall be used to serve students residing within the Kalihi-Ala Moana school impact district, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2397/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2397&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2095241,"bill_number":"SB3234","title":"Relating To Traffic Safety.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to install pedestrian safety improvements at sites abutting school properties, with consideration for other sites. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-15","last_action":"Act 262, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1365).","last_action_date":"2026-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3234/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3234&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2095243,"bill_number":"HB2445","title":"Relating To Student Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to develop, adopt, and implement a standardized emergency response plan governing immigration enforcement activity at or within one thousand feet of public schools and adopt policies and procedures to address immigration enforcement activity at certain school-related location and events. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2445/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2445&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2095245,"bill_number":"HB2435","title":"Relating To Portable Plug-in Solar Generation Devices.","description":"Prohibits binding agreements preventing the installation of a portable plug-in solar generation device on any residential dwelling, subject to certain requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2435/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2435&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2095247,"bill_number":"SB3265","title":"Relating To Government Actions.","description":"Requires any law enforcement officer acting under color of law in a public space or on state or county property to remain visibly identifiable. Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while performing their duties, with certain exceptions. Requires law enforcement officers to wear apparel and use vehicles that bear conspicuous markings of the applicable law enforcement agency. Requires all civil law enforcement activity that involves participation by state or county law enforcement officers or occurs on state or county property to be conducted in a manner that adheres to specified standards. Deems certain locations to be service-first spaces and requires them to have clear, narrowly tailored procedures with respect to civil immigration actions. Requires all state and county agencies to adopt policies that limit the collection, retention, and sharing of immigration-related personal data. Requires all interagency data exchanges between state agencies, county agencies, or state and county agencies to operate under auditable agreements. Requires all state and county agencies to report annually to the Legislature and Governor regarding the civil-immigration-related requests. Requires every state and county agency to adopt a policy that prohibits immigration-based harassment or threats, including unwarranted verification of an individual's immigration status, with respect to employment or the provision of services to the public. Requires all state and county law enforcement officers to monitor civil immigration enforcement activity by activating body cameras when present in a situation in which United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are interacting with a member of the general public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3265/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3265&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2095251,"bill_number":"SB3257","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-education Program.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience and the Department of Health to continue their implementation of the Hawaii Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramEducation Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3257/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3257&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2095253,"bill_number":"HB2450","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Requires the Auditor to conduct a financial and performance audit of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, including a review of the Department's use of moneys appropriated by Act 279, SLH 2022.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2450/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2450&year=2026","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":2095255,"bill_number":"HB2455","title":"Relating To Employment Practices.","description":"Requires certain employers to provide administrative leave of absence for victims of workplace violence or threat of workplace violence. Expands the type of certification an employee may provide to an employer if the leave exceeds five days per calendar year. Prohibits retaliation against employees for exercising rights related to domestic violence, sexual violence, or workplace violence or threat of workplace violence. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 810).","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2455/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2455&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2095257,"bill_number":"HB2437","title":"Relating To Arts Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for the Artists in the Schools Program. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2437/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2437&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2095260,"bill_number":"SB3261","title":"Relating To Athlete Agents.","description":"Prohibits any person from providing advisory, negotiation, or procurement assistance to or on behalf of a student athlete relating to endorsements; promotional or marketing services; appearances; autographs; social media branding; content creation or distribution; licensing of publicity rights; brand development, sponsorship, or promotional arrangements; or agreements related to the name, image, or likeness of the student athlete, without being a registered athlete agent in the State and having a valid agency contract executed in compliance with applicable law. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3261/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3261&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2095262,"bill_number":"HB2449","title":"Relating To Emergency Powers.","description":"Places limits on emergency management powers of the governor and mayors. Establishes the Emergency Powers Oversight Committee to oversee emergency proclamations. Provides that a state of emergency or local state of emergency terminates automatically after 30 days, rather than 60 days. Limits the total duration of a state of emergency or local state of emergency to 60 days unless approved by a Concurrent Resolution of the Legislature. Requires any proclamation suspending a statute to be narrowly tailored and supported by a written justification.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2449/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2449&year=2026","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":2095264,"bill_number":"SB3259","title":"Relating To Solid Waste.","description":"Requires municipal solid waste combustor ash to be disposed of only in a double-lined landfill, except for in Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill cells constructed and in use by 12/31/2025. Beginning 12/31/2026, prohibits the reuse of municipal solid waste incinerator ash for use as daily landfill cover material, roadbuilding, fill, or construction material.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3259/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3259&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2095266,"bill_number":"HB2456","title":"Relating To Drugs For Weight Loss.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to provide Medicaid prescription drug program recipients with coverage of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs for weight loss. Appropriates funds. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2456/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2456&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2095269,"bill_number":"HB2406","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Requires any disposition of more than one thousand acres of public lands to governments by the Board of Land and Natural Resources to be subject to approval by a majority vote of both houses of the Legislature. Requires the government seeking the disposition of the public land to submit for introduction to the Legislature a resolution containing certain information. Requires a copy of the draft resolution to be sent to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2406/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2406&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2095271,"bill_number":"HB2432","title":"Relating To Marine Life Conservation Districts.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to close all or portions of any marine life conservation district for various periods of time and to adopt rules for the regulation of commercial activity within a marine life conservation district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2432/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2432&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2095273,"bill_number":"HB2428","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Iii Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Legislative Term Limits.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit a person from serving as a member of the legislature for more than twenty-four years during the person's lifetime.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2428/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2428&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2095275,"bill_number":"HB2411","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii Employer-Led Sector Partnerships Special Fund. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to coordinate its sector partnership activities with the Workforce Development Council. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2411/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2411&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2095279,"bill_number":"SB3247","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Establishes a Royal Mausoleum Commission within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement policy for the preservation, operation, and outreach of Mauna Ala. Requires the Royal Mausoleum Commission to report annually to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3247/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3247&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2095281,"bill_number":"HB2408","title":"Relating To Family Safety.","description":"Establishes comprehensive reforms to protect children and families from abuse and improve systemic responses. Part I: Establishes the calendar year 2027 as the Year of Resilience, Safety, and Survivor Justice. Part II: Modernizes statutory definitions of harm and child abuse. Part III: Recognizes coercive control as domestic abuse. Part IV: Reforms Family Court procedures to prioritize child safety and prohibit parental alienation theories. Part V: Defines economic abuse and strengthens financial protections, including automatic restraining orders, emergency hearings, forensic accounting authority, and liability for financial institutions. Part VI: Safeguards neurodivergent children and prohibits diagnosis shopping. Part VII: Protects reproductive privacy in custody proceedings. Part VIII: Enhances Child Welfare Services Branch accountability through audits and creation of a Child Welfare Ombudsman. Part IX: Requires automatic protective orders and custody restrictions in cases of severe violence. Part X: Creates a Family Violence Docket with mandatory judicial training and an advisory panel.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSH, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2408/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2408&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2095283,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Paper Lease System.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Paper Lease System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR13/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=13&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2095285,"bill_number":"HB2419","title":"Relating To Community Care Homes.","description":"Lowers the minimum age required by Department of Health rules for substitute caregivers in community care foster family homes to eighteen years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2419/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2419&year=2026","sponsor":"Daisy Hartsfield"},
{"bill_id":2095288,"bill_number":"SB3252","title":"Relating To Climate Planning.","description":"Amends the leadership, membership, powers, and duties of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Establishes the powers and duties of the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission Coordinator. Beginning after 12/31/2026, requires all department and agency plans and decisions to consider recommendations made by the Commission and Coordinator. Appropriates funds for positions and other expenses. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3252/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3252&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2095290,"bill_number":"HB2409","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Geological Survey in the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Designates the Director of the Survey, rather than the Geophysics and Planetology Institute specialist qualified in geology, as the State Geologist.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2409/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2409&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2095292,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Moneys Appropriated To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Moneys Appropriated To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR14/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=14&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2095294,"bill_number":"HB2423","title":"Relating To Biodiesel.","description":"Requires the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to implement a requirement that, no later than January 1, 2028, diesel fuel sold in certain counties for use in on-highway diesel-powered motor vehicles contains no less than five per cent biodiesel by volume, except in circumstances where the supply of biodiesel is insufficient. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to submit a report to the Legislature, including a comprehensive rollout plan. Requires the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to consult with the Department of Transportation during the development and implementation of the biodiesel requirements and present DBEDT's comprehensive rollout plan to the public. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:35PM in Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2423/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2423&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2095297,"bill_number":"HB2399","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Appropriates funds to the State Public Charter School Commission for prekindergarten-only public charter schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2399/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2399&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2095299,"bill_number":"SB3256","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program, to consist of a reimbursement program and a grant program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, to assist certain farmers and livestock producers with transportation costs for agricultural products, inputs, supplies, and production and distribution of agricultural commodities. Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3256/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3256&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2095301,"bill_number":"SB3262","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2026-07-15","last_action":"Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1369).","last_action_date":"2026-07-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3262/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3262&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2095303,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Moneys Appropriated To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Moneys Appropriated To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR16/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=16&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2095305,"bill_number":"SB3266","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Ninth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 9th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3266/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3266&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2095324,"bill_number":"HB2475","title":"Relating To Labeling Requirements.","description":"Establishes labeling requirements for kolehao products. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 170, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1272).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2475/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2475&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2095329,"bill_number":"HB2460","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Establishes a Royal Mausoleum Commission within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement policy for the preservation, operation, and outreach of Mauna Ala. Allows the Royal Mausoleum Commission to make rules as necessary, employ staff, and receive private or federal funds. Requires the Royal Mausoleum Commission to report annually to the Legislature. Requires the Legislature to appropriate sufficient funds to support the Royal Mausoleum Commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2460/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2460&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2095334,"bill_number":"HB2459","title":"Relating To The Food And Product Innovation Network.","description":"Requires the Food and Product Innovation Network to integrate a coordinated food safety and regulatory framework. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish performance indicators for the Food and Product Innovation Network, develop a market access strategy, align and harmonize state branding initiatives, and report certain data to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2459/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2459&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2095339,"bill_number":"HB2474","title":"Relating To International Relations.","description":"Authorizes the State to enter into nonbinding international cooperative agreements with national governments; national ministries, departments, or agencies; provincial or regional governments; or international intergovernmental bodies relevant to the interests of the State or an international partner. Expands the definition of sister-state or province partnerships to include a partnership between the State and a prefecture or foreign nation. Requires the Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission to evaluate how a sister-state or province partnership or international cooperative agreement will enhance certain key state initiatives. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 181, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1283).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2474/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2474&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2095345,"bill_number":"HB2478","title":"Relating To Bonds.","description":"Authorizes the counties to implement housing infrastructure growth bonds. Conforms county debt limit statements law to permit counties to exclude housing infrastructure growth bonds from the debt limit of the counties if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of housing infrastructure growth bonds and excluding housing infrastructure growth bonds from determinations of the counties' funded debt is ratified. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2478/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2478&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2095363,"bill_number":"HB2463","title":"Relating To Consumer Privacy.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Drop and Delete Act to limit the information data brokers collect and sell regarding consumer information. Establishes a deletion mechanism allowing consumers to request data brokers to drop their personal information. Establishes the consumer privacy fund. Establishes a private right of action.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Re-referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2463/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2463&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2095368,"bill_number":"HB2462","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits auto manufacturers and dealers from charging a post-sale subscription fee for hardware that is already installed at the time of purchase. Establishes penalties and fines.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2462/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2462&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2095373,"bill_number":"HB2466","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to prohibit electronic telecommunication device usage during the instructional day and implement a social media and artificial intelligence literacy education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations. Requires the department of education to submit a report three years after the initial effective date, and then every five years thereafter.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2466/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2466&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2095379,"bill_number":"HB2477","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fifteenth, Sixteenth, And Seventeenth Representative Districts.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth representative districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2477/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2477&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2095384,"bill_number":"HB2467","title":"A Bill For An Act Relating To Statutory Revision: Amending Or Repealing Various Provisions Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes Or The Session Laws Of Hawaii For The Purposes Of Correcting Errors And References, Clarifying Language, Or Deleting Obsolete Or Unnecessary Provisions.","description":"Amends or repeals various provisions of the HRS or the SLH for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2467/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2467&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2095389,"bill_number":"HB2473","title":"Relating To The Recognition Of A Hawaiian Sense Of Place.","description":"Establishes the Hawaiian Sense of Place Recognition Act. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop educational and outreach programs to promote understanding of the Hawaiian sense of place among residents, visitors, and public employees. Requires state agencies to incorporate Hawaiian sense of place principles into land planning, management, and state construction projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2473/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2473&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2095394,"bill_number":"HB2461","title":"Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.","description":"Increases the ceiling of the works of art special fund. Appropriates funds for the maintenance, upkeep, and preservation of the State's public art and collections. Appropriates funds for a collections manager position within the state foundation on culture and the arts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on CAA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2461/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2461&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2095400,"bill_number":"HB2465","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Allows the charge of unauthorized entry into motor vehicle in the first degree to be brought as a class B felony if property damage of $750 or more occurs or the person has a previous conviction for the same offense within the past five years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2465/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2465&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2095440,"bill_number":"HB2470","title":"Relating To Financial Literacy.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement financial literacy instruction into existing courses in public high schools that have sufficient overlap with financial literacy program standards beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers. Allows the Board of Education to adopt rules. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2470/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2470&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2095458,"bill_number":"HB2476","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Vii, Sections 12 And 13, Of The Hawaii State Constitution.","description":"Proposes constitutional amendments to expressly provide that the Legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as the counties, to issue housing infrastructure growth bonds for specified public works, public improvements, or other actions necessary for housing and community development, and exclude these bonds from determinations of the funded debt of the political subdivisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2476/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2476&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2095467,"bill_number":"HB2452","title":"Relating To State Bonds.","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the Hawaii State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-10","last_action":"Act 232, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1334).","last_action_date":"2026-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2452/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2452&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2095478,"bill_number":"HB2472","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Staff Salaries.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to establish the salary for the Assistant Administrator. Requires the board to first conduct a market analysis of commensurate salaries in the private sector. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 801).","last_action_date":"2026-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2472/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2472&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2095487,"bill_number":"HB2468","title":"Relating To Internship Programs.","description":"Amends the private sector On-the-Job Training Work Experience Program to allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to contract with employers and trade organizations or apprenticeship program sponsors without regard to chapters 103D and 103F, HRS; establish that an intern may become an apprentice in a registered apprenticeship program under certain conditions; require employers to pay $20 per hour for a maximum of 40 hours per week for all interns; provide, subject to certain limits, for the reimbursement of 100% of an intern's wages for employers, trade organizations, and sponsors having fewer than 50 employees, and 50% of an intern's wages for employers, trade organizations, and sponsors having 50 or more employees; and requires sponsors to pay, supervise, and train interns. Amends the State Internship and Workforce Development Program to require experience gained by interns to be applied towards the experience needed to meet minimum qualifications for civil service positions; require the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and Department of Human Resources Development to develop guidelines for participation in the program; transfer certain program responsibilities from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to the Department of Human Resources Development. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:45PM in Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2468/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2468&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2095497,"bill_number":"HB2464","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates moneys to the Executive Office on Aging. The tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2027. Effective 12/31/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSH, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2464/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2464&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2095506,"bill_number":"HB2471","title":"Relating To A Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure.","description":"Establishes the sustainable tourism infrastructure matching grant program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that advance measurable sustainability and climate resilience outcomes within the State's visitor industry. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to TOU/ECD, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2471/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2471&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2095515,"bill_number":"HB2469","title":"Relating To A Regular Session Review Working Group.","description":"Establishes a Regular Session Review Working Group to develop a comprehensive plan and make recommendations to the Legislature on the adoption of an effective year-round legislative session calendar. Establishes a Technical Advisory Committee to advise the Regular Session Review Working Group. Requires reports to the Legislature. Requires report finalization and drafting assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau. Dissolves the Working Group and Advisory Committee on 6/30/2028. Appropriates funds. Effective 10/18/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2469/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2469&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2100249,"bill_number":"HB2525","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a refundable income tax credit for the retention and housing of certain police officers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2525/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2525&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2100250,"bill_number":"HB2597","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Requires the Chief Data Officer to enhance the State's open data portal website through the phased development and publishing of an artificial intelligence chatbot and necessary data visualizations on statewide shared data sets to assist the public. Requires the Chief Data Officer to develop a system to evaluate and select artificial intelligence governance tools for use by state departments and agencies and establish a mechanism for reporting and publication of artificial intelligence use cases and artificial intelligence vendors used by the departments and agencies. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2597/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2597&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2100252,"bill_number":"HB2490","title":"Relating To Coastal Resilience.","description":"Establishes a five-year Coastal Resilience Pilot Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the preservation of Mantokuji Bay. Allows the pilot program to be exempt from certain regulatory requirements. Requires the State Historic Preservation Division to conduct a streamlined historic preservation review. Establishes certain procedures for the discovery of Native Hawaiian skeletal remains. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2490/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2490&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2100254,"bill_number":"HB2539","title":"Relating To Recordings Of Law Enforcement Activities.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2539/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2539&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2100256,"bill_number":"HB2612","title":"Relating To Mortgages.","description":"Clarifies that a mortgage does not exist independent of the debt it secures and shall not be independently enforceable from the debt. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2612/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2612&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2100259,"bill_number":"SB3309","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Owners and Associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Increases the biennial Condominium Education Trust Fund fee by $2.50 a year to pay for the ongoing costs of the Ombudsman's Office. Appropriates funds from the Condominium Education Trust Fund for establishment of the Ombudsman's Office.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3309/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3309&year=2026","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":2100264,"bill_number":"HB2567","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a cap on the total number of superintendent-level positions within the Department of Education, with certain exceptions. Defines \"superintendent-level position\". Authorizes the Board of Education to conduct a written performance evaluation of each Complex Area Superintendent every two years. Appropriates funds to establish two Deputy Superintendent positions within the Office of the Superintendent. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2567/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2567&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2100265,"bill_number":"SB3324","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to increase funding for certain Medicaid home- and community-based services, including residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes. Requires the Department to obtain matching federal funds and pursue additional funding sources as a condition for expending the appropriated funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 198, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1300).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3324/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3324&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2100268,"bill_number":"HB2604","title":"Relating To Performing Arts.","description":"Establishes a performing arts ticket surcharge on the primary ticket sale price for certain performing arts events held in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2604/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2604&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2100272,"bill_number":"HB2587","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Clarifies the employment status of certain delivery drivers under state laws related to workers' compensation, wage and hour, temporary disability insurance, family leave, tax classification of business relationships, and unemployment insurance by establishing conditions under which delivery drivers are deemed employees of the business operating the delivery program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2587/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2587&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2100273,"bill_number":"SB3280","title":"Relating To International Relations.","description":"Authorizes the Governor and Legislature to enter into nonbinding international cooperative agreements with foreign national governments, foreign subnational jurisdictions, and regional intergovernmental partners. Authorizes the Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission to review proposals for sister-state or province partnerships and international cooperative agreements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3280/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3280&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2100277,"bill_number":"HB2545","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Matching Program. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, in collaboration with the Department of Education, to establish a STEM education outreach program, under which recipients of funds from the SBIR Matching Program must deliver presentations to public school students. Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to develop an Economic Diversification Strategic Plan. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for economic diversification and defense ecosystem development. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2545/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2545&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2100280,"bill_number":"SB3323","title":"Relating To Ecosystem Rights.","description":"Recognizes watersheds and coral reef ecosystems as legal persons with inherent and inalienable rights to exist, flourish, and naturally evolve. Establishes enforceable ecosystem rights grounded in public trust doctrine and Native Hawaiian customary stewardship. Authorizes citizen enforcement, restorative and injunctive remedies, civil penalties, and continuing duties of ecological repair, including for historic harms. Provides for open representation, community consultation, co-governance, and supremacy over conflicting laws.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3323/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3323&year=2026","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":2100283,"bill_number":"HB2479","title":"Relating To Infrastructure.","description":"Establishes a temporary working group to study the current capacity of state utility services, the expected lifespan of existing coastline utility infrastructure, and the financial implications of necessary expansions. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2479/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2479&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2100287,"bill_number":"HB2517","title":"Relating To Higher Education.","description":"Establishes a statewide framework for the assessment and the award of academic credit for prior learning acquired through military service, workforce training, apprenticeships, professional certifications, and other structured learning experiences outside of traditional classrooms.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2517/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2517&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2100290,"bill_number":"HB2561","title":"Relating To Feral Animals.","description":"Declares feral chickens on public lands as a public nuisance and controllable pest in a city with a population of three hundred thousand or more. Prohibits supporting feral chickens on public lands, including by feeding chickens. Prohibits the abandonment of chickens on public lands or on private property without consent. Establishes fines and authorized enforcing agencies. Appropriates funds for the receipt, handling, and humane disposition of feral chickens that have already been caught. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2561/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2561&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2100294,"bill_number":"HB2568","title":"Relating To The Film Industry.","description":"Increases the fee amount collected from taxpayers claiming the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit and requires a portion of funds collected to be used to support the vertical film industry in the State. Expands the funding sources of the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund to include revenues received by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism from managing the Hawaii Film Studio. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Repeals 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2568/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2568&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2100297,"bill_number":"SB3316","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Seventh Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3316/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3316&year=2026","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2100302,"bill_number":"HB2541","title":"Relating To Discrimination.","description":"Prohibits discrimination based on a person's immigration status.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to ECD, LAB, JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2541/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2541&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2100303,"bill_number":"HB2595","title":"Relating To Regional Agriculture And Food Production.","description":"Establishes the Regional Agricultural Feasibility and Food Systems Production Studies Working Group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to provide coordinated, regionspecific agricultural production and crop feasibility analysis across the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2595/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2595&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2100306,"bill_number":"HB2620","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish A Process For Referendum.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment for the establishment of a legislative referendum process that allows the Legislature to refer acts to voters for approval or rejection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2620/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2620&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2100310,"bill_number":"HB2557","title":"Relating To Financial Literacy.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii System to implement a financial literacy program offered at all campuses at no cost to students. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2557/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2557&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2100311,"bill_number":"SB3286","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to develop a facilities and student housing master plan. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:50PM in Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3286/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3286&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2100315,"bill_number":"HB2523","title":"Relating To School Repairs.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish an electronic dashboard on its website that details the status of repair projects at all department schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2523/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2523&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2100320,"bill_number":"HB2617","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.","description":"Establishes the Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach within the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Authorizes the Hawaiian Language College Revolving Fund to include moneys from any revenue source and requires expenditures in the fund to be used to support the Imiloa Astronomy Center. Requires the Hawaiian Early Learning Trust Fund to support the Hawaiian-Language-Medium Education Pathway. Establishes a cap on individual deposits into the Hawaiian Language College Revolving Fund and the Hawaiian Early Learning Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2617/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2617&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2100321,"bill_number":"HB2486","title":"Relating To Solar Energy.","description":"Defines and provides requirements for the use of a portable solar generation device. Provides that electric utility companies are not liable for any damage or injury caused by a portable solar generation device. Requires each portable solar generation device to be registered with the Public Utilities Commission. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish and maintain an online system for registration of portable solar generation devices, at no cost to the customer. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2486/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2486&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2100324,"bill_number":"HB2594","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to conduct a study on insurance coverage for small agricultural producers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2594/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2594&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2100331,"bill_number":"HB2540","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Prohibits with certain exceptions, the use of facial coverings and requires visible identification by law enforcement officers and their vehicles in the performance of their duties. Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to establish policies regarding state and county cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement officers from prolonging a stop to inquire about a person's civil immigration status. Establishes criminal offenses for use of a mask or facial covering by a law enforcement officer, lack of visible identification, and unauthorized civil immigration arrest or detention. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2540/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2540&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2100333,"bill_number":"HB2611","title":"Relating To Antitrust.","description":"Prohibits the use of algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii's rental market. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop and undertake a public education program regarding the prohibition. Establishes fines and penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2611/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2611&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2100336,"bill_number":"SB3336","title":"Relating To Integrated Solid Waste Management.","description":"Increases the size of a deposit glass beverage container from sixty-eight to one hundred twenty-eight fluid ounces. Adds building materials as a purpose under the glass recovery program. Adds wine, spirits, and milk and other dairy-derived products to the definition of \"deposit beverage\". Increases the size of a deposit beverage container from sixty-eight to one hundred twenty-eight fluid ounces. Takes effect 1/1/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3336/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3336&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2100338,"bill_number":"HB2553","title":"Relating To Construction.","description":"Requires the State Building Code Council to provide greater flexibility for the use of alternative materials, designs, or methods of construction within the specifications of the Hawaii state building codes. Authorizes procurement debriefing and award protests for awards that do not account for the alternatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2553/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2553&year=2026","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":2100341,"bill_number":"SB3298","title":"Relating To Agricultural Tourism.","description":"Establishes statewide, uniform standards to promote agricultural tourism activities in the State for all counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires agricultural tourism activities to be registered by the county planning department. Requires agricultural tourism activities to coexist with an agricultural activity on a farming operation and requires termination of the agricultural tourism activities upon cessation of the agricultural activity, except under certain circumstances. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to WLA/AEN/EIG/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3298/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3298&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2100347,"bill_number":"HB2590","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Imposes the manufacturing general excise tax rate on motion picture, digital media, and film productions and repeals the provision in the definition of \"qualified production costs\" that applied the term to mean costs incurred that are subject to the highest general excise tax rate. Exempts from the general excise tax certain amounts received by a motion picture project employer from a client company equal to amounts that are disbursed by the motion picture project employer for employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and employment benefits and payments to loan-out companies. Requires persons making payment to a loan-out company and claiming the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit to deduct and withhold an amount exceeding the amount actually due for all payments made to the loan-out company for services performed in the State. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2590/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2590&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2100350,"bill_number":"HB2562","title":"Relating To Workplace Violence In Health Care Settings.","description":"Establishes statewide health care worker safety and workplace violence prevention requirements for health care facilities. Requires enforcement by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations in coordination with the Department of Health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2562/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2562&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2100351,"bill_number":"HB2521","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax the sale of groceries, health care services, and utility services. Defines terms.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2521/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2521&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2100353,"bill_number":"HB2527","title":"Relating To Military Benefits.","description":"Repeals portions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes that confer special benefits, protections, privileges, or entitlements to members of the United States armed forces in the State in the event that the United States government or any agency or entity of the United States government commences condemnation proceedings of any land or interest in land owned or held by the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PBS/ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2527/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2527&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2100359,"bill_number":"SB3311","title":"Relating To The Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program.","description":"Establishes the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program under the Department of Land and Natural Resources to award grants for qualified mitigation projects to mitigate against loss from fire. Provides eligibility criteria for residential property owners to receive grants and guidelines for contractors and assessors to perform work on mitigation projects. Establishes the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Revolving Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3311/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3311&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2100364,"bill_number":"SB3319","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Establishes an affirmative defense for a manufactured hemp product retailer that reasonably relies on a third-party ageverification service to comply with existing age-based sale restrictions for manufactured hemp products.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3319/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3319&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2100366,"bill_number":"HB2520","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Clarifies that references to the base amount in section 41, Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall not apply to the tax credit for research activities, and that the tax credit for qualified research expenses may be claimed without regard to expenses in previous years. Increases the annual cap on the total amount of credits that may be certified by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2520/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2520&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2100369,"bill_number":"SB3295","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects Of The Fourth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 4th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3295/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3295&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2100372,"bill_number":"HB2514","title":"Relating To State Construction Projects.","description":"Establishes the Office of the State Construction Manager within the Department of Accounting and General Services, overseen by the State Construction Manager, to organize, manage, and oversee design review of, and issue design approvals for, state construction projects. Exempts state construction projects from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements under certain circumstances, as determined by the State Construction Manager. Establishes the Design Review Special Fund and appropriates funds into and out of the fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2514/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2514&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2100374,"bill_number":"SB3297","title":"Relating To Land Transfer.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer certain lands to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3297/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3297&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2100378,"bill_number":"HB2530","title":"Relating To Teacher To Student Ratios.","description":"Requires the Board of Education and collective bargaining units to calculate student-to-teacher ratios for class sizes according to a prescribed method to promote quality education and positive student-teacher interactions. Informs parents if changes to class sizes are needed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2530/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2530&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2100384,"bill_number":"HB2511","title":"Relating To Election Integrity.","description":"Requires voter registration roll maintenance and election audits. Establishes uniform chain-of-custody standards for ballots and election materials. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2511/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2511&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2100386,"bill_number":"SB3294","title":"Relating To Wrongful Imprisonment.","description":"Establishes the procedure that a circuit court shall follow upon the reversal or vacation of a person's judgment of conviction on grounds consistent with innocence, and where the charges were dismissed. Requires the State to pay, through a warrant for payment issued by the Comptroller, advance compensation to any petitioner who was convicted in a court of the State, imprisoned for at least one year, and whose judgment of conviction was reversed or vacated, or was pardoned, on grounds consistent with innocence. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to immediately notify the Department of Human Services so the Department of Human Services may assign a case manager to a petitioner upon the petitioner's release. Requires the State to provide medical coverage to a person for a certain duration upon the reversal or vacation of the person's judgment of conviction on grounds consistent with innocence and where the charges were dismissed. Provides that the Judiciary and Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall retain jurisdiction over the person for the purposes of effectuating this process. Authorizes the State to seek reimbursement from the applicable county for any losses incurred by the State pursuant to this process. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Clarifies eligibility to seek compensation for persons whose judgment of conviction was reversed or vacated, or who were pardoned, on grounds consistent with innocence, and where the charges were dismissed. Shifts the burden of proof to the State to prove by a preponderance of evidence that the reversal or vacation of the judgment of conviction for a petitioner, or the pardoning of the petitioner, was inconsistent with innocence. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3294/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3294&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2100389,"bill_number":"SB3305","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Establishes a universal, single payer health care system to be known as \"Hawaii Care\", to provide comprehensive health care benefits to all state residents and eventually replace all existing health care plans in the State. Designates the Hawaii Health Authority as the responsible agency for the comprehensive planning, implementation, and administration of Hawaii Care. Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to develop and submit a comprehensive implementation and administration plan to the legislature by a certain date. Establishes the Hawaii Care special fund. Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to adopt rules and submit reports to the Legislature. Requires the Governor to appoint members to the Hawaii Health Authority by 12/31/2026. Requires the Department of Human Services to apply for necessary federal waivers. Takes effect 180 days after the approval of the Hawaii Medicaid State Plan and necessary federal waivers. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3305/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3305&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2100393,"bill_number":"HB2580","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Updates the Condominium Property Act to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for condominium associations. Appropriates funds from the Condominium Education Trust Fund for establishment of the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2580/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2580&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2100397,"bill_number":"SB3308","title":"Relating To The Public Land Trust.","description":"Temporarily increases the total amount of public land trust revenues transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, while reaffirming the State's obligation to the twenty per cent pro rata share pursuant to the Hawaii State Constitution. Repeals 6/30/2028.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3308/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3308&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2100399,"bill_number":"HB2556","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to equip all classroom doors with interior locks, maintain a public address system, feature an emergency access route, and maintain fire alarms. Mandates the establishment of a school emergency management plan. Requires schools to conduct regular testing and emergency preparedness drills. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2556/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2556&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2100404,"bill_number":"SB3328","title":"Relating To State Libraries.","description":"Clarifies the roles and responsibilities for capital improvement projects at the 12 dual-use public and school libraries statewide. Clarifies that, after the Board of Education authorizes the State Librarian to make capital improvements to a public and school library facility, and the Legislature appropriates funding for the project, the Department of Education shall work expeditiously with the State Librarian to ensure timely use of the appropriated moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3328/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3328&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2100405,"bill_number":"HB2489","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates moneys to establish a bachelor's degree program in American Sign Language interpretation at the University of Hawaii Manoa campus with a multi-year plan to include a master's degree program for interpreter training. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2489/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2489&year=2026","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":2100409,"bill_number":"HB2513","title":"Relating To Health Care For Minors.","description":"Prohibits medical procedures and the distribution of hormones or puberty blockers for the purpose of allowing a minor to change their sex to correlate with an identified gender. Allows for certain exceptions. Creates both a private and state right of action. Outlines sanctions through the proper licensing authority for violations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2513/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2513&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2100412,"bill_number":"HB2535","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Authorizes an increase in the volume of manufactured alcoholic beverages permissible under a small craft producer pub license. Increases the amount of alcohol manufactured on small craft producer pub licensees' premises that may be sold in recyclable containers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2535/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2535&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2100413,"bill_number":"HB2621","title":"Relating To Student Misconduct.","description":"Requires public schools to report to the Department of Education any incident involving physical violence. Requires the Department of Education to collect and maintain data on incidents involving physical violence at public schools and make such data publicly available. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2621/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2621&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2100422,"bill_number":"HB2550","title":"Relating To Biosecurity.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules to enforce the Akamai Arrival Program. Requires DAB to strengthen enforcement of plant and non-domestic animal quarantine and microorganism importations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2550/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2550&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2100424,"bill_number":"HB2495","title":"Relating To Agricultural Workforce Housing.","description":"Requires state agencies, including the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and Agribusiness Development Corporation, that administer agricultural leases, licenses, development programs, or procurement involving agricultural products to award points or preferences to agricultural projects incorporating agricultural workforce housing. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to AGR, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2495/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2495&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2100425,"bill_number":"SB3275","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Beginning January 1, 2027, legalizes low-dose and low-potency cannabis for personal adult use by persons over the age of twenty-one, including cultivation of a certain quantity of plants at a private residence. Legalizes cannabis accessories. Requires the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation to adopt rules to effectuate the legalization of low-dose and low-potency cannabis. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3275/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3275&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2100430,"bill_number":"HB2492","title":"Relating To A Clean Energy Economy.","description":"Includes the Chief Energy Officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office as a member of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Ensures that the State's zero emissions clean economy aspirational target encourages both local and global sequestration. Requires each state agency to review the impacts of its internal plans as they relate to the purpose and goals of the Commission. Requires HSEO to submit summary reports to the Governor and Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2492/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2492&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2100433,"bill_number":"SB3327","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority, when planning and developing housing, to plan for complete communities that include various aspects supporting quality of life. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3327/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3327&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2100436,"bill_number":"SB3292","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Clarifies the employment status of certain delivery drivers under state laws related to workers' compensation, wage and hour, temporary disability insurance, family leave, tax classification of business relationships, and unemployment insurance by establishing conditions under which delivery drivers are deemed employees of the business operating the delivery program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3292/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3292&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2100438,"bill_number":"HB2501","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Requires hospitals and hospital systems to submit annual certified reports regarding costs associated with Medicare and uninsured patients to the Department of Health, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, and State Health Planning and Development Agency. Requires the Department of Health, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, and State Health Planning and Development Agency to review the reports, establish standards and procedures, and adopt rules. Requires the Department of Health to consider the reports when determining the department's budget request and designate financial assistance requests in an equitable way. Requires the Office of the Auditor to conduct periodic audits of the financial assistance distributed to hospitals and hospital systems. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2501/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2501&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2100442,"bill_number":"HB2606","title":"Relating To Off-site Construction.","description":"Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:49 PM; Conference Room 016.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2606/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2606&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2100443,"bill_number":"HB2571","title":"Relating To The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity.","description":"Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and converts the position from temporary to permanent.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2571/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2571&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2100450,"bill_number":"HB2593","title":"Relating To Mauna Kea.","description":"Authorizes the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to extend existing leases and subleases for up to an additional ten-year term. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to WLA/HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2593/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2593&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2100452,"bill_number":"HB2526","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for a certain percentage of expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices or to purchase, install, or construct, a hurricane shelter on the taxpayer's property. Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of a concrete certified hurricane-resistant residential project or certain hurricane-resistant components of a high-rise condominium. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Sunsets 12/31/2030.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to PBS/ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2526/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2526&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2100454,"bill_number":"SB3330","title":"Relating To Performing Arts.","description":"Establishes a performing arts ticket surcharge on the sale of certain performing arts tickets for an event held in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to EDT/WLA, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3330/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3330&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2100456,"bill_number":"SB3313","title":"Relating To Interisland Air Service.","description":"Establishes a Hawaii Interisland Air Service Stability and Transformation Program to be administered by the Department of Taxation. Requires a covered interisland air service operator to issue an equity interest to the State as a condition of participation in the Hawaii Interisland Air Service Stability and Transformation Program. Establishes the Interisland Air Service Stability and Transformation Tax Credit. Sunsets 6/30/2036. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3313/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3313&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2100463,"bill_number":"HB2576","title":"Relating To Background Checks.","description":"Clarifies and streamlines background check requirements for healthcare facility applicants, operators, and direct patient access employees. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-26","last_action":"Act 042, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1142).","last_action_date":"2026-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2576/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2576&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2100465,"bill_number":"HB2554","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Temporarily establishes, within the Office of the Governor, the Office of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator to review, assess, coordinate, prepare, and manage plans and resources for search and rescue operations statewide. Repeals on 6/30/2031. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2554/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2554&year=2026","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":2100468,"bill_number":"SB3300","title":"Relating To Procedures For Tax Appeals.","description":"Requires a tax to be paid before the courts may entertain a second appeal on the merits of the dispute. Requires a taxpayer who partially prevailed during the taxpayer's first appeal to pay the amount determined to be due in that first appeal, rather than the entire assessment, in order to make a subsequent appeal. Clarifies that a taxpayer who does not appeal the decision of the body reviewing the initial tax assessment by the Department of Taxation is required to pay the tax as determined by the Taxation Board of Review or Tax Appeal Court or the tax assessment by the Department of Taxation if left unmodified and unamended by the Board or Court. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3300/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3300&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2100475,"bill_number":"HB2570","title":"Relating To Sports Wagering.","description":"Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Health. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to perform criminal history record checks on applicants and licensees relating to sports wagering. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA/CPC with Representative(s) Chun, Souza, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Belatti, Cochran, Garcia, Garrett, Gedeon, Grandinetti, Hussey, Kapela, Kila, Lowen, Marten, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Perruso, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu, Takayama, Templo voting no (20) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2570/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2570&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2100477,"bill_number":"HB2582","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Amends the membership and responsibilities of the Public Land Trust Working Group established under Act 226, SLH 2022. Requires the Working Group to submit four reports to the Legislature: by 8/1/2027, a first interim report regarding Act 178, SLH 2006, financial reporting and accounting; by 12/1/2027, a second interim report regarding the public land trust inventory; by 6/1/2028, a third interim report that includes a preliminary draft of findings and recommendations regarding Act 178 financial reporting and accounting and the public land trust inventory; and by 10/1/2028, a final report that includes proposed legislation. Authorizes the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to provide administrative support to the Working Group in coordination with a third-party consultant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2582/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2582&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2100480,"bill_number":"HB2518","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to develop a facilities and student housing master plan. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Re-referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 14","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2518/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2518&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2100484,"bill_number":"HB2610","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-seventh Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-seventh representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2610/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2610&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2100487,"bill_number":"SB3277","title":"Relating To Due Process For Establishing Personal Liability For Tax.","description":"Provides that a determination of personal liability for another person's unpaid general excise taxes is an assessment subject to the due process procedures and appeals available for other assessments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3277/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3277&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2100488,"bill_number":"SB3331","title":"Relating To Family Safety.","description":"Establishes comprehensive reforms to protect children and families from abuse and improve systemic responses. Part I: Establishes the calendar year 2027 as the Year of Resilience, Safety, and Survivor Justice. Part II: Modernizes statutory definitions of harm and child abuse. Part III: Recognizes coercive control as domestic abuse. Part IV: Reforms Family Court procedures to prioritize child safety and prohibit parental alienation theories. Part V: Defines economic abuse and strengthens financial protections, including automatic restraining orders, emergency hearings, forensic accounting authority, and liability for financial institutions. Part VI: Safeguards neurodivergent children and prohibits diagnosis shopping. Part VII: Protects reproductive privacy in custody proceedings. Part VIII: Enhances Child Welfare Services Branch accountability through audits and creation of a Child Welfare Ombudsman. Part IX: Requires automatic protective orders and custody restrictions in cases of severe violence. Part X: Creates a Family Violence Docket with mandatory judicial training and an advisory panel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3331/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3331&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2100492,"bill_number":"SB3320","title":"Relating To The Food And Product Innovation Network.","description":"Requires the Food and Product Innovation Network to integrate a coordinated food safety and regulatory framework. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish key performance indicators for the Food and Product Innovation Network, develop a market access strategy, align and harmonize state branding initiatives, and report certain data to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to evaluate or adapt enterprise zone incentives in all counties to better support the Food and Product Innovation Network. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 187, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1289).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3320/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3320&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2100495,"bill_number":"HB2552","title":"Relating To Emergency Healthcare Licensure Waivers.","description":"Authorizes the waiver of certain healthcare worker licensure requirements during emergencies. Requires an annual report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, PBS, CPC, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2552/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2552&year=2026","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":2100497,"bill_number":"HB2577","title":"Relating To Licensing Of Electronic Literary Material.","description":"Establishes limits and restrictions on licensing contracts between libraries and publishers for electronic literary materials and provides options for remedy. Suspends enforcement until at least one other state enacts a similar law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2577/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2577&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2100501,"bill_number":"HB2602","title":"Relating To A Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure.","description":"Establishes the sustainable tourism infrastructure matching grant program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that advance measurable sustainability and climate resilience outcomes within the State's visitor industry. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2602/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2602&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2100506,"bill_number":"HB2543","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Second Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the second representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2543/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2543&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2100507,"bill_number":"HB2583","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Micro-Lending Credit Enhancement Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to expand micro-lending capacity by providing statefunded loan loss reserves or other credit enhancement that absorbs first losses on qualified micro-loans made by participating lenders to Hawaii small businesses. Allows borrower fees and state matching contributions to capitalize lender-held loan loss reserve accounts. Establishes the Hawaii Micro-Lending Credit Enhancement Special Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds out of the Special Fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-07","last_action":"Act 183, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1285).","last_action_date":"2026-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2583/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2583&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2100512,"bill_number":"HB2499","title":"Relating To Demographic Data.","description":"Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to coordinate the development and maintenance of statewide standards for the collection, management, and reporting of race and ethnicity demographic data by any state or county department, agency, board, or commission. Focuses the use of collected demographic data on areas of public interest and establishes transparency and accountability requirements regarding artificial intelligence systems associated with the collected data. Requires state and county departments, agencies, boards, and commissions that collect race and ethnicity data to report to the Office of Enterprise Technology Services on meeting federal data collection requirements. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2499/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2499&year=2026","sponsor":"Daisy Hartsfield"},
{"bill_id":2100517,"bill_number":"SB3329","title":"Relating To Public Testimony.","description":"Prohibits state and county boards from considering written testimony submitted by an individual member of the public unless the written testimony includes certain information necessary for the board to verify the authenticity of the testimony and communicate with the testifier. Prohibits boards from disclosing any personal information obtained through written public testimony, except the name of the testifier, unless authorized by the testifier. Requires each house of the Legislature to adopt or amend rules to apply the written public testimony verification process to certain hearings conducted by its standing committees. Effective 1/1/2028.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to GVO/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3329/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3329&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2100518,"bill_number":"HB2569","title":"Relating To Outdoor Signage.","description":"Requires the display of outdoor advertising devices, including digital outdoor signage devices, to be allowed within the Waikiki Special District and requires the adoption of necessary county ordinances. Allows the display of outdoor advertising devices, including digital outdoor signage devices, within the Stadium Development District with the authorization of the Stadium Authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to ECD/TOU, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2569/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2569&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2100526,"bill_number":"SB3290","title":"Relating To Professional Engineers.","description":"Clarifies that a county employee's code compliance review of plans for construction applicable to the specific engineering field is considered lawful experience in engineering work for purposes of professional engineering licensure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to EIG, CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3290/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3290&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2100528,"bill_number":"SB3337","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Eliminates state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel for motor vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"The committee on TRS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3337/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3337&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2100529,"bill_number":"HB2560","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Establishes a two-year-pilot program within the Department of Human Services to provide temporary financial stabilization assistance to families with students identified as experiencing homelessness. Funds the program through the Department of Human Services using allowable Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds. Requires Department of Education Complex Area Community Homeless Concerns Liaison to make approved purchases. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2560/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2560&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2100534,"bill_number":"HB2565","title":"Relating To Teachers.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education and State Public Charter School Commission to provide monetary awards to educators who are recognized by the legislature, during education week, for their accomplishments, excellence in teaching, leadership, and service. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2565/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2565&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2100536,"bill_number":"SB3274","title":"Relating To Community Behavioral Health Clinics.","description":"Establishes the Community Behavioral Health Clinic Certifying Office to certify community behavioral health clinics and provide technical assistance for clinics seeking certification. Establishes the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Oversight Board. Establishes the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Special Fund. Amends the composition of the Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances and State Council on Mental Health to include a member from the Community Behavioral Health Clinic Certifying Office. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3274/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3274&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2100540,"bill_number":"HB2519","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Establishes block appropriations and increases fiscal flexibility for the University of Hawaii. Establishes a University of Hawaii Budget Stabilization Fund, authorizes limited procurement and fiscal exemptions, and implements performancebased funding metrics. Requires annual fiscal and performance reporting to the Legislature and provides a transition framework for the move to block budgeting. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2519/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2519&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2100544,"bill_number":"SB3279","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Establishes the Board of Education Internal Audit Office. Requires the Board of Education to establish, as a standing committee of the Board, a standing committee with a scope that includes audit-related responsibilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3279/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3279&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2100546,"bill_number":"HB2508","title":"Relating To Air Medical Services.","description":"Establishes the Statewide Air Medical Services Program within the Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention Systems Branch to coordinate and strengthen air medical services. Establishes an air medical director, an air medical program manager, and an air medical coordinator. Specifies that annual licensure and accreditation fees are to be deposited into the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund for costs of the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2508/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2508&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2100550,"bill_number":"HB2591","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Requires the Chief Data Officer to enhance the State's open data portal website through the phased development and publishing of an artificial intelligence chatbot and necessary data visualizations on statewide shared data sets to assist the public in navigating the open data portal website and finding information about statewide services across state departments and agencies. Requires the Chief Data Officer to develop a system to evaluate and select for procurement artificial intelligence governance tools for use by state departments and agencies and establish a mechanism for reporting and publication of artificial intelligence use cases and artificial intelligence vendors used by the departments and agencies. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2591/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2591&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2100555,"bill_number":"SB3310","title":"Relating To Mauna Kea.","description":"Extends for 10 years the master lease of Mauna Kea lands that is set to expire on December 31, 2033. Requires that subleases of Mauna Kea lands to astronomical observatories be extended for 10 years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to WLA/HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3310/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3310&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2100557,"bill_number":"SB3289","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Governor to request in the executive budget or supplemental budget that an amount of general funds that approximates the additional revenue generated by assessing the Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds derived from cruise fares be expended for maritime purposes and uses, including addressing maritime environmental issues, as determined by the Department of Transportation, rather than be expended as part of the green fee. Amends the definition of \"cruise fares\" with respect to the Transient Accommodations Tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to TRS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3289/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3289&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2100558,"bill_number":"HB2573","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes a five-year agriculture and biosecurity workforce development pilot program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii's Leeward Community College, Department of Human Resources Development, and Department of Law Enforcement. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2573/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2573&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2100561,"bill_number":"HB2603","title":"Relating To Permits.","description":"Establishes specific deadlines within the facilitated application process to obtain a permit and requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish certain resources and processes to help streamline permit applications. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to select projects to participate in the facilitated application process. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2603/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2603&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2100571,"bill_number":"HB2507","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Requires all health insurers in the State, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Applies to insurance policies, contracts, plans, or agreements issued or renewed in the State after 12/31/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2507/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2507&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2100572,"bill_number":"HB2598","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish the Hawaii Made IT Program to certify local information technology vendors for use by state and county agencies in procurement. Establishes vendor requirements. Establishes reporting requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2598/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2598&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2100574,"bill_number":"HB2586","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Applies the retail or higher general excise tax or use tax rate to purchases or imports of new motor vehicles by rental car companies and requires the revenue to be deposited into the Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund. Establishes the Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund. Appropriates funds for a position in the Department of Taxation. Appropriates funds out of the Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Gedeon, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (6) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2586/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2586&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2100576,"bill_number":"HB2578","title":"Relating To Due Process For Establishing Personal Liability For Tax.","description":"Provides that a determination of personal liability for another person's unpaid general excise taxes is an assessment subject to the due process procedures and appeals available for other assessments. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2578/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2578&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2100577,"bill_number":"SB3333","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Requires each county to apply any applicable real property tax exemptions, reduced assessments, or tax classifications for any affordable housing subject to income, resale, or occupancy restrictions as of the date a qualifying owner takes title to the affordable housing for the upcoming tax period, consistent with county procedures. Effective 4/19/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3333/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3333&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2100584,"bill_number":"SB3306","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Prohibits a financial risk-bearing entity from administering Medicaid services. Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more administrative services organizations to perform non-risk administrative functions for the operation of the State's Medicaid program. Requires the Department to establish a Medicaid Care Coordination Program to contract with community-based programs to provide care coordination services. Requires physicians, other independent practitioners, hospitals, and other institutional providers to be paid or reimbursed directly by the State's medicaid agency. Requires the Department to establish regional health hubs in each county to serve as localized oversight bodies. Requires the Department to convene a Medicaid Stakeholder Advisory Group to support continuous improvement throughout the transition period. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3306/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3306&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2100586,"bill_number":"SB3276","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to develop and implement a plan to reduce the State's total homeless population by at least twenty-five per cent by 1/1/2028, measured against the 2026 point-in-time count. Requires any funding request by the Office after fiscal year 2026-2027 to be based on the plan. Requires the appointment of the Coordinator on Homelessness to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services for the funding of the Homeless Outreach and Navigation for Unsheltered Persons Program under the Ohana Zones Program, and for the expenses of the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to conduct a survey on statewide homelessness. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3276/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3276&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2100589,"bill_number":"HB2483","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Forty-fifth Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 45th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2483/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2483&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2100596,"bill_number":"HB2536","title":"Relating To Medical Billing.","description":"Establishes the Office of Payment Monitoring within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to monitor and enforce prompt payment of clean claims for reimbursement from health or sickness insurers. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2536/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2536&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2100598,"bill_number":"SB3287","title":"Relating To Encampments.","description":"Prohibits the erection, placement, construction, or maintenance of an encampment within one hundred feet from a state highway right-of-way.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to HHS/TRS/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3287/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3287&year=2026","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":2100604,"bill_number":"SB3335","title":"Relating To Creating A Local Housing Market.","description":"Establishing a Local Housing Market that is tied to Hawaii State resident's incomes and not the global economy. Thus providing housing options that are affordable relative to wages for residents of the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to HOU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3335/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3335&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2100606,"bill_number":"HB2509","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Establishes a three-year homelessness sanctuary pilot program to be administered by the Coordinator on Homelessness on designated land for the pilot program, which shall serve as a safe location for unhoused women and young children, under the age of ten, to reside and access services. Requires the Coordinator on Homelessness and the Coordinator's partner agencies to provide certain facilities and services to the designated location. Requires reporting to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2509/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2509&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2100608,"bill_number":"HB2506","title":"Relating To The Minimum Wage.","description":"Amends the minimum monthly guaranteed compensation an individual must earn to be exempt from certain wage and hour requirements. Requires the minimum wage to increase to $18.00 per hour beginning 1/1/2027, instead of 1/1/2028. Increases the minimum wage on 1/1/2028, 1/1/2029, and 1/1/2030. Prohibits tipped employees from being paid less than the minimum wage. Beginning on 9/30/2030, and on September 30 of each year thereafter, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2506/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2506&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2100610,"bill_number":"HB2487","title":"Relating To Persons With Disabilities.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities. Requires the Department to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2487/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2487&year=2026","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":2100611,"bill_number":"SB3288","title":"Relating To The Country Club Apartment Building, Hilo, Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to demolish and remove the Country Club Apartment Building and related structures and utilities located at 121 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii, on the parcel designated as tax map key: (3) 2-1-005:020. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3288/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3288&year=2026","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":2100619,"bill_number":"SB3304","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Requires the State Auditor to conduct audits of Medicaid health care insurance contractors and the Department of Human Services and its Med-QUEST division at least once every two years, with the first audits to be conducted by 1/1/2027, and the reports to be submitted no later than twenty days prior to the Regular Session of 2027. Requires the Auditor to conduct audits. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3304/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3304&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2100623,"bill_number":"SB3273","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Exempts certain positions in the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health and Hawaii State Hospital from civil service. Authorizes the Director of Health to appoint two additional associate administrators and two project managers for the Hawaii State Hospital or a secure psychiatric rehabilitation facility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to HHS/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3273/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3273&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2100624,"bill_number":"SB3317","title":"Relating To The Development Of A Native Hawaiian Film And Media Industry.","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for a Native Hawaiian film and media development program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes a full-cycle production tax credit for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Provides the Department of Taxation with certain duties and responsibilities in administering the tax credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to EDT/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3317/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3317&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2100626,"bill_number":"HB2484","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Twenty-sixth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-sixth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2484/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2484&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2100631,"bill_number":"SB3293","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Authorizes a county with a pre-existing surcharge to continue the surcharge after December 31, 2030, at the same rate of 0.5 per cent; provided that after December 31, 2030, the split or disbursement of this surcharge between the State and the counties shall be 0.25 per cent each with the State's share being reserved and allocated to the Med-QUEST division of the Department of Human Services. Expands the authorized use of surcharge revenues to more than capital costs of a locally preferred alternative for a mass transit project for counties with a population greater than five hundred thousand.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TRS/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3293/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3293&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2100632,"bill_number":"HB2524","title":"Relating To An Independent Audit Of The Department Of Education.","description":"Requires the Auditor to conduct an audit of the Department of Education focusing on financial efficiency and administrative overhead costs affecting department of education schools on the island of Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDN, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2524/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2524&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2100637,"bill_number":"HB2548","title":"Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.","description":"Establishes the Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2548/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2548&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2100639,"bill_number":"HB2505","title":"Relating To Assisted Community Treatment.","description":"Clarifies that community mental health outpatient programs that have agreed to provide mental health services to a defendant as part of an assisted community treatment order may prepare a certificate for assisted community treatment and provide the certificate to a defendant and may file an assisted community treatment petition with the Family Court. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-27","last_action":"Act 052, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1152).","last_action_date":"2026-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2505/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2505&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2100644,"bill_number":"SB3291","title":"Relating To The Waikiki War Memorial Complex.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for capital improvement projects to rehabilitate the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium and develop a Waikiki war memorial complex and War memorial center.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"The committee(s) on WLA deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2026-02-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3291/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3291&year=2026","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":2100646,"bill_number":"HB2533","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to provide additional benefits to: (1) teachers with special assignments where their duties and responsibilities are greater than their ordinary duties and responsibilities; (2) teachers in Hawaiian language medium education whose responsibilities are greater or unique and require additional language skills; and (3) teachers at special needs schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2533/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2533&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2100648,"bill_number":"HB2599","title":"Relating To Aquatic Protection.","description":"Requires the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to: manage the aquatic life and aquatic resources of the State, giving the highest priority to protecting, restoring, and maintaining ecosystem integrity and using the best peer-reviewed scientific data available; maintain reefs and each native species within them at levels no less than the best peer-reviewed science suggests is able to comfortably withstand the worst coral bleaching events and other likely threats to reef ecosystem health in the subsequent five decades; and set goals, make plans, and take action to substantially increase coral-reef resilience with annual reports to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2599/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2599&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2100652,"bill_number":"HB2547","title":"Relating To Corporate Bonds.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Finance to invest certain state moneys in short-term investment grade corporate bonds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 115, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1215).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2547/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2547&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2100654,"bill_number":"HB2500","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires a developer of an algorithmic decision system to provide certain disclosures to a deployer and an individual who is or will be affected by a decision made, informed, or influenced by the algorithmic decision system. Provides certain rights and procedures for individuals to access and correct data used by an algorithmic decision system. Requires disclosure requirements for generative artificial intelligence systems. Provides that a developer and deployer of an algorithmic decision system are jointly and severally liable for a violation of any law that results from the deployer's use of the developer's system, under certain conditions. Assigns enforcement responsibilities to the attorney general, including establishing rules.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2500/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2500&year=2026","sponsor":"Daisy Hartsfield"},
{"bill_id":2100658,"bill_number":"SB3285","title":"Relating To Workforce Housing.","description":"Establishes the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes an advisory council within the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to advise on environmental and cultural practices within specific developments. Establishes a position. Requires annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/2050 (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3285/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3285&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2100663,"bill_number":"SB3296","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/28. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3296/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3296&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2100667,"bill_number":"SB3301","title":"Relating To The Procedure For Payment Under Protest Lawsuits.","description":"Clarifies and adds procedural safeguards to section 40-35, HRS, which relates to payments to the State under protest. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3301/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3301&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2100672,"bill_number":"HB2579","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to record any child welfare interview conducted by the Department when administering certain child welfare services. Requires the Department to store the recordings for a minimum of five years and under certain conditions. Prohibits the sharing of the recordings unless certain conditions are met. Establishes criminal penalties for violating prohibitions against sharing of the recordings.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2579/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2579&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2100673,"bill_number":"HB2592","title":"Relating To The Mauna Kea Stewardship And Oversight Authority.","description":"Part II: Clarifies the powers of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority so that it may carry out its intended duties regarding land use on Mauna Kea. Adds reversion dates of 6/30/2028 and 12/31/2029 if the deadline to adopt a management plan or to submit proposed administrative rules to the Governor is not met; extends the transition period to 12/1/2029; clarifies that the oversight and interest of MKSOA in the Mauna Kea lands shall be no more than what is expressly granted in chapter 195H, HRS; and clarifies that title to Mauna Kea lands shall remain with the State. Part III: Provides that the existing plans and administrative rules adopted or developed by UH under which Mauna Kea is currently governed remain in effect until plans and administrative rules adopted by MKSOA take effect. Part IV: Clarifies that MKSOA has state sovereign immunity. Part V: Authorizes MKSOA to extend leases and subleases before the transfer, for up to an additional ten-year term. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-27","last_action":"Act 053, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1153).","last_action_date":"2026-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2592/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2592&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2100675,"bill_number":"SB3312","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes a program and income tax credit to incentivize the conversion of commercial properties into residential properties. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3312/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3312&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2100682,"bill_number":"SB3278","title":"Relating To Tax Expenditure Evaluation.","description":"Requires tax expenditure disclosure to, and evaluation by, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for certain income tax credits and general excise and use tax exemptions. Requires the Department of Taxation to share certain information with DBEDT upon request. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3278/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3278&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2100683,"bill_number":"HB2485","title":"Relating To Cardiovascular Screening.","description":"Requires cardiovascular screening for students, including student athletes. Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health, to distribute educational and informational materials regarding sudden cardiac arrest. Requires the Department of Health to implement policies, programs, training, and continuing education that increase health care provider knowledge of cardiovascular screening guidelines.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2485/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2485&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2100687,"bill_number":"HB2493","title":"Relating To Wrongful Imprisonment.","description":"Establishes the procedure that a circuit court shall follow upon the reversal or vacation of an individual's judgment of conviction on grounds consistent with innocence, and where the charges were dismissed. Requires the State to pay advance compensation to any petitioner who was convicted in a court of the State, imprisoned for at least one year, and whose judgment of conviction was reversed or vacated, or was pardoned, on grounds consistent with innocence. Requires the Comptroller to issue a warrant for payment of advance compensation to a petitioner. Requires the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, to contract with a community-based agency to assign a case manager to a petitioner upon the petitioner's release. Requires the State to provide medical coverage to a person for a certain duration upon the reversal or vacation of the person's judgment of conviction on grounds consistent with innocence and where the charges were dismissed. Provides that the Judiciary and Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall retain jurisdiction over the person for the purposes of effectuating this process. Authorizes the State to seek reimbursement from the applicable county for any losses incurred by the State pursuant to this process. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Clarifies eligibility to seek compensation for individuals whose judgment of conviction was reversed or vacated, or who were pardoned, on grounds consistent with innocence, and where the charges were dismissed. Shifts the burden of proof to the State to prove by a preponderance of evidence that the reversal or vacation of the judgment of conviction for a petitioner, or the pardoning of the petitioner, was inconsistent with innocence. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2493/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2493&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2100690,"bill_number":"HB2491","title":"Relating To Measurement Standards.","description":"Exempts commercial measuring devices utilized in taxicabs from the requirement that the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity Measurement Standards Branch inspect and test all measurement standards and measuring devices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to AGR, TRN, CPC, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2491/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2491&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2100692,"bill_number":"HB2488","title":"Relating To The Disability And Communication Access Board.","description":"Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to study the health care communication needs of patients who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2488/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2488&year=2026","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":2100695,"bill_number":"HB2566","title":"Relating To Special License Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates for members of the Hawaii Civil Air Patrol. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2566/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2566&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2100697,"bill_number":"HB2515","title":"Relating To Workforce Housing.","description":"Establishes the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes an advisory council within the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to advise on environmental and cultural practices within specific developments. Requires reports to the Legislature. Establishes a position. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2515/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2515&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2100702,"bill_number":"SB3326","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to open a docketed proceeding no later than 9/1/2026, to conduct a comprehensive, objective, and independent analysis of the State's energy pathways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3326/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3326&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2100704,"bill_number":"HB2482","title":"Relating To The Relocation Of Facilities.","description":"Establishes the facilities relocation task force to identify and address the issue of the inequitable location of mental health facilities, clean and sober homes, homeless shelters, and supportive living homes across the island of Oahu, particularly on the Waianae Coast. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2482/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2482&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2100712,"bill_number":"HB2532","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Flag.","description":"Requires cooperative housing corporations, planned community associations, and condominium associations to allow owners to display the Hawaiian flag within the owner's property. Allows reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on Hawaiian flag displays to protect a substantial interest of the association or corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2532/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2532&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2100714,"bill_number":"HB2534","title":"Relating To Robotics.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to establish robotics as an interscholastic sport. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2534/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2534&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2100716,"bill_number":"HB2584","title":"Relating To The Public Land Trust.","description":"Temporarily increases the total amount of public land trust revenues transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Repeals 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2584/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2584&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2100722,"bill_number":"SB3318","title":"Relating To Resiliency.","description":"Part II: For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025, establishes an Agroecological and Climate-Smart Farming Practices Tax Credit to be administered by the Department of Taxation. Part III: Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Families Program and requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Part IV: Requires the Department of Education to strengthen the State's farm to school meals program initiatives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3318/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3318&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2100725,"bill_number":"HB2528","title":"Proposing Amendments To The Hawaii State Constitution To Require Ranked-choice Voting In Elections And Eliminate Primary Elections.","description":"Amends the Hawaii State Constitution to require the use of ranked-choice voting in all elections and eliminate primary elections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2528/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2528&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2100727,"bill_number":"HB2542","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fiftieth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fiftieth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2542/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2542&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2100729,"bill_number":"HB2496","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program, to consist of a reimbursement program for geographically disadvantaged farmers and livestock producers to mitigate the high costs of transportation for agricultural products, inputs, and supplies, and a grant program to assist small-scale farmers, ranchers, food hubs, and agricultural producers in rural or underserved areas with transportation costs directly related to the production and distribution of agricultural commodities. Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to AGR, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2496/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2496&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2100733,"bill_number":"HB2589","title":"Relating To Driving Without A License.","description":"Clarifies that negligent homicide in the first degree shall include situations where a person causes the death of another person while operating a vehicle without a valid license. Establishes that a violation of this provision shall be a class B felony, with escalation to a class A felony when the person has two or more prior convictions for driving without a valid license within five years. Clarifies what constitutes a prior conviction for driving without a valid license. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2589/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2589&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2100737,"bill_number":"HB2596","title":"Relating To Plants.","description":"Requires persons who sell or offer plants for sale at retail to provide information on the risk of invasiveness of the plant species. Requires the Invasive Species Council to develop a labeling system for plants that displays the plants' weed risk assessments. Establishes fines for violations. Effective 1/1/2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2596/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2596&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2100739,"bill_number":"HB2481","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish a permanent Return-to-Home Program to return homeless individuals in the State to families and relatives in their home states. Requires the Office to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2481/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2481&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2100743,"bill_number":"SB3321","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Requires establishment of a biological aquatic risk-based framework for assessment and approval of aquatic livestock importation and movement. Authorizes the Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt rules implementing species risk categorization, tiered biocontainment standards, per-arrival disease testing, and interagency coordination procedures. Establishes an interagency working group. Requires development of species-specific risk matrices, interagency working group coordination with automatic permit approval timelines, and performance accountability. Establishes an implementation timeline. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3321/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3321&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2100746,"bill_number":"HB2497","title":"Relating To Biosecurity.","description":"Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the counties, including officers, employees, and authorized agents of the Department and counties, shall not be liable for costs relating to the entering of private property to control or eradicate pests. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish a working group that comprises signatories of the biosecurity government-industry agreements for joint-decision making. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2497/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2497&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2100748,"bill_number":"HB2613","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Permits the sale of commercial drink products that contain no more than 10 milligrams of hemp-derived cannabinoids to persons twenty-one years of age or older. Establishes penalties for the sale or furnishing of cannabinoid drink products to, and the purchase or possession of cannabinoid drink products by, persons under twenty-one years of age.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2613/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2613&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2100753,"bill_number":"HB2605","title":"Relating To The Arts.","description":"Establishes a position within the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to support implementation and coordination of specialized arts programs and therapeutic arts interventions for underserved and neurodiverse populations. Appropriates funds for the position, programs, and interventions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2605/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2605&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2100754,"bill_number":"HB2572","title":"Relating To Subsistence Gardening.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity a three-year Subsistence-Plus Gardening Pilot Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2572/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2572&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2100756,"bill_number":"HB2529","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirteenth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirteenth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2529/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2529&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2100761,"bill_number":"SB3299","title":"Relating To The Preschool Open Doors Program.","description":"Clarifies that the Preschool Open Doors Program is open to all children, including children in foster care, who meet the eligibility requirements of the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3299/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3299&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2100762,"bill_number":"HB2516","title":"Relating To Helmets.","description":"Increases the age of an individual who is required to wear a helmet for electric foot scooters and bicycles. Prohibits a person from operating any class of electric bicycle or electronic micro-mobility device unless that person wears a helmet. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2516/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2516&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2100768,"bill_number":"SB3315","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Allows applicants or primary caregivers to make a one-time purchase of medical cannabis after the submission of the applicant's certification form while waiting for confirmation of registration from the Department of Health. Requires the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation to facilitate the temporary authorization. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3315/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3315&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2100773,"bill_number":"HB2608","title":"Relating To Water Heating Systems.","description":"Authorizes building permit variances for certain high-efficiency electric water heating systems utilizing heat pump technology. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"The committee on EIG deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2608/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2608&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2100774,"bill_number":"HB2581","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Clarifies the types of events that constitute disasters and emergencies for the purposes of emergency management. Establishes the Hawaii Community Resilience Hub Program within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to support the development of community-based resilience hubs across the State and leverage federal, philanthropic, and private-sector funding for disaster preparedness and climate resilience. Requires the Agency to identify locations on each island that can be used as state disaster response and mitigation hubs when a state of emergency is declared. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:51 PM; Conference Room 016.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2581/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2581&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2100778,"bill_number":"HB2537","title":"Relating To The Patients' Bill Of Rights.","description":"Establishes patient rights with respect to timely access to specialists and referrals and prior authorization determination timelines. Establishes certain requirements for health carriers for prior authorization determinations. Establishes certain requirements for the use of automated decision support tools for claims determinations and utilization review. Requires health carriers to establish certain safeguards for protected health information. Establishes certain reporting requirements for network adequacy. Establishes certain provider protections. Expands the Insurance Commissioner's enforcement authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2537/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2537&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2100781,"bill_number":"SB3281","title":"Relating To Gambling Enforcement.","description":"Establishes the criminal offense of promoting an illegal electronic gambling device. Authorizes civil penalties and actions relating to premises on which an illegal electronic gambling device has been used. Allows the Attorney General, any county prosecuting attorney, any county police chief, or the Director of Law Enforcement to take certain actions against places used to commit certain offenses that qualify as a nuisance. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3281/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3281&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2100783,"bill_number":"SB3284","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Matching Program within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to provide matching grants to Hawaii-based companies that have received federal Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer awards. Establishes the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Outreach Program within HTDC to be administered in collaboration with the Department of Education to require participants in the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Matching Program to deliver presentations to public school students in the State. Requires HTDC to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to EDT/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3284/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3284&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2100788,"bill_number":"HB2564","title":"Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"Authorizes the funding for rental or lease of facilities by legislative appropriations and bond authorizations to the state public charter school commission for the design, planning, construction, repair, and maintenance of public charter school improvements. Appropriates general funds for infrastructure costs, rental or lease assistance, and the repair and maintenance of network infrastructure for charter schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2564/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2564&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2100792,"bill_number":"HB2498","title":"Relating To Care Homes.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to establish a Central and Leeward Oahu Care Home Community Resilience Pilot Program to assist eligible care home facilities to implement structural and operational resilience improvements. Requires a report to the Legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/2029. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-26","last_action":"Act 146, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247).","last_action_date":"2026-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2498/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2498&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2100793,"bill_number":"SB3302","title":"Relating To Homemade Food Products.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules to authorize and regulate farm kitchens on the same basis as home kitchens producing homemade food products. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-06-09","last_action":"Act 110, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210).","last_action_date":"2026-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3302/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3302&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2100797,"bill_number":"HB2510","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for employers who provide paid family and medical leave for their employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to LAB, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2510/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2510&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2100805,"bill_number":"HB2600","title":"Relating To The Office Of The Public Defender.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Office of the Public Defender for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Deputy Public Defender III position. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2600/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2600&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2100807,"bill_number":"SB3322","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Establishes provisions limiting state and federal collaboration for purposes of immigration enforcement operations. Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to establish and publicly post written policies regarding civil immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement officers from initiating or prolonging a stop, detention, or arrest of a person for the purpose of determining the person's civil immigration status, except under certain circumstances. Prohibits state and county involvement in civil immigration enforcement activity in certain locations. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to assist state and county agencies in maintaining compliance with the civil immigration enforcement policy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3322/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3322&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2100810,"bill_number":"HB2619","title":"Relating To Homemade Food Products.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules for the regulation of farm kitchens producing homemade food products that are no more stringent than those for home kitchens producing homemade food products. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2619/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2619&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2100813,"bill_number":"HB2546","title":"Relating To Tax Credit For Research Activities.","description":"Amends the tax credit for research activities by: allowing qualifying taxpayers to claim the credit for all qualified research expenses without regard to the amount of expenses for previous years; amending from March 31 to March 1 the deadline for qualified high technology businesses to submit to the Department of Business, Economic development, and Tourism written, certified statements identifying qualified expenditures and the tax amount of tax credits claimed in the previous taxable year; for any taxable year the annual aggregate cap is reached, requiring the credit to be divided between all qualified high technology businesses in proportion to the amount of qualified research expenses claimed; and requiring DBEDT to establish an annual application period and notify each qualified high technology business applicant of the credit amount certified. Applies to costs incurred beginning after 12/31/2025. Repeals the credit on 1/1/2029. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:40 PM; Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2546/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2546&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2100814,"bill_number":"SB3334","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a cap on the total number of superintendent-level positions within the Department of Education. Defines \"superintendent-level position\". Requires the Board of Education to conduct a written performance evaluation of each complex area superintendent every 2 years. Appropriates moneys for 2 Deputy Superintendent positions within the Office of the Superintendent. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-24-26 2:00PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3334/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3334&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2100816,"bill_number":"SB3303","title":"Relating To Sports Wagering.","description":"Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Health. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to perform criminal history record checks on applicants and licensees relating to sports wagering.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to EDT/HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3303/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3303&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2100825,"bill_number":"HB2512","title":"Relating To Medical Freedom.","description":"Protects the right of individuals to make autonomous decisions regarding medical interventions without discrimination, coercion, or exclusion by public or private entities. Requires the Department of Health to amend its rules. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2512/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2512&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2100827,"bill_number":"HB2615","title":"Relating To The Recording Of Instruments.","description":"Authorizes the recording of a notice of pendency of investigation in the Bureau of Conveyances and Land Court to alert potential purchasers or encumbrancers to investigations of reported or suspected violations of law concerning real property or affecting the title to, or the right of possession of, real property. Specifies the requirements, contents, effect, and procedures for the expiration or expungement of the notice. Requires the registrar to accept for recordation notices of pendency of investigation submitted by authorized government agencies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2615/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2615&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2100828,"bill_number":"HB2575","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Applies the retail or higher general excise tax or use tax rate to purchases or imports of new motor vehicles by rental car companies. Appropriates funds for a position in the Department of Taxation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2575/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2575&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2100831,"bill_number":"SB3272","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the Office of Wellness and Resilience, to design a 4-year Child Welfare System Diversion and Intervention Pilot Program to support families and children involved or at risk of involvement or reinvolvement with child welfare services. Specifies that the Department of Human Services shall implement and administer the pilot program. Allows the Department to contract with public and private entities to provide necessary services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3272/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3272&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2100837,"bill_number":"HB2549","title":"Relating To Agricultural Production.","description":"Establishes a Clean Plant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to support the production, maintenance, and distribution of disease-free, clean plant material to growers, nurseries, and other agricultural producers in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2549/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2549&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2100838,"bill_number":"SB3332","title":"Relating To State-funded Travel.","description":"Requires reports on travel taken by certain state agencies and for the reports to be submitted to the money committees of the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).","last_action_date":"2026-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3332/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3332&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2100842,"bill_number":"SB3307","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Amends the membership and responsibilities of the Public Land Trust Working Group established under Act 226, SLH 2022. Requires the Working Group to submit four reports to the Legislature: by 8/1/2027, a first interim report regarding Act 178, SLH 2006, financial reporting and accounting; by 12/1/2027, a second interim report regarding the public land trust inventory; by 6/1/2028, a third interim report that includes a preliminary draft of findings and recommendations regarding Act 178 financial reporting and accounting and the public land trust inventory; and by 10/1/2028, a final report that includes proposed legislation. Authorizes the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to provide administrative support to the Working Group in coordination with a third-party consultant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3307/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3307&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2100845,"bill_number":"HB2502","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Requires operators of conversational artificial intelligence services in the State to issue certain disclosures to account holders and users. Requires operators to develop protocols to respond to prompts or content associated with, and prevent the production of, suicidal ideations in account holders and users. Establishes protections for minor account holders of conversational artificial intelligence services. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Allows the Department of the Attorney General to bring a civil action against operators who violate certain requirements and establishes statutory penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2502/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2502&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2100847,"bill_number":"HB2522","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Eliminates the Hawaii state income tax starting with the 2028 taxable year. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit a report to address the expected tax revenue shortfall and to propose conforming amendments to the Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2522/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2522&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2100850,"bill_number":"HB2503","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Authorizes civil asset forfeiture related to fireworks offenses that constitute felonies. Amends the definition of \"aerial device\". Clarifies that the offense of sending or receiving fireworks or articles pyrotechnic by air delivery applies regardless of whether the offender accompanies the air delivery. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday, 04-29-26 at 4:15PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2026-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2503/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2503&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2100857,"bill_number":"HB2585","title":"Relating To Agricultural Tourism.","description":"Establishes the Statewide Agricultural Tourism Standards Task Force. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2585/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2585&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2100858,"bill_number":"HB2614","title":"Relating To Deceptive Practices.","description":"Requires merchants that sell cosmetics to accept returns of new or unopened goods within specified timeframes. Clarifies the definition of \"conspicuous sign\" and expands required placement of return and refund policy signage. Beginning 7/1/2027, requires merchants that receive three or more warning letters from the Office of Consumer Protection of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs for failure to post required signage to display standardized return and refund policy signs provided by the Office. Establishes exemptions for certain merchants. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2614/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2614&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2100862,"bill_number":"HB2559","title":"Relating To Real Estate.","description":"Requires a licensed real estate broker or salesperson to provide written disclosure to the seller when marketing residential real property through a private or off-market listing. Includes failure to provide the written disclosure as grounds for disciplinary action against a licensed real estate broker or salesperson. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2559/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2559&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2100866,"bill_number":"HB2563","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours, except for instructional purposes, to begin in the 2027-2028 school year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2563/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2563&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2100867,"bill_number":"HB2588","title":"Relating To American Sign Language Interpreting.","description":"Establishes an American Sign Language Program at the University of Hawaii and appropriates funding for the program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2588/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2588&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2100871,"bill_number":"HB2494","title":"Relating To Criminal Justice Reform.","description":"Establishes factors under which officers may arrest and detain persons without a warrant for petty misdemeanors and violations, and requires officers to document the justification for the arrests. Amends the circumstances under which officers may issue citations in lieu of arrest. Requires officers to issue citations in lieu of arrest for certain petty misdemeanors and violations, unless public safety or flight risks are present or the alleged offense involves operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or the abuse of family or household members. Requires the Judiciary to promulgate a standardized citation form and updates the required information for citations. Requires citations be visible on an offender's criminal record. Requires the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit reports. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2494/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2494&year=2026","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":2100874,"bill_number":"SB3314","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Sixth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 6th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3314/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3314&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2100875,"bill_number":"HB2551","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Area-Wide Fruit Fly Suppression Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:00 PM; Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2551/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2551&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2100879,"bill_number":"HB2558","title":"Relating To Telehealth.","description":"Authorizes out-of-state physicians who are licensed and in good standing in the state in which they reside to provide an initial consultation via telehealth to a patient located in the State, under certain conditions. Clarifies that a physician-patient relationship may be established with an out-of-state physician via telehealth under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2558/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2558&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2100883,"bill_number":"HB2574","title":"Relating To The Preschool Open Doors Program.","description":"Clarifies that the Preschool Open Doors Program is open to all children, including children in foster care, who meet the eligibility requirements of the program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2574/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2574&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2100887,"bill_number":"HB2480","title":"Relating To Emergency Response.","description":"Protects emergency responders from liability during periods of evacuation. Provides that individuals who wilfully fail to comply with predictive evacuation orders assume the risk and waive liability. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2480/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2480&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2100890,"bill_number":"HB2531","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"Ensures Department of Education and charter school students receive nonpartisan information, before reaching voting age, on how to properly preregister or register to vote.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2531/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2531&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2100894,"bill_number":"HB2504","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to develop and maintain comprehensive Housing Equity Dashboard on the Corporation's website that provides annual public reporting on certain statistics regarding affordable housing production. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2504/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2504&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2100896,"bill_number":"SB3325","title":"Relating To Public School Medicaid Reimbursements.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish an updated plan for maximizing Medicaid reimbursements for administrative and support services provided to students with special needs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-10","last_action":"Act 230, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1332).","last_action_date":"2026-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3325/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3325&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2100900,"bill_number":"HB2616","title":"Relating To The Banyan Drive-makaok Community Development District.","description":"Establishes the Banyan Drive-Makaok Community Development District as an entity within the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Establishes the Banyan Drive-Makaok Community Development District Special Fund. Specifies the powers and duties of the Authority as it relates to the new development district and amends the composition of the Authority to include representatives of the new development district. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDT/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2616/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2616&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":2100904,"bill_number":"HB2555","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts food and groceries from the general excise tax. Expands the general excise tax exemption implemented in 2024 for certain medical and dental services to include all medical and dental services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2555/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2555&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2100905,"bill_number":"SB3283","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the research activity tax credit so that references to the base amount in section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code shall not apply and credit for all qualified research expenses may be taken without regard to the amount of expenses for previous years. Increases the annual aggregate cap for the research activity tax credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3283/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3283&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2100908,"bill_number":"HB2601","title":"Relating To Trade-oriented Production Capacity Grant Program.","description":"Establishes the Trade-Oriented Production Capacity Grant Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that expand the State's manufacturing and production capacity for trade. Provides grants for equipment, automation, and facility improvements that directly increase output, efficiency, and competitiveness for eligible businesses, with required private-sector matching funds. Prioritizes traded-sector businesses with interstate or international market potential to help generate measurable near-term trade and economic returns. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2601/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2601&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2100913,"bill_number":"HB2538","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Eleventh Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eleventh representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2538/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2538&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2100916,"bill_number":"HB2618","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Establishes a Green Fee Special Fund to receive an allocation of green fee revenues. Establishes various special funds to receive allocations of green fee revenues. Requires the Governor to request, through a bill separate from the budget or supplemental budget, an amount that approximates green fee revenues subtracted from the amounts allocated to the various funds to be expended for certain climate change and tourism destination management projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2618/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2618&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2100921,"bill_number":"HB2544","title":"Relating To Administrative Fees.","description":"Makes permanent, rather than repealing upon the adoption of relevant administrative rules, the Department of Land and Natural Resources' authority to establish a transaction fee for certain services rendered by the Bureau of Conveyances for each recording in the Bureau of Conveyances and Land Court. Amends the authorized uses of moneys in the Bureau of Conveyances Special Fund. Repeals language that required the Bureau of Conveyances' microfilm fees to be established by rules. Effective 7/1/3026. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2544/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2544&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2100923,"bill_number":"SB3282","title":"Relating To The Workforce Pell Grant Program.","description":"Establishes a statewide framework for the implementation of the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program to provide financial aid for certain short-term workforce education and training programs. Establishes a Workforce Pell Grant Program Approval Committee within the Workforce Development Council. Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3282/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3282&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2100925,"bill_number":"HB2609","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Defines \"portable solar generation device\" and establishes certain requirements for their regulation and use exclusively within units in condominiums organized pursuant to Chapter 514B, HRS. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish an online registration system. Clarifies that portable solar generation devices are subject to certain approval procedures for installation in condominiums. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2609/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2609&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2100927,"bill_number":"HB2607","title":"Relating To Publicity Rights.","description":"Protects a person's right to publicity from artificial intelligence deepfakes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2607/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2607&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2100959,"bill_number":"HB2622","title":"Relating To Language Access.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to increase access to bilingual resources and services for residents with limited English proficiency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2622/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2622&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2100965,"bill_number":"HB2624","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"PART I: Authorizes county boards of water supply to produce, use, and sell electricity generated from renewable energy sources. PART II: Authorizes counties to establish a process by which subcounty governing entities can designate funding streams within the county budget and submit budget allocation resolutions to county councils.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, CPC, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2624/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2624&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2100970,"bill_number":"HB2623","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a wealth proceeds surcharge on high-income individuals, estates, and trusts. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2026-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2623/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2623&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2100977,"bill_number":"HB2625","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Vacant and Blighted Residential Property Redevelopment Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2625/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2625&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2102753,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Requesting The Attorney General To Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes To Identify Provisions In Which The Term \"impaired\" Or A Similar Term Is Used To Describe A Person With A Disability And To Suggest Disability-inclusive Appropriate Amendments.","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes To Identify Provisions In Which The Term \"impaired\" Or A Similar Term Is Used To Describe A Person With A Disability And To Suggest Disability-inclusive Appropriate Amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR10/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=10&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2102804,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Urging The House Of Representatives To Establish An Investigative Committee Pursuant To Chapter 21, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Investigate Allegations Of A January 20, 2022 Payment From An Unknown Individual To An influential State Legislator For The Purported Use In An Existing Campaign At The Time, And To Examine Possible Violations Of State Law, The State Ethics Code, And Campaign Finance Provisions.","description":"Urging The House Of Representatives To Establish An Investigative Committee Pursuant To Chapter 21, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Investigate Allegations Of A January 20, 2022 Payment From An Unknown Individual To An influential State Legislator For The Purported Use In An Existing Campaign At The Time, And To Examine Possible Violations Of State Law, The State Ethics Code, And Campaign Finance Provisions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to LMG, JHA, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR9/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=9&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2102855,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"Requesting The Attorney General To Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes To Identify Provisions In Which The Term \"impaired\" Or A Similar Term Is Used To Describe A Person With A Disability And To Suggest Disability-inclusive Appropriate Amendments.","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes To Identify Provisions In Which The Term \"impaired\" Or A Similar Term Is Used To Describe A Person With A Disability And To Suggest Disability-inclusive Appropriate Amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR9/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=9&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2102968,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Urging The Department Of The Attorney General To Prioritize And Expedite The State Investigation Into The Alleged Acceptance Of Approximately $35,000 By A State Legislator In January 2022.","description":"Urging The Department Of The Attorney General To Prioritize And Expedite The State Investigation Into The Alleged Acceptance Of Approximately $35,000 By A State Legislator In January 2022.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR8/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=8&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2109951,"bill_number":"SCR18","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For Intravenous Ketamine Therapy To Treat Depression.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For Intravenous Ketamine Therapy To Treat Depression.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-06","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR18/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=18&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2111291,"bill_number":"SCR19","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education And State Public Charter School Commission To Collaborate With The Division Of Aquatic Resources Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Develop And Propose A Framework For A Student Coral Stewardship Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education And State Public Charter School Commission To Collaborate With The Division Of Aquatic Resources Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Develop And Propose A Framework For A Student Coral Stewardship Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on EDN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR19/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=19&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2111390,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Requesting The Division Of Aquatic Resources To Collaborate With The Department Of Education And State Public Charter School Commission To Develop And Propose A Framework For A Student Coral Stewardship Program.","description":"Requesting The Division Of Aquatic Resources To Collaborate With The Department Of Education And State Public Charter School Commission To Develop And Propose A Framework For A Student Coral Stewardship Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR16/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=16&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2111567,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"Strongly Supporting The County Of Hawaii's Efforts To Develop The Kealakehe Regional Park Project.","description":"Strongly Supporting The County Of Hawaii's Efforts To Develop The Kealakehe Regional Park Project.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR20/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=20&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2111568,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Strongly Supporting The County Of Hawaii's Efforts To Develop The Kealakehe Regional Park Project.","description":"Strongly Supporting The County Of Hawaii's Efforts To Develop The Kealakehe Regional Park Project.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR17/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=17&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2111569,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"Recognizing The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Restoration Of Ahuena Heiau And Affirming Its Unparalleled Role In The Spiritual, Political, And Cultural History Of The State.","description":"Recognizing The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Restoration Of Ahuena Heiau And Affirming Its Unparalleled Role In The Spiritual, Political, And Cultural History Of The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-22","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR22/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=22&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2111570,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Recognizing The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Restoration Of Ahuena Heiau And Affirming Its Unparalleled Role In The Spiritual, Political, And Cultural History Of The State.","description":"Recognizing The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Restoration Of Ahuena Heiau And Affirming Its Unparalleled Role In The Spiritual, Political, And Cultural History Of The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR19/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=19&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2111571,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation's East Hawaii Regional Health Care System To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Establishing A Rural Health Clinic Or Comparable Rural Health Access Point To Serve The Volcano Community.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation's East Hawaii Regional Health Care System To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Establishing A Rural Health Clinic Or Comparable Rural Health Access Point To Serve The Volcano Community.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR18/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=18&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2111572,"bill_number":"SCR21","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation's East Hawaii Regional Health Care System To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Establishing A Rural Health Clinic Or Comparable Rural Health Access Point To Serve The Volcano Community.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation's East Hawaii Regional Health Care System To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Establishing A Rural Health Clinic Or Comparable Rural Health Access Point To Serve The Volcano Community.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-22","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR21/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=21&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2114601,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Recognizing And Commending 808 Elite For Its Historic Achievements At The American Youth Football National Championships.","description":"Recognizing And Commending 808 Elite For Its Historic Achievements At The American Youth Football National Championships.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-11","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR11/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=11&year=2026","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":2117083,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Permanent Landfill Host Benefits Program And Program Advisory Group.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Permanent Landfill Host Benefits Program And Program Advisory Group.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR12/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=12&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2117085,"bill_number":"HCR10","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Permanent Landfill Host Benefits Program And Program Advisory Group.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Permanent Landfill Host Benefits Program And Program Advisory Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to EIG/AEN.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR10/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=10&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2118115,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Relating To The Committee Assignments Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","description":"Relating To The Committee Assignments Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR13/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=13&year=2026","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":2118703,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Requesting The State Public Charter School Commission To Conduct A Study On Increasing Access To Stable, Suitable, And Affordable Facilities For Public Charter Schools.","description":"Requesting The State Public Charter School Commission To Conduct A Study On Increasing Access To Stable, Suitable, And Affordable Facilities For Public Charter Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR14/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=14&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2118718,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"Applying To Congress, As Provided By Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States Of America, To Set A Limit On The Number Of Terms That A Person May Be Elected As A Member Of Congress.","description":"Applying To Congress, As Provided By Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States Of America, To Set A Limit On The Number Of Terms That A Person May Be Elected As A Member Of Congress.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-17","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR12/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=12&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2118725,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"Requesting The State Public Charter School Commission To Conduct A Study On Increasing Access To Stable, Suitable, And Affordable Facilities For Public Charter Schools.","description":"Requesting The State Public Charter School Commission To Conduct A Study On Increasing Access To Stable, Suitable, And Affordable Facilities For Public Charter Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR11/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=11&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2121417,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Collaborate With The Department Of Education And State Public Charter School Commission To Develop A Student Coral Stewardship Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Collaborate With The Department Of Education And State Public Charter School Commission To Develop A Student Coral Stewardship Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR15/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=15&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2121457,"bill_number":"HCR13","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Collaborate With The Department Of Education And State Public Charter School Commission To Develop A Student Coral Stewardship Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Collaborate With The Department Of Education And State Public Charter School Commission To Develop A Student Coral Stewardship Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR13/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=13&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2122386,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Congratulating Dr. Jami Fukui; Shon Morishige, Rn; Kyle Ohisa, Pa-c; Dr. Parwathi Paniker; And Dr. Linda Wong For Being Selected By Their Patients As 2025 Hawaii Healthcare Heroes And Recognizing Them For Their Unwavering Dedication To Providing Compassionate, Life-changing Care.","description":"Congratulating Dr. Jami Fukui; Shon Morishige, Rn; Kyle Ohisa, Pa-c; Dr. Parwathi Paniker; And Dr. Linda Wong For Being Selected By Their Patients As 2025 Hawaii Healthcare Heroes And Recognizing Them For Their Unwavering Dedication To Providing Compassionate, Life-changing Care.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-23","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR16/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=16&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2122689,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Urging An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire And An End To Hostilities In Iran.","description":"Urging An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire And An End To Hostilities In Iran.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR20/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=20&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2122691,"bill_number":"SCR25","title":"Opposing Condemnation Or Threats Of Condemnation By The Federal Government To Take Control Of Pohakuloa And Any State Land.","description":"Opposing Condemnation Or Threats Of Condemnation By The Federal Government To Take Control Of Pohakuloa And Any State Land.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-24","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR25/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=25&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2122693,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"Urging The Hawaii State Ethics Commission To Recognize And Affirm The Exemption Of Culturally Significant And Customary Gifts From Gift Restrictions And Reporting Requirements Under Chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Urging The Hawaii State Ethics Commission To Recognize And Affirm The Exemption Of Culturally Significant And Customary Gifts From Gift Restrictions And Reporting Requirements Under Chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR26/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=26&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2122694,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Opposing Condemnation Or Threats Of Condemnation By The Federal Government To Take Control Of Pohakuloa And Any State Land.","description":"Opposing Condemnation Or Threats Of Condemnation By The Federal Government To Take Control Of Pohakuloa And Any State Land.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-24","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR22/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=22&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2122696,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"Supporting The Governor's Decision To Join The West Coast Health Alliance To Guide Public Health Decisions.","description":"Supporting The Governor's Decision To Join The West Coast Health Alliance To Guide Public Health Decisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-24","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR24/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=24&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2122698,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Urging The Hawaii State Ethics Commission To Recognize And Affirm The Exemption Of Culturally Significant And Customary Gifts From Gift Restrictions And Reporting Requirements Under Chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Urging The Hawaii State Ethics Commission To Recognize And Affirm The Exemption Of Culturally Significant And Customary Gifts From Gift Restrictions And Reporting Requirements Under Chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR23/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=23&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2122699,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Establish A Dedicated Panel Of Commissioners To Oversee Matters Related To Intrastate Water Carriers And Maritime Commerce.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Establish A Dedicated Panel Of Commissioners To Oversee Matters Related To Intrastate Water Carriers And Maritime Commerce.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR23/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=23&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2122701,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Supporting The Governor's Decision To Join The West Coast Health Alliance To Guide Public Health Decisions.","description":"Supporting The Governor's Decision To Join The West Coast Health Alliance To Guide Public Health Decisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-24","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR21/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=21&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2124783,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Expressing Support For The Kamehameha Schools Admissions Policy And Urging The Hawaii Attorney General To Submit An Amicus Curiae Brief To Defend The Admissions Policy In Any Future Lawsuit.","description":"Expressing Support For The Kamehameha Schools Admissions Policy And Urging The Hawaii Attorney General To Submit An Amicus Curiae Brief To Defend The Admissions Policy In Any Future Lawsuit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR17/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=17&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2124822,"bill_number":"HCR14","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, For Existing Drainage Purposes, And For Use, Operation, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, For Existing Drainage Purposes, And For Use, Operation, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR14/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=14&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2124868,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"Expressing Support For The Kamehameha Schools Admissions Policy And Urging The Hawaii Attorney General To Submit An Amicus Curiae Brief To Defend The Admissions Policy In Any Future Lawsuit.","description":"Expressing Support For The Kamehameha Schools Admissions Policy And Urging The Hawaii Attorney General To Submit An Amicus Curiae Brief To Defend The Admissions Policy In Any Future Lawsuit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR15/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=15&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2125694,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Requiring Health Insurers To Provide Coverage For Medically Necessary Proton Beam Therapy For Cancer Treatment.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Requiring Health Insurers To Provide Coverage For Medically Necessary Proton Beam Therapy For Cancer Treatment.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-26","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR16/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=16&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2125741,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Urging The Department Of Parks And Recreation Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Improve The Safety, Accessibility, And Variety Of Playground Features Of Playgrounds At All City And County Of Honolulu Parks.","description":"Urging The Department Of Parks And Recreation Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Improve The Safety, Accessibility, And Variety Of Playground Features Of Playgrounds At All City And County Of Honolulu Parks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-26","last_action":"Referred to WAL, ECD, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR18/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=18&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2125793,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"Urging The Department Of Parks And Recreation Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Improve The Safety, Accessibility, And Variety Of Playground Features Of Playgrounds At All City And County Of Honolulu Parks.","description":"Urging The Department Of Parks And Recreation Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Improve The Safety, Accessibility, And Variety Of Playground Features Of Playgrounds At All City And County Of Honolulu Parks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-26","last_action":"Referred to WAL, ECD, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR17/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=17&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2125954,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Hospice Working Group To Examine Trends And Regulations In The Hospice Industry.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Hospice Working Group To Examine Trends And Regulations In The Hospice Industry.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR19/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=19&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2125981,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Hospice Working Group To Examine Trends And Regulations In The Hospice Industry.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Hospice Working Group To Examine Trends And Regulations In The Hospice Industry.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR18/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=18&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2128317,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Endorsing Taiwan's International Participation, Encouraging The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Agreement On Avoidance Of Double Taxation, And Commemorating The Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan.","description":"Endorsing Taiwan's International Participation, Encouraging The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Agreement On Avoidance Of Double Taxation, And Commemorating The Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR21/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=21&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2128336,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"Urging Maui Health System To Collaborate With Stakeholders To Establish A Full-time Medical Residency Program On The Island Of Maui.","description":"Urging Maui Health System To Collaborate With Stakeholders To Establish A Full-time Medical Residency Program On The Island Of Maui.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR27/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=27&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2128357,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Designating The Month Of March As March4water Month In Hawaii.","description":"Designating The Month Of March As March4water Month In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR20/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=20&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2128378,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Prosthetic Devices And Orthotic Devices.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Prosthetic Devices And Orthotic Devices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR23/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=23&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2128398,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Urging Maui Health System To Collaborate With Stakeholders To Establish A Full-time Medical Residency Program On The Island Of Maui.","description":"Urging Maui Health System To Collaborate With Stakeholders To Establish A Full-time Medical Residency Program On The Island Of Maui.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR24/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=24&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2128418,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"Endorsing Taiwan's International Participation, Encouraging The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Agreement On Avoidance Of Double Taxation, And Commemorating The Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan.","description":"Endorsing Taiwan's International Participation, Encouraging The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Agreement On Avoidance Of Double Taxation, And Commemorating The Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR21/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=21&year=2026","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":2128440,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Brief Cognitive Assessments For Individuals Fifty Years Of Age And Older.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Brief Cognitive Assessments For Individuals Fifty Years Of Age And Older.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-02","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR20/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=20&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2128479,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Pass H.r. 2687, Also Known As The End Kidney Deaths Act.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Pass H.r. 2687, Also Known As The End Kidney Deaths Act.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR22/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=22&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2128500,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"Designating The Month Of March As March4water Month In Hawaii.","description":"Designating The Month Of March As March4water Month In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-23","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR19/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=19&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2128521,"bill_number":"HCR22","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Pass H.r. 2687, Also Known As The End Kidney Deaths Act.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Pass H.r. 2687, Also Known As The End Kidney Deaths Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to EIG/HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR22/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=22&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2128542,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Urging State Agencies And The University Of Hawaii William S. Richardson School Of Law To Collaborate To Develop Externship Opportunities For Law Students To Assist In The Comprehensive Review And Update Of The Hawaii Administrative Rules.","description":"Urging State Agencies And The University Of Hawaii William S. Richardson School Of Law To Collaborate To Develop Externship Opportunities For Law Students To Assist In The Comprehensive Review And Update Of The Hawaii Administrative Rules.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-17","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR25/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=25&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2128567,"bill_number":"HCR24","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On Hawaii's Food Manufacturing Strengths And Strategic Markets.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On Hawaii's Food Manufacturing Strengths And Strategic Markets.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to EDT.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR24/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=24&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2128637,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On Hawaii's Food Manufacturing Strengths And Strategic Markets.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On Hawaii's Food Manufacturing Strengths And Strategic Markets.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR23/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=23&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2129483,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Expand The Hawaiian Immersion Program.","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Expand The Hawaiian Immersion Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR24/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=24&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2130526,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR26/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=26&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2130541,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Study Task Force To Develop A Statewide Implementation Plan.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Study Task Force To Develop A Statewide Implementation Plan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR32/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=32&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2130568,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Education, To Evaluate And Recommend Improvements To The Licensing, Training, And Workforce Pipeline For School Bus Drivers In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Education, To Evaluate And Recommend Improvements To The Licensing, Training, And Workforce Pipeline For School Bus Drivers In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-17","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR31/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=31&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2130583,"bill_number":"SCR30","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Brief Cognitive Assessments For Individuals Fifty Years Of Age And Older.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Brief Cognitive Assessments For Individuals Fifty Years Of Age And Older.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR30/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=30&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2130600,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR29/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=29&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2130614,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Study Task Force To Develop A Statewide Implementation Plan.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Study Task Force To Develop A Statewide Implementation Plan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR28/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=28&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2130628,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"Requesting The Department Of Defense To Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations For A State Of Hawaii Commemorative Vietnam Veterans Medal.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Defense To Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations For A State Of Hawaii Commemorative Vietnam Veterans Medal.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR28/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=28&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2130643,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Education, To Evaluate And Recommend Improvements To The Licensing, Training, And Workforce Pipeline For School Bus Drivers In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Education, To Evaluate And Recommend Improvements To The Licensing, Training, And Workforce Pipeline For School Bus Drivers In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR27/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=27&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2130661,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Creating An Office Of The Child Advocate.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Creating An Office Of The Child Advocate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR35/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=35&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2130662,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plans And Programs For Use In Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plans And Programs For Use In Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU/LBT.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR32/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=32&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2130663,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Urging The County Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Adopt Ordinances Banning The Sale, Rental, And Distribution Of Disposable Bodyboards.","description":"Urging The County Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Adopt Ordinances Banning The Sale, Rental, And Distribution Of Disposable Bodyboards.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR30/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=30&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2130664,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Creating An Office Of The State Architect.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Creating An Office Of The State Architect.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR36/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=36&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2130666,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Requiring Water Suppliers In The State To Adjust Fluoride Levels In Their Water Systems To Meet The Optimal Fluoride Level For Community Water Fluoridation As Established By The United States Department Of Health And Human Services.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Requiring Water Suppliers In The State To Adjust Fluoride Levels In Their Water Systems To Meet The Optimal Fluoride Level For Community Water Fluoridation As Established By The United States Department Of Health And Human Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR37/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=37&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2130667,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Autism And For Applied Behavioral Analysis Services.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Autism And For Applied Behavioral Analysis Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR34/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=34&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2130668,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Requesting Certain State And County Agencies, In Coordination With Community-based Organizations, To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Food Security Strategy.","description":"Requesting Certain State And County Agencies, In Coordination With Community-based Organizations, To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Food Security Strategy.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR31/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=31&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2130670,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Establishing The Mattress Stewardship Program Design Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations On The Structure And Implementation Of A Statewide Mattress Stewardship Program.","description":"Establishing The Mattress Stewardship Program Design Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations On The Structure And Implementation Of A Statewide Mattress Stewardship Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR29/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=29&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2130671,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Requesting The Department Of Budget And Finance To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility And Benefits Of Creating A State-owned Sovereign Wealth Fund.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Budget And Finance To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility And Benefits Of Creating A State-owned Sovereign Wealth Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR33/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=33&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2130734,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Urging The United States Navy To Not Charge The State Rent For The Use Of The Kalaeloa Film Studio Land And Facilities And Enter Into A Long-term Lease Agreement With The State For Such Use.","description":"Urging The United States Navy To Not Charge The State Rent For The Use Of The Kalaeloa Film Studio Land And Facilities And Enter Into A Long-term Lease Agreement With The State For Such Use.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to PBS, ECD, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR28/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=28&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2130735,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Provide Information To Students On How To Preregister To Vote Prior To Reaching Voting Age.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Provide Information To Students On How To Preregister To Vote Prior To Reaching Voting Age.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR26/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=26&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2130736,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Establish A Three-year Business Plan And A Strategic Vision For The Hawaii Film Studio.","description":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Establish A Three-year Business Plan And A Strategic Vision For The Hawaii Film Studio.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR27/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=27&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2130737,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Requesting The Office Of The State Fire Marshal To Convene An Electric Vehicle Fires Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The State Fire Marshal To Convene An Electric Vehicle Fires Working Group.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EEP, PBS, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR25/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=25&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2130738,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Provide Information To Students On How To Preregister To Vote Prior To Reaching Voting Age.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Provide Information To Students On How To Preregister To Vote Prior To Reaching Voting Age.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR26/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=26&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2130739,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"Requesting The Office Of The State Fire Marshal To Convene An Electric Vehicle Fires Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The State Fire Marshal To Convene An Electric Vehicle Fires Working Group.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EEP, PBS, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR25/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=25&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2130844,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Creating An Office Of The Child Advocate.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Creating An Office Of The Child Advocate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR36/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=36&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2130891,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plans And Programs For Use In Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plans And Programs For Use In Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU/LBT.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR33/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=33&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2130941,"bill_number":"SCR34","title":"Requesting The Department Of Budget And Finance To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility And Benefits Of Creating A State-owned Sovereign Wealth Fund.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Budget And Finance To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility And Benefits Of Creating A State-owned Sovereign Wealth Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR34/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=34&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2130995,"bill_number":"SCR38","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Requiring Water Suppliers In The State To Adjust Fluoride Levels In Their Water Systems To Meet The Optimal Fluoride Level For Community Water Fluoridation As Established By The United States Department Of Health And Human Services.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Requiring Water Suppliers In The State To Adjust Fluoride Levels In Their Water Systems To Meet The Optimal Fluoride Level For Community Water Fluoridation As Established By The United States Department Of Health And Human Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR38/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=38&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2131041,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Creating An Office Of The State Architect.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Creating An Office Of The State Architect.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR37/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=37&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2131137,"bill_number":"SCR35","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Autism And For Applied Behavioral Analysis Services.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Autism And For Applied Behavioral Analysis Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR35/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=35&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2131191,"bill_number":"SCR43","title":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Consultation With The Department Of Health, To Conduct A Study On The Cost And Benefits Of Hiring Mental Health Professionals For Every Public School And Of Distributing Guidelines On Telehealth Safe Spaces.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Consultation With The Department Of Health, To Conduct A Study On The Cost And Benefits Of Hiring Mental Health Professionals For Every Public School And Of Distributing Guidelines On Telehealth Safe Spaces.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR43/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=43&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2131197,"bill_number":"SCR40","title":"Urging The County Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Adopt Ordinances Banning The Sale, Rental, And Distribution Of Disposable Bodyboards.","description":"Urging The County Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Adopt Ordinances Banning The Sale, Rental, And Distribution Of Disposable Bodyboards.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR40/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=40&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2131203,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Establishing The Hawaii Health Plan Working Group To Design And Recommend A Basic, Affordable Hawaii Health Plan Available To Every Resident Of The State.","description":"Establishing The Hawaii Health Plan Working Group To Design And Recommend A Basic, Affordable Hawaii Health Plan Available To Every Resident Of The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR49/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=49&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2131210,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Sponsor A Michelin Guide For Restaurants Across The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Sponsor A Michelin Guide For Restaurants Across The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDT.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR39/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=39&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2131215,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Consultation With The Department Of Health, To Conduct A Study On The Cost And Benefits Of Hiring Mental Health Professionals For Every Public School And Of Distributing Guidelines On Telehealth Safe Spaces.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Consultation With The Department Of Health, To Conduct A Study On The Cost And Benefits Of Hiring Mental Health Professionals For Every Public School And Of Distributing Guidelines On Telehealth Safe Spaces.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR42/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=42&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2131222,"bill_number":"SCR39","title":"Establishing The Mattress Stewardship Program Design Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations On The Structure And Implementation Of A Statewide Mattress Stewardship Program.","description":"Establishing The Mattress Stewardship Program Design Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations On The Structure And Implementation Of A Statewide Mattress Stewardship Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR39/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=39&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2131229,"bill_number":"SCR50","title":"Establishing The Hawaii Health Plan Working Group To Design And Recommend A Basic, Affordable Hawaii Health Plan Available To Every Resident Of The State.","description":"Establishing The Hawaii Health Plan Working Group To Design And Recommend A Basic, Affordable Hawaii Health Plan Available To Every Resident Of The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR50/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=50&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2131235,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Water Fluoridation Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Water Fluoridation Working Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR40/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=40&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2131249,"bill_number":"SCR49","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On Hawaii's Food Manufacturing Strengths And Strategic Markets.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On Hawaii's Food Manufacturing Strengths And Strategic Markets.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDT.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR49/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=49&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2131254,"bill_number":"SCR46","title":"Supporting The Use Of The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund To Fund Predevelopment Costs For Any Government Affordable Housing Development Project Through Interim Loans To Expedite The Delivery Of Affordable Housing To Hawaii's Residents.","description":"Supporting The Use Of The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund To Fund Predevelopment Costs For Any Government Affordable Housing Development Project Through Interim Loans To Expedite The Delivery Of Affordable Housing To Hawaii's Residents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR46/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=46&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2131262,"bill_number":"SCR42","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Convene A Youth Digital Safety And Platform Accountability Working Group To Examine Technology-facilitated Abuse In The State And Develop Recommendations For Regulatory Safeguards.","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Convene A Youth Digital Safety And Platform Accountability Working Group To Examine Technology-facilitated Abuse In The State And Develop Recommendations For Regulatory Safeguards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to GVO/LBT.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR42/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=42&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2131268,"bill_number":"SCR48","title":"Declaring The Intent That Affordable Housing Credits Are Perpetual And Remain Valid Until Redeemed, And Requesting The Counties To Recognize These Credits Without Expiration Dates.","description":"Declaring The Intent That Affordable Housing Credits Are Perpetual And Remain Valid Until Redeemed, And Requesting The Counties To Recognize These Credits Without Expiration Dates.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR48/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=48&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2131275,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Convene A Youth Digital Safety And Platform Accountability Working Group To Examine Technology-facilitated Abuse In The State And Develop Recommendations For Regulatory Safeguards.","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Convene A Youth Digital Safety And Platform Accountability Working Group To Examine Technology-facilitated Abuse In The State And Develop Recommendations For Regulatory Safeguards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to GVO/LBT.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR41/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=41&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2131280,"bill_number":"SCR51","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Requiring Health Insurers To Provide Coverage For Medically Necessary Proton Beam Therapy For Cancer Treatment.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Requiring Health Insurers To Provide Coverage For Medically Necessary Proton Beam Therapy For Cancer Treatment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR51/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=51&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2131286,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Urging The Department Of Education, Department Of Health, And Office Of Wellness And Resilience To Establish A Statewide Peer Counselor Program To Address Youth Loneliness And Social Disconnection In Hawaii's Schools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education, Department Of Health, And Office Of Wellness And Resilience To Establish A Statewide Peer Counselor Program To Address Youth Loneliness And Social Disconnection In Hawaii's Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR43/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=43&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2131296,"bill_number":"SCR44","title":"Urging The Department Of Education, Department Of Health, And Office Of Wellness And Resilience To Establish A Statewide Peer Counselor Program To Address Youth Loneliness And Social Disconnection In Hawaii's Schools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education, Department Of Health, And Office Of Wellness And Resilience To Establish A Statewide Peer Counselor Program To Address Youth Loneliness And Social Disconnection In Hawaii's Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR44/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=44&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2131302,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"Declaring The Intent That Affordable Housing Credits Are Perpetual And Remain Valid Until Redeemed, And Requesting The Counties To Recognize These Credits Without Expiration Dates.","description":"Declaring The Intent That Affordable Housing Credits Are Perpetual And Remain Valid Until Redeemed, And Requesting The Counties To Recognize These Credits Without Expiration Dates.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR47/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=47&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2131310,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Require One Year Of Hawaiian Language Instruction As A Graduation Requirement In Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Require One Year Of Hawaiian Language Instruction As A Graduation Requirement In Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HWN/EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR50/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=50&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2131316,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Supporting The Use Of The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund To Fund Predevelopment Costs For Any Government Affordable Housing Development Project Through Interim Loans To Expedite The Delivery Of Affordable Housing To Hawaii's Residents.","description":"Supporting The Use Of The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund To Fund Predevelopment Costs For Any Government Affordable Housing Development Project Through Interim Loans To Expedite The Delivery Of Affordable Housing To Hawaii's Residents.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-19-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR45/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=45&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2131323,"bill_number":"SCR45","title":"Supporting The Department Of Health's Efforts To Coordinate The Stockpiling Of A Three-year Supply Of Mifepristone.","description":"Supporting The Department Of Health's Efforts To Coordinate The Stockpiling Of A Three-year Supply Of Mifepristone.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR45/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=45&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2131330,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Requesting The Attorney General To Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes To Identify Provisions In Which The Term \"impaired\" Or A Similar Term Is Used To Describe A Person With A Disability And To Suggest Disability-inclusive Appropriate Amendments.","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes To Identify Provisions In Which The Term \"impaired\" Or A Similar Term Is Used To Describe A Person With A Disability And To Suggest Disability-inclusive Appropriate Amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR51/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=51&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2131338,"bill_number":"SCR41","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Collaborate With State And County Agencies And Community-based Organizations To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Food Security Strategy.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Collaborate With State And County Agencies And Community-based Organizations To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Food Security Strategy.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809).","last_action_date":"2026-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR41/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=41&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2131346,"bill_number":"SCR47","title":"Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Okayama, Japan.","description":"Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Okayama, Japan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-22","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR47/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=47&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2131351,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Okayama, Japan.","description":"Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Okayama, Japan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR46/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=46&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2131355,"bill_number":"SCR53","title":"Requesting The Attorney General To Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes To Identify Provisions In Which The Term \"impaired\" Or A Similar Term Is Used To Describe A Person With A Disability And To Suggest Disability-inclusive Appropriate Amendments.","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes To Identify Provisions In Which The Term \"impaired\" Or A Similar Term Is Used To Describe A Person With A Disability And To Suggest Disability-inclusive Appropriate Amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR53/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=53&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2131364,"bill_number":"SCR52","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Require One Year Of Hawaiian Language Instruction As A Graduation Requirement In Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Require One Year Of Hawaiian Language Instruction As A Graduation Requirement In Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HWN/EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR52/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=52&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2131369,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Supporting The Department Of Health's Efforts To Coordinate The Stockpiling Of A Three-year Supply Of Mifepristone.","description":"Supporting The Department Of Health's Efforts To Coordinate The Stockpiling Of A Three-year Supply Of Mifepristone.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR44/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=44&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2131376,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On Hawaii's Food Manufacturing Strengths And Strategic Markets.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On Hawaii's Food Manufacturing Strengths And Strategic Markets.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDT.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR48/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=48&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2131381,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Utilizing Mezzanine Loans To Increase The Rate Of Housing Production In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Utilizing Mezzanine Loans To Increase The Rate Of Housing Production In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDT/HOU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR38/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=38&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2131393,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Requiring Water Suppliers In The State To Adjust Fluoride Levels In Their Water Systems To Meet The Optimal Fluoride Level For Community Water Fluoridation As Established By The United States Department Of Health And Human Services.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Requiring Water Suppliers In The State To Adjust Fluoride Levels In Their Water Systems To Meet The Optimal Fluoride Level For Community Water Fluoridation As Established By The United States Department Of Health And Human Services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-09","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR30/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=30&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2131397,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Requiring Water Suppliers In The State To Adjust Fluoride Levels In Their Water Systems To Meet The Optimal Fluoride Level For Community Water Fluoridation As Established By The United States Department Of Health And Human Services.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Requiring Water Suppliers In The State To Adjust Fluoride Levels In Their Water Systems To Meet The Optimal Fluoride Level For Community Water Fluoridation As Established By The United States Department Of Health And Human Services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-09","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR30/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=30&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2131401,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Offer A Basic Swimming Course In Either Primary Or Secondary Education Levels.","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Offer A Basic Swimming Course In Either Primary Or Secondary Education Levels.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-09","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR27/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=27&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2131405,"bill_number":"HCR29","title":"Establishing The Hawaii Health Plan Working Group To Design And Recommend A Basic, Affordable Hawaii Health Plan Available To Every Resident Of The State.","description":"Establishing The Hawaii Health Plan Working Group To Design And Recommend A Basic, Affordable Hawaii Health Plan Available To Every Resident Of The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-09","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR29/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=29&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2131411,"bill_number":"HCR28","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Autism And For Applied Behavioral Analysis Services.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Autism And For Applied Behavioral Analysis Services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-09","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR28/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=28&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2131416,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Establishing The Hawaii Health Plan Working Group To Design And Recommend A Basic, Affordable Hawaii Health Plan Available To Every Resident Of The State.","description":"Establishing The Hawaii Health Plan Working Group To Design And Recommend A Basic, Affordable Hawaii Health Plan Available To Every Resident Of The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-09","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR29/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=29&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2131421,"bill_number":"SCR57","title":"Endorsing Taiwan's International Participation, Supporting The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Agreement On Avoidance Of Double Taxation, And Commemorating The Sister-state Relationship Between The State And Taiwan.","description":"Endorsing Taiwan's International Participation, Supporting The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Agreement On Avoidance Of Double Taxation, And Commemorating The Sister-state Relationship Between The State And Taiwan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR57/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=57&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2131423,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"Recognizing Open Water Lifeguards As First Responders In Acknowledgement Of Their Essential Role In Emergency Response, Public Safety, And Community Wellbeing Throughout The State.","description":"Recognizing Open Water Lifeguards As First Responders In Acknowledgement Of Their Essential Role In Emergency Response, Public Safety, And Community Wellbeing Throughout The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR54/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=54&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2131426,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Endorsing Taiwan's International Participation, Supporting The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Agreement On Avoidance Of Double Taxation, And Commemorating The Sister-state Relationship Between The State And Taiwan.","description":"Endorsing Taiwan's International Participation, Supporting The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Agreement On Avoidance Of Double Taxation, And Commemorating The Sister-state Relationship Between The State And Taiwan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR55/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=55&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2131428,"bill_number":"SCR55","title":"Supporting The Findings And Recommendations Of The Hawaii Water Safety Coalition's Hawaii Water Safety Plan.","description":"Supporting The Findings And Recommendations Of The Hawaii Water Safety Coalition's Hawaii Water Safety Plan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR55/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=55&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
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{"bill_id":2131435,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Requesting The State Fire Marshal To Appoint A Hydrogen Fire Safety Expert And Provide Training On Hydrogen-related Safety Protocols.","description":"Requesting The State Fire Marshal To Appoint A Hydrogen Fire Safety Expert And Provide Training On Hydrogen-related Safety Protocols.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-22-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR52/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=52&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2131437,"bill_number":"SCR56","title":"Recognizing Open Water Lifeguards As First Responders In Acknowledgement Of Their Essential Role In Emergency Response, Public Safety, And Community Wellbeing Throughout The State.","description":"Recognizing Open Water Lifeguards As First Responders In Acknowledgement Of Their Essential Role In Emergency Response, Public Safety, And Community Wellbeing Throughout The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-21","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR56/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=56&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2131439,"bill_number":"SCR54","title":"Requesting The State Fire Marshal To Appoint A Hydrogen Fire Safety Expert And Provide Training On Hydrogen-related Safety Protocols.","description":"Requesting The State Fire Marshal To Appoint A Hydrogen Fire Safety Expert And Provide Training On Hydrogen-related Safety Protocols.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-20","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-22-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR54/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=54&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2132344,"bill_number":"SCR58","title":"Urging The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Develop A Progressive Enforcement Framework For Parking Violations In Parking Lots Under Its Jurisdiction; Ensure Proper Use Of Parking Areas By Intended Users; And Improve The Prevalence And Clarity Of Signage Regarding Parking Regulations, Fees, And Penalties.","description":"Urging The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Develop A Progressive Enforcement Framework For Parking Violations In Parking Lots Under Its Jurisdiction; Ensure Proper Use Of Parking Areas By Intended Users; And Improve The Prevalence And Clarity Of Signage Regarding Parking Regulations, Fees, And Penalties.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR58/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=58&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2132402,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Urging The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Develop A Progressive Enforcement Framework For Parking Violations In Parking Lots Under Its Jurisdiction; Ensure Proper Use Of Parking Areas By Intended Users; And Improve The Prevalence And Clarity Of Signage Regarding Parking Regulations, Fees, And Penalties.","description":"Urging The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Develop A Progressive Enforcement Framework For Parking Violations In Parking Lots Under Its Jurisdiction; Ensure Proper Use Of Parking Areas By Intended Users; And Improve The Prevalence And Clarity Of Signage Regarding Parking Regulations, Fees, And Penalties.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR56/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=56&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2132612,"bill_number":"SCR65","title":"Requesting The Governor's Senior Advisor For Mental Health And The Justice System To Formulate A Plan To Increase Access To The Hawaii State Hospital For Certain Mentally Ill- Criminal Defendants.","description":"Requesting The Governor's Senior Advisor For Mental Health And The Justice System To Formulate A Plan To Increase Access To The Hawaii State Hospital For Certain Mentally Ill- Criminal Defendants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR65/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=65&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2132613,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Requesting All State Agencies To Utilize Bi-level Lighting Systems In All Newly Constructed State Buildings And Facilities Beginning January 1, 2027.","description":"Requesting All State Agencies To Utilize Bi-level Lighting Systems In All Newly Constructed State Buildings And Facilities Beginning January 1, 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR34/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=34&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2132614,"bill_number":"SCR61","title":"Recognizing And Expressing Appreciation For The United States Armed Forces' Contributions To The State's Emergency Preparedness, Response Capacity, And Community Resilience.","description":"Recognizing And Expressing Appreciation For The United States Armed Forces' Contributions To The State's Emergency Preparedness, Response Capacity, And Community Resilience.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR61/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=61&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2132615,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"Requesting All State Agencies To Utilize Bi-level Lighting Systems In All Newly Constructed State Buildings And Facilities Beginning January 1, 2027.","description":"Requesting All State Agencies To Utilize Bi-level Lighting Systems In All Newly Constructed State Buildings And Facilities Beginning January 1, 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-10","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR34/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=34&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2132616,"bill_number":"SCR62","title":"Requesting The 911 Board To Establish Or Utilize An Appropriate Working Group To Engage With The Disability Community To Address Continuing Access Issues In The States Emergency And 911 Response Systems.","description":"Requesting The 911 Board To Establish Or Utilize An Appropriate Working Group To Engage With The Disability Community To Address Continuing Access Issues In The States Emergency And 911 Response Systems.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR62/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=62&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2132618,"bill_number":"SCR60","title":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Provide An Update On The Findings Of The Proof Of Concept Study Titled Breaking Cycles: Alternative Models Of Rehabilitation And Restorative Justice On Oahu.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Provide An Update On The Findings Of The Proof Of Concept Study Titled Breaking Cycles: Alternative Models Of Rehabilitation And Restorative Justice On Oahu.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR60/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=60&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2132619,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"Requesting The Governor's Senior Advisor For Mental Health And The Justice System To Formulate A Plan To Create Places Of Shelter For Persons Under Civil Commitment And For Persons Who Have Been Recently Released From The Hawaii State Hospital And Are At Risk Of Recidivism.","description":"Requesting The Governor's Senior Advisor For Mental Health And The Justice System To Formulate A Plan To Create Places Of Shelter For Persons Under Civil Commitment And For Persons Who Have Been Recently Released From The Hawaii State Hospital And Are At Risk Of Recidivism.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR32/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=32&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2132620,"bill_number":"SCR68","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Parcels That Make Up The East Kapolei Transit-oriented Development Project To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation And Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Partner With The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Facilitate The Development Of Non-housing Community Development Portions Of The Project.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Parcels That Make Up The East Kapolei Transit-oriented Development Project To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation And Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Partner With The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Facilitate The Development Of Non-housing Community Development Portions Of The Project.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR68/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=68&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2132621,"bill_number":"SCR64","title":"Requesting The United States Congress To Enact Legislation To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act, Provide Support To States That Are Clearing Defendants' Records Of Cannabis Offenses, And Facilitate Access To The Full Spectrum Of Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses.","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Enact Legislation To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act, Provide Support To States That Are Clearing Defendants' Records Of Cannabis Offenses, And Facilitate Access To The Full Spectrum Of Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to JHA, CPC, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR64/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=64&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2132622,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Encouraging Hawaii County, In Collaboration With The Puak Community, Department Of Health, And Other Stakeholders, To Complete The Puak Sewage Project.","description":"Encouraging Hawaii County, In Collaboration With The Puak Community, Department Of Health, And Other Stakeholders, To Complete The Puak Sewage Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR33/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=33&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2132623,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Requesting The Governor's Senior Advisor For Mental Health And The Justice System To Formulate A Plan To Increase Access To The Hawaii State Hospital For Certain Mentally Ill- Criminal Defendants.","description":"Requesting The Governor's Senior Advisor For Mental Health And The Justice System To Formulate A Plan To Increase Access To The Hawaii State Hospital For Certain Mentally Ill- Criminal Defendants.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR32/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=32&year=2026","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":2132624,"bill_number":"SCR66","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Correct, Update, And Complete Its Administrative Rules Governing The Driver Education Program As Recommended By The Auditor's Report No. 2506.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Correct, Update, And Complete Its Administrative Rules Governing The Driver Education Program As Recommended By The Auditor's Report No. 2506.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to TRS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR66/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=66&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2132627,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"Encouraging Hawaii County, In Collaboration With The Puak Community, Department Of Health, University Of Hawaii At Hilo, And Other Stakeholders, To Complete The Puak Sewage Project.","description":"Encouraging Hawaii County, In Collaboration With The Puak Community, Department Of Health, University Of Hawaii At Hilo, And Other Stakeholders, To Complete The Puak Sewage Project.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR33/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=33&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2132628,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"Requesting The United States Congress To Enact Legislation To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act, Provide Support To States That Are Clearing Defendants' Records Of Cannabis Offenses, And Facilitate Access To The Full Spectrum Of Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses.","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Enact Legislation To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act, Provide Support To States That Are Clearing Defendants' Records Of Cannabis Offenses, And Facilitate Access To The Full Spectrum Of Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR58/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=58&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2132629,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Parcels That Make Up The East Kapolei Transit-oriented Development Project To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation And Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Partner With The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Facilitate The Development Of Non-housing Community Development Portions Of The Project.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Parcels That Make Up The East Kapolei Transit-oriented Development Project To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation And Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Partner With The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Facilitate The Development Of Non-housing Community Development Portions Of The Project.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR63/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=63&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2132630,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"Recognizing 2026 As The International Year Of Rangelands And Pastoralists In Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing 2026 As The International Year Of Rangelands And Pastoralists In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR31/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=31&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2132631,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Biomarker Testing.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Biomarker Testing.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR35/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=35&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2132632,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Okayama, Japan.","description":"Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Okayama, Japan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-23","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR36/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=36&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2132633,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Study The Communication Needs Of Individuals Who Are Deaf, Hard Of Hearing, Or Deaf-blind In Health Care Settings And Make Necessary Revisions To The Guidance For Health Care Providers.","description":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Study The Communication Needs Of Individuals Who Are Deaf, Hard Of Hearing, Or Deaf-blind In Health Care Settings And Make Necessary Revisions To The Guidance For Health Care Providers.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR57/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=57&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2132635,"bill_number":"SCR63","title":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Study The Communication Needs Of Individuals Who Are Deaf, Hard Of Hearing, Or Deaf-blind In Health Care Settings And Make Necessary Revisions To The Guidance For Health Care Providers.","description":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Study The Communication Needs Of Individuals Who Are Deaf, Hard Of Hearing, Or Deaf-blind In Health Care Settings And Make Necessary Revisions To The Guidance For Health Care Providers.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-21","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR63/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=63&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2132636,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Correct, Update, And Complete Its Administrative Rules Governing The Driver Education Program As Recommended By The Auditor's Report No. 2506.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Correct, Update, And Complete Its Administrative Rules Governing The Driver Education Program As Recommended By The Auditor's Report No. 2506.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to TRS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR61/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=61&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2132637,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Coordinate The Transfer Of Small Boat Harbors Back To The Department Of Transportation And To Establish A Management Team To Develop Transition Plans.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Coordinate The Transfer Of Small Boat Harbors Back To The Department Of Transportation And To Establish A Management Team To Develop Transition Plans.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to WLA/TRS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR62/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=62&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2132638,"bill_number":"SCR59","title":"Requesting The Governor To Establish Procedures To Authorize Certain Health Care Professionals To Engage In The Practice Of Their Respective Professions In The State Without A Hawaii-issued License During A State Of Emergency.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Establish Procedures To Authorize Certain Health Care Professionals To Engage In The Practice Of Their Respective Professions In The State Without A Hawaii-issued License During A State Of Emergency.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR59/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=59&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2132639,"bill_number":"SCR67","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Coordinate The Transfer Of Small Boat Harbors Back To The Department Of Transportation And To Establish A Management Team To Develop Transition Plans.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Coordinate The Transfer Of Small Boat Harbors Back To The Department Of Transportation And To Establish A Management Team To Develop Transition Plans.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to WLA/TRS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR67/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=67&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2132640,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Requesting The Governor's Senior Advisor For Mental Health And The Justice System To Formulate A Plan To Increase Access To The Hawaii State Hospital For Certain Mentally Ill- Criminal Defendants.","description":"Requesting The Governor's Senior Advisor For Mental Health And The Justice System To Formulate A Plan To Increase Access To The Hawaii State Hospital For Certain Mentally Ill- Criminal Defendants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR59/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=59&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2132641,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Lead The Statewide Coordination Of Services And Support For Individuals With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Lead The Statewide Coordination Of Services And Support For Individuals With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR60/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=60&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2132642,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Recognizing 2026 As The International Year Of Rangelands And Pastoralists In Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing 2026 As The International Year Of Rangelands And Pastoralists In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR31/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=31&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2132659,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"Requesting Certain State Buildings Designed On Or After July 1, 2027, And Intended To Serve A Secondary Purpose As An Emergency Shelter To Be Designed To Withstand Category 5 Hurricanes And Be Used As Shelters In The Event Of An Emergency.","description":"Requesting Certain State Buildings Designed On Or After July 1, 2027, And Intended To Serve A Secondary Purpose As An Emergency Shelter To Be Designed To Withstand Category 5 Hurricanes And Be Used As Shelters In The Event Of An Emergency.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR41/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=41&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2132660,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"Urging All State And County Agencies Involved In Construction Procurement To Implement Prompt Payment Transparency Measures And Expressing Appreciation To The Public Works Division Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services For Its Efforts.","description":"Urging All State And County Agencies Involved In Construction Procurement To Implement Prompt Payment Transparency Measures And Expressing Appreciation To The Public Works Division Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services For Its Efforts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR37/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=37&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2132661,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Declaring The Intent That Affordable Housing Credits Are Perpetual And Remain Valid Until Redeemed, And Requesting The Counties To Recognize These Credits Without Expiration Dates.","description":"Declaring The Intent That Affordable Housing Credits Are Perpetual And Remain Valid Until Redeemed, And Requesting The Counties To Recognize These Credits Without Expiration Dates.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR36/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=36&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2132662,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Urging All State And County Agencies Involved In Construction Procurement To Implement Prompt Payment Transparency Measures And Expressing Appreciation To The Public Works Division Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services For Its Efforts.","description":"Urging All State And County Agencies Involved In Construction Procurement To Implement Prompt Payment Transparency Measures And Expressing Appreciation To The Public Works Division Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services For Its Efforts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR35/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=35&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2132663,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"Declaring The Intent That Affordable Housing Credits Are Perpetual And Remain Valid Until Redeemed, And Requesting The Counties To Recognize These Credits Without Expiration Dates.","description":"Declaring The Intent That Affordable Housing Credits Are Perpetual And Remain Valid Until Redeemed, And Requesting The Counties To Recognize These Credits Without Expiration Dates.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR38/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=38&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2132664,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Coordinate The Stockpiling Of A Three-year Supply Of Mifepristone.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Coordinate The Stockpiling Of A Three-year Supply Of Mifepristone.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR39/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=39&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2132665,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"Requesting The Department Of Defense To Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations For A State Of Hawaii Commemorative Vietnam Veterans Medal.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Defense To Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations For A State Of Hawaii Commemorative Vietnam Veterans Medal.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR40/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=40&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2132666,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Coordinate The Stockpiling Of A Three-year Supply Of Mifepristone.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Coordinate The Stockpiling Of A Three-year Supply Of Mifepristone.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR37/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=37&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2133175,"bill_number":"SCR69","title":"Requesting The State Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Hawaii State Building Code Council.","description":"Requesting The State Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Hawaii State Building Code Council.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR69/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=69&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2133207,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Requesting The State Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Hawaii State Building Code Council.","description":"Requesting The State Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Hawaii State Building Code Council.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR64/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=64&year=2026","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":2133272,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education And The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resilience To Support The Department Of Education's Secondary Agricultural Education Program And The Future Farmers Of America Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education And The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resilience To Support The Department Of Education's Secondary Agricultural Education Program And The Future Farmers Of America Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HED/EDN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR77/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=77&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2133273,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Minimize Rumble Strip Dimensions On A Segment Of Kamehameha V Highway On Molokai To Reduce Unintended Hazards.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Minimize Rumble Strip Dimensions On A Segment Of Kamehameha V Highway On Molokai To Reduce Unintended Hazards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Referred to TRS.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR64/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=64&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2133275,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"Urging The Counties To Establish Property Tax Relief Programs For Senior Citizens Who Have Owned And Occupied Their Residence For At Least Ten Consecutive Years.","description":"Urging The Counties To Establish Property Tax Relief Programs For Senior Citizens Who Have Owned And Occupied Their Residence For At Least Ten Consecutive Years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR65/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=65&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2133276,"bill_number":"SR85","title":"Requesting The Planning Department Of Each County To Establish Kupuna-friendly Building Permit Requirements For Parking Accessibility And Private Businesses Operating Hours.","description":"Requesting The Planning Department Of Each County To Establish Kupuna-friendly Building Permit Requirements For Parking Accessibility And Private Businesses Operating Hours.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR85/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=85&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2133278,"bill_number":"SCR96","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Provide A Report To The Legislature On The Progress Of The Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Provide A Report To The Legislature On The Progress Of The Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR96/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=96&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2133279,"bill_number":"HR68","title":"Urging The Governor To Reconsider His Decision Not To Allow Hawaii To Participate In The Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program.","description":"Urging The Governor To Reconsider His Decision Not To Allow Hawaii To Participate In The Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR68/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=68&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2133280,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Study The Health Care Setting Communication Needs Of, And Develop Guidelines For, Individuals Who Are Deaf, Hard Of Hearing, Or Deaf-blind.","description":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Study The Health Care Setting Communication Needs Of, And Develop Guidelines For, Individuals Who Are Deaf, Hard Of Hearing, Or Deaf-blind.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR61/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=61&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2133282,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"Urging This Body To Introduce And Pass Legislation To Establish Strict Liability For Individuals Who Keep, Harbor, Or Feed Certain Animals In A Manner That Results In Damage To Property.","description":"Urging This Body To Introduce And Pass Legislation To Establish Strict Liability For Individuals Who Keep, Harbor, Or Feed Certain Animals In A Manner That Results In Damage To Property.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-07","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-15-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR66/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=66&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2133283,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"Urging The Governor To Reconsider His Decision Not To Allow Hawaii To Participate In The Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program.","description":"Urging The Governor To Reconsider His Decision Not To Allow Hawaii To Participate In The Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR74/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=74&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2133285,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"Urging The Executive Branch To Obtain, As Soon As Practicable, The Certified Sustainable Destination Designation From The Global Sustainable Tourism Council For The State.","description":"Urging The Executive Branch To Obtain, As Soon As Practicable, The Certified Sustainable Destination Designation From The Global Sustainable Tourism Council For The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR49/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=49&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133286,"bill_number":"SCR79","title":"Encouraging The United States Navy To Take Responsibility For The Eradication Of Octocoral And Other Invasive Species From The Waters Of Pearl Harbor, Including West Loch, Middle Loch, And East Loch.","description":"Encouraging The United States Navy To Take Responsibility For The Eradication Of Octocoral And Other Invasive Species From The Waters Of Pearl Harbor, Including West Loch, Middle Loch, And East Loch.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-21","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-22-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR79/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=79&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2133288,"bill_number":"SCR98","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And Members Of Congress.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR98/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=98&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2133289,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Department Of Transportation To Determine And Clearly Define Jurisdictional Responsibility For Honopou Bridge And Take Coordinated Action To Address Related Safety, Wildfire Risk, And Emergency Access Concerns.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Department Of Transportation To Determine And Clearly Define Jurisdictional Responsibility For Honopou Bridge And Take Coordinated Action To Address Related Safety, Wildfire Risk, And Emergency Access Concerns.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to WLA/TRS.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR63/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=63&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2133290,"bill_number":"HCR47","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Support The Establishment Of Foundations In Public High Schools To Offer Scholarships And Financial Aid To Graduates And Provide Financial Support To The Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Support The Establishment Of Foundations In Public High Schools To Offer Scholarships And Financial Aid To Graduates And Provide Financial Support To The Schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR47/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=47&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133292,"bill_number":"HCR55","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Utilize Artificial Intelligence To Mitigate Traffic And Improve Road Safety In The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Utilize Artificial Intelligence To Mitigate Traffic And Improve Road Safety In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR55/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=55&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2133293,"bill_number":"SCR86","title":"Requesting All State Agencies To Utilize Bi-level Lighting Systems In All State Buildings And Facilities, The Design Of Which Is Finalized On Or After January 1, 2028.","description":"Requesting All State Agencies To Utilize Bi-level Lighting Systems In All State Buildings And Facilities, The Design Of Which Is Finalized On Or After January 1, 2028.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR86/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=86&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133295,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Exempt Any Agricultural Enterprise Practicing Diversified Agriculture On Former Sugarcane Lands Within The Conservation District From Any Requirement For A Permit Or Sight Plan Approval Granted By The Department.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Exempt Any Agricultural Enterprise Practicing Diversified Agriculture On Former Sugarcane Lands Within The Conservation District From Any Requirement For A Permit Or Sight Plan Approval Granted By The Department.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR67/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=67&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2133296,"bill_number":"SCR74","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of No-bid Contracts Issued By State And County Agencies Under Proclamations Declaring States Of Emergency During The Six-year Period Between January 1, 2020, And December 31, 2025.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of No-bid Contracts Issued By State And County Agencies Under Proclamations Declaring States Of Emergency During The Six-year Period Between January 1, 2020, And December 31, 2025.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-19-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR74/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=74&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2133298,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"Urging The Insurance Commissioner To Study The Potential Benefits Of Expanding The Use Of Mail-order Pharmacy In The State.","description":"Urging The Insurance Commissioner To Study The Potential Benefits Of Expanding The Use Of Mail-order Pharmacy In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR59/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=59&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2133299,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Convene A Working Group To Improve Consumer Awareness Of Invasive Plant Species, Reduce The Spread Of Invasive Species Through Plant Sales, And Create A Comprehensive Labeling Framework That Provides An Indication Of A Plant Species' Invasiveness Risk When Sold In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Convene A Working Group To Improve Consumer Awareness Of Invasive Plant Species, Reduce The Spread Of Invasive Species Through Plant Sales, And Create A Comprehensive Labeling Framework That Provides An Indication Of A Plant Species' Invasiveness Risk When Sold In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR60/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=60&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2133300,"bill_number":"SR82","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Strengthen Menstrual Health Education Initiatives And To Adopt A Comprehensive Menstrual Cycle Curriculum.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Strengthen Menstrual Health Education Initiatives And To Adopt A Comprehensive Menstrual Cycle Curriculum.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR82/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=82&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2133302,"bill_number":"SR88","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Develop A Coordinated Support And Stabilization Pathway For Native Hawaiian Beneficiaries Experiencing Homelessness Or Extremely Low Income.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Develop A Coordinated Support And Stabilization Pathway For Native Hawaiian Beneficiaries Experiencing Homelessness Or Extremely Low Income.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-19-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR88/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=88&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2133303,"bill_number":"SCR73","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Exempt Any Agricultural Enterprise Practicing Diversified Agriculture On Former Sugarcane Lands Within The Conservation District From Any Requirement For A Permit Or Sight Plan Approval Granted By The Department.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Exempt Any Agricultural Enterprise Practicing Diversified Agriculture On Former Sugarcane Lands Within The Conservation District From Any Requirement For A Permit Or Sight Plan Approval Granted By The Department.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR73/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=73&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2133305,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"Affirming The Legislature's Commitment To Public Safety, Due Process, And Fair Treatment For Domestic Violence Survivors Within Hawaii's Justice System.","description":"Affirming The Legislature's Commitment To Public Safety, Due Process, And Fair Treatment For Domestic Violence Survivors Within Hawaii's Justice System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR67/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=67&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2133306,"bill_number":"SCR76","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Biomarker Testing.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Biomarker Testing.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR76/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=76&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2133308,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Coordinate The Transfer Of Small Boat Harbors Back To The Department Of Transportation And To Establish A Management Team To Develop Transition Plans.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Coordinate The Transfer Of Small Boat Harbors Back To The Department Of Transportation And To Establish A Management Team To Develop Transition Plans.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR62/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=62&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2133309,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Petition The United States Department Of Agriculture To Address The Delay In Updating School Lunch Nutrition Standards.","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Petition The United States Department Of Agriculture To Address The Delay In Updating School Lunch Nutrition Standards.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR52/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=52&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2133310,"bill_number":"SCR91","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Consider Changing The Configuration Of Bicycle Lanes And On-street Parking Stalls To Align With The Flow Of Vehicular Traffic, Especially On One-way Streets.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Consider Changing The Configuration Of Bicycle Lanes And On-street Parking Stalls To Align With The Flow Of Vehicular Traffic, Especially On One-way Streets.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TRS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR91/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=91&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2133312,"bill_number":"SCR92","title":"Urging The Counties To Integrate The Safe System Approach Into Road And Transportation Design, Especially When Reducing Or Eliminating Off-street Parking Requirements, To Increase Pedestrian Safety.","description":"Urging The Counties To Integrate The Safe System Approach Into Road And Transportation Design, Especially When Reducing Or Eliminating Off-street Parking Requirements, To Increase Pedestrian Safety.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TRS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR92/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=92&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2133313,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"Urging The Counties To Integrate The Safe System Approach Into Road And Transportation Design, Especially When Reducing Or Eliminating Off-street Parking Requirements, To Increase Pedestrian Safety.","description":"Urging The Counties To Integrate The Safe System Approach Into Road And Transportation Design, Especially When Reducing Or Eliminating Off-street Parking Requirements, To Increase Pedestrian Safety.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR52/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=52&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2133315,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And City And County Of Honolulu To Ensure The Safety Of Mililani ike Elementary Students Using School Crosswalks.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And City And County Of Honolulu To Ensure The Safety Of Mililani ike Elementary Students Using School Crosswalks.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR58/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=58&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2133316,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Consider Developing A Facility To Discard Lithium-ion Batteries.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Consider Developing A Facility To Discard Lithium-ion Batteries.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR73/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=73&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133317,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Coordinate The Transfer Of Small Boat Harbors Back To The Department Of Transportation And To Establish A Management Team To Develop Transition Plans.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Coordinate The Transfer Of Small Boat Harbors Back To The Department Of Transportation And To Establish A Management Team To Develop Transition Plans.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR68/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=68&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2133319,"bill_number":"SR92","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Working Group To Study Accessibility Barriers For Multi-family Housing Not Covered By The Federal Fair Housing Act And Governed By Condominium Associations And Planned Community Associations.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Working Group To Study Accessibility Barriers For Multi-family Housing Not Covered By The Federal Fair Housing Act And Governed By Condominium Associations And Planned Community Associations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR92/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=92&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2133320,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Petition The United States Department Of Agriculture To Address The Delay In Updating School Lunch Nutrition Standards.","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Petition The United States Department Of Agriculture To Address The Delay In Updating School Lunch Nutrition Standards.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR56/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=56&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2133322,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"Urging The Governor And Mayors To Take Action To Reassure All Visitors To Hawaii That They Will Be Treated Safely, Legally, And Ethically By All State And County Law Enforcement Agencies Upon Their Arrival And Throughout Their Stay.","description":"Urging The Governor And Mayors To Take Action To Reassure All Visitors To Hawaii That They Will Be Treated Safely, Legally, And Ethically By All State And County Law Enforcement Agencies Upon Their Arrival And Throughout Their Stay.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR48/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=48&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133323,"bill_number":"SCR82","title":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Offer A Basic Swimming Course In Either Primary Or Secondary Education Levels.","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Offer A Basic Swimming Course In Either Primary Or Secondary Education Levels.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR82/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=82&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133325,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On The Effect Of State And County Tax Structures And Programs On The Long-term Economic Growth Of The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On The Effect Of State And County Tax Structures And Programs On The Long-term Economic Growth Of The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR60/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=60&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2133326,"bill_number":"SCR80","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Law Enforcement To Collaborate To Establish A State Highway Police Force.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Law Enforcement To Collaborate To Establish A State Highway Police Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to TRS/PSM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR80/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=80&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133327,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"Recognizing September Twenty-eighth As Hawaii Good Neighbor Day.","description":"Recognizing September Twenty-eighth As Hawaii Good Neighbor Day.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR57/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=57&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2133329,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Makakilo Drive Extension Task Force.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Makakilo Drive Extension Task Force.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR64/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=64&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2133330,"bill_number":"SR89","title":"Endorsing Waikiki As A World Surfing Reserve.","description":"Endorsing Waikiki As A World Surfing Reserve.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR89/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=89&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2133332,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Co-develop A Sixth To Twelfth Grade Artificial Intelligence Literacy And Usage Curriculum With Teachers.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Co-develop A Sixth To Twelfth Grade Artificial Intelligence Literacy And Usage Curriculum With Teachers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Referred to EDU/LBT.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR44/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=44&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133333,"bill_number":"SCR75","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Lead A Coordinated Interdepartmental Effort To Reduce The Impact Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders In The State, Including Development Of A Plan For Interagency Collaboration To Ensure The Coordination Of Support Services.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Lead A Coordinated Interdepartmental Effort To Reduce The Impact Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders In The State, Including Development Of A Plan For Interagency Collaboration To Ensure The Coordination Of Support Services.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 721).","last_action_date":"2026-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR75/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=75&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2133335,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"Urging The Insurance Commissioner To Study The Potential Benefits Of Expanding The Use Of Mail-order Pharmacy In The State.","description":"Urging The Insurance Commissioner To Study The Potential Benefits Of Expanding The Use Of Mail-order Pharmacy In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR55/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=55&year=2026","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":2133336,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Conduct A Systemwide Associate Degree Completion Audit.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Conduct A Systemwide Associate Degree Completion Audit.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR53/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=53&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2133337,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Engage With The Community To Identify And Implement Alternative Vegetation Management Methods Along The Hana Highway.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Engage With The Community To Identify And Implement Alternative Vegetation Management Methods Along The Hana Highway.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR56/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=56&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2133339,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Establish A Destination Management Task Force.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Establish A Destination Management Task Force.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR46/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=46&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133340,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Lead A Coordinated Interdepartmental Effort To Reduce The Impact Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders In The State, Including Development Of A Plan For Interagency Collaboration To Ensure The Coordination Of Support Services.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Lead A Coordinated Interdepartmental Effort To Reduce The Impact Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders In The State, Including Development Of A Plan For Interagency Collaboration To Ensure The Coordination Of Support Services.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR69/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=69&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2133342,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Comprehensive Study On The Feasibility And Implications Of Electing The State's Attorney General.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Comprehensive Study On The Feasibility And Implications Of Electing The State's Attorney General.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR66/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=66&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2133343,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Department Of Transportation To Determine And Clearly Define Jurisdictional Responsibility For Honopou Bridge And Take Coordinated Action To Address Related Safety, Wildfire Risk, And Emergency Access Concerns.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Department Of Transportation To Determine And Clearly Define Jurisdictional Responsibility For Honopou Bridge And Take Coordinated Action To Address Related Safety, Wildfire Risk, And Emergency Access Concerns.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR57/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=57&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2133345,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"Urging The Executive Branch To Advance Efforts To Emerge As A Global Leader In Sustainable Tourism That Preserves And Restores Cultural And Natural Resources, Enhances Resident Quality Of Life, And Ensures High-quality Visitor Experiences.","description":"Urging The Executive Branch To Advance Efforts To Emerge As A Global Leader In Sustainable Tourism That Preserves And Restores Cultural And Natural Resources, Enhances Resident Quality Of Life, And Ensures High-quality Visitor Experiences.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to TOU, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR45/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=45&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133346,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of No-bid Contracts Issued By State And County Agencies Under Proclamations Declaring States Of Emergency During The Six-year Period Between January 1, 2020, And December 31, 2025.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of No-bid Contracts Issued By State And County Agencies Under Proclamations Declaring States Of Emergency During The Six-year Period Between January 1, 2020, And December 31, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-19-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR68/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=68&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2133347,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of The Space Economy Working Group To Study And Develop A Strategic Framework For Advancing Hawaii's Space Economy.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of The Space Economy Working Group To Study And Develop A Strategic Framework For Advancing Hawaii's Space Economy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR71/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=71&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2133349,"bill_number":"SR78","title":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Expand The Hawaiian Immersion Program.","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Expand The Hawaiian Immersion Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HWN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR78/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=78&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133350,"bill_number":"SCR93","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Develop A Coordinated Support And Stabilization Pathway For Native Hawaiian Beneficiaries Experiencing Homelessness Or Extremely Low Income.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Develop A Coordinated Support And Stabilization Pathway For Native Hawaiian Beneficiaries Experiencing Homelessness Or Extremely Low Income.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR93/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=93&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2133352,"bill_number":"SCR70","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Free School Meals To Every Student Enrolled In A Department School, Regardless Of A Student's Eligibility For Participation In A Federal School Meals Program, Beginning With The 2029-2030 School Year.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Free School Meals To Every Student Enrolled In A Department School, Regardless Of A Student's Eligibility For Participation In A Federal School Meals Program, Beginning With The 2029-2030 School Year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR70/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=70&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2133353,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Conduct A Systemwide Associate Degree Completion Audit.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Conduct A Systemwide Associate Degree Completion Audit.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR49/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=49&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2133355,"bill_number":"SCR94","title":"Endorsing Waikiki As A World Surfing Reserve.","description":"Endorsing Waikiki As A World Surfing Reserve.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR94/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=94&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2133356,"bill_number":"SR77","title":"Requesting All State Agencies To Utilize Bi-level Lighting Systems In All State Buildings And Facilities, The Design Of Which Is Finalized On Or After January 1, 2028.","description":"Requesting All State Agencies To Utilize Bi-level Lighting Systems In All State Buildings And Facilities, The Design Of Which Is Finalized On Or After January 1, 2028.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR77/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=77&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133357,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And City And County Of Honolulu To Ensure The Safety Of Mililani ike Elementary Students Using School Crosswalks.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And City And County Of Honolulu To Ensure The Safety Of Mililani ike Elementary Students Using School Crosswalks.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR54/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=54&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2133359,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services For The City And County Of Honolulu To Install Raised Crosswalks At The University Avenue, Lauiki Street, And Kamoku Street Intersections With Hihiwai Street To Improve Pedestrian Safety Near Ala Wai Elementary School And The Surrounding Community.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services For The City And County Of Honolulu To Install Raised Crosswalks At The University Avenue, Lauiki Street, And Kamoku Street Intersections With Hihiwai Street To Improve Pedestrian Safety Near Ala Wai Elementary School And The Surrounding Community.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR39/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=39&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133360,"bill_number":"SR83","title":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Establish A Coordinated Data Entry System For The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation And County Police Departments And Prosecutors To Track The Status Of Detainees Incarcerated In Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation Facilities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Establish A Coordinated Data Entry System For The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation And County Police Departments And Prosecutors To Track The Status Of Detainees Incarcerated In Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation Facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR83/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=83&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2133362,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"Recognizing Open Water Lifeguards As First Responders In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing Open Water Lifeguards As First Responders In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on PBS as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR46/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=46&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133363,"bill_number":"SCR89","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission To Establish An Advisory Committee To Develop Recommendations On The Implementation Of Alternative Models For Rehabilitation And Restorative Justice On Oahu.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission To Establish An Advisory Committee To Develop Recommendations On The Implementation Of Alternative Models For Rehabilitation And Restorative Justice On Oahu.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR89/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=89&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2133364,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women, In Collaboration With The Office Of The Legislative Reference Bureau And 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.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women, In Collaboration With The Office Of The Legislative Reference Bureau And 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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR71/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=71&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133366,"bill_number":"HCR50","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Establish A Destination Management Task Force.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Establish A Destination Management Task Force.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR50/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=50&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133367,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Utilize Artificial Intelligence To Mitigate Traffic And Improve Road Safety In The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Utilize Artificial Intelligence To Mitigate Traffic And Improve Road Safety In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR51/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=51&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2133369,"bill_number":"SCR88","title":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Establish A Coordinated Data Entry System For The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation And County Police Departments And Prosecutors To Track The Status Of Detainees Incarcerated In Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation Facilities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Establish A Coordinated Data Entry System For The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation And County Police Departments And Prosecutors To Track The Status Of Detainees Incarcerated In Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation Facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR88/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=88&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2133370,"bill_number":"SCR84","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, In Consultation With The Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, And The City And County Of Honolulu, To Conduct An Assessment Of Projected Maximum Infrastructure Capacity Around Transit-oriented Development Areas Within The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, In Consultation With The Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, And The City And County Of Honolulu, To Conduct An Assessment Of Projected Maximum Infrastructure Capacity Around Transit-oriented Development Areas Within The City And County Of Honolulu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDT/WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR84/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=84&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133372,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Meet The Criteria Necessary To Officially Recognize Cheerleading As A Title Ix Sport In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Meet The Criteria Necessary To Officially Recognize Cheerleading As A Title Ix Sport In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-24","last_action":"Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 746) in amended form (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2026-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR42/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=42&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2133373,"bill_number":"SCR71","title":"Urging This Body To Introduce And Pass Legislation To Establish Strict Liability For Individuals Who Keep, Harbor, Or Feed Certain Animals In A Manner That Results In Damage To Property.","description":"Urging This Body To Introduce And Pass Legislation To Establish Strict Liability For Individuals Who Keep, Harbor, Or Feed Certain Animals In A Manner That Results In Damage To Property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR71/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=71&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2133374,"bill_number":"SR84","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission To Establish An Advisory Committee To Develop Recommendations On The Implementation Of Alternative Models For Rehabilitation And Restorative Justice On Oahu.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission To Establish An Advisory Committee To Develop Recommendations On The Implementation Of Alternative Models For Rehabilitation And Restorative Justice On Oahu.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR84/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=84&year=2026","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":2133376,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services For The City And County Of Honolulu To Install Raised Crosswalks At The University Avenue, Lauiki Street, And Kamoku Street Intersections With Hihiwai Street To Improve Pedestrian Safety Near Ala Wai Elementary School And The Surrounding Community.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services For The City And County Of Honolulu To Install Raised Crosswalks At The University Avenue, Lauiki Street, And Kamoku Street Intersections With Hihiwai Street To Improve Pedestrian Safety Near Ala Wai Elementary School And The Surrounding Community.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR43/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=43&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133377,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education And The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resilience To Support The Department Of Education's Secondary Agricultural Education Program And The Future Farmers Of America Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education And The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resilience To Support The Department Of Education's Secondary Agricultural Education Program And The Future Farmers Of America Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HED/EDN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR71/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=71&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2133379,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Consider Renaming Leeward Community College To Puuloa Community College.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Consider Renaming Leeward Community College To Puuloa Community College.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR54/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=54&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2133380,"bill_number":"SR76","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Governor To Evaluate And Make Recommendations On The Decentralization Of The Department Of Human Resources Development's Hiring And Recruitment Functions To State Departments, Divisions, And Agencies, Including The Training Of Human Resources Officers Of State Departments, Divisions, And Agencies Necessary To Effectively Carry Out Their Hiring And Recruitment Functions.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Governor To Evaluate And Make Recommendations On The Decentralization Of The Department Of Human Resources Development's Hiring And Recruitment Functions To State Departments, Divisions, And Agencies, Including The Training Of Human Resources Officers Of State Departments, Divisions, And Agencies Necessary To Effectively Carry Out Their Hiring And Recruitment Functions.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR76/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=76&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133382,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority To Add A Stipulation To Its Signature Event Program To Require Thirty Percent Of Funds Awarded Through The Program To Be Used To Market Events To Out-of-state Markets.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority To Add A Stipulation To Its Signature Event Program To Require Thirty Percent Of Funds Awarded Through The Program To Be Used To Market Events To Out-of-state Markets.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR51/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=51&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133383,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Take Action To Release All Federal Records Related To The Jeffrey Epstein Investigations With Limited Redactions Solely To Protect The Privacy And Safety Of Victims.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Take Action To Release All Federal Records Related To The Jeffrey Epstein Investigations With Limited Redactions Solely To Protect The Privacy And Safety Of Victims.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR41/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=41&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133385,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Minimize Rumble Strip Dimensions On A Segment Of Kamehameha V Highway On Molokai To Reduce Unintended Hazards.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Minimize Rumble Strip Dimensions On A Segment Of Kamehameha V Highway On Molokai To Reduce Unintended Hazards.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR58/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=58&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2133386,"bill_number":"SR91","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Provide A Report To The Legislature On The Progress Of The Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Provide A Report To The Legislature On The Progress Of The Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR91/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=91&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2133388,"bill_number":"SR90","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts Of Large Data Centers On Hawaii's Electric Utilities, Ratepayers, Natural Resources, And Climate Goals.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts Of Large Data Centers On Hawaii's Electric Utilities, Ratepayers, Natural Resources, And Climate Goals.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR90/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=90&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2133389,"bill_number":"HCR73","title":"Affirming The Legislature's Commitment To Public Safety, Due Process, And Fair Treatment For Domestic Violence Survivors Within Hawaii's Justice System.","description":"Affirming The Legislature's Commitment To Public Safety, Due Process, And Fair Treatment For Domestic Violence Survivors Within Hawaii's Justice System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR73/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=73&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2133391,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Consider Renaming Leeward Community College To Puuloa Community College.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Consider Renaming Leeward Community College To Puuloa Community College.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR50/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=50&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2133392,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Law Enforcement To Collaborate To Establish A State Highway Police Force.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Law Enforcement To Collaborate To Establish A State Highway Police Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to TRS/PSM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR70/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=70&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133393,"bill_number":"SCR85","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Collaborate With State Departments, Agencies, And Labor Organizations In Completing The Comprehensive Review Of The Classification And Compensation Systems For All Civil Service Positions Under Its Jurisdiction.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Collaborate With State Departments, Agencies, And Labor Organizations In Completing The Comprehensive Review Of The Classification And Compensation Systems For All Civil Service Positions Under Its Jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-21","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR85/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=85&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133395,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Meet The Criteria Necessary To Officially Recognize Cheerleading As A Title Ix Sport In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Meet The Criteria Necessary To Officially Recognize Cheerleading As A Title Ix Sport In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR38/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=38&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2133396,"bill_number":"SCR87","title":"Encouraging The State To Examine Requiring Automated External Defibrillators In All State-owned Buildings And Pursue Existing Automated External Defibrillator Programs.","description":"Encouraging The State To Examine Requiring Automated External Defibrillators In All State-owned Buildings And Pursue Existing Automated External Defibrillator Programs.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR87/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=87&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133398,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority To Add A Stipulation To Its Signature Event Program To Require Thirty Percent Of Funds Awarded Through The Program To Be Used To Market Events To Out-of-state Markets.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority To Add A Stipulation To Its Signature Event Program To Require Thirty Percent Of Funds Awarded Through The Program To Be Used To Market Events To Out-of-state Markets.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR47/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=47&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133399,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Support The Establishment Of Foundations In Public High Schools To Offer Scholarships And Financial Aid To Graduates And Provide Financial Support To The Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Support The Establishment Of Foundations In Public High Schools To Offer Scholarships And Financial Aid To Graduates And Provide Financial Support To The Schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR43/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=43&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133401,"bill_number":"SR65","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Free School Meals To Every Student Enrolled In A Department School, Regardless Of A Student's Eligibility For Participation In A Federal School Meals Program, Beginning With The 2029-2030 School Year.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Free School Meals To Every Student Enrolled In A Department School, Regardless Of A Student's Eligibility For Participation In A Federal School Meals Program, Beginning With The 2029-2030 School Year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR65/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=65&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2133402,"bill_number":"SR79","title":"Encouraging The State To Examine Requiring Automated External Defibrillators In All State-owned Buildings And Pursue Existing Automated External Defibrillator Programs.","description":"Encouraging The State To Examine Requiring Automated External Defibrillators In All State-owned Buildings And Pursue Existing Automated External Defibrillator Programs.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR79/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=79&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133403,"bill_number":"HCR72","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Comprehensive Study On The Feasibility And Implications Of Electing The State's Attorney General.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Comprehensive Study On The Feasibility And Implications Of Electing The State's Attorney General.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR72/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=72&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2133405,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Recognizing Open Water Lifeguards As First Responders In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing Open Water Lifeguards As First Responders In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on PBS as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR42/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=42&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133406,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"Urging The Counties To Establish Property Tax Relief Programs For Senior Citizens Who Have Owned And Occupied Their Residence For At Least Ten Consecutive Years.","description":"Urging The Counties To Establish Property Tax Relief Programs For Senior Citizens Who Have Owned And Occupied Their Residence For At Least Ten Consecutive Years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR59/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=59&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2133408,"bill_number":"SR75","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Collaborate With State Departments, Agencies, And Labor Organizations In Completing The Comprehensive Review Of The Classification And Compensation Systems For All Civil Service Positions Under Its Jurisdiction.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Collaborate With State Departments, Agencies, And Labor Organizations In Completing The Comprehensive Review Of The Classification And Compensation Systems For All Civil Service Positions Under Its Jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR75/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=75&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133409,"bill_number":"SCR81","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women, In Collaboration With The Office Of The Legislative Reference Bureau And 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.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women, In Collaboration With The Office Of The Legislative Reference Bureau And 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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR81/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=81&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133410,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On The Effect Of State And County Tax Structures And Programs On The Long-term Economic Growth Of The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On The Effect Of State And County Tax Structures And Programs On The Long-term Economic Growth Of The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR66/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=66&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":2133412,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Take Action To Release All Federal Records Related To The Jeffrey Epstein Investigations With Limited Redactions Solely To Protect The Privacy And Safety Of Victims.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Take Action To Release All Federal Records Related To The Jeffrey Epstein Investigations With Limited Redactions Solely To Protect The Privacy And Safety Of Victims.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR45/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=45&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133413,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Correct, Update, And Complete Its Administrative Rules Governing The Driver Education Program As Recommended By The Auditor's Report No. 2506.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Correct, Update, And Complete Its Administrative Rules Governing The Driver Education Program As Recommended By The Auditor's Report No. 2506.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Referred to TRS.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR69/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=69&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2133415,"bill_number":"SCR78","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Strengthen Menstrual Health Education Initiatives And To Adopt A Comprehensive Menstrual Cycle Curriculum.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Strengthen Menstrual Health Education Initiatives And To Adopt A Comprehensive Menstrual Cycle Curriculum.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-30","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR78/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=78&year=2026","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":2133416,"bill_number":"SR74","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, In Consultation With The Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, And The City And County Of Honolulu, To Conduct An Assessment Of Projected Maximum Infrastructure Capacity Around Transit-oriented Development Areas Within The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, In Consultation With The Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, And The City And County Of Honolulu, To Conduct An Assessment Of Projected Maximum Infrastructure Capacity Around Transit-oriented Development Areas Within The City And County Of Honolulu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDT/WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR74/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=74&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133418,"bill_number":"SCR90","title":"Requesting The Planning Or Planning And Permitting Department Of Each County To Establish Kupuna-friendly Building Permit Requirements For Parking Accessibility And Private Businesses Operating Hours.","description":"Requesting The Planning Or Planning And Permitting Department Of Each County To Establish Kupuna-friendly Building Permit Requirements For Parking Accessibility And Private Businesses Operating Hours.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 784).","last_action_date":"2026-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR90/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=90&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2133419,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With Its Partners To Increase Investment In Policies, Incentives, Workforce, And Nursery Capacity To Reforest Hawaii's Public And Private Lands.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With Its Partners To Increase Investment In Policies, Incentives, Workforce, And Nursery Capacity To Reforest Hawaii's Public And Private Lands.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-23","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR61/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=61&year=2026","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":2133420,"bill_number":"HCR70","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Makakilo Drive Extension Task Force.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Makakilo Drive Extension Task Force.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR70/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=70&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2133422,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"Encouraging The Hawaii State Department Of Education To Work With The Office Of Hawaiian Education To Create And Convene A Working Group To Establish A K-12 Hawaiian Immersion Campus In West Oahu.","description":"Encouraging The Hawaii State Department Of Education To Work With The Office Of Hawaiian Education To Create And Convene A Working Group To Establish A K-12 Hawaiian Immersion Campus In West Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to EDN/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR69/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=69&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2133423,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"Urging The Governor To Take Action To Reassure All Visitors To Hawaii That They Will Be Treated Safely, Legally, And Ethically By All State Law Enforcement Agencies Upon Their Arrival And Throughout Their Stay.","description":"Urging The Governor To Take Action To Reassure All Visitors To Hawaii That They Will Be Treated Safely, Legally, And Ethically By All State Law Enforcement Agencies Upon Their Arrival And Throughout Their Stay.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to TOU, JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR44/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=44&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133425,"bill_number":"SCR83","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Consider Developing A Facility To Discard Lithium-ion Batteries.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Consider Developing A Facility To Discard Lithium-ion Batteries.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR83/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=83&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133426,"bill_number":"SR80","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Coordinate With Utility Providers Operating Within State Highway Rights-of-way To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Plan And Schedule To Address Derelict Or Aging Utility Poles And Lines Along Farrington Highway And Other High-risk Corridors.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Coordinate With Utility Providers Operating Within State Highway Rights-of-way To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Plan And Schedule To Address Derelict Or Aging Utility Poles And Lines Along Farrington Highway And Other High-risk Corridors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to TRS/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR80/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=80&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2133428,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Co-develop A Sixth To Twelfth Grade Artificial Intelligence Literacy And Usage Curriculum With Teachers.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Co-develop A Sixth To Twelfth Grade Artificial Intelligence Literacy And Usage Curriculum With Teachers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR40/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=40&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2133429,"bill_number":"SCR77","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Coordinate With Utility Providers Operating Within State Highway Rights-of-way To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Plan And Schedule To Address Derelict Or Aging Utility Poles And Lines Along Farrington Highway And Other High-risk Corridors.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Coordinate With Utility Providers Operating Within State Highway Rights-of-way To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Plan And Schedule To Address Derelict Or Aging Utility Poles And Lines Along Farrington Highway And Other High-risk Corridors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to TRS/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR77/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=77&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2133430,"bill_number":"SCR72","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Conduct A Study On The Need To Update Self-defense Laws On Agricultural Lands.","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Conduct A Study On The Need To Update Self-defense Laws On Agricultural Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR72/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=72&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2133432,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"Recognizing September Twenty-eighth As Hawaii Good Neighbor Day.","description":"Recognizing September Twenty-eighth As Hawaii Good Neighbor Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR53/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=53&year=2026","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2133433,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Offer A Basic Swimming Course In Either Primary Or Secondary Education Levels.","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Offer A Basic Swimming Course In Either Primary Or Secondary Education Levels.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR72/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=72&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2133435,"bill_number":"SCR95","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts Of Large Data Centers On Hawaii's Electric Utilities, Ratepayers, Natural Resources, And Climate Goals.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts Of Large Data Centers On Hawaii's Electric Utilities, Ratepayers, Natural Resources, And Climate Goals.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR95/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=95&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2133436,"bill_number":"HCR67","title":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Study The Health Care Setting Communication Needs Of, And Develop Guidelines For, Individuals Who Are Deaf, Hard Of Hearing, Or Deaf-blind.","description":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Study The Health Care Setting Communication Needs Of, And Develop Guidelines For, Individuals Who Are Deaf, Hard Of Hearing, Or Deaf-blind.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR67/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=67&year=2026","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2133438,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Correct, Update, And Complete Its Administrative Rules Governing The Driver Education Program As Recommended By The Auditor's Report No. 2506.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Correct, Update, And Complete Its Administrative Rules Governing The Driver Education Program As Recommended By The Auditor's Report No. 2506.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR63/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=63&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2133439,"bill_number":"SR87","title":"Urging The Counties To Integrate The Safe System Approach Into Road And Transportation Design, Especially When Reducing Or Eliminating Off-street Parking Requirements, To Increase Pedestrian Safety.","description":"Urging The Counties To Integrate The Safe System Approach Into Road And Transportation Design, Especially When Reducing Or Eliminating Off-street Parking Requirements, To Increase Pedestrian Safety.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TRS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR87/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=87&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2133440,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of The Space Economy Working Group To Study And Develop A Strategic Framework For Advancing Hawaii's Space Economy.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of The Space Economy Working Group To Study And Develop A Strategic Framework For Advancing Hawaii's Space Economy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR65/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=65&year=2026","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":2133442,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"Urging The Counties To Integrate The Safe System Approach Into Road And Transportation Design, Especially When Reducing Or Eliminating Off-street Parking Requirements, To Increase Pedestrian Safety.","description":"Urging The Counties To Integrate The Safe System Approach Into Road And Transportation Design, Especially When Reducing Or Eliminating Off-street Parking Requirements, To Increase Pedestrian Safety.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR48/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=48&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2133443,"bill_number":"SR81","title":"Encouraging The United States Navy To Take Responsibility For The Eradication Of Octocoral And Other Invasive Species From The Waters Of Pearl Harbor, Including West Loch, Middle Loch, And East Loch.","description":"Encouraging The United States Navy To Take Responsibility For The Eradication Of Octocoral And Other Invasive Species From The Waters Of Pearl Harbor, Including West Loch, Middle Loch, And East Loch.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-07","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-22-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR81/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=81&year=2026","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":2133445,"bill_number":"SCR97","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Working Group To Study Accessibility Barriers For Multi-family Housing Not Covered By The Federal Fair Housing Act And Governed By Condominium Associations And Planned Community Associations.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Working Group To Study Accessibility Barriers For Multi-family Housing Not Covered By The Federal Fair Housing Act And Governed By Condominium Associations And Planned Community Associations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR97/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=97&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2133446,"bill_number":"SR86","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Consider Changing The Configuration Of Bicycle Lanes And On-street Parking Stalls To Align With The Flow Of Vehicular Traffic, Especially On One-way Streets.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Consider Changing The Configuration Of Bicycle Lanes And On-street Parking Stalls To Align With The Flow Of Vehicular Traffic, Especially On One-way Streets.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TRS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR86/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=86&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2133447,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Engage With The Community To Identify And Implement Alternative Vegetation Management Methods Along The Hana Highway.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Engage With The Community To Identify And Implement Alternative Vegetation Management Methods Along The Hana Highway.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to TRS/AEN.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR62/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=62&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2133454,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"Requesting The State Building Code Council And The Counties To Adopt, Amend, Or Update The State Building Codes And County Building Codes To Incorporate Certain Standards For Off-site Construction.","description":"Requesting The State Building Code Council And The Counties To Adopt, Amend, Or Update The State Building Codes And County Building Codes To Incorporate Certain Standards For Off-site Construction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR78/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=78&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2133455,"bill_number":"HCR80","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And Members Of Congress.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR80/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=80&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2133456,"bill_number":"HCR76","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Complex Needs Patient Working Group To Address The Needs, Services, And Funding For Complex Needs Patients Who Have Multiple Significant But Not Severe Diagnoses Of Chronic Conditions, Including Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Disorders, Or Chronic Physical Illness Conditions.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Complex Needs Patient Working Group To Address The Needs, Services, And Funding For Complex Needs Patients Who Have Multiple Significant But Not Severe Diagnoses Of Chronic Conditions, Including Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Disorders, Or Chronic Physical Illness Conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR76/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=76&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2133457,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"Requesting The Planning Or Planning And Permitting Department Of Each County To Establish Kupuna-friendly Building Permit Requirements For Parking Accessibility And Private Businesses Operating Hours.","description":"Requesting The Planning Or Planning And Permitting Department Of Each County To Establish Kupuna-friendly Building Permit Requirements For Parking Accessibility And Private Businesses Operating Hours.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR79/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=79&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2133458,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"Supporting The Use Of The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund To Fund Predevelopment Costs For Any Government Affordable Housing Development Project Through Interim Loans To Expedite The Delivery Of Affordable Housing To Hawaii's Residents.","description":"Supporting The Use Of The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund To Fund Predevelopment Costs For Any Government Affordable Housing Development Project Through Interim Loans To Expedite The Delivery Of Affordable Housing To Hawaii's Residents.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR75/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=75&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2133459,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Parcels That Make Up The East Kapolei Transit-oriented Development Project To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation And Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Partner With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Hawaii Community Development Authority To Facilitate The Development Of Non-housing Community Development Portions Of The Project.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Parcels That Make Up The East Kapolei Transit-oriented Development Project To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation And Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Partner With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Hawaii Community Development Authority To Facilitate The Development Of Non-housing Community Development Portions Of The Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR77/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=77&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2133460,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"Urging The Counties To Eliminate Real Property Taxes.","description":"Urging The Counties To Eliminate Real Property Taxes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR80/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=80&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2133466,"bill_number":"HCR84","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Create A Plan That Removes Carcinogens From School Meals.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Create A Plan That Removes Carcinogens From School Meals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR84/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=84&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2133469,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Creating An Office Of The State Architect.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Conduct A Study On The Costs And Benefits Of Creating An Office Of The State Architect.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR81/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=81&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2133472,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"Requesting The Planning Or Planning And Permitting Department Of Each County To Establish Kupuna-friendly Building Permit Requirements For Parking Accessibility And Private Businesses Operating Hours.","description":"Requesting The Planning Or Planning And Permitting Department Of Each County To Establish Kupuna-friendly Building Permit Requirements For Parking Accessibility And Private Businesses Operating Hours.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR73/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=73&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2133475,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Complex Needs Patient Working Group To Address The Needs, Services, And Funding For Complex Needs Patients Who Have Multiple Significant But Not Severe Diagnoses Of Chronic Conditions, Including Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Disorders, Or Chronic Physical Illness Conditions.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Complex Needs Patient Working Group To Address The Needs, Services, And Funding For Complex Needs Patients Who Have Multiple Significant But Not Severe Diagnoses Of Chronic Conditions, Including Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Disorders, Or Chronic Physical Illness Conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR70/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=70&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2133478,"bill_number":"HCR90","title":"Affirming The Supremacy Of The United States Constitution And The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii Over Sharia Law.","description":"Affirming The Supremacy Of The United States Constitution And The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii Over Sharia Law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR90/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=90&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2133482,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"Encouraging The United States Navy To Take Responsibility For The Eradication Of Octocoral And Other Invasive Species From The Waters Of Pearl Harbor, Including West Loch, Middle Loch, And East Loch.","description":"Encouraging The United States Navy To Take Responsibility For The Eradication Of Octocoral And Other Invasive Species From The Waters Of Pearl Harbor, Including West Loch, Middle Loch, And East Loch.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to WAL/PBS, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR72/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=72&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2133485,"bill_number":"HCR89","title":"Acknowledging The Historical And Widely-recognized Names Of \"judea\" And \"samaria\" For The Territory Commonly Referred To As The \"west Bank\".","description":"Acknowledging The Historical And Widely-recognized Names Of \"judea\" And \"samaria\" For The Territory Commonly Referred To As The \"west Bank\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR89/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=89&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2133490,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"Affirming The Supremacy Of The United States Constitution And The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii Over Sharia Law.","description":"Affirming The Supremacy Of The United States Constitution And The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii Over Sharia Law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR82/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=82&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2133493,"bill_number":"HR83","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Department Of Education To Collaborate To Establish A Formal, Long-term Collaborative Program To Expand, Equitably Distribute, And Sustain Tree-canopy Coverage Across Public Schools State Wide.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Department Of Education To Collaborate To Establish A Formal, Long-term Collaborative Program To Expand, Equitably Distribute, And Sustain Tree-canopy Coverage Across Public Schools State Wide.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR83/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=83&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2133496,"bill_number":"HCR86","title":"Requesting The State Building Code Council And The Counties To Adopt, Amend, Or Update The State Building Codes And County Building Codes To Incorporate Certain Standards For Off-site Construction.","description":"Requesting The State Building Code Council And The Counties To Adopt, Amend, Or Update The State Building Codes And County Building Codes To Incorporate Certain Standards For Off-site Construction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR86/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=86&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2133501,"bill_number":"HCR87","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Propose An Amendment To The United States Constitution To Allow States To Restrict The Purchase Of Residential Real Property To State Residents.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Propose An Amendment To The United States Constitution To Allow States To Restrict The Purchase Of Residential Real Property To State Residents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR87/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=87&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2133504,"bill_number":"HCR91","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Department Of Education To Collaborate To Establish A Formal, Long-term Collaborative Program To Expand, Equitably Distribute, And Sustain Tree-canopy Coverage Across Public Schools State Wide.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Department Of Education To Collaborate To Establish A Formal, Long-term Collaborative Program To Expand, Equitably Distribute, And Sustain Tree-canopy Coverage Across Public Schools State Wide.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to WLA/EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR91/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=91&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2133507,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"Supporting The Use Of The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund To Fund Predevelopment Costs For Any Government Affordable Housing Development Project Through Interim Loans To Expedite The Delivery Of Affordable Housing To Hawaii's Residents.","description":"Supporting The Use Of The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund To Fund Predevelopment Costs For Any Government Affordable Housing Development Project Through Interim Loans To Expedite The Delivery Of Affordable Housing To Hawaii's Residents.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-23","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR83/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=83&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2133510,"bill_number":"HCR82","title":"Requesting The State Building Code Council To Develop And Adopt Basic Shelter Standards To Enable Low-cost, Rapid-deployment Housing Solutions.","description":"Requesting The State Building Code Council To Develop And Adopt Basic Shelter Standards To Enable Low-cost, Rapid-deployment Housing Solutions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU.","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR82/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=82&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2133513,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Create A Plan That Removes Carcinogens From School Meals.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Create A Plan That Removes Carcinogens From School Meals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR76/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=76&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2133516,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"Acknowledging The Historical And Widely-recognized Names Of \"judea\" And \"samaria\" For The Territory Commonly Referred To As The \"west Bank\".","description":"Acknowledging The Historical And Widely-recognized Names Of \"judea\" And \"samaria\" For The Territory Commonly Referred To As The \"west Bank\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR81/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=81&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2133520,"bill_number":"HR79","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Propose An Amendment To The United States Constitution To Allow States To Restrict The Purchase Of Residential Real Property To State Residents.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Propose An Amendment To The United States Constitution To Allow States To Restrict The Purchase Of Residential Real Property To State Residents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR79/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=79&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2133523,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"Requesting The State Building Code Council To Develop And Adopt Basic Shelter Standards To Enable Low-cost, Rapid-deployment Housing Solutions.","description":"Requesting The State Building Code Council To Develop And Adopt Basic Shelter Standards To Enable Low-cost, Rapid-deployment Housing Solutions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR74/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=74&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2133526,"bill_number":"HCR75","title":"Encouraging The Hawaii State Department Of Education To Work With The Office Of Hawaiian Education To Create And Convene A Working Group To Establish A K-12 Hawaiian Immersion Campus In West Oahu.","description":"Encouraging The Hawaii State Department Of Education To Work With The Office Of Hawaiian Education To Create And Convene A Working Group To Establish A K-12 Hawaiian Immersion Campus In West Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to EDN/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR75/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=75&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2133529,"bill_number":"HCR85","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Parcels That Make Up The East Kapolei Transit-oriented Development Project To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation And Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Partner With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Hawaii Community Development Authority To Facilitate The Development Of Non-housing Community Development Portions Of The Project.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Parcels That Make Up The East Kapolei Transit-oriented Development Project To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation And Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Partner With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Hawaii Community Development Authority To Facilitate The Development Of Non-housing Community Development Portions Of The Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR85/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=85&year=2026","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":2133532,"bill_number":"HCR78","title":"Encouraging The United States Navy To Take Responsibility For The Eradication Of Octocoral And Other Invasive Species From The Waters Of Pearl Harbor, Including West Loch, Middle Loch, And East Loch.","description":"Encouraging The United States Navy To Take Responsibility For The Eradication Of Octocoral And Other Invasive Species From The Waters Of Pearl Harbor, Including West Loch, Middle Loch, And East Loch.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to WAL/PBS, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR78/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=78&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2133535,"bill_number":"HCR88","title":"Urging The Counties To Eliminate Real Property Taxes.","description":"Urging The Counties To Eliminate Real Property Taxes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR88/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=88&year=2026","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":2133795,"bill_number":"HCR99","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Support Expanded Community Access To Outdoor Public School Facilities And Grounds During Non-school Hours.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Support Expanded Community Access To Outdoor Public School Facilities And Grounds During Non-school Hours.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR99/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=99&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2133808,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Support Expanded Community Access To Outdoor Public School Facilities And Grounds During Non-school Hours.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Support Expanded Community Access To Outdoor Public School Facilities And Grounds During Non-school Hours.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR91/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=91&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2133820,"bill_number":"HCR98","title":"Requesting The Department Of Housing And Land Management Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Develop A Countywide Housing Pattern Book To Streamline Permit Approvals And Reduce Regulatory Barriers For Safe, Affordable, And Well-designed Homes.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Housing And Land Management Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Develop A Countywide Housing Pattern Book To Streamline Permit Approvals And Reduce Regulatory Barriers For Safe, Affordable, And Well-designed Homes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR98/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=98&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2133832,"bill_number":"HR87","title":"Supporting The Reactivation Of, And Urging The Governor To Appoint Members To, The Hawaii Health Authority To Plan For A Transition To A Maximally Cost-effective Single-payer Health Care System For The State, To Be Implemented As Soon As Possible After Waivers Have Been Obtained To Capture All Major Sources Of Federal Funding Flowing To The State Through Medicare, Medicaid, And Tricare.","description":"Supporting The Reactivation Of, And Urging The Governor To Appoint Members To, The Hawaii Health Authority To Plan For A Transition To A Maximally Cost-effective Single-payer Health Care System For The State, To Be Implemented As Soon As Possible After Waivers Have Been Obtained To Capture All Major Sources Of Federal Funding Flowing To The State Through Medicare, Medicaid, And Tricare.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR87/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=87&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2133855,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"Supporting The Request By The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Faculty Senate For A Commitment From University Of Hawaii Leaders To Remain Steadfast In Vigorously Defending Any And All Students, Faculty, Or Staff Who May Be Attacked For Exercising Their Rights To Academic Freedom And Free Speech.","description":"Supporting The Request By The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Faculty Senate For A Commitment From University Of Hawaii Leaders To Remain Steadfast In Vigorously Defending Any And All Students, Faculty, Or Staff Who May Be Attacked For Exercising Their Rights To Academic Freedom And Free Speech.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HED, JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR89/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=89&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2133869,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women To Establish A Working Group And Provide A Report To The Legislature On Ways To Strengthen Prevention, Interventions, And Protections For Survivors Of Image-based Sexual Abuse.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women To Establish A Working Group And Provide A Report To The Legislature On Ways To Strengthen Prevention, Interventions, And Protections For Survivors Of Image-based Sexual Abuse.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR85/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=85&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2133882,"bill_number":"HCR96","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Consider Moving To A Demerit Points-based Driver's Licensing System.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Consider Moving To A Demerit Points-based Driver's Licensing System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to TRS/EIG.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR96/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=96&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2133894,"bill_number":"HCR94","title":"Urging The Department Of Education And Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Jointly Develop A Farmer-to-institution Coordination Plan That Is Aligned With The Aina Kitchen Network Rollout.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education And Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Jointly Develop A Farmer-to-institution Coordination Plan That Is Aligned With The Aina Kitchen Network Rollout.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR94/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=94&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2133907,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"Encouraging The State To Examine Requiring Automated External Defibrillators In All State-owned Buildings And Pursue Existing Automated External Defibrillator Programs.","description":"Encouraging The State To Examine Requiring Automated External Defibrillators In All State-owned Buildings And Pursue Existing Automated External Defibrillator Programs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR84/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=84&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2133920,"bill_number":"HCR95","title":"Supporting The Reactivation Of, And Urging The Governor To Appoint Members To, The Hawaii Health Authority To Plan For A Transition To A Maximally Cost-effective Single-payer Health Care System For The State, To Be Implemented As Soon As Possible After Waivers Have Been Obtained To Capture All Major Sources Of Federal Funding Flowing To The State Through Medicare, Medicaid, And Tricare.","description":"Supporting The Reactivation Of, And Urging The Governor To Appoint Members To, The Hawaii Health Authority To Plan For A Transition To A Maximally Cost-effective Single-payer Health Care System For The State, To Be Implemented As Soon As Possible After Waivers Have Been Obtained To Capture All Major Sources Of Federal Funding Flowing To The State Through Medicare, Medicaid, And Tricare.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR95/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=95&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2133936,"bill_number":"HCR92","title":"Encouraging The State To Examine Requiring Automated External Defibrillators In All State-owned Buildings And Pursue Existing Automated External Defibrillator Programs.","description":"Encouraging The State To Examine Requiring Automated External Defibrillators In All State-owned Buildings And Pursue Existing Automated External Defibrillator Programs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR92/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=92&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2133949,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"Urging The Department Of Education And Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Jointly Develop A Farmer-to-institution Coordination Plan That Is Aligned With The Aina Kitchen Network Rollout.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education And Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Jointly Develop A Farmer-to-institution Coordination Plan That Is Aligned With The Aina Kitchen Network Rollout.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR86/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=86&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2133964,"bill_number":"HCR97","title":"Supporting The Request By The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Faculty Senate For A Commitment From University Of Hawaii Leaders To Remain Steadfast In Vigorously Defending Any And All Students, Faculty, Or Staff Who May Be Attacked For Exercising Their Rights To Academic Freedom And Free Speech.","description":"Supporting The Request By The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Faculty Senate For A Commitment From University Of Hawaii Leaders To Remain Steadfast In Vigorously Defending Any And All Students, Faculty, Or Staff Who May Be Attacked For Exercising Their Rights To Academic Freedom And Free Speech.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Referred to HED, JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR97/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=97&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2133978,"bill_number":"HR90","title":"Requesting The Department Of Planning And Permitting Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Develop A Countywide Housing Pattern Book To Streamline Permit Approvals And Reduce Regulatory Barriers For Safe, Affordable, And Well-designed Homes Across Oahu.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Planning And Permitting Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Develop A Countywide Housing Pattern Book To Streamline Permit Approvals And Reduce Regulatory Barriers For Safe, Affordable, And Well-designed Homes Across Oahu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR90/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=90&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2133991,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Consider Moving To A Demerit Points-based Driver's Licensing System.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Consider Moving To A Demerit Points-based Driver's Licensing System.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR88/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=88&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2134001,"bill_number":"HCR93","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women To Establish A Working Group And Provide A Report To The Legislature On Ways To Strengthen Prevention, Interventions, And Protections For Survivors Of Image-based Sexual Abuse.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women To Establish A Working Group And Provide A Report To The Legislature On Ways To Strengthen Prevention, Interventions, And Protections For Survivors Of Image-based Sexual Abuse.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR93/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=93&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2134070,"bill_number":"SR98","title":"Urging Appropriate Authorities To Redevelop The Pali Lanes Property To Preserve Its Historic Mid-century Architecture And Provide For Meaningful Recreational, Cultural, And Community-serving Uses That Benefit The Residents Of Kailua And Windward Oahu.","description":"Urging Appropriate Authorities To Redevelop The Pali Lanes Property To Preserve Its Historic Mid-century Architecture And Provide For Meaningful Recreational, Cultural, And Community-serving Uses That Benefit The Residents Of Kailua And Windward Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR98/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=98&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134101,"bill_number":"SCR108","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of Three Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easements Covering Portions Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, For Existing Drainage Purposes, And For Use, Operation, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of Three Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easements Covering Portions Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, For Existing Drainage Purposes, And For Use, Operation, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR108/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=108&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2134198,"bill_number":"SR100","title":"Recognizing The Public Health Impacts Of Air Pollution From Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles And The Risks That Traffic-related Air Pollution Poses To Communities Across The State And Affirming The Commitment To Transition To Cleaner Transportation Choices.","description":"Recognizing The Public Health Impacts Of Air Pollution From Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles And The Risks That Traffic-related Air Pollution Poses To Communities Across The State And Affirming The Commitment To Transition To Cleaner Transportation Choices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to AEN/TRS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR100/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=100&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134224,"bill_number":"SCR105","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Provide Information To Students On How To Preregister To Vote Before Reaching Voting Age.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Provide Information To Students On How To Preregister To Vote Before Reaching Voting Age.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR105/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=105&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134255,"bill_number":"SR96","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Department Of Education To Collaborate To Establish A Formal, Long-term Collaborative Program To Expand, Equitably Distribute, And Sustain Tree-canopy Coverage Across Public Schools State Wide.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Department Of Education To Collaborate To Establish A Formal, Long-term Collaborative Program To Expand, Equitably Distribute, And Sustain Tree-canopy Coverage Across Public Schools State Wide.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WLA/EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR96/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=96&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134281,"bill_number":"SCR102","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Department Of Education To Collaborate To Establish A Formal, Long-term Collaborative Program To Expand, Equitably Distribute, And Sustain Tree-canopy Coverage Across Public Schools State Wide.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Department Of Education To Collaborate To Establish A Formal, Long-term Collaborative Program To Expand, Equitably Distribute, And Sustain Tree-canopy Coverage Across Public Schools State Wide.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WLA/EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR102/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=102&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134295,"bill_number":"SCR104","title":"Urging Appropriate Authorities To Redevelop The Pali Lanes Property To Preserve Its Historic Mid-century Architecture And Provide For Meaningful Recreational, Cultural, And Community-serving Uses That Benefit The Residents Of Kailua And Windward Oahu.","description":"Urging Appropriate Authorities To Redevelop The Pali Lanes Property To Preserve Its Historic Mid-century Architecture And Provide For Meaningful Recreational, Cultural, And Community-serving Uses That Benefit The Residents Of Kailua And Windward Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR104/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=104&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134316,"bill_number":"SCR106","title":"Recognizing The Public Health Impacts Of Air Pollution From Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles And The Risks That Traffic-related Air Pollution Poses To Communities Across The State And Affirming The Commitment To Transition To Cleaner Transportation Choices.","description":"Recognizing The Public Health Impacts Of Air Pollution From Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles And The Risks That Traffic-related Air Pollution Poses To Communities Across The State And Affirming The Commitment To Transition To Cleaner Transportation Choices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to AEN/TRS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR106/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=106&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134328,"bill_number":"SR123","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Develop, Publish, And Periodically Update Public Health Guidance And Educational Materials Regarding Radiofrequency Energy Exposure From Cellular Towers.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Develop, Publish, And Periodically Update Public Health Guidance And Educational Materials Regarding Radiofrequency Energy Exposure From Cellular Towers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR123/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=123&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134330,"bill_number":"SR118","title":"Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Complete The Purchase Of The Fee Simple Interest In The Halaula Agricultural Parcel Identified As Tax Map Key: (3) 5-3-7:15.","description":"Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Complete The Purchase Of The Fee Simple Interest In The Halaula Agricultural Parcel Identified As Tax Map Key: (3) 5-3-7:15.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR118/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=118&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2134331,"bill_number":"SR122","title":"Urging The Department Of Education And Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Jointly Develop A Farmer-to-institution Coordination Plan That Is Aligned With The Aina Kitchen Network Rollout.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education And Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Jointly Develop A Farmer-to-institution Coordination Plan That Is Aligned With The Aina Kitchen Network Rollout.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR122/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=122&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134332,"bill_number":"HCR105","title":"Requesting The Center For Nursing To Compile A Comprehensive List Of Recommended Safe Patient Staffing Strategies And Ratios For All Nursing Specialties And Subspecialties Across All Health Care Settings, And To Maintain A Repository For This Information.","description":"Requesting The Center For Nursing To Compile A Comprehensive List Of Recommended Safe Patient Staffing Strategies And Ratios For All Nursing Specialties And Subspecialties Across All Health Care Settings, And To Maintain A Repository For This Information.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR105/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=105&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2134335,"bill_number":"HR96","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Community Groups To Advance The System Of Coastal Trails On The North Shore Of Oahu.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Community Groups To Advance The System Of Coastal Trails On The North Shore Of Oahu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR96/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=96&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2134341,"bill_number":"SCR138","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Collaboration With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Convene A Working Group To Coordinate Capital Improvement Planning To Reduce Infrastructure Costs For Hawaiian Home Lands Developments.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Collaboration With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Convene A Working Group To Coordinate Capital Improvement Planning To Reduce Infrastructure Costs For Hawaiian Home Lands Developments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to TRS/HWN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR138/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=138&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134344,"bill_number":"SCR139","title":"Requesting The Workforce Development Council To Recommend To The Governor, For Inclusion In The State Unified Plan, A Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy To Ensure That All People Of The State Have A Pathway To A Career That Enables Them To Learn, Work, And Thrive In The State And Contribute To A Vibrant Local Economy Grounded In Community Values By 2045.","description":"Requesting The Workforce Development Council To Recommend To The Governor, For Inclusion In The State Unified Plan, A Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy To Ensure That All People Of The State Have A Pathway To A Career That Enables Them To Learn, Work, And Thrive In The State And Contribute To A Vibrant Local Economy Grounded In Community Values By 2045.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR139/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=139&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2134345,"bill_number":"SCR113","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Submit A Report To The Legislature Detailing Farm-to-school Implementation, Local Food Procurement, Regional Kitchen Alignment, And Federal Farm-to-school Grant Participation.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Submit A Report To The Legislature Detailing Farm-to-school Implementation, Local Food Procurement, Regional Kitchen Alignment, And Federal Farm-to-school Grant Participation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR113/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=113&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2134352,"bill_number":"SCR107","title":"Requesting The Department Of Housing And Land Management Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Develop A Countywide Housing Pattern Book To Streamline Permit Approvals And Reduce Regulatory Barriers For Safe, Affordable, And Well-designed Homes.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Housing And Land Management Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Develop A Countywide Housing Pattern Book To Streamline Permit Approvals And Reduce Regulatory Barriers For Safe, Affordable, And Well-designed Homes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR107/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=107&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2134354,"bill_number":"HCR103","title":"Affirming Support For The Expansion Of Programs And Projects That Increase Tree Canopy Coverage And Install Shade Trees In Urban Areas To Mitigate The Effects Of Urban Heat Islands Across The State.","description":"Affirming Support For The Expansion Of Programs And Projects That Increase Tree Canopy Coverage And Install Shade Trees In Urban Areas To Mitigate The Effects Of Urban Heat Islands Across The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR103/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=103&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2134361,"bill_number":"SCR111","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of No-bid Contracts Issued By State And County Agencies Under Proclamations Declaring States Of Emergency During The Six-year Period Between January 1, 2020, And December 31, 2025.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of No-bid Contracts Issued By State And County Agencies Under Proclamations Declaring States Of Emergency During The Six-year Period Between January 1, 2020, And December 31, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR111/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=111&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2134362,"bill_number":"SCR127","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Expand The Agricultural Enforcement Pilot Program To The Islands Of Kauai And Maui.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Expand The Agricultural Enforcement Pilot Program To The Islands Of Kauai And Maui.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR127/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=127&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2134365,"bill_number":"SCR115","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Determine The Necessary Steps To Replace The Chief Election Officer With The Secretary Of State, Elected By Voters, To Oversee Elections.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Determine The Necessary Steps To Replace The Chief Election Officer With The Secretary Of State, Elected By Voters, To Oversee Elections.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR115/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=115&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2134368,"bill_number":"SR119","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Expand The Agricultural Enforcement Pilot Program To The Islands Of Kauai And Maui.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Expand The Agricultural Enforcement Pilot Program To The Islands Of Kauai And Maui.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR119/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=119&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2134373,"bill_number":"SCR124","title":"Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Extend For A Period Of Ten Years The Leases And Subleases On Mauna Kea Lands.","description":"Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Extend For A Period Of Ten Years The Leases And Subleases On Mauna Kea Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR124/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=124&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2134376,"bill_number":"HCR106","title":"Endorsing Waikiki As A World Surfing Reserve.","description":"Endorsing Waikiki As A World Surfing Reserve.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-23","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR106/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=106&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2134380,"bill_number":"SCR122","title":"Requesting Each State Agency To Provide The Affected Person With Written Notice Of Certain Information Before Taking Any Final Administrative Action That Materially And Adversely Affects A Protected Liberty Or Property Interest.","description":"Requesting Each State Agency To Provide The Affected Person With Written Notice Of Certain Information Before Taking Any Final Administrative Action That Materially And Adversely Affects A Protected Liberty Or Property Interest.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR122/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=122&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2134383,"bill_number":"HR92","title":"Requesting The Workforce Development Council To Recommend To The Governor, For Inclusion In The State Unified Plan, A Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy To Ensure That All People Of The State Have A Pathway To A Career That Enables Them To Learn, Work, And Thrive In The State And Contribute To A Vibrant Local Economy Grounded In Community Values By 2045.","description":"Requesting The Workforce Development Council To Recommend To The Governor, For Inclusion In The State Unified Plan, A Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy To Ensure That All People Of The State Have A Pathway To A Career That Enables Them To Learn, Work, And Thrive In The State And Contribute To A Vibrant Local Economy Grounded In Community Values By 2045.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR92/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=92&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134384,"bill_number":"SCR134","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education And The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resilience To Support The Department Of Education's Secondary Agricultural Education Program And The Future Farmers Of America Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education And The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resilience To Support The Department Of Education's Secondary Agricultural Education Program And The Future Farmers Of America Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR134/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=134&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134395,"bill_number":"SR115","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Fee Simple Title Ownership Of Parcels Of Land To The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity Pursuant To Act 90, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2003.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Fee Simple Title Ownership Of Parcels Of Land To The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity Pursuant To Act 90, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2003.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WLA/AEN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR115/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=115&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2134397,"bill_number":"SCR100","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-01","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR100/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=100&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134406,"bill_number":"HR98","title":"Endorsing Waikiki As A World Surfing Reserve.","description":"Endorsing Waikiki As A World Surfing Reserve.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR98/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=98&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2134407,"bill_number":"SCR114","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education's Internal Audit Office To Conduct Semiannual Performance And Management Audits Of The Department And Its Attached Agencies.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education's Internal Audit Office To Conduct Semiannual Performance And Management Audits Of The Department And Its Attached Agencies.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR114/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=114&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2134414,"bill_number":"SCR130","title":"Urging The Department Of Education And Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Jointly Develop A Farmer-to-institution Coordination Plan That Is Aligned With The Aina Kitchen Network Rollout.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education And Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Jointly Develop A Farmer-to-institution Coordination Plan That Is Aligned With The Aina Kitchen Network Rollout.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-30","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR130/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=130&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134417,"bill_number":"SR125","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, In Consultation With The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity, To Adopt Rules To Prohibit Commercial Octopus Aquaculture.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, In Consultation With The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity, To Adopt Rules To Prohibit Commercial Octopus Aquaculture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WLA were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Chang ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Inouye; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCorte.","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR125/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=125&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134418,"bill_number":"SCR129","title":"Affirming Support For The Expansion Of Programs And Projects That Increase Tree Canopy Coverage And Install Shade Trees In Urban Areas To Mitigate The Effects Of Urban Heat Islands Across The State.","description":"Affirming Support For The Expansion Of Programs And Projects That Increase Tree Canopy Coverage And Install Shade Trees In Urban Areas To Mitigate The Effects Of Urban Heat Islands Across The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-21","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR129/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=129&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134421,"bill_number":"SR94","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR94/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=94&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134424,"bill_number":"SR109","title":"Requesting The Governor To Appoint An Individual From Within The Office Of Elections To Temporarily Serve As The Acting Chief Election Officer In The Event Of A Vacancy.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Appoint An Individual From Within The Office Of Elections To Temporarily Serve As The Acting Chief Election Officer In The Event Of A Vacancy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR109/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=109&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2134425,"bill_number":"SR130","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Collaboration With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Convene A Working Group To Coordinate Capital Improvement Planning To Reduce Infrastructure Costs For Hawaiian Home Lands Developments.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Collaboration With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Convene A Working Group To Coordinate Capital Improvement Planning To Reduce Infrastructure Costs For Hawaiian Home Lands Developments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to TRS/HWN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR130/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=130&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134428,"bill_number":"SCR132","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Take Necessary Steps To Finalize, Prioritize, And Materialize The Makakilo Drive Extension Project.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Take Necessary Steps To Finalize, Prioritize, And Materialize The Makakilo Drive Extension Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR132/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=132&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134432,"bill_number":"SCR120","title":"Urging The State To Consider The Importance Of Rangelands And Pastoralists And Adopt Policies That Further Sustain Rangeland Health And Pastoralist Livelihoods.","description":"Urging The State To Consider The Importance Of Rangelands And Pastoralists And Adopt Policies That Further Sustain Rangeland Health And Pastoralist Livelihoods.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-21","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR120/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=120&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2134433,"bill_number":"HR100","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Submit A Report To The Legislature Detailing Farm-to-school Implementation, Local Food Procurement, Regional Kitchen Alignment, And Federal Farm-to-school Grant Participation.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Submit A Report To The Legislature Detailing Farm-to-school Implementation, Local Food Procurement, Regional Kitchen Alignment, And Federal Farm-to-school Grant Participation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, AGR, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR100/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=100&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2134435,"bill_number":"SR116","title":"Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Extend For A Period Of Ten Years The Leases And Subleases On Mauna Kea Lands.","description":"Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Extend For A Period Of Ten Years The Leases And Subleases On Mauna Kea Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR116/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=116&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2134436,"bill_number":"SR124","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Take Necessary Steps To Finalize, Prioritize, And Materialize The Makakilo Drive Extension Project.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Take Necessary Steps To Finalize, Prioritize, And Materialize The Makakilo Drive Extension Project.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR124/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=124&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134439,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"Affirming Support For The Expansion Of Programs And Projects That Increase Tree Canopy Coverage And Install Shade Trees In Urban Areas To Mitigate The Effects Of Urban Heat Islands Across The State.","description":"Affirming Support For The Expansion Of Programs And Projects That Increase Tree Canopy Coverage And Install Shade Trees In Urban Areas To Mitigate The Effects Of Urban Heat Islands Across The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR95/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=95&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2134444,"bill_number":"SCR136","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On Recyclable, Biodegradable, And Compostable Labeling In The State To Determine If The Labeling Is Accurate And Non-deceptive.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On Recyclable, Biodegradable, And Compostable Labeling In The State To Determine If The Labeling Is Accurate And Non-deceptive.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR136/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=136&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134445,"bill_number":"SR114","title":"Requesting Each State Agency To Provide The Affected Person With Written Notice Of Certain Information Before Taking Any Final Administrative Action That Materially And Adversely Affects A Protected Liberty Or Property Interest.","description":"Requesting Each State Agency To Provide The Affected Person With Written Notice Of Certain Information Before Taking Any Final Administrative Action That Materially And Adversely Affects A Protected Liberty Or Property Interest.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR114/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=114&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2134451,"bill_number":"SCR125","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Incorporate Into Their Assessment Process The Possession Or Active Seeking Of Dam Liability Insurance By Private Dam Owners.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Incorporate Into Their Assessment Process The Possession Or Active Seeking Of Dam Liability Insurance By Private Dam Owners.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR125/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=125&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2134453,"bill_number":"HR97","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Center For Nursing To Compile A Comprehensive List Of Recommended Safe Patient Staffing Ratios For All Nursing Specialties And Subspecialities Across All Health Care Settings, And To Maintain A Repository For This Information.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Center For Nursing To Compile A Comprehensive List Of Recommended Safe Patient Staffing Ratios For All Nursing Specialties And Subspecialities Across All Health Care Settings, And To Maintain A Repository For This Information.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR97/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=97&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2134455,"bill_number":"SCR103","title":"Urging The Division Of State Parks Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Task Force To Improve State Parks, And To Develop Appropriate Branding And Narratives For Parks, Landmarks, And Other Significant Places Throughout The State.","description":"Urging The Division Of State Parks Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Task Force To Improve State Parks, And To Develop Appropriate Branding And Narratives For Parks, Landmarks, And Other Significant Places Throughout The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR103/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=103&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134471,"bill_number":"HCR150","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Identify And Assess Emergency Shelters Capable Of Withstanding Hurricane Conditions And To Develop A Plan To Improve The State's Hurricane Shelter Capacity.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Identify And Assess Emergency Shelters Capable Of Withstanding Hurricane Conditions And To Develop A Plan To Improve The State's Hurricane Shelter Capacity.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR150/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=150&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2134487,"bill_number":"HR161","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Assist In Organizing A Statewide Summit Of Organizations Working On Community Resilience Hubs.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Assist In Organizing A Statewide Summit Of Organizations Working On Community Resilience Hubs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR161/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=161&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2134506,"bill_number":"HR160","title":"Urging The Governor To Reharmonize The Federal And State Regulation Of Cannabis In Hawaii By Obtaining A Controlled Substance Exception For Registered Medical Cannabis Patients And Registration Waivers For State-licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries From The Drug Enforcement Administration.","description":"Urging The Governor To Reharmonize The Federal And State Regulation Of Cannabis In Hawaii By Obtaining A Controlled Substance Exception For Registered Medical Cannabis Patients And Registration Waivers For State-licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries From The Drug Enforcement Administration.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR160/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=160&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2134507,"bill_number":"HCR143","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Recognize Robotics As An Interscholastic Sport And Dedicate Funding To Support Robotics Programs Across The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Recognize Robotics As An Interscholastic Sport And Dedicate Funding To Support Robotics Programs Across The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR143/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=143&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2134509,"bill_number":"HR126","title":"Urging The Hawaii State Director Of Health To Issue A Statewide Order To Allow For The Sale And Purchase Of Nebulized Budesonide Without A Prescription Or Consultation With A Healthcare Provider.","description":"Urging The Hawaii State Director Of Health To Issue A Statewide Order To Allow For The Sale And Purchase Of Nebulized Budesonide Without A Prescription Or Consultation With A Healthcare Provider.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR126/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=126&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2134510,"bill_number":"HCR139","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health, Department Of Human Services, And Department Of Education To Develop A Coordinated Plan To Reduce The Impact Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health, Department Of Human Services, And Department Of Education To Develop A Coordinated Plan To Reduce The Impact Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR139/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=139&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2134513,"bill_number":"HCR144","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Collaborate With State And County Agencies And Community-based Organizations To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Food Security Strategy.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Collaborate With State And County Agencies And Community-based Organizations To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Food Security Strategy.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR144/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=144&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2134514,"bill_number":"HR121","title":"Urging The Governor To Protect The State Public Land Trust And Native Hawaiian Rights, With The Understanding That The Legislature Is Prepared To Take Action If The Federal Government Initiates Condemnation Proceedings Against State Lands.","description":"Urging The Governor To Protect The State Public Land Trust And Native Hawaiian Rights, With The Understanding That The Legislature Is Prepared To Take Action If The Federal Government Initiates Condemnation Proceedings Against State Lands.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL/PBS, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR121/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=121&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2134516,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing State-owned Or State-controlled Warehouse And Logistics Facilities Near Ports, Harbors, And Airports To Reduce Material Costs Associated With Publicly Financed Housing Projects.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing State-owned Or State-controlled Warehouse And Logistics Facilities Near Ports, Harbors, And Airports To Reduce Material Costs Associated With Publicly Financed Housing Projects.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR103/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=103&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2134523,"bill_number":"SCR119","title":"Requesting The Center For Nursing To Compile A Comprehensive List Of Recommended Safe Patient Staffing Ratios For All Nursing Specialties And Subspecialties Across All Health Care Settings And To Maintain A Repository For This Information.","description":"Requesting The Center For Nursing To Compile A Comprehensive List Of Recommended Safe Patient Staffing Ratios For All Nursing Specialties And Subspecialties Across All Health Care Settings And To Maintain A Repository For This Information.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR119/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=119&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2134530,"bill_number":"SCR135","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Address The Findings And Recommendations Of Auditor's Report No. 26-08 Regarding The Implementation Of Hawaii's Farm-to-school And Local Food Procurement Initiatives.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Address The Findings And Recommendations Of Auditor's Report No. 26-08 Regarding The Implementation Of Hawaii's Farm-to-school And Local Food Procurement Initiatives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR135/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=135&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134533,"bill_number":"HR107","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, In Consultation With The Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, And The City And County Of Honolulu, To Conduct An Assessment Of Projected Maximum Infrastructure Capacity Around Transit-oriented Development Areas Within The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, In Consultation With The Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, And The City And County Of Honolulu, To Conduct An Assessment Of Projected Maximum Infrastructure Capacity Around Transit-oriented Development Areas Within The City And County Of Honolulu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR107/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=107&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134535,"bill_number":"HR138","title":"Urging The Prohibition Of The Use Of \"excited Delirium\", Or Similar Pseudoscientific Concepts, As A Medical Diagnosis, Cause Of Death, Or Legal Theory In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Prohibition Of The Use Of \"excited Delirium\", Or Similar Pseudoscientific Concepts, As A Medical Diagnosis, Cause Of Death, Or Legal Theory In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR138/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=138&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2134536,"bill_number":"HCR155","title":"Supporting The Findings And Recommendations Of The Hawaii Water Safety Coalition's Hawaii Water Safety Plan.","description":"Supporting The Findings And Recommendations Of The Hawaii Water Safety Coalition's Hawaii Water Safety Plan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR155/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=155&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2134537,"bill_number":"HCR171","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Assist In Organizing A Statewide Summit Of Organizations Working On Community Resilience Hubs.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Assist In Organizing A Statewide Summit Of Organizations Working On Community Resilience Hubs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR171/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=171&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2134539,"bill_number":"SR141","title":"Requesting The Governor To Obtain A Controlled Substance Exemption From The Drug Enforcement Administration For Registered Medical Cannabis Patients And Registration Waivers For State-licensed Dispensaries.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Obtain A Controlled Substance Exemption From The Drug Enforcement Administration For Registered Medical Cannabis Patients And Registration Waivers For State-licensed Dispensaries.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR141/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=141&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2134540,"bill_number":"HR116","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Expand And Strengthen Financial Literacy, Credit Readiness, And Homeownership Preparedness Programs.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Expand And Strengthen Financial Literacy, Credit Readiness, And Homeownership Preparedness Programs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR116/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=116&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134542,"bill_number":"HCR156","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation's East Hawaii Regional Health Care System To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Establishing A Rural Health Clinic Or Comparable Rural Health Access Point To Serve The Volcano Community.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation's East Hawaii Regional Health Care System To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Establishing A Rural Health Clinic Or Comparable Rural Health Access Point To Serve The Volcano Community.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR156/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=156&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2134544,"bill_number":"SR126","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education And The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resilience To Support The Department Of Education's Secondary Agricultural Education Program And The Future Farmers Of America Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education And The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resilience To Support The Department Of Education's Secondary Agricultural Education Program And The Future Farmers Of America Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR126/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=126&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134545,"bill_number":"HCR113","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Convene A Task Force To Increase Community Care Foster Family Home Accessibility For Private-pay Individuals.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Convene A Task Force To Increase Community Care Foster Family Home Accessibility For Private-pay Individuals.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR113/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=113&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2134549,"bill_number":"SCR123","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Fee Simple Title Ownership Of Parcels Of Land To The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity Pursuant To Act 90, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2003.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Fee Simple Title Ownership Of Parcels Of Land To The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity Pursuant To Act 90, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2003.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WLA/AEN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR123/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=123&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2134553,"bill_number":"HCR159","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Take Necessary Steps To Finalize, Prioritize, And Materialize The Makakilo Drive Extension Project.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Take Necessary Steps To Finalize, Prioritize, And Materialize The Makakilo Drive Extension Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR159/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=159&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2134554,"bill_number":"SR121","title":"Affirming Support For The Expansion Of Programs And Projects That Increase Tree Canopy Coverage And Install Shade Trees In Urban Areas To Mitigate The Effects Of Urban Heat Islands Across The State.","description":"Affirming Support For The Expansion Of Programs And Projects That Increase Tree Canopy Coverage And Install Shade Trees In Urban Areas To Mitigate The Effects Of Urban Heat Islands Across The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-07","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR121/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=121&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134556,"bill_number":"SCR112","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii System, In Collaboration With The Department Of Education And Other Institutions Of Higher Education, To Require Completion Of Comprehensive Coursework In Reading, Language, And Literacy As A Condition For Graduation From Any State-approved Educator Preparation Program Leading To Teacher Licensure.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii System, In Collaboration With The Department Of Education And Other Institutions Of Higher Education, To Require Completion Of Comprehensive Coursework In Reading, Language, And Literacy As A Condition For Graduation From Any State-approved Educator Preparation Program Leading To Teacher Licensure.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-21","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR112/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=112&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2134557,"bill_number":"SCR137","title":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Reassess Prior Determinations And Closure Decisions Under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act In Light Of Evolving Scientific Understanding Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Recent Federal Hazardous Substance Designations.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Reassess Prior Determinations And Closure Decisions Under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act In Light Of Evolving Scientific Understanding Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Recent Federal Hazardous Substance Designations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR137/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=137&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134558,"bill_number":"HCR117","title":"Urging The Governor To Assess Food Insecurity Conditions And Implement A Statewide Food Security Response Plan.","description":"Urging The Governor To Assess Food Insecurity Conditions And Implement A Statewide Food Security Response Plan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR117/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=117&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134560,"bill_number":"HR146","title":"Requesting The County Of Hawaii To Expand The Hele-on Shared Ride Program To Serve The Entire Island Of Hawaii, Including Rural And Underserved Areas Such As West Hawaii, North Kohala, South Kohala, Ka, And Puna.","description":"Requesting The County Of Hawaii To Expand The Hele-on Shared Ride Program To Serve The Entire Island Of Hawaii, Including Rural And Underserved Areas Such As West Hawaii, North Kohala, South Kohala, Ka, And Puna.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR146/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=146&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2134567,"bill_number":"HCR137","title":"Urging An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire And An End To Hostilities In Iran.","description":"Urging An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire And An End To Hostilities In Iran.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 769) in amended form (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR137/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=137&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2134568,"bill_number":"HR131","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health, Department Of Human Services, And Department Of Education To Develop A Coordinated Plan To Reduce The Impact Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health, Department Of Human Services, And Department Of Education To Develop A Coordinated Plan To Reduce The Impact Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR131/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=131&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2134571,"bill_number":"HCR141","title":"Urging The County Of Maui To Enforce The Provisions Of The Fire Code Of The County Of Maui Relating To Fire Hazards, Brush Clearance, Fuel Breaks, Roadside Vegetation Clearing, And Emergency Access.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui To Enforce The Provisions Of The Fire Code Of The County Of Maui Relating To Fire Hazards, Brush Clearance, Fuel Breaks, Roadside Vegetation Clearing, And Emergency Access.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR141/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=141&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2134574,"bill_number":"HR120","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Collaboration With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Convene A Working Group To Coordinate Capital Improvement Planning To Reduce Infrastructure Costs For Hawaiian Home Lands Developments.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Collaboration With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Convene A Working Group To Coordinate Capital Improvement Planning To Reduce Infrastructure Costs For Hawaiian Home Lands Developments.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR120/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=120&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134575,"bill_number":"HR132","title":"Urging State Agencies That Own Or Control Land In West Maui To Implement And Enforce Aggressive Vegetation Management, Fuel Reduction, Defensible Space, And Emergency Access Measures To Reduce Wildfire Risk To Lahaina And Surrounding Communities.","description":"Urging State Agencies That Own Or Control Land In West Maui To Implement And Enforce Aggressive Vegetation Management, Fuel Reduction, Defensible Space, And Emergency Access Measures To Reduce Wildfire Risk To Lahaina And Surrounding Communities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR132/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=132&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2134583,"bill_number":"HR141","title":"Urging The United States Navy To Provide Consistent, In-person Participation At Community Representation Initiative Meetings Related To Red Hill Remediation Efforts.","description":"Urging The United States Navy To Provide Consistent, In-person Participation At Community Representation Initiative Meetings Related To Red Hill Remediation Efforts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on PBS/WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR141/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=141&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2134584,"bill_number":"SCR203","title":"Urging This Body To Establish A Public Charter School Working Group To Examine The Support Systems Available To State Public Charter Schools And Determine Whether The Establishment Of A Centralized Public Charter School District Or Similar Service Cooperative Would Provide Improved Support To Public Charter Schools.","description":"Urging This Body To Establish A Public Charter School Working Group To Examine The Support Systems Available To State Public Charter Schools And Determine Whether The Establishment Of A Centralized Public Charter School District Or Similar Service Cooperative Would Provide Improved Support To Public Charter Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR203/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=203&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2134585,"bill_number":"HR149","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Take Necessary Steps To Finalize, Prioritize, And Materialize The Makakilo Drive Extension Project.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Take Necessary Steps To Finalize, Prioritize, And Materialize The Makakilo Drive Extension Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR149/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=149&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2134586,"bill_number":"HCR196","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Establish A Working Group To Develop A Climate Literacy Seal Of Excellence Framework In Hawaii Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Establish A Working Group To Develop A Climate Literacy Seal Of Excellence Framework In Hawaii Public Schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR196/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=196&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2134587,"bill_number":"HCR169","title":"Urging The State And City And County Of Honolulu To Recognize And Address The Inequitable Location Of Mental Health Facilities, Clean And Sober Homes, Homeless Shelters, And Other Supportive Living Homes Across The Island Of Oahu.","description":"Urging The State And City And County Of Honolulu To Recognize And Address The Inequitable Location Of Mental Health Facilities, Clean And Sober Homes, Homeless Shelters, And Other Supportive Living Homes Across The Island Of Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HSH, ECD, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR169/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=169&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2134588,"bill_number":"SCR187","title":"Supporting The Request By The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Faculty Senate For A Commitment From University Of Hawaii Leaders To Remain Steadfast In Vigorously Defending Any And All Students, Faculty, Or Staff Who May Be Attacked For Exercising Their Rights To Academic Freedom And Free Speech.","description":"Supporting The Request By The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Faculty Senate For A Commitment From University Of Hawaii Leaders To Remain Steadfast In Vigorously Defending Any And All Students, Faculty, Or Staff Who May Be Attacked For Exercising Their Rights To Academic Freedom And Free Speech.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR187/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=187&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134589,"bill_number":"SR155","title":"Prioritizing Efforts To Protect Hawaii's Critical Infrastructure From Foreign Influence.","description":"Prioritizing Efforts To Protect Hawaii's Critical Infrastructure From Foreign Influence.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR155/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=155&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134590,"bill_number":"SCR99","title":"Convening A Working Group To Establish A Nonprofit Organization Recognized By The State To Support Arts And Culture Engagement And Related Initiatives.","description":"Convening A Working Group To Establish A Nonprofit Organization Recognized By The State To Support Arts And Culture Engagement And Related Initiatives.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-19-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR99/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=99&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134591,"bill_number":"HR144","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Establish An Offshore Wind Energy Working Group To Develop A Roadmap And Recommendations Regarding Offshore Wind Energy Development In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Establish An Offshore Wind Energy Working Group To Develop A Roadmap And Recommendations Regarding Offshore Wind Energy Development In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR144/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=144&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2134592,"bill_number":"SCR189","title":"Requesting The President Of The United States And Congress To Supply Ukraine With The Weapons Needed To Fully Defend Itself Against Russian Attacks And Retake Its Territory As Recognized By International Law.","description":"Requesting The President Of The United States And Congress To Supply Ukraine With The Weapons Needed To Fully Defend Itself Against Russian Attacks And Retake Its Territory As Recognized By International Law.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 04-17-26 8:30AM in conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2026-04-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR189/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=189&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134593,"bill_number":"HCR121","title":"Requesting Google Maps, Apple Maps, And Similar Digital Mapping And Navigation Platforms To Remove, Modify, Or Restrict The Public Identification, Labeling, And Promotion Of Hazardous Coastal Features, Including Mermaid Caves.","description":"Requesting Google Maps, Apple Maps, And Similar Digital Mapping And Navigation Platforms To Remove, Modify, Or Restrict The Public Identification, Labeling, And Promotion Of Hazardous Coastal Features, Including Mermaid Caves.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR121/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=121&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134594,"bill_number":"HCR124","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Expand And Strengthen Financial Literacy, Credit Readiness, And Homeownership Preparedness Programs.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Expand And Strengthen Financial Literacy, Credit Readiness, And Homeownership Preparedness Programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR124/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=124&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134595,"bill_number":"SCR181","title":"Urging The County Of Maui To Adopt Ordinances That Establish Wildland-urban Interface Safety Standards For Plantation Towns And Other High-risk Communities, Taking Into Account The County Of Kauai's Ordinance No. Pm-2025-425, Relating To The Plantation Camp District Wildfire And Wildland Urban Interface, And Other State And National Wildland-urban Interface Best Practices.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui To Adopt Ordinances That Establish Wildland-urban Interface Safety Standards For Plantation Towns And Other High-risk Communities, Taking Into Account The County Of Kauai's Ordinance No. Pm-2025-425, Relating To The Plantation Camp District Wildfire And Wildland Urban Interface, And Other State And National Wildland-urban Interface Best Practices.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-21","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR181/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=181&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2134596,"bill_number":"SR159","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR159/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=159&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134597,"bill_number":"HR143","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Evaluate Ways To Expand Remote Employment Opportunities For Hawaii Residents And Reduce Barriers That May Discourage Out-of-state Employers From Hiring Individuals Who Live In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Evaluate Ways To Expand Remote Employment Opportunities For Hawaii Residents And Reduce Barriers That May Discourage Out-of-state Employers From Hiring Individuals Who Live In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to LAB, ECD, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR143/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=143&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2134598,"bill_number":"HR192","title":"Establishing The Legislative Task Force On Hawaii's Future Energy Pathways To Examine Strategies To Maximize Cost Savings While Minimizing Risk To Ratepayers Over The Next Three Decades And Achieving The State's Energy Goals And Producing Affordable, Reliable, Resilient, And Decarbonized Energy.","description":"Establishing The Legislative Task Force On Hawaii's Future Energy Pathways To Examine Strategies To Maximize Cost Savings While Minimizing Risk To Ratepayers Over The Next Three Decades And Achieving The State's Energy Goals And Producing Affordable, Reliable, Resilient, And Decarbonized Energy.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR192/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=192&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2134599,"bill_number":"SCR117","title":"Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit.","description":"Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to CAA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR117/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=117&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2134600,"bill_number":"SCR109","title":"Urging The Insurance Commissioner To Study The Potential Benefits Of Expanding The Use Of Mail-order Pharmacy In The State.","description":"Urging The Insurance Commissioner To Study The Potential Benefits Of Expanding The Use Of Mail-order Pharmacy In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-22","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR109/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=109&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2134601,"bill_number":"HR173","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop, Adopt, And Implement A Standardized Emergency Response Plan Governing Immigration Enforcement Activity At Or Within One Thousand Feet Of Public Schools And Adopt Policies And Procedures To Address Immigration Enforcement Activity At Certain School-related Locations And Events.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop, Adopt, And Implement A Standardized Emergency Response Plan Governing Immigration Enforcement Activity At Or Within One Thousand Feet Of Public Schools And Adopt Policies And Procedures To Address Immigration Enforcement Activity At Certain School-related Locations And Events.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR173/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=173&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2134602,"bill_number":"HR185","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Address The Findings And Recommendations Of Auditor's Report No. 26-08 Regarding The Implementation Of Hawaii's Farm-to-school And Local Food Procurement Initiatives.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Address The Findings And Recommendations Of Auditor's Report No. 26-08 Regarding The Implementation Of Hawaii's Farm-to-school And Local Food Procurement Initiatives.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR185/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=185&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2134603,"bill_number":"HCR164","title":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Study Barriers To Exiting Timeshare Ownership In Hawaii And To Recommend Consumer Protection Measures.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Study Barriers To Exiting Timeshare Ownership In Hawaii And To Recommend Consumer Protection Measures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR164/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=164&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2134604,"bill_number":"HCR101","title":"Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit.","description":"Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR101/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=101&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2134605,"bill_number":"HR168","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Prioritize Issuing A Set-aside To The County Of Maui Through An Executive Order By The Governor To Support The Management Of Public Trust Water Resources In East Maui.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Prioritize Issuing A Set-aside To The County Of Maui Through An Executive Order By The Governor To Support The Management Of Public Trust Water Resources In East Maui.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR168/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=168&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2134606,"bill_number":"SCR147","title":"Requesting The Federal Government To Provide Supplemental Funding To Increase Compensation For Adult Corrections Officers Employed By The State Of Hawaii's Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation.","description":"Requesting The Federal Government To Provide Supplemental Funding To Increase Compensation For Adult Corrections Officers Employed By The State Of Hawaii's Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato excused (1).","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR147/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=147&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134607,"bill_number":"HR196","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts Of Large Data Centers On Hawaii's Electric Utilities, Ratepayers, Natural Resources, And Climate Goals.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts Of Large Data Centers On Hawaii's Electric Utilities, Ratepayers, Natural Resources, And Climate Goals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR196/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=196&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2134608,"bill_number":"SCR185","title":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis Of Corporate Income Reporting Structures, Including The Treatment Of Foreign Subsidiary Income, To Inform Long-term Fiscal Planning.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis Of Corporate Income Reporting Structures, Including The Treatment Of Foreign Subsidiary Income, To Inform Long-term Fiscal Planning.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR185/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=185&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134609,"bill_number":"SCR197","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Performance Audit Of The Department Of Education's Capital Improvement Program.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Performance Audit Of The Department Of Education's Capital Improvement Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR197/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=197&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2134610,"bill_number":"HCR181","title":"Affirming That The Legislative Intent Of Section 302a-1116, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Is To Authorize The Department Of Education To Create Substantively Temporary Positions Only.","description":"Affirming That The Legislative Intent Of Section 302a-1116, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Is To Authorize The Department Of Education To Create Substantively Temporary Positions Only.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-24","last_action":"Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 757) in amended form (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2026-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR181/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=181&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2134611,"bill_number":"SCR142","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Make Recommendations On The Establishment Of Dust Monitoring Stations In And Around Waimanalo Gulch To Protect Public Health And Environmental Quality.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Make Recommendations On The Establishment Of Dust Monitoring Stations In And Around Waimanalo Gulch To Protect Public Health And Environmental Quality.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR142/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=142&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2134612,"bill_number":"HR190","title":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Reassess Prior Determinations And Closure Decisions Under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act In Light Of Evolving Scientific Understanding Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Recent Federal Hazardous Substance Designations.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Reassess Prior Determinations And Closure Decisions Under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act In Light Of Evolving Scientific Understanding Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Recent Federal Hazardous Substance Designations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR190/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=190&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2134613,"bill_number":"HCR172","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance And Procurement Audit Of The Department Of Human Resources Development To Review Its Compliance With The Hawaii Public Procurement Code.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance And Procurement Audit Of The Department Of Human Resources Development To Review Its Compliance With The Hawaii Public Procurement Code.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR172/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=172&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2134614,"bill_number":"HR178","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Tourism Authority To Establish An Agricultural Tourism Working Group To Examine Existing Laws And Ordinances Relating To Agricultural Tourism And Provide Recommendations To Encourage The Growth Of Agricultural Tourism In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Tourism Authority To Establish An Agricultural Tourism Working Group To Examine Existing Laws And Ordinances Relating To Agricultural Tourism And Provide Recommendations To Encourage The Growth Of Agricultural Tourism In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR178/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=178&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2134615,"bill_number":"SCR156","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Submit An Annual Report On Litigation Involving Native Hawaiian Traditional And Customary Rights And The States Public Trust Obligations Under Articles Xi And Xii Of The Hawaii State Constitution.","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Submit An Annual Report On Litigation Involving Native Hawaiian Traditional And Customary Rights And The States Public Trust Obligations Under Articles Xi And Xii Of The Hawaii State Constitution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JDC/HWN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR156/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=156&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2134616,"bill_number":"SR99","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Provide Information To Students On How To Preregister To Vote Before Reaching Voting Age.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Provide Information To Students On How To Preregister To Vote Before Reaching Voting Age.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR99/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=99&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134617,"bill_number":"SR180","title":"Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Take Action To Release All Federal Records Related To The Jeffrey Epstein Investigations With Limited Redactions Solely To Protect The Privacy And Safety Of Victims.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Take Action To Release All Federal Records Related To The Jeffrey Epstein Investigations With Limited Redactions Solely To Protect The Privacy And Safety Of Victims.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EIG/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR180/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=180&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134618,"bill_number":"HCR154","title":"Requesting The County Of Hawaii To Expand The Hele-on Shared Ride Program To Serve The Entire Island Of Hawaii, Including Rural And Underserved Areas Such As West Hawaii, North Kohala, South Kohala, Ka, And Puna.","description":"Requesting The County Of Hawaii To Expand The Hele-on Shared Ride Program To Serve The Entire Island Of Hawaii, Including Rural And Underserved Areas Such As West Hawaii, North Kohala, South Kohala, Ka, And Puna.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR154/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=154&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2134619,"bill_number":"HCR132","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Plan, Design, And Construct A Community Recreation Complex In ewa Beach At Or Near Puuloa District Park.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Plan, Design, And Construct A Community Recreation Complex In ewa Beach At Or Near Puuloa District Park.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL, ECD, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR132/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=132&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2134620,"bill_number":"HCR127","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Law Enforcement To Collaborate To Establish A State Highway Police Force.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Law Enforcement To Collaborate To Establish A State Highway Police Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to TRS/PSM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR127/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=127&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134621,"bill_number":"HCR158","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage Of Generic Opioid Antagonists And Devices.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage Of Generic Opioid Antagonists And Devices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR158/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=158&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2134622,"bill_number":"SCR164","title":"Prioritizing Efforts To Protect Hawaii's Critical Infrastructure From Foreign Influence.","description":"Prioritizing Efforts To Protect Hawaii's Critical Infrastructure From Foreign Influence.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR164/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=164&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134623,"bill_number":"HR167","title":"Urging The Counties To Establish, Strengthen, Or Expand Historic Preservation Functions Within County Government To Complement And Support Statewide Historic Preservation Efforts.","description":"Urging The Counties To Establish, Strengthen, Or Expand Historic Preservation Functions Within County Government To Complement And Support Statewide Historic Preservation Efforts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR167/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=167&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2134624,"bill_number":"HR153","title":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Examine The Feasibility Of Arts-based Social Prescribing Within Public Insurance, Private Insurance, And Prepaid Health Care Plans In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Examine The Feasibility Of Arts-based Social Prescribing Within Public Insurance, Private Insurance, And Prepaid Health Care Plans In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR153/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=153&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2134625,"bill_number":"SR95","title":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Coordination With The Board Of Education, To Develop A Plan To Transition The School Buses Used For Public Transportation To Electric Buses To Expand The Benefits Already Demonstrated In Other Places.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Coordination With The Board Of Education, To Develop A Plan To Transition The School Buses Used For Public Transportation To Electric Buses To Expand The Benefits Already Demonstrated In Other Places.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR95/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=95&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134626,"bill_number":"HR111","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Establish An Indirect Traffic Disruption Grant Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Establish An Indirect Traffic Disruption Grant Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR111/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=111&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134627,"bill_number":"SCR195","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Education, To Revise Public High School Graduation Requirements To Include Successful Completion Of A Standalone Financial Literacy Course.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Education, To Revise Public High School Graduation Requirements To Include Successful Completion Of A Standalone Financial Literacy Course.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR195/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=195&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2134628,"bill_number":"HR198","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Assess The Impact Of Jug Line Fishing And To Adopt Rules Pursuant To Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Necessary To Address Any Concerns Raised By The Assessment.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Assess The Impact Of Jug Line Fishing And To Adopt Rules Pursuant To Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Necessary To Address Any Concerns Raised By The Assessment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR198/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=198&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2134629,"bill_number":"SR110","title":"Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit.","description":"Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR110/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=110&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2134630,"bill_number":"HR155","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Install Permanent Pickleball Nets And Court Lighting At The Tennis Courts At Kamiloiki Community Park.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Install Permanent Pickleball Nets And Court Lighting At The Tennis Courts At Kamiloiki Community Park.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR155/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=155&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2134631,"bill_number":"HCR148","title":"Supporting Hawaii's Law Enforcement Officers And Greatly Appreciating The Sacrifices Made To Protect And Serve Our Communities.","description":"Supporting Hawaii's Law Enforcement Officers And Greatly Appreciating The Sacrifices Made To Protect And Serve Our Communities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR148/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=148&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2134632,"bill_number":"SR177","title":"Requesting The Governor And The Department Of Health To Engage With The United States Department Of Defense And Other Federal And Military Partners To Explore Establishing A Military-civilian Trauma Partnership To Strengthen The Hawaii Trauma System.","description":"Requesting The Governor And The Department Of Health To Engage With The United States Department Of Defense And Other Federal And Military Partners To Explore Establishing A Military-civilian Trauma Partnership To Strengthen The Hawaii Trauma System.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-07","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR177/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=177&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2134633,"bill_number":"SR179","title":"Requesting The President Of The United States And Congress To Supply Ukraine With The Weapons Needed To Fully Defend Itself Against Russian Attacks And Retake Its Territory As Recognized By International Law.","description":"Requesting The President Of The United States And Congress To Supply Ukraine With The Weapons Needed To Fully Defend Itself Against Russian Attacks And Retake Its Territory As Recognized By International Law.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR179/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=179&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134634,"bill_number":"SR132","title":"Urging The Department Of Education And University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Adopt Energy Savings Performance Contracting As A Primary Strategy To Address Deferred Maintenance And Infrastructure Modernization And Improve Energy Efficiency Statewide.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education And University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Adopt Energy Savings Performance Contracting As A Primary Strategy To Address Deferred Maintenance And Infrastructure Modernization And Improve Energy Efficiency Statewide.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR132/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=132&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2134635,"bill_number":"SR168","title":"Supporting The Request By The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Faculty Senate For A Commitment From University Of Hawaii Leaders To Remain Steadfast In Vigorously Defending Any And All Students, Faculty, Or Staff Who May Be Attacked For Exercising Their Rights To Academic Freedom And Free Speech.","description":"Supporting The Request By The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Faculty Senate For A Commitment From University Of Hawaii Leaders To Remain Steadfast In Vigorously Defending Any And All Students, Faculty, Or Staff Who May Be Attacked For Exercising Their Rights To Academic Freedom And Free Speech.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR168/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=168&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134637,"bill_number":"SR151","title":"Urging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Department Of Human Services' Homeless Programs Office, Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions, And Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Create A Housing Ladder Program To Help Individuals And Families Graduate Into Unsubsidized Housing.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Department Of Human Services' Homeless Programs Office, Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions, And Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Create A Housing Ladder Program To Help Individuals And Families Graduate Into Unsubsidized Housing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR151/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=151&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2134638,"bill_number":"HCR109","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Kokua Program And Disability Services Across The University System And Identify Areas For Improvement And Expansion.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Kokua Program And Disability Services Across The University System And Identify Areas For Improvement And Expansion.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR109/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=109&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2134639,"bill_number":"SR156","title":"Designating The Month Of March As March4water Month In The State.","description":"Designating The Month Of March As March4water Month In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR156/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=156&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134640,"bill_number":"HCR174","title":"Requesting The State Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Hawaii State Building Code Council.","description":"Requesting The State Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Hawaii State Building Code Council.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR174/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=174&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2134641,"bill_number":"SR145","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Add Tax Instruction To Its Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Add Tax Instruction To Its Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR145/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=145&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2134642,"bill_number":"HCR120","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Public Utilities Commission To Develop A Framework To Regulate Transportation Network Companies Under The Motor Carrier Law.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Public Utilities Commission To Develop A Framework To Regulate Transportation Network Companies Under The Motor Carrier Law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR120/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=120&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134643,"bill_number":"SCR198","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Education's Process For Establishing, Classifying, And Approving Administrative And Program Positions, And Its Supervision And Evaluation Of Complex Area Superintendents.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Education's Process For Establishing, Classifying, And Approving Administrative And Program Positions, And Its Supervision And Evaluation Of Complex Area Superintendents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR198/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=198&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2134644,"bill_number":"HR181","title":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Submit An Annual Hawaii Genuine Progress Indicator Report To The Legislature No Later Than Thirty Days Prior To The Convening Of Each Regular Session, Beginning With The Regular Session Of 2027.","description":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Submit An Annual Hawaii Genuine Progress Indicator Report To The Legislature No Later Than Thirty Days Prior To The Convening Of Each Regular Session, Beginning With The Regular Session Of 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR181/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=181&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2134646,"bill_number":"HR166","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Adopt Policies And Procedures Regarding The Storage And Administration Of Oral Antihistamines In Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Adopt Policies And Procedures Regarding The Storage And Administration Of Oral Antihistamines In Public Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR166/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=166&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2134647,"bill_number":"SR108","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Determine The Necessary Steps To Replace The Chief Election Officer With The Secretary Of State, Elected By Voters, To Oversee Elections.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Determine The Necessary Steps To Replace The Chief Election Officer With The Secretary Of State, Elected By Voters, To Oversee Elections.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR108/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=108&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2134648,"bill_number":"SCR172","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis On The Best Paths To Maximize Cost Reduction And Minimize Financial Risk To Hawaii Residents While Meeting State Goals.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis On The Best Paths To Maximize Cost Reduction And Minimize Financial Risk To Hawaii Residents While Meeting State Goals.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR172/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=172&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134649,"bill_number":"SR157","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Make Certain Judgments, Considerations, And Decisions When Making Any Determination Relating To A Generational Energy Commitment For The State.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Make Certain Judgments, Considerations, And Decisions When Making Any Determination Relating To A Generational Energy Commitment For The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR157/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=157&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134650,"bill_number":"SCR149","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Assess The Services And Funding Necessary To Address The Needs Of Complex Patients Who Have Two Or More Diagnoses That Include Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Disorders, Or Chronic Physical Illnesses.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Assess The Services And Funding Necessary To Address The Needs Of Complex Patients Who Have Two Or More Diagnoses That Include Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Disorders, Or Chronic Physical Illnesses.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR149/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=149&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2134651,"bill_number":"HCR168","title":"Request The Public Utilities Commission To Develop A Temporary Working Group To Study The Current Capacity Of Utility Services, The Expected Lifespan Of Existing Coastline Infrastructure, And The Financial Implications Of Necessary Expansions.","description":"Request The Public Utilities Commission To Develop A Temporary Working Group To Study The Current Capacity Of Utility Services, The Expected Lifespan Of Existing Coastline Infrastructure, And The Financial Implications Of Necessary Expansions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR168/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=168&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2134652,"bill_number":"HCR157","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR157/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=157&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2134653,"bill_number":"HR102","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Review And Refine The Operational Missions Of The University Of Hawaii's Four-year Institutions To Ensure That Each Campus Fulfills A Distinct And Complementary Role In Serving Students And The State.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Review And Refine The Operational Missions Of The University Of Hawaii's Four-year Institutions To Ensure That Each Campus Fulfills A Distinct And Complementary Role In Serving Students And The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR102/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=102&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2134655,"bill_number":"SCR182","title":"Requesting The Governor And The Department Of Health To Engage With The United States Department Of Defense And Other Federal And Military Partners To Explore Establishing A Military-civilian Trauma Partnership To Strengthen The Hawaii Trauma System.","description":"Requesting The Governor And The Department Of Health To Engage With The United States Department Of Defense And Other Federal And Military Partners To Explore Establishing A Military-civilian Trauma Partnership To Strengthen The Hawaii Trauma System.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR182/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=182&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2134656,"bill_number":"SR142","title":"Requesting The Thirty-fourth Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii To Amend Its Internal Rules To Eliminate The Formal Vote Option Of \"with Reservations\".","description":"Requesting The Thirty-fourth Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii To Amend Its Internal Rules To Eliminate The Formal Vote Option Of \"with Reservations\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR142/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=142&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2134657,"bill_number":"HCR197","title":"Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Yamagata, Japan.","description":"Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Yamagata, Japan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR197/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=197&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2134658,"bill_number":"SR175","title":"Urging State Agencies That Own Or Control Land In West Maui To Implement And Enforce Aggressive Vegetation Management, Fuel Reduction, Defensible Space, And Emergency Access Measures To Reduce Wildfire Risk To Lahaina And Surrounding Communities.","description":"Urging State Agencies That Own Or Control Land In West Maui To Implement And Enforce Aggressive Vegetation Management, Fuel Reduction, Defensible Space, And Emergency Access Measures To Reduce Wildfire Risk To Lahaina And Surrounding Communities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR175/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=175&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2134659,"bill_number":"HCR200","title":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Reassess Prior Determinations And Closure Decisions Under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act In Light Of Evolving Scientific Understanding Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Recent Federal Hazardous Substance Designations.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Reassess Prior Determinations And Closure Decisions Under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act In Light Of Evolving Scientific Understanding Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Recent Federal Hazardous Substance Designations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR200/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=200&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2134660,"bill_number":"HCR152","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Establish An Offshore Wind Energy Working Group To Develop A Roadmap And Recommendations Regarding Offshore Wind Energy Development In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Establish An Offshore Wind Energy Working Group To Develop A Roadmap And Recommendations Regarding Offshore Wind Energy Development In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR152/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=152&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2134661,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"Requesting The Department Of Housing And Land Management Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Develop A Countywide Housing Pattern Book To Streamline Permit Approvals And Reduce Regulatory Barriers For Safe, Affordable, And Well-designed Homes.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Housing And Land Management Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Develop A Countywide Housing Pattern Book To Streamline Permit Approvals And Reduce Regulatory Barriers For Safe, Affordable, And Well-designed Homes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR101/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=101&year=2026","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":2134662,"bill_number":"SR106","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Submit A Report To The Legislature Detailing Farm-to-school Implementation, Local Food Procurement, Regional Kitchen Alignment, And Federal Farm-to-school Grant Participation.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Submit A Report To The Legislature Detailing Farm-to-school Implementation, Local Food Procurement, Regional Kitchen Alignment, And Federal Farm-to-school Grant Participation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR106/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=106&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2134663,"bill_number":"SR143","title":"Urging The United States Air Force To Cease Plans Related To The Construction Of The Maui Optical And Supercomputing Site Small Telescope Advanced Research Facility Atop Haleakal.","description":"Urging The United States Air Force To Cease Plans Related To The Construction Of The Maui Optical And Supercomputing Site Small Telescope Advanced Research Facility Atop Haleakal.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR143/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=143&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2134665,"bill_number":"HR159","title":"Urging The State And City And County Of Honolulu To Recognize And Address The Inequitable Location Of Mental Health Facilities, Clean And Sober Homes, Homeless Shelters, And Other Supportive Living Homes Across The Island Of Oahu.","description":"Urging The State And City And County Of Honolulu To Recognize And Address The Inequitable Location Of Mental Health Facilities, Clean And Sober Homes, Homeless Shelters, And Other Supportive Living Homes Across The Island Of Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HSH, ECD, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR159/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=159&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2134666,"bill_number":"HR128","title":"Urging The County Of Maui To Adopt Ordinances That Establish Wildland-urban Interface Safety Standards For Plantation Towns And Other High-risk Communities, Taking Into Account The County Of Kauai's Ordinance No. Pm-2025-425, Relating To The Plantation Camp District Wildfire And Wildland Urban Interface, And Other State And National Wildland-urban Interface Best Practices.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui To Adopt Ordinances That Establish Wildland-urban Interface Safety Standards For Plantation Towns And Other High-risk Communities, Taking Into Account The County Of Kauai's Ordinance No. Pm-2025-425, Relating To The Plantation Camp District Wildfire And Wildland Urban Interface, And Other State And National Wildland-urban Interface Best Practices.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR128/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=128&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2134667,"bill_number":"HR176","title":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense And Defense Health Agency To Extend The Renewal Period For Secretarial Designee Health Care Authorizations Related To The Red Hill Water Contamination Crisis And To Improve Health Care Access For Affected Individuals.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense And Defense Health Agency To Extend The Renewal Period For Secretarial Designee Health Care Authorizations Related To The Red Hill Water Contamination Crisis And To Improve Health Care Access For Affected Individuals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR176/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=176&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2134668,"bill_number":"HR175","title":"Urging All County Planning And Permitting Agencies To Deny All Permit Applications Related To The Construction, Expansion, Or Use Of Warehouses By United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement For The Purpose Of Detaining Individuals Facing Deportation.","description":"Urging All County Planning And Permitting Agencies To Deny All Permit Applications Related To The Construction, Expansion, Or Use Of Warehouses By United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement For The Purpose Of Detaining Individuals Facing Deportation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR175/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=175&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2134669,"bill_number":"HR129","title":"Requesting Health Maintenance Organizations In The State To Adhere To And Be Held Accountable For Issuing Timely Reimbursements Of Health Care Claims Pursuant To The State's Clean Claims Statute.","description":"Requesting Health Maintenance Organizations In The State To Adhere To And Be Held Accountable For Issuing Timely Reimbursements Of Health Care Claims Pursuant To The State's Clean Claims Statute.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR129/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=129&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2134670,"bill_number":"SR178","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health, Department Of Human Services, And Department Of Education To Develop A Coordinated Plan To Reduce The Impact Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health, Department Of Human Services, And Department Of Education To Develop A Coordinated Plan To Reduce The Impact Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR178/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=178&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2134671,"bill_number":"SCR190","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Requiring Health Insurers To Provide Coverage For Medically Necessary Proton Beam Therapy For Cancer Treatment.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Requiring Health Insurers To Provide Coverage For Medically Necessary Proton Beam Therapy For Cancer Treatment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR190/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=190&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134673,"bill_number":"SR190","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On The Niihau Dialect.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On The Niihau Dialect.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR190/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=190&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2134674,"bill_number":"HR191","title":"Recognizing The Public Health Impacts Of Air Pollution From Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles And The Risks That Traffic-related Air Pollution Poses To Communities Across The State And Affirming The Commitment To Transition To Cleaner Transportation Choices.","description":"Recognizing The Public Health Impacts Of Air Pollution From Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles And The Risks That Traffic-related Air Pollution Poses To Communities Across The State And Affirming The Commitment To Transition To Cleaner Transportation Choices.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR191/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=191&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2134675,"bill_number":"HR104","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Collaborate With State Departments, Agencies, And Labor Organizations In Completing The Comprehensive Review Of The Classification And Compensation Systems For All Civil Service Positions Under Its Jurisdiction.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Collaborate With State Departments, Agencies, And Labor Organizations In Completing The Comprehensive Review Of The Classification And Compensation Systems For All Civil Service Positions Under Its Jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR104/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=104&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2134676,"bill_number":"HR139","title":"Requesting The Comptroller To Establish A Working Group To Discuss And Draft Plans For A Global War On Terror Memorial On The Grounds Of The Hawaii State Capitol.","description":"Requesting The Comptroller To Establish A Working Group To Discuss And Draft Plans For A Global War On Terror Memorial On The Grounds Of The Hawaii State Capitol.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR139/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=139&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2134677,"bill_number":"HCR207","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Ensure That Certain Conditions Are Met Before Approving Any Infrastructure, Operations, Maintenance, Fuel, Or Other Costs Relating To Supplying And Using Liquefied Natural Gas.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Ensure That Certain Conditions Are Met Before Approving Any Infrastructure, Operations, Maintenance, Fuel, Or Other Costs Relating To Supplying And Using Liquefied Natural Gas.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR207/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=207&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2134678,"bill_number":"HR174","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau, In Consultation With The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism; Department Of Human Services; And University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Establishing A Guaranteed Universal Basic Income Program For Working Families In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau, In Consultation With The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism; Department Of Human Services; And University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Establishing A Guaranteed Universal Basic Income Program For Working Families In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR174/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=174&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2134679,"bill_number":"HR152","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of An Arts Data And Mapping Task Force To Conduct A Statewide Survey Of Entities Engaged In Arts And Arts Education And Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Database And Geographic Information System Map Of Arts Entities And Programs.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of An Arts Data And Mapping Task Force To Conduct A Statewide Survey Of Entities Engaged In Arts And Arts Education And Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Database And Geographic Information System Map Of Arts Entities And Programs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR152/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=152&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2134680,"bill_number":"SCR192","title":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Submit An Annual Hawaii Genuine Progress Indicator Report To The Legislature No Later Than Thirty Days Prior To The Convening Of Each Regular Session, Beginning With The Regular Session Of 2027.","description":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Submit An Annual Hawaii Genuine Progress Indicator Report To The Legislature No Later Than Thirty Days Prior To The Convening Of Each Regular Session, Beginning With The Regular Session Of 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDT.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR192/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=192&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134682,"bill_number":"SR162","title":"Urging The Convening Of A Mental Health Emerging Therapies Task Force To Prepare The State For The Integration Of Breakthrough Therapies And To Explore Opportunities To Expand Clinical Trials, Research Partnerships, And Treatment Capacity In The State.","description":"Urging The Convening Of A Mental Health Emerging Therapies Task Force To Prepare The State For The Integration Of Breakthrough Therapies And To Explore Opportunities To Expand Clinical Trials, Research Partnerships, And Treatment Capacity In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR162/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=162&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134683,"bill_number":"HCR108","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Submit A Report To The Legislature Detailing Farm-to-school Implementation, Local Food Procurement, Regional Kitchen Alignment, And Federal Farm-to-school Grant Participation.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Submit A Report To The Legislature Detailing Farm-to-school Implementation, Local Food Procurement, Regional Kitchen Alignment, And Federal Farm-to-school Grant Participation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, AGR, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR108/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=108&year=2026","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":2134684,"bill_number":"SCR177","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Convene A Cooperative Working Group To Address State Projects That Require County Permitting.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Convene A Cooperative Working Group To Address State Projects That Require County Permitting.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR177/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=177&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2134685,"bill_number":"HCR176","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Adopt Policies And Procedures Regarding The Storage And Administration Of Oral Antihistamines In Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Adopt Policies And Procedures Regarding The Storage And Administration Of Oral Antihistamines In Public Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR176/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=176&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2134686,"bill_number":"SCR148","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Create A Plan That Removes Carcinogens From School Meals.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Create A Plan That Removes Carcinogens From School Meals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR148/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=148&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134687,"bill_number":"HCR193","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR193/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=193&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2134688,"bill_number":"HCR129","title":"Urging The Governor To Protect The State Public Land Trust And Native Hawaiian Rights, With The Understanding That The Legislature Is Prepared To Take Action If The Federal Government Initiates Condemnation Proceedings Against State Lands.","description":"Urging The Governor To Protect The State Public Land Trust And Native Hawaiian Rights, With The Understanding That The Legislature Is Prepared To Take Action If The Federal Government Initiates Condemnation Proceedings Against State Lands.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL/PBS, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR129/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=129&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2134690,"bill_number":"SCR173","title":"Convening A Task Force To Address Event Ticket Scalping In Hawaii.","description":"Convening A Task Force To Address Event Ticket Scalping In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-06","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR173/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=173&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134691,"bill_number":"HR163","title":"Urging Maui Health To Collaborate With Stakeholders To Establish A Full-time Medical Residency Program On The Island Of Maui.","description":"Urging Maui Health To Collaborate With Stakeholders To Establish A Full-time Medical Residency Program On The Island Of Maui.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR163/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=163&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2134692,"bill_number":"HCR135","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Complete The Planning And Development Of Kalaeloa Regional Park.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Complete The Planning And Development Of Kalaeloa Regional Park.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR135/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=135&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2134693,"bill_number":"HR127","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Complete The Planning And Development Of Kalaeloa Regional Park.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Complete The Planning And Development Of Kalaeloa Regional Park.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR127/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=127&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2134694,"bill_number":"HCR114","title":"Supporting The Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group's Request For Resources And Timeline Extension For Fiscal Year 2026-2027.","description":"Supporting The Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group's Request For Resources And Timeline Extension For Fiscal Year 2026-2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR114/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=114&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134695,"bill_number":"SR181","title":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Submit An Annual Hawaii Genuine Progress Indicator Report To The Legislature No Later Than Thirty Days Prior To The Convening Of Each Regular Session, Beginning With The Regular Session Of 2027.","description":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Submit An Annual Hawaii Genuine Progress Indicator Report To The Legislature No Later Than Thirty Days Prior To The Convening Of Each Regular Session, Beginning With The Regular Session Of 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDT.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR181/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=181&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134696,"bill_number":"HCR198","title":"Finding That \"excited Delirium\" And \"excited Delirium Syndrome\" Are Not Medical Diagnoses Recognized By Any Leading Medical Or Other Scientific Organization And Requesting All State And County Government Entities To Refrain From Indicating \"excited Delirium\" Or \"excited Delirium Syndrome\" As A Cause Of Death.","description":"Finding That \"excited Delirium\" And \"excited Delirium Syndrome\" Are Not Medical Diagnoses Recognized By Any Leading Medical Or Other Scientific Organization And Requesting All State And County Government Entities To Refrain From Indicating \"excited Delirium\" Or \"excited Delirium Syndrome\" As A Cause Of Death.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR198/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=198&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2134697,"bill_number":"SR97","title":"Urging The Division Of State Parks Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Task Force To Improve State Parks, And To Develop Appropriate Branding And Narratives For Parks, Landmarks, And Other Significant Places Throughout The State.","description":"Urging The Division Of State Parks Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Task Force To Improve State Parks, And To Develop Appropriate Branding And Narratives For Parks, Landmarks, And Other Significant Places Throughout The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR97/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=97&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134698,"bill_number":"HCR131","title":"Urging State Departments And Agencies To Include Dedicated Day Care Facilities For Adults And Children When Designing State Buildings That Will Employ Or House Two Hundred Fifty Or More Persons.","description":"Urging State Departments And Agencies To Include Dedicated Day Care Facilities For Adults And Children When Designing State Buildings That Will Employ Or House Two Hundred Fifty Or More Persons.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HSH/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR131/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=131&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2134700,"bill_number":"HCR187","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Begin Initiatives To Address Teacher Retention In The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Begin Initiatives To Address Teacher Retention In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR187/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=187&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2134701,"bill_number":"HCR138","title":"Requesting The United States Congress To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act, Provide Support To States That Are Clearing Defendants' Records Of Cannabis Offenses, And Facilitate Access To The Full Spectrum Of Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses.","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act, Provide Support To States That Are Clearing Defendants' Records Of Cannabis Offenses, And Facilitate Access To The Full Spectrum Of Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, CPC, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR138/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=138&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2134702,"bill_number":"SR127","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Address The Findings And Recommendations Of Auditor's Report No. 26-08 Regarding The Implementation Of Hawaii's Farm-to-school And Local Food Procurement Initiatives.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Address The Findings And Recommendations Of Auditor's Report No. 26-08 Regarding The Implementation Of Hawaii's Farm-to-school And Local Food Procurement Initiatives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR127/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=127&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134703,"bill_number":"SR146","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu's Department Of Budget And Fiscal Services, In Consultation With The Department Of Customer Services, To Study The Fiscal And Policy Impact Of The Active-duty Military Vehicle Weight Tax Exemption.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu's Department Of Budget And Fiscal Services, In Consultation With The Department Of Customer Services, To Study The Fiscal And Policy Impact Of The Active-duty Military Vehicle Weight Tax Exemption.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR146/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=146&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2134704,"bill_number":"SCR159","title":"Urging Public And Private Stakeholders To Adopt Shared Guiding Principles For The Planning, Financing, And Undertaking Of Efforts For The Restoration, Improvement, And Maintenance Of The Beaches, Shoreline, And Coastal Areas Of Waikiki.","description":"Urging Public And Private Stakeholders To Adopt Shared Guiding Principles For The Planning, Financing, And Undertaking Of Efforts For The Restoration, Improvement, And Maintenance Of The Beaches, Shoreline, And Coastal Areas Of Waikiki.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR159/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=159&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2134706,"bill_number":"SCR202","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On The Niihau Dialect.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On The Niihau Dialect.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to HED, JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR202/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=202&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2134707,"bill_number":"SCR152","title":"Urging The United States Air Force To Cease Plans Related To The Construction Of The Maui Optical And Supercomputing Site Small Telescope Advanced Research Facility Atop Haleakal.","description":"Urging The United States Air Force To Cease Plans Related To The Construction Of The Maui Optical And Supercomputing Site Small Telescope Advanced Research Facility Atop Haleakal.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR152/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=152&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2134708,"bill_number":"SR111","title":"Urging The Insurance Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And Department Of The Attorney General To Convene A Working Group To Identify Feasible Options And Mechanisms To Protect The State And Its Residents Against The Effects Of Climate Change On The Availability And Affordability Of Insurance.","description":"Urging The Insurance Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And Department Of The Attorney General To Convene A Working Group To Identify Feasible Options And Mechanisms To Protect The State And Its Residents Against The Effects Of Climate Change On The Availability And Affordability Of Insurance.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR111/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=111&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2134709,"bill_number":"HR99","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Support Academic Flexibility And Equity For Students With Chronic And Autoimmune Illnesses.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Support Academic Flexibility And Equity For Students With Chronic And Autoimmune Illnesses.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR99/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=99&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2134710,"bill_number":"HCR151","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Evaluate Ways To Expand Remote Employment Opportunities For Hawaii Residents And Reduce Barriers That May Discourage Out-of-state Employers From Hiring Individuals Who Live In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Evaluate Ways To Expand Remote Employment Opportunities For Hawaii Residents And Reduce Barriers That May Discourage Out-of-state Employers From Hiring Individuals Who Live In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to LAB, ECD, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR151/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=151&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2134711,"bill_number":"HR105","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Convene A Task Force To Increase Community Care Foster Family Home Accessibility For Private-pay Individuals.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Convene A Task Force To Increase Community Care Foster Family Home Accessibility For Private-pay Individuals.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR105/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=105&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2134712,"bill_number":"SR150","title":"Urging The Adoption Of Shared Guiding Principles For The Restoration Of Waikiki Beaches.","description":"Urging The Adoption Of Shared Guiding Principles For The Restoration Of Waikiki Beaches.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR150/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=150&year=2026","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":2134714,"bill_number":"SCR169","title":"Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Yamagata, Japan.","description":"Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Yamagata, Japan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-22","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR169/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=169&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134715,"bill_number":"HR119","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Law Enforcement To Collaborate To Establish A State Highway Police Force.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Law Enforcement To Collaborate To Establish A State Highway Police Force.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR119/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=119&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134716,"bill_number":"HR157","title":"Requesting The Attorney General And The State Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Financial, Performance, And Compliance Audit Of Nonprofit Organizations Receiving State Funds For Homelessness-related Services.","description":"Requesting The Attorney General And The State Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Financial, Performance, And Compliance Audit Of Nonprofit Organizations Receiving State Funds For Homelessness-related Services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR157/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=157&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2134717,"bill_number":"SR138","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Undertake A Comprehensive Statewide Review Of Civil Service Class Specifications, Minimum Qualifications, And Classifications And Develop Recommendations For A Phased Modernization Implementation Plan.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Undertake A Comprehensive Statewide Review Of Civil Service Class Specifications, Minimum Qualifications, And Classifications And Develop Recommendations For A Phased Modernization Implementation Plan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR138/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=138&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134718,"bill_number":"HCR153","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Provide Taxpayer Relief For Tariff-related Cost-of-living Impacts On Hawaii Households.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Provide Taxpayer Relief For Tariff-related Cost-of-living Impacts On Hawaii Households.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR153/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=153&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2134719,"bill_number":"HR133","title":"Urging The County Of Maui To Enforce The Provisions Of The Fire Code Of The County Of Maui Relating To Fire Hazards, Brush Clearance, Fuel Breaks, Roadside Vegetation Clearing, And Emergency Access.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui To Enforce The Provisions Of The Fire Code Of The County Of Maui Relating To Fire Hazards, Brush Clearance, Fuel Breaks, Roadside Vegetation Clearing, And Emergency Access.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR133/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=133&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2134720,"bill_number":"SCR116","title":"Requesting The Governor To Appoint An Individual From Within The Office Of Elections To Temporarily Serve As The Acting Chief Election Officer In The Event Of A Vacancy.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Appoint An Individual From Within The Office Of Elections To Temporarily Serve As The Acting Chief Election Officer In The Event Of A Vacancy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR116/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=116&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2134721,"bill_number":"HCR115","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, In Consultation With The Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, And The City And County Of Honolulu, To Conduct An Assessment Of Projected Maximum Infrastructure Capacity Around Transit-oriented Development Areas Within The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, In Consultation With The Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, And The City And County Of Honolulu, To Conduct An Assessment Of Projected Maximum Infrastructure Capacity Around Transit-oriented Development Areas Within The City And County Of Honolulu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR115/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=115&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134722,"bill_number":"HR197","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Ensure That Certain Conditions Are Met Before Approving Any Infrastructure, Operations, Maintenance, Fuel, Or Other Costs Relating To Supplying And Using Liquefied Natural Gas.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Ensure That Certain Conditions Are Met Before Approving Any Infrastructure, Operations, Maintenance, Fuel, Or Other Costs Relating To Supplying And Using Liquefied Natural Gas.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR197/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=197&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2134723,"bill_number":"HCR194","title":"Establishing The Joint Legislative Mattress Stewardship Program Design Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations On The Structure And Implementation Of A Statewide Mattress Stewardship Program.","description":"Establishing The Joint Legislative Mattress Stewardship Program Design Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations On The Structure And Implementation Of A Statewide Mattress Stewardship Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR194/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=194&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2134724,"bill_number":"HR136","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Collaborate With State And County Agencies And Community-based Organizations To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Food Security Strategy.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Collaborate With State And County Agencies And Community-based Organizations To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Food Security Strategy.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR136/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=136&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2134726,"bill_number":"SR113","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity And Department Of Law Enforcement To Increase Penalties And Enforcement Mechanisms For Dog Attacks On Livestock.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity And Department Of Law Enforcement To Increase Penalties And Enforcement Mechanisms For Dog Attacks On Livestock.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to AEN/PSM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR113/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=113&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2134727,"bill_number":"SCR170","title":"Encouraging The Establishment Of A Partnership With Aotearoa New Zealand To Advance Biosecurity, Conservation, Protection Of Endangered Species, And Other Issues Of Mutual Concern.","description":"Encouraging The Establishment Of A Partnership With Aotearoa New Zealand To Advance Biosecurity, Conservation, Protection Of Endangered Species, And Other Issues Of Mutual Concern.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-22","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR170/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=170&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134728,"bill_number":"HR170","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Explore And Pursue Opportunities To Colocate Community-based Renewable Energy Generating Projects With Agricultural Reservoirs And Irrigation Water Infrastructure.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Explore And Pursue Opportunities To Colocate Community-based Renewable Energy Generating Projects With Agricultural Reservoirs And Irrigation Water Infrastructure.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR170/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=170&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2134729,"bill_number":"SR144","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Department Of Education To Ensure Good Faith Implementation Of Its Doctoral Educational Psychology Stipend Agreements And To Establish And Fund Appropriate Educational Psychologist Positions Consistent With Contractual Commitments.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Department Of Education To Ensure Good Faith Implementation Of Its Doctoral Educational Psychology Stipend Agreements And To Establish And Fund Appropriate Educational Psychologist Positions Consistent With Contractual Commitments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR144/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=144&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2134730,"bill_number":"HR194","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis On The Best Paths To Maximize Cost Reduction And Minimize Financial Risk To Hawaii Residents While Meeting State Goals.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis On The Best Paths To Maximize Cost Reduction And Minimize Financial Risk To Hawaii Residents While Meeting State Goals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR194/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=194&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2134731,"bill_number":"HCR183","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop, Adopt, And Implement A Standardized Emergency Response Plan Governing Immigration Enforcement Activity At Or Within One Thousand Feet Of Public Schools And Adopt Policies And Procedures To Address Immigration Enforcement Activity At Certain School-related Locations And Events.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop, Adopt, And Implement A Standardized Emergency Response Plan Governing Immigration Enforcement Activity At Or Within One Thousand Feet Of Public Schools And Adopt Policies And Procedures To Address Immigration Enforcement Activity At Certain School-related Locations And Events.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR183/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=183&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2134732,"bill_number":"HCR204","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis On The Best Paths To Maximize Cost Reduction And Minimize Financial Risk To Hawaii Residents While Meeting State Goals.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis On The Best Paths To Maximize Cost Reduction And Minimize Financial Risk To Hawaii Residents While Meeting State Goals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR204/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=204&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2134733,"bill_number":"SR192","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Education, To Revise Public High School Graduation Requirements To Include Successful Completion Of A Standalone Financial Literacy Course.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Education, To Revise Public High School Graduation Requirements To Include Successful Completion Of A Standalone Financial Literacy Course.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR192/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=192&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2134734,"bill_number":"SCR162","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-01","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR162/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=162&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134735,"bill_number":"SCR188","title":"Supporting The Implementation Of The Recommendations From All Cycles Of The Universal Periodic Review By The United Nations Human Rights Council, Where Applicable To The State.","description":"Supporting The Implementation Of The Recommendations From All Cycles Of The Universal Periodic Review By The United Nations Human Rights Council, Where Applicable To The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EIG/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR188/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=188&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134737,"bill_number":"SCR126","title":"Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Complete The Purchase Of The Fee Simple Interest In The Halaula Agricultural Parcel Identified As Tax Map Key: (3) 5-3-7:15.","description":"Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Complete The Purchase Of The Fee Simple Interest In The Halaula Agricultural Parcel Identified As Tax Map Key: (3) 5-3-7:15.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR126/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=126&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2134738,"bill_number":"HR200","title":"Re-establishing A Commission To Improve Standards Of Conduct To Examine The Structural Conditions Of The Hawaii State Legislature That May Have Contributed To The Federal Conviction Of A Former Representative In Connection With A Bribery Scandal, And To Recommend Reforms.","description":"Re-establishing A Commission To Improve Standards Of Conduct To Examine The Structural Conditions Of The Hawaii State Legislature That May Have Contributed To The Federal Conviction Of A Former Representative In Connection With A Bribery Scandal, And To Recommend Reforms.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to LMG, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR200/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=200&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2134739,"bill_number":"SCR199","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Framework In The Office Of Facilities And Operations That Improves Responsibility And Accountability For Monitoring All Capital Improvement Projects And Repair And Maintenance Projects.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Framework In The Office Of Facilities And Operations That Improves Responsibility And Accountability For Monitoring All Capital Improvement Projects And Repair And Maintenance Projects.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR199/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=199&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2134740,"bill_number":"HR199","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Establish A Fossil Fuel Subsidy And Fare-free Transit Fiscal Impact Working Group To Identify The Impacts Of Fossil Fuel Subsidies And The Economic, Environmental, And Health Impacts Of Statewide Fare-free Public Transportation.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Establish A Fossil Fuel Subsidy And Fare-free Transit Fiscal Impact Working Group To Identify The Impacts Of Fossil Fuel Subsidies And The Economic, Environmental, And Health Impacts Of Statewide Fare-free Public Transportation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to TRN/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR199/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=199&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2134741,"bill_number":"HCR206","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts Of Large Data Centers On Hawaii's Electric Utilities, Ratepayers, Natural Resources, And Climate Goals.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts Of Large Data Centers On Hawaii's Electric Utilities, Ratepayers, Natural Resources, And Climate Goals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR206/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=206&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2134742,"bill_number":"HCR134","title":"Urging The Hawaii State Director Of Health To Issue A Statewide Order To Allow For The Sale And Purchase Of Nebulized Budesonide Without A Prescription Or Consultation With A Healthcare Provider.","description":"Urging The Hawaii State Director Of Health To Issue A Statewide Order To Allow For The Sale And Purchase Of Nebulized Budesonide Without A Prescription Or Consultation With A Healthcare Provider.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR134/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=134&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2134743,"bill_number":"HR188","title":"Finding That \"excited Delirium\" And \"excited Delirium Syndrome\" Are Not Medical Diagnoses Recognized By Any Leading Medical Or Other Scientific Organization And Requesting All State And County Government Entities To Refrain From Indicating \"excited Delirium\" Or \"excited Delirium Syndrome\" As A Cause Of Death.","description":"Finding That \"excited Delirium\" And \"excited Delirium Syndrome\" Are Not Medical Diagnoses Recognized By Any Leading Medical Or Other Scientific Organization And Requesting All State And County Government Entities To Refrain From Indicating \"excited Delirium\" Or \"excited Delirium Syndrome\" As A Cause Of Death.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR188/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=188&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2134744,"bill_number":"SCR153","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Department Of Education To Ensure Good Faith Implementation Of Its Doctoral Educational Psychology Stipend Agreements And To Establish And Fund Appropriate Educational Psychologist Positions Consistent With Contractual Commitments.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Department Of Education To Ensure Good Faith Implementation Of Its Doctoral Educational Psychology Stipend Agreements And To Establish And Fund Appropriate Educational Psychologist Positions Consistent With Contractual Commitments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR153/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=153&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2134745,"bill_number":"HCR163","title":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Examine The Feasibility Of Arts-based Social Prescribing Within Public Insurance, Private Insurance, And Prepaid Health Care Plans In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Examine The Feasibility Of Arts-based Social Prescribing Within Public Insurance, Private Insurance, And Prepaid Health Care Plans In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR163/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=163&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2134746,"bill_number":"HCR208","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Assess The Impact Of Jug Line Fishing And To Adopt Rules Pursuant To Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Necessary To Address Any Concerns Raised By The Assessment.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Assess The Impact Of Jug Line Fishing And To Adopt Rules Pursuant To Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Necessary To Address Any Concerns Raised By The Assessment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR208/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=208&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2134747,"bill_number":"SCR176","title":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Hold At Least Two Public Community Meetings To Discuss And Receive Input From The Community Or Potential Major Energy Projects Before Approving Major Energy Projects That Would Be Hosted In The Affected Communities.","description":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Hold At Least Two Public Community Meetings To Discuss And Receive Input From The Community Or Potential Major Energy Projects Before Approving Major Energy Projects That Would Be Hosted In The Affected Communities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR176/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=176&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2134749,"bill_number":"HR123","title":"Urging State Departments And Agencies To Include Dedicated Day Care Facilities For Adults And Children When Designing State Buildings That Will Employ Or House Two Hundred Fifty Or More Persons.","description":"Urging State Departments And Agencies To Include Dedicated Day Care Facilities For Adults And Children When Designing State Buildings That Will Employ Or House Two Hundred Fifty Or More Persons.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HSH/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR123/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=123&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2134750,"bill_number":"HR142","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Identify And Assess Emergency Shelters Capable Of Withstanding Hurricane Conditions And To Develop A Plan To Improve The State's Hurricane Shelter Capacity.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Identify And Assess Emergency Shelters Capable Of Withstanding Hurricane Conditions And To Develop A Plan To Improve The State's Hurricane Shelter Capacity.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR142/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=142&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2134751,"bill_number":"HR195","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On Recyclable, Biodegradable, And Compostable Labeling In The State To Determine If The Labeling Is Accurate And Non-deceptive.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On Recyclable, Biodegradable, And Compostable Labeling In The State To Determine If The Labeling Is Accurate And Non-deceptive.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR195/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=195&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2134752,"bill_number":"HCR147","title":"Requesting The Comptroller To Establish A Working Group To Discuss And Draft Plans For A Global War On Terror Memorial On The Grounds Of The Hawaii State Capitol.","description":"Requesting The Comptroller To Establish A Working Group To Discuss And Draft Plans For A Global War On Terror Memorial On The Grounds Of The Hawaii State Capitol.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR147/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=147&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2134753,"bill_number":"SCR180","title":"Urging State Agencies That Own Or Control Land In West Maui To Implement And Enforce Aggressive Vegetation Management, Fuel Reduction, Defensible Space, And Emergency Access Measures To Reduce Wildfire Risk To Lahaina And Surrounding Communities.","description":"Urging State Agencies That Own Or Control Land In West Maui To Implement And Enforce Aggressive Vegetation Management, Fuel Reduction, Defensible Space, And Emergency Access Measures To Reduce Wildfire Risk To Lahaina And Surrounding Communities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-20","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR180/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=180&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2134754,"bill_number":"HR193","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Provide A Written Status Update On The Implementation Of The Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Provide A Written Status Update On The Implementation Of The Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR193/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=193&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2134755,"bill_number":"HCR201","title":"Recognizing The Public Health Impacts Of Air Pollution From Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles And The Risks That Traffic-related Air Pollution Poses To Communities Across The State And Affirming The Commitment To Transition To Cleaner Transportation Choices.","description":"Recognizing The Public Health Impacts Of Air Pollution From Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles And The Risks That Traffic-related Air Pollution Poses To Communities Across The State And Affirming The Commitment To Transition To Cleaner Transportation Choices.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR201/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=201&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2134756,"bill_number":"HR124","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Plan, Design, And Construct A Community Recreation Complex In ewa Beach At Or Near Puuloa District Park.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Plan, Design, And Construct A Community Recreation Complex In ewa Beach At Or Near Puuloa District Park.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL, ECD, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR124/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=124&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2134757,"bill_number":"HCR173","title":"Urging Maui Health System To Collaborate With Stakeholders To Establish A Full-time Medical Residency Program On The Island Of Maui.","description":"Urging Maui Health System To Collaborate With Stakeholders To Establish A Full-time Medical Residency Program On The Island Of Maui.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR173/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=173&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2134758,"bill_number":"SR171","title":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Hold At Least Two Public Community Meetings To Discuss And Receive Input From The Community Or Potential Major Energy Projects Before Approving Major Energy Projects That Would Be Hosted In The Affected Communities.","description":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Hold At Least Two Public Community Meetings To Discuss And Receive Input From The Community Or Potential Major Energy Projects Before Approving Major Energy Projects That Would Be Hosted In The Affected Communities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR171/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=171&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2134759,"bill_number":"HCR209","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Establish A Fossil Fuel Subsidy And Fare-free Transit Fiscal Impact Working Group To Identify The Impacts Of Fossil Fuel Subsidies And The Economic, Environmental, And Health Impacts Of Statewide Fare-free Public Transportation.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Establish A Fossil Fuel Subsidy And Fare-free Transit Fiscal Impact Working Group To Identify The Impacts Of Fossil Fuel Subsidies And The Economic, Environmental, And Health Impacts Of Statewide Fare-free Public Transportation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to TRN/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR209/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=209&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2134760,"bill_number":"HCR195","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Address The Findings And Recommendations Of Auditor's Report No. 26-08 Regarding The Implementation Of Hawaii's Farm-to-school And Local Food Procurement Initiatives.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Address The Findings And Recommendations Of Auditor's Report No. 26-08 Regarding The Implementation Of Hawaii's Farm-to-school And Local Food Procurement Initiatives.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR195/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=195&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2134762,"bill_number":"SCR160","title":"Urging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Department Of Human Services' Homeless Programs Office, Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions, And Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Create A Housing Ladder Program To Help Individuals And Families Graduate Into Unsubsidized Housing.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Department Of Human Services' Homeless Programs Office, Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions, And Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Create A Housing Ladder Program To Help Individuals And Families Graduate Into Unsubsidized Housing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR160/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=160&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2134763,"bill_number":"HCR167","title":"Requesting The Attorney General And The State Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Financial, Performance, And Compliance Audit Of Nonprofit Organizations Receiving State Funds For Homelessness-related Services.","description":"Requesting The Attorney General And The State Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Financial, Performance, And Compliance Audit Of Nonprofit Organizations Receiving State Funds For Homelessness-related Services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR167/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=167&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2134764,"bill_number":"SCR179","title":"Urging The County Of Maui To Enforce The Provisions Of The Fire Code Of The County Of Maui Relating To Fire Hazards, Brush Clearance, Fuel Breaks, Roadside Vegetation Clearing, And Emergency Access.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui To Enforce The Provisions Of The Fire Code Of The County Of Maui Relating To Fire Hazards, Brush Clearance, Fuel Breaks, Roadside Vegetation Clearing, And Emergency Access.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR179/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=179&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2134765,"bill_number":"HR108","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Develop A Coordinated, Place-based Strategic Action Plan To Address Behavioral Health And Homelessness Response Needs On The Waianae Coast.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Develop A Coordinated, Place-based Strategic Action Plan To Address Behavioral Health And Homelessness Response Needs On The Waianae Coast.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR108/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=108&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134766,"bill_number":"HCR130","title":"Requesting The Office Of Elections To Convene A Working Group To Examine The Fiscal Impacts, Potential Cost Savings, Administrative Considerations, And Broader Policy Implications Of Eliminating Primary Elections And Implementing Ranked-choice Voting In General And Special Elections.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Elections To Convene A Working Group To Examine The Fiscal Impacts, Potential Cost Savings, Administrative Considerations, And Broader Policy Implications Of Eliminating Primary Elections And Implementing Ranked-choice Voting In General And Special Elections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR130/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=130&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2134767,"bill_number":"SR128","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On Recyclable, Biodegradable, And Compostable Labeling In The State To Determine If The Labeling Is Accurate And Non-deceptive.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On Recyclable, Biodegradable, And Compostable Labeling In The State To Determine If The Labeling Is Accurate And Non-deceptive.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR128/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=128&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134768,"bill_number":"HR151","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Swimmer Classification Framework For Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Swimmer Classification Framework For Public Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR151/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=151&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2134769,"bill_number":"HR103","title":"Requesting The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii To Review And Clarify The Roles, Responsibilities, And Functions Of The University Of Hawaii System In Relation To The Responsibilities Of Individual Campuses.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii To Review And Clarify The Roles, Responsibilities, And Functions Of The University Of Hawaii System In Relation To The Responsibilities Of Individual Campuses.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR103/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=103&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2134770,"bill_number":"HCR118","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Strengthen Menstrual Health Education Initiatives And To Adopt A Comprehensive Menstrual Cycle Curriculum.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Strengthen Menstrual Health Education Initiatives And To Adopt A Comprehensive Menstrual Cycle Curriculum.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-23","last_action":"Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 733) in amended form (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR118/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=118&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134771,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"Requesting Google Maps, Apple Maps, And Similar Digital Mapping And Navigation Platforms To Remove, Modify, Or Restrict The Public Identification, Labeling, And Promotion Of Hazardous Coastal Features, Including Mermaid Caves.","description":"Requesting Google Maps, Apple Maps, And Similar Digital Mapping And Navigation Platforms To Remove, Modify, Or Restrict The Public Identification, Labeling, And Promotion Of Hazardous Coastal Features, Including Mermaid Caves.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR113/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=113&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134773,"bill_number":"SR147","title":"Requesting A Study On The Impact Of Federal Housing Allowances On Rental Market Conditions In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting A Study On The Impact Of Federal Housing Allowances On Rental Market Conditions In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EDT.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR147/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=147&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2134774,"bill_number":"SCR150","title":"Requesting The Governor To Obtain A Controlled Substance Exemption From The Drug Enforcement Administration For Registered Medical Cannabis Patients And Registration Waivers For State-licensed Dispensaries.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Obtain A Controlled Substance Exemption From The Drug Enforcement Administration For Registered Medical Cannabis Patients And Registration Waivers For State-licensed Dispensaries.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR150/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=150&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2134775,"bill_number":"HR171","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR171/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=171&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2134776,"bill_number":"SR135","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Consider Renaming The Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant To A Non-hawaiian Name.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Consider Renaming The Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant To A Non-hawaiian Name.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EIG/HWN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR135/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=135&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2134777,"bill_number":"SR185","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Performance Audit Of The Department Of Education's Capital Improvement Program.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Performance Audit Of The Department Of Education's Capital Improvement Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-14","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR185/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=185&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2134778,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit.","description":"Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR93/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=93&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2134779,"bill_number":"SCR163","title":"Reaffirming The Legislature's Commitment To Participate As A Member Legislature In The Pacific Inter-parliamentary Assembly.","description":"Reaffirming The Legislature's Commitment To Participate As A Member Legislature In The Pacific Inter-parliamentary Assembly.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-22","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR163/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=163&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2134780,"bill_number":"SCR118","title":"Urging The Insurance Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Identify Feasible Options And Mechanisms To Protect The State And Its Residents Against The Effects Of Climate Change On The Availability And Affordability Of Insurance.","description":"Urging The Insurance Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Identify Feasible Options And Mechanisms To Protect The State And Its Residents Against The Effects Of Climate Change On The Availability And Affordability Of Insurance.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (3) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR118/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=118&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2134781,"bill_number":"SCR168","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR168/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=168&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134783,"bill_number":"HCR205","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On Recyclable, Biodegradable, And Compostable Labeling In The State To Determine If The Labeling Is Accurate And Non-deceptive.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On Recyclable, Biodegradable, And Compostable Labeling In The State To Determine If The Labeling Is Accurate And Non-deceptive.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR205/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=205&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2134784,"bill_number":"HCR165","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Install Permanent Pickleball Nets And Court Lighting At The Tennis Courts At Kamiloiki Community Park.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Install Permanent Pickleball Nets And Court Lighting At The Tennis Courts At Kamiloiki Community Park.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR165/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=165&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2134785,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Allow An Olelo Hawaii Pathway Under The Niihau Dialect.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Allow An Olelo Hawaii Pathway Under The Niihau Dialect.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR114/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=114&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134786,"bill_number":"HR134","title":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Coordination With The Board Of Education, To Develop A Plan To Transition The School Buses Used For Public Transportation To Electric Buses To Expand The Benefits Already Demonstrated In Other Places.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Coordination With The Board Of Education, To Develop A Plan To Transition The School Buses Used For Public Transportation To Electric Buses To Expand The Benefits Already Demonstrated In Other Places.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR134/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=134&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2134787,"bill_number":"HCR140","title":"Urging State Agencies That Own Or Control Land In West Maui To Implement And Enforce Aggressive Vegetation Management, Fuel Reduction, Defensible Space, And Emergency Access Measures To Reduce Wildfire Risk To Lahaina And Surrounding Communities.","description":"Urging State Agencies That Own Or Control Land In West Maui To Implement And Enforce Aggressive Vegetation Management, Fuel Reduction, Defensible Space, And Emergency Access Measures To Reduce Wildfire Risk To Lahaina And Surrounding Communities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR140/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=140&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2134788,"bill_number":"HR106","title":"Supporting The Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group's Request For Resources And Timeline Extension For Fiscal Year 2026-2027.","description":"Supporting The Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group's Request For Resources And Timeline Extension For Fiscal Year 2026-2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR106/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=106&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134789,"bill_number":"SR188","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Implement The National Education Association Micro-credential Pilot Program Developed In Collaboration With The Department's Office Of Curriculum And Instructional Design And The Hawaii State Teachers Association.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Implement The National Education Association Micro-credential Pilot Program Developed In Collaboration With The Department's Office Of Curriculum And Instructional Design And The Hawaii State Teachers Association.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR188/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=188&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2134790,"bill_number":"HCR146","title":"Urging The Prohibition Of The Use Of \"excited Delirium\", Or Similar Pseudoscientific Concepts, As A Medical Diagnosis, Cause Of Death, Or Legal Theory In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Prohibition Of The Use Of \"excited Delirium\", Or Similar Pseudoscientific Concepts, As A Medical Diagnosis, Cause Of Death, Or Legal Theory In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR146/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=146&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":2134791,"bill_number":"HCR203","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Provide A Written Status Update On The Implementation Of The Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Provide A Written Status Update On The Implementation Of The Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR203/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=203&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2134792,"bill_number":"HCR102","title":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Health And Office Of Wellness And Resilience, To Establish A Statewide Peer Counselor Program To Address Youth Loneliness And Social Disconnection In Hawaii's Schools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Health And Office Of Wellness And Resilience, To Establish A Statewide Peer Counselor Program To Address Youth Loneliness And Social Disconnection In Hawaii's Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR102/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=102&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2134793,"bill_number":"HCR170","title":"Urging The Governor To Reharmonize The Federal And State Regulation Of Cannabis In Hawaii By Obtaining A Controlled Substance Exception For Registered Medical Cannabis Patients And Registration Waivers For State-licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries From The Drug Enforcement Administration.","description":"Urging The Governor To Reharmonize The Federal And State Regulation Of Cannabis In Hawaii By Obtaining A Controlled Substance Exception For Registered Medical Cannabis Patients And Registration Waivers For State-licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries From The Drug Enforcement Administration.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR170/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=170&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2134794,"bill_number":"HCR175","title":"Reaffirming The Legislature's Commitment To Participate As A Member Legislature In The Pacific Inter-parliamentary Assembly.","description":"Reaffirming The Legislature's Commitment To Participate As A Member Legislature In The Pacific Inter-parliamentary Assembly.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR175/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=175&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2134796,"bill_number":"HCR180","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Explore And Pursue Opportunities To Colocate Community-based Renewable Energy Generating Projects With Agricultural Reservoirs And Irrigation Water Infrastructure.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Explore And Pursue Opportunities To Colocate Community-based Renewable Energy Generating Projects With Agricultural Reservoirs And Irrigation Water Infrastructure.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR180/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=180&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2134797,"bill_number":"HR177","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Begin Initiatives To Address Teacher Retention In The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Begin Initiatives To Address Teacher Retention In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR177/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=177&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2134798,"bill_number":"HR117","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Coordinate With Utility Providers Operating Within State Highway Rights-of-way To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Plan And Schedule To Address Derelict Or Aging Utility Poles And Lines Along Farrington Highway And Other High-risk Corridors.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Coordinate With Utility Providers Operating Within State Highway Rights-of-way To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Plan And Schedule To Address Derelict Or Aging Utility Poles And Lines Along Farrington Highway And Other High-risk Corridors.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR117/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=117&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134799,"bill_number":"SR161","title":"Encouraging The Establishment Of A Partnership With Aotearoa New Zealand To Advance Biosecurity, Conservation, Protection Of Endangered Species, And Other Issues Of Mutual Concern.","description":"Encouraging The Establishment Of A Partnership With Aotearoa New Zealand To Advance Biosecurity, Conservation, Protection Of Endangered Species, And Other Issues Of Mutual Concern.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR161/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=161&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134800,"bill_number":"HR130","title":"Requesting The United States Congress To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act, Provide Support To States That Are Clearing Defendants' Records Of Cannabis Offenses, And Facilitate Access To The Full Spectrum Of Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses.","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act, Provide Support To States That Are Clearing Defendants' Records Of Cannabis Offenses, And Facilitate Access To The Full Spectrum Of Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, CPC, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR130/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=130&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2134801,"bill_number":"SCR143","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Consider Renaming The Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant To A Non-hawaiian Name.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Consider Renaming The Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant To A Non-hawaiian Name.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EIG/HWN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR143/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=143&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2134803,"bill_number":"SR140","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Create A Plan That Removes Carcinogens From School Meals.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Create A Plan That Removes Carcinogens From School Meals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR140/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=140&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134804,"bill_number":"SCR131","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Develop, Publish, And Periodically Update Public Health Guidance And Educational Materials Regarding Radiofrequency Energy Exposure From Cellular Towers.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Develop, Publish, And Periodically Update Public Health Guidance And Educational Materials Regarding Radiofrequency Energy Exposure From Cellular Towers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR131/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=131&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134805,"bill_number":"SCR145","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Task Force To Evaluate Whether The State Should Implement A Demerit Point System For Traffic Violations.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Task Force To Evaluate Whether The State Should Implement A Demerit Point System For Traffic Violations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR145/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=145&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134806,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii System, In Collaboration With The Department Of Education And Other Institutions Of Higher Education, To Require Completion Of Comprehensive Coursework In Reading, Language, And Literacy As A Condition For Graduation From Any State-approved Educator Preparation Program Leading To Teacher Licensure.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii System, In Collaboration With The Department Of Education And Other Institutions Of Higher Education, To Require Completion Of Comprehensive Coursework In Reading, Language, And Literacy As A Condition For Graduation From Any State-approved Educator Preparation Program Leading To Teacher Licensure.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR105/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=105&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2134807,"bill_number":"HR135","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Recognize Robotics As An Interscholastic Sport And Dedicate Funding To Support Robotics Programs Across The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Recognize Robotics As An Interscholastic Sport And Dedicate Funding To Support Robotics Programs Across The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR135/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=135&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2134808,"bill_number":"SCR191","title":"Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Take Action To Release All Federal Records Related To The Jeffrey Epstein Investigations With Limited Redactions Solely To Protect The Privacy And Safety Of Victims.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Take Action To Release All Federal Records Related To The Jeffrey Epstein Investigations With Limited Redactions Solely To Protect The Privacy And Safety Of Victims.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EIG/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR191/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=191&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134809,"bill_number":"HCR125","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Coordinate With Utility Providers Operating Within State Highway Rights-of-way To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Plan And Schedule To Address Derelict Or Aging Utility Poles And Lines Along Farrington Highway And Other High-risk Corridors.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Coordinate With Utility Providers Operating Within State Highway Rights-of-way To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Plan And Schedule To Address Derelict Or Aging Utility Poles And Lines Along Farrington Highway And Other High-risk Corridors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to TRS/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR125/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=125&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134810,"bill_number":"HCR111","title":"Requesting The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii To Review And Clarify The Roles, Responsibilities, And Functions Of The University Of Hawaii System In Relation To The Responsibilities Of Individual Campuses.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii To Review And Clarify The Roles, Responsibilities, And Functions Of The University Of Hawaii System In Relation To The Responsibilities Of Individual Campuses.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-23","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR111/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=111&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2134811,"bill_number":"SCR110","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing State-owned Or State-controlled Warehouse And Logistics Facilities Near Ports, Harbors, And Airports To Reduce Material Costs Associated With Publicly Financed Housing Projects.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing State-owned Or State-controlled Warehouse And Logistics Facilities Near Ports, Harbors, And Airports To Reduce Material Costs Associated With Publicly Financed Housing Projects.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-29","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR110/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=110&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2134812,"bill_number":"SR172","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Convene A Cooperative Working Group To Address State Projects That Require County Permitting.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Convene A Cooperative Working Group To Address State Projects That Require County Permitting.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR172/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=172&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2134813,"bill_number":"SR134","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Make Recommendations On The Establishment Of Dust Monitoring Stations In And Around Waimanalo Gulch To Protect Public Health And Environmental Quality.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Make Recommendations On The Establishment Of Dust Monitoring Stations In And Around Waimanalo Gulch To Protect Public Health And Environmental Quality.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR134/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=134&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2134814,"bill_number":"SR158","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On The Cost And Scope Of A Comprehensive, Statewide Survey Of Mh, Lgbtqia+, And Qtpi+ Communities In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On The Cost And Scope Of A Comprehensive, Statewide Survey Of Mh, Lgbtqia+, And Qtpi+ Communities In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR158/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=158&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134815,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Health And Office Of Wellness And Resilience, To Establish A Statewide Peer Counselor Program To Address Youth Loneliness And Social Disconnection In Hawaii's Schools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Health And Office Of Wellness And Resilience, To Establish A Statewide Peer Counselor Program To Address Youth Loneliness And Social Disconnection In Hawaii's Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR94/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=94&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2134816,"bill_number":"HR137","title":"Urging The Insurance Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Identify Feasible Options And Mechanisms To Protect The State And Its Residents Against The Effects Of Climate Change On The Availability And Affordability Of Insurance.","description":"Urging The Insurance Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Identify Feasible Options And Mechanisms To Protect The State And Its Residents Against The Effects Of Climate Change On The Availability And Affordability Of Insurance.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (7) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR137/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=137&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2134817,"bill_number":"SR131","title":"Requesting The Workforce Development Council To Recommend To The Governor, For Inclusion In The State Unified Plan, A Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy To Ensure That All People Of The State Have A Pathway To A Career That Enables Them To Learn, Work, And Thrive In The State And Contribute To A Vibrant Local Economy Grounded In Community Values By 2045.","description":"Requesting The Workforce Development Council To Recommend To The Governor, For Inclusion In The State Unified Plan, A Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy To Ensure That All People Of The State Have A Pathway To A Career That Enables Them To Learn, Work, And Thrive In The State And Contribute To A Vibrant Local Economy Grounded In Community Values By 2045.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR131/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=131&year=2026","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":2134819,"bill_number":"HCR145","title":"Urging The Insurance Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Identify Feasible Options And Mechanisms To Protect The State And Its Residents Against The Effects Of Climate Change On The Availability And Affordability Of Insurance.","description":"Urging The Insurance Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Identify Feasible Options And Mechanisms To Protect The State And Its Residents Against The Effects Of Climate Change On The Availability And Affordability Of Insurance.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (7) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR145/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=145&year=2026","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":2134820,"bill_number":"HR110","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Strengthen Menstrual Health Education Initiatives And To Adopt A Comprehensive Menstrual Cycle Curriculum.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Strengthen Menstrual Health Education Initiatives And To Adopt A Comprehensive Menstrual Cycle Curriculum.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR110/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=110&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134821,"bill_number":"SCR183","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health, Department Of Human Services, And Department Of Education To Develop A Coordinated Plan To Reduce The Impact Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health, Department Of Human Services, And Department Of Education To Develop A Coordinated Plan To Reduce The Impact Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR183/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=183&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2134822,"bill_number":"SR148","title":"Urging The Governor To Reconsider His Decision Not To Allow Hawaii To Participate In The Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program.","description":"Urging The Governor To Reconsider His Decision Not To Allow Hawaii To Participate In The Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR148/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=148&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2134823,"bill_number":"HCR116","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Develop A Coordinated, Place-based Strategic Action Plan To Address Behavioral Health And Homelessness Response Needs On The Waianae Coast.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Develop A Coordinated, Place-based Strategic Action Plan To Address Behavioral Health And Homelessness Response Needs On The Waianae Coast.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to EIG/HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR116/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=116&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134824,"bill_number":"SR163","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis On The Best Paths To Maximize Cost Reduction And Minimize Financial Risk To Hawaii Residents While Meeting State Goals.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis On The Best Paths To Maximize Cost Reduction And Minimize Financial Risk To Hawaii Residents While Meeting State Goals.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR163/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=163&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134825,"bill_number":"SR149","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Submit An Annual Report On Litigation Involving Native Hawaiian Traditional And Customary Rights And The States Public Trust Obligations Under Articles Xi And Xii Of The Hawaii State Constitution.","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Submit An Annual Report On Litigation Involving Native Hawaiian Traditional And Customary Rights And The States Public Trust Obligations Under Articles Xi And Xii Of The Hawaii State Constitution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JDC/HWN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR149/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=149&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2134826,"bill_number":"SCR158","title":"Urging The Governor To Reconsider His Decision Not To Allow Hawaii To Participate In The Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program.","description":"Urging The Governor To Reconsider His Decision Not To Allow Hawaii To Participate In The Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU/WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR158/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=158&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2134827,"bill_number":"SR160","title":"Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Yamagata, Japan.","description":"Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Yamagata, Japan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR160/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=160&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134828,"bill_number":"SCR141","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Make Water Quality And Contamination Testing Results For Waimanalo Gulch Publicly Accessible.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Make Water Quality And Contamination Testing Results For Waimanalo Gulch Publicly Accessible.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR141/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=141&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2134829,"bill_number":"HCR178","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Prioritize Issuing A Set-aside To The County Of Maui Through An Executive Order By The Governor To Support The Management Of Public Trust Water Resources In East Maui.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Prioritize Issuing A Set-aside To The County Of Maui Through An Executive Order By The Governor To Support The Management Of Public Trust Water Resources In East Maui.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR178/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=178&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2134830,"bill_number":"SR153","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR153/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=153&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134831,"bill_number":"SR139","title":"Requesting The Federal Government To Provide Supplemental Funding To Increase Compensation For Adult Corrections Officers Employed By The State Of Hawaii's Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation.","description":"Requesting The Federal Government To Provide Supplemental Funding To Increase Compensation For Adult Corrections Officers Employed By The State Of Hawaii's Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-07","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR139/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=139&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134832,"bill_number":"SCR144","title":"Urging The United States Department Of State To Restore The Prior Format, Organization, And Substantive Completeness Of The Country Reports On Human Rights Practices.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of State To Restore The Prior Format, Organization, And Substantive Completeness Of The Country Reports On Human Rights Practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR144/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=144&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134834,"bill_number":"SCR184","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission To Examine The Applicability Of Existing State Anti-discrimination Laws To Algorithmic And Automated Decision Systems.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission To Examine The Applicability Of Existing State Anti-discrimination Laws To Algorithmic And Automated Decision Systems.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR184/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=184&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2134835,"bill_number":"HCR100","title":"Requesting The Workforce Development Council To Recommend To The Governor, For Inclusion In The State Unified Plan, A Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy To Ensure That All People Of The State Have A Pathway To A Career That Enables Them To Learn, Work, And Thrive In The State And Contribute To A Vibrant Local Economy Grounded In Community Values By 2045.","description":"Requesting The Workforce Development Council To Recommend To The Governor, For Inclusion In The State Unified Plan, A Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy To Ensure That All People Of The State Have A Pathway To A Career That Enables Them To Learn, Work, And Thrive In The State And Contribute To A Vibrant Local Economy Grounded In Community Values By 2045.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR100/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=100&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134836,"bill_number":"SCR140","title":"Urging The Department Of Education And University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Adopt Energy Savings Performance Contracting As A Primary Strategy To Address Deferred Maintenance And Infrastructure Modernization And Improve Energy Efficiency Statewide.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education And University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Adopt Energy Savings Performance Contracting As A Primary Strategy To Address Deferred Maintenance And Infrastructure Modernization And Improve Energy Efficiency Statewide.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR140/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=140&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2134837,"bill_number":"HCR128","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Collaboration With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Convene A Working Group To Coordinate Capital Improvement Planning To Reduce Infrastructure Costs For Hawaiian Home Lands Developments.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Collaboration With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Convene A Working Group To Coordinate Capital Improvement Planning To Reduce Infrastructure Costs For Hawaiian Home Lands Developments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to TRS/HWN.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR128/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=128&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134838,"bill_number":"SR152","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Establish A Working Group To Develop A Climate Literacy Seal Of Excellence Framework In Hawaii Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Establish A Working Group To Develop A Climate Literacy Seal Of Excellence Framework In Hawaii Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR152/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=152&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2134840,"bill_number":"HCR161","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Swimmer Classification Framework For Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Swimmer Classification Framework For Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR161/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=161&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2134841,"bill_number":"HR109","title":"Urging The Governor To Assess Food Insecurity Conditions And Implement A Statewide Food Security Response Plan.","description":"Urging The Governor To Assess Food Insecurity Conditions And Implement A Statewide Food Security Response Plan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR109/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=109&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134842,"bill_number":"SR187","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Framework In The Office Of Facilities And Operations That Improves Responsibility And Accountability For Monitoring All Capital Improvement Projects And Repair And Maintenance Projects.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Framework In The Office Of Facilities And Operations That Improves Responsibility And Accountability For Monitoring All Capital Improvement Projects And Repair And Maintenance Projects.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR187/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=187&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2134843,"bill_number":"HR115","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Develop A Coordinated Support And Stabilization Pathway For Native Hawaiian Beneficiaries Experiencing Homelessness Or Extremely Low Income.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Develop A Coordinated Support And Stabilization Pathway For Native Hawaiian Beneficiaries Experiencing Homelessness Or Extremely Low Income.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR115/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=115&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134844,"bill_number":"HR183","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR183/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=183&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2134845,"bill_number":"HCR112","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Collaborate With State Departments, Agencies, And Labor Organizations In Completing The Comprehensive Review Of The Classification And Compensation Systems For All Civil Service Positions Under Its Jurisdiction.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Collaborate With State Departments, Agencies, And Labor Organizations In Completing The Comprehensive Review Of The Classification And Compensation Systems For All Civil Service Positions Under Its Jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR112/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=112&year=2026","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":2134852,"bill_number":"HR172","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Working Group To Study Accessibility Barriers For Multi-family Housing Not Covered By The Federal Fair Housing Act And Governed By Condominium Associations And Planned Community Associations.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Working Group To Study Accessibility Barriers For Multi-family Housing Not Covered By The Federal Fair Housing Act And Governed By Condominium Associations And Planned Community Associations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR172/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=172&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2134855,"bill_number":"HCR110","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Review And Refine The Operational Missions Of The University Of Hawaii's Four-year Institutions To Ensure That Each Campus Fulfills A Distinct And Complementary Role In Serving Students And The State.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Review And Refine The Operational Missions Of The University Of Hawaii's Four-year Institutions To Ensure That Each Campus Fulfills A Distinct And Complementary Role In Serving Students And The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-23","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR110/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=110&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2134857,"bill_number":"HCR191","title":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Submit An Annual Hawaii Genuine Progress Indicator Report To The Legislature No Later Than Thirty Days Prior To The Convening Of Each Regular Session, Beginning With The Regular Session Of 2027.","description":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Submit An Annual Hawaii Genuine Progress Indicator Report To The Legislature No Later Than Thirty Days Prior To The Convening Of Each Regular Session, Beginning With The Regular Session Of 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to EDT.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR191/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=191&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2134866,"bill_number":"HCR133","title":"Urging The Department Of The Attorney General And The Department Of Law Enforcement To Strengthen Law Enforcement Capacity To Combat Human Trafficking And The Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of Children By Strengthening Statewide Enforcement Initiatives And Generating A Plan To Expand Specialized Investigative Personnel.","description":"Urging The Department Of The Attorney General And The Department Of Law Enforcement To Strengthen Law Enforcement Capacity To Combat Human Trafficking And The Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of Children By Strengthening Statewide Enforcement Initiatives And Generating A Plan To Expand Specialized Investigative Personnel.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR133/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=133&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2134868,"bill_number":"HR182","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission To Examine The Applicability Of Existing State Anti-discrimination Laws To Algorithmic And Automated Decision Systems.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission To Examine The Applicability Of Existing State Anti-discrimination Laws To Algorithmic And Automated Decision Systems.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR182/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=182&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2134876,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of No-bid Contracts Issued By State And County Agencies Under Proclamations Declaring States Of Emergency During The Six-year Period Between January 1, 2020, And December 31, 2025.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of No-bid Contracts Issued By State And County Agencies Under Proclamations Declaring States Of Emergency During The Six-year Period Between January 1, 2020, And December 31, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR104/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=104&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2134878,"bill_number":"HR147","title":"Supporting The Findings And Recommendations Of The Hawaii Water Safety Coalition's Hawaii Water Safety Plan.","description":"Supporting The Findings And Recommendations Of The Hawaii Water Safety Coalition's Hawaii Water Safety Plan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR147/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=147&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2134890,"bill_number":"HCR160","title":"Urging All Business And Commercial Establishments Operating On Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Display A Portrait Of The Honorable Prince Jonah Khi Kalanianaole In A Visible And Prominent Location.","description":"Urging All Business And Commercial Establishments Operating On Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Display A Portrait Of The Honorable Prince Jonah Khi Kalanianaole In A Visible And Prominent Location.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR160/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=160&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2134892,"bill_number":"HCR136","title":"Urging The County Of Maui To Adopt Ordinances That Establish Wildland-urban Interface Safety Standards For Plantation Towns And Other High-risk Communities, Taking Into Account The County Of Kauai's Ordinance No. Pm-2025-425, Relating To The Plantation Camp District Wildfire And Wildland Urban Interface, And Other State And National Wildland-urban Interface Best Practices.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui To Adopt Ordinances That Establish Wildland-urban Interface Safety Standards For Plantation Towns And Other High-risk Communities, Taking Into Account The County Of Kauai's Ordinance No. Pm-2025-425, Relating To The Plantation Camp District Wildfire And Wildland Urban Interface, And Other State And National Wildland-urban Interface Best Practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR136/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=136&year=2026","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":2134900,"bill_number":"SCR196","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Proposal For A Tiered, Coordinated, And Standardized Bell Schedule Framework For Department Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Proposal For A Tiered, Coordinated, And Standardized Bell Schedule Framework For Department Schools.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR196/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=196&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2134906,"bill_number":"SCR167","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On The Cost And Scope Of A Comprehensive, Statewide Survey Of Mh, Lgbtqia+, And Qtpi+ Communities In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On The Cost And Scope Of A Comprehensive, Statewide Survey Of Mh, Lgbtqia+, And Qtpi+ Communities In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR167/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=167&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134908,"bill_number":"HCR122","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On Olelo Niihau.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On Olelo Niihau.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-23","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR122/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=122&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134910,"bill_number":"HCR123","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Develop A Coordinated Support And Stabilization Pathway For Native Hawaiian Beneficiaries Experiencing Homelessness Or Extremely Low Income.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Develop A Coordinated Support And Stabilization Pathway For Native Hawaiian Beneficiaries Experiencing Homelessness Or Extremely Low Income.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to HWN/HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR123/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=123&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134912,"bill_number":"HR186","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Establish A Working Group To Develop A Climate Literacy Seal Of Excellence Framework In Hawaii Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Establish A Working Group To Develop A Climate Literacy Seal Of Excellence Framework In Hawaii Public Schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR186/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=186&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2134913,"bill_number":"HCR142","title":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Coordination With The Board Of Education, To Develop A Plan To Transition The School Buses Used For Public Transportation To Electric Buses To Expand The Benefits Already Demonstrated In Other Places.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Coordination With The Board Of Education, To Develop A Plan To Transition The School Buses Used For Public Transportation To Electric Buses To Expand The Benefits Already Demonstrated In Other Places.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR142/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=142&year=2026","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":2134915,"bill_number":"HCR199","title":"Requesting The President Of The United States To Return To The State All Recreational Facilities On Hawaii Public Lands That Are No Longer Required For The Defense Of The United States, Including Fort Derussy And The Hale Koa Hotel, Pursuant To The Hawaii Admission Act, And As Further Required By Public Law 88-233.","description":"Requesting The President Of The United States To Return To The State All Recreational Facilities On Hawaii Public Lands That Are No Longer Required For The Defense Of The United States, Including Fort Derussy And The Hale Koa Hotel, Pursuant To The Hawaii Admission Act, And As Further Required By Public Law 88-233.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL/PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR199/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=199&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2134917,"bill_number":"SR107","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education's Internal Audit Office To Conduct Semiannual Performance And Management Audits Of The Department And Its Attached Agencies.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education's Internal Audit Office To Conduct Semiannual Performance And Management Audits Of The Department And Its Attached Agencies.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR107/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=107&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2134920,"bill_number":"HR140","title":"Supporting Hawaii's Law Enforcement Officers And Greatly Appreciating The Sacrifices Made To Protect And Serve Our Communities.","description":"Supporting Hawaii's Law Enforcement Officers And Greatly Appreciating The Sacrifices Made To Protect And Serve Our Communities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR140/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=140&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2134922,"bill_number":"SCR133","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, In Consultation With The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity, To Adopt Rules To Prohibit Commercial Octopus Aquaculture.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, In Consultation With The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity, To Adopt Rules To Prohibit Commercial Octopus Aquaculture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WLA were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Chang ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Inouye; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCorte.","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR133/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=133&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134926,"bill_number":"SR174","title":"Urging The County Of Maui To Enforce The Provisions Of The Fire Code Of The County Of Maui Relating To Fire Hazards, Brush Clearance, Fuel Breaks, Roadside Vegetation Clearing, And Emergency Access.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui To Enforce The Provisions Of The Fire Code Of The County Of Maui Relating To Fire Hazards, Brush Clearance, Fuel Breaks, Roadside Vegetation Clearing, And Emergency Access.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-07","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR174/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=174&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2134928,"bill_number":"HCR190","title":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Evaluate Registration, Reporting, And Transparency Mechanisms For Trusts Formed Under Chapter 554g, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And Other Large Private Trusts.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Evaluate Registration, Reporting, And Transparency Mechanisms For Trusts Formed Under Chapter 554g, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And Other Large Private Trusts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR190/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=190&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2134929,"bill_number":"SR129","title":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Reassess Prior Determinations And Closure Decisions Under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act In Light Of Evolving Scientific Understanding Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Recent Federal Hazardous Substance Designations.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Reassess Prior Determinations And Closure Decisions Under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act In Light Of Evolving Scientific Understanding Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Recent Federal Hazardous Substance Designations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR129/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=129&year=2026","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":2134931,"bill_number":"HCR202","title":"Establishing The Legislative Task Force On Hawaii's Future Energy Pathways To Examine Strategies To Maximize Cost Savings While Minimizing Risk To Ratepayers Over The Next Three Decades And Achieving The State's Energy Goals And Producing Affordable, Reliable, Resilient, And Decarbonized Energy.","description":"Establishing The Legislative Task Force On Hawaii's Future Energy Pathways To Examine Strategies To Maximize Cost Savings While Minimizing Risk To Ratepayers Over The Next Three Decades And Achieving The State's Energy Goals And Producing Affordable, Reliable, Resilient, And Decarbonized Energy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR202/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=202&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2134933,"bill_number":"SR133","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Make Water Quality And Contamination Testing Results For Waimanalo Gulch Publicly Accessible.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Make Water Quality And Contamination Testing Results For Waimanalo Gulch Publicly Accessible.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR133/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=133&year=2026","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":2134934,"bill_number":"HCR149","title":"Urging The United States Navy To Provide Consistent, In-person Participation At Community Representation Initiative Meetings Related To Red Hill Remediation Efforts.","description":"Urging The United States Navy To Provide Consistent, In-person Participation At Community Representation Initiative Meetings Related To Red Hill Remediation Efforts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on PBS/WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR149/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=149&year=2026","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":2134941,"bill_number":"HCR189","title":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis Of Corporate Income Reporting Structures, Including The Treatment Of Foreign Subsidiary Income, To Inform Long-term Fiscal Planning.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis Of Corporate Income Reporting Structures, Including The Treatment Of Foreign Subsidiary Income, To Inform Long-term Fiscal Planning.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR189/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=189&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2134945,"bill_number":"HCR126","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing State-owned Or State-controlled Warehouse And Logistics Facilities Near Ports, Harbors, And Airports To Reduce Material Costs Associated With Publicly Financed Housing Projects.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing State-owned Or State-controlled Warehouse And Logistics Facilities Near Ports, Harbors, And Airports To Reduce Material Costs Associated With Publicly Financed Housing Projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Referred to TRS/HOU.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR126/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=126&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2134946,"bill_number":"HCR182","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Working Group To Study Accessibility Barriers For Multi-family Housing Not Covered By The Federal Fair Housing Act And Governed By Condominium Associations And Planned Community Associations.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Working Group To Study Accessibility Barriers For Multi-family Housing Not Covered By The Federal Fair Housing Act And Governed By Condominium Associations And Planned Community Associations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR182/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=182&year=2026","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":2134949,"bill_number":"HR187","title":"Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Yamagata, Japan.","description":"Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Yamagata, Japan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR187/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=187&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2134952,"bill_number":"SR154","title":"Reaffirming The Legislature's Commitment To Participate As A Member Legislature In The Pacific Inter-parliamentary Assembly.","description":"Reaffirming The Legislature's Commitment To Participate As A Member Legislature In The Pacific Inter-parliamentary Assembly.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR154/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=154&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":2134961,"bill_number":"SCR151","title":"Requesting The Thirty-fourth Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii To Amend Its Internal Rules To Eliminate The Formal Vote Option Of \"with Reservations\".","description":"Requesting The Thirty-fourth Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii To Amend Its Internal Rules To Eliminate The Formal Vote Option Of \"with Reservations\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR151/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=151&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2134967,"bill_number":"HCR186","title":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense And Defense Health Agency To Extend The Renewal Period For Secretarial Designee Health Care Authorizations Related To The Red Hill Water Contamination Crisis And To Improve Health Care Access For Affected Individuals.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense And Defense Health Agency To Extend The Renewal Period For Secretarial Designee Health Care Authorizations Related To The Red Hill Water Contamination Crisis And To Improve Health Care Access For Affected Individuals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR186/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=186&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2134969,"bill_number":"HR148","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR148/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=148&year=2026","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":2134976,"bill_number":"SR183","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Meet The Criteria Necessary To Officially Recognize Cheerleading As A Title Ix Sport In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Meet The Criteria Necessary To Officially Recognize Cheerleading As A Title Ix Sport In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR183/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=183&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2134982,"bill_number":"SCR166","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Make Certain Judgments, Considerations, And Decisions When Making Any Determination Relating To A Generational Energy Commitment For The State.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Make Certain Judgments, Considerations, And Decisions When Making Any Determination Relating To A Generational Energy Commitment For The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR166/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=166&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2134984,"bill_number":"SCR161","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Establish A Working Group To Develop A Climate Literacy Seal Of Excellence Framework In Hawaii Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Establish A Working Group To Develop A Climate Literacy Seal Of Excellence Framework In Hawaii Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR161/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=161&year=2026","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":2134990,"bill_number":"HCR188","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Tourism Authority To Establish An Agricultural Tourism Working Group To Examine Existing Laws And Ordinances Relating To Agricultural Tourism And Provide Recommendations To Encourage The Growth Of Agricultural Tourism In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Tourism Authority To Establish An Agricultural Tourism Working Group To Examine Existing Laws And Ordinances Relating To Agricultural Tourism And Provide Recommendations To Encourage The Growth Of Agricultural Tourism In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Referred to EDT/AEN.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR188/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=188&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2134994,"bill_number":"SCR186","title":"Supporting The Reactivation Of, And Urging The Governor To Appoint Members To, The Hawaii Health Authority To Plan For A Transition To A Maximally Cost-effective Single-payer Health Care System For The State, To Be Implemented As Soon As Possible After Waivers Have Been Obtained To Capture All Major Sources Of Federal Funding Flowing To The State Through Medicare, Medicaid, And Tricare.","description":"Supporting The Reactivation Of, And Urging The Governor To Appoint Members To, The Hawaii Health Authority To Plan For A Transition To A Maximally Cost-effective Single-payer Health Care System For The State, To Be Implemented As Soon As Possible After Waivers Have Been Obtained To Capture All Major Sources Of Federal Funding Flowing To The State Through Medicare, Medicaid, And Tricare.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR186/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=186&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2135000,"bill_number":"SR170","title":"Requesting Health Maintenance Organizations In The State To Adhere To And Be Held Accountable For Issuing Timely Reimbursements Of Health Care Claims Pursuant To The State's Clean Claims Statute.","description":"Requesting Health Maintenance Organizations In The State To Adhere To And Be Held Accountable For Issuing Timely Reimbursements Of Health Care Claims Pursuant To The State's Clean Claims Statute.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR170/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=170&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2135002,"bill_number":"SCR155","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu's Department Of Budget And Fiscal Services, In Consultation With The Department Of Customer Services, To Study The Fiscal And Policy Impact Of The Active-duty Military Vehicle Weight Tax Exemption.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu's Department Of Budget And Fiscal Services, In Consultation With The Department Of Customer Services, To Study The Fiscal And Policy Impact Of The Active-duty Military Vehicle Weight Tax Exemption.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR155/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=155&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2135009,"bill_number":"HR150","title":"Urging All Business And Commercial Establishments Operating On Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Display A Portrait Of The Honorable Prince Jonah Khi Kalanianaole In A Visible And Prominent Location.","description":"Urging All Business And Commercial Establishments Operating On Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Display A Portrait Of The Honorable Prince Jonah Khi Kalanianaole In A Visible And Prominent Location.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR150/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=150&year=2026","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2135011,"bill_number":"SCR194","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Meet The Criteria Necessary To Officially Recognize Cheerleading As A Title Ix Sport In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Meet The Criteria Necessary To Officially Recognize Cheerleading As A Title Ix Sport In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-21","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR194/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=194&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2135013,"bill_number":"HR145","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Provide Taxpayer Relief For Tariff-related Cost-of-living Impacts On Hawaii Households.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Provide Taxpayer Relief For Tariff-related Cost-of-living Impacts On Hawaii Households.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR145/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=145&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2135016,"bill_number":"HCR192","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission To Examine The Applicability Of Existing State Anti-discrimination Laws To Algorithmic And Automated Decision Systems.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission To Examine The Applicability Of Existing State Anti-discrimination Laws To Algorithmic And Automated Decision Systems.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR192/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=192&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2135017,"bill_number":"SR184","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Proposal For A Tiered, Coordinated, And Standardized Bell Schedule Framework For Department Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Proposal For A Tiered, Coordinated, And Standardized Bell Schedule Framework For Department Schools.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR184/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=184&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2135035,"bill_number":"SCR171","title":"Urging The Convening Of A Mental Health Emerging Therapies Task Force To Prepare The State For The Integration Of Breakthrough Therapies And To Explore Opportunities To Expand Clinical Trials, Research Partnerships, And Treatment Capacity In The State.","description":"Urging The Convening Of A Mental Health Emerging Therapies Task Force To Prepare The State For The Integration Of Breakthrough Therapies And To Explore Opportunities To Expand Clinical Trials, Research Partnerships, And Treatment Capacity In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR171/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=171&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2135036,"bill_number":"HCR119","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Establish An Indirect Traffic Disruption Grant Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Establish An Indirect Traffic Disruption Grant Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR119/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=119&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2135046,"bill_number":"SCR154","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Add Tax Instruction To Its Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Add Tax Instruction To Its Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR154/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=154&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2135060,"bill_number":"SR176","title":"Urging The County Of Maui To Adopt Ordinances That Establish Wildland-urban Interface Safety Standards For Plantation Towns And Other High-risk Communities, Taking Into Account The County Of Kauai's Ordinance No. Pm-2025-425, Relating To The Plantation Camp District Wildfire And Wildland Urban Interface, And Other State And National Wildland-urban Interface Best Practices.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui To Adopt Ordinances That Establish Wildland-urban Interface Safety Standards For Plantation Towns And Other High-risk Communities, Taking Into Account The County Of Kauai's Ordinance No. Pm-2025-425, Relating To The Plantation Camp District Wildfire And Wildland Urban Interface, And Other State And National Wildland-urban Interface Best Practices.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-07","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR176/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=176&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2135063,"bill_number":"HCR104","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Community Groups To Advance The System Of Coastal Trails On The North Shore Of Oahu.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Community Groups To Advance The System Of Coastal Trails On The North Shore Of Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to TRS/EIG.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR104/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=104&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2135073,"bill_number":"HCR162","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of An Arts Data And Mapping Task Force To Conduct A Statewide Survey Of Entities Engaged In Arts And Arts Education And Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Database And Geographic Information System Map Of Arts Entities And Programs.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of An Arts Data And Mapping Task Force To Conduct A Statewide Survey Of Entities Engaged In Arts And Arts Education And Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Database And Geographic Information System Map Of Arts Entities And Programs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-23","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR162/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=162&year=2026","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":2135084,"bill_number":"SR173","title":"Urging All State And County Agencies Involved In Construction Procurement To Implement Prompt Payment Transparency Measures And Expressing Appreciation To The Public Works Division Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services For Its Efforts.","description":"Urging All State And County Agencies Involved In Construction Procurement To Implement Prompt Payment Transparency Measures And Expressing Appreciation To The Public Works Division Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services For Its Efforts.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR173/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=173&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2135085,"bill_number":"SCR121","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity And Department Of Law Enforcement To Increase Penalties And Enforcement Mechanisms For Dog Attacks On Livestock.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity And Department Of Law Enforcement To Increase Penalties And Enforcement Mechanisms For Dog Attacks On Livestock.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to AEN/PSM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR121/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=121&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2135100,"bill_number":"HCR184","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau, In Consultation With The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism; Department Of Human Services; And University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Establishing A Guaranteed Universal Basic Income Program For Working Families In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau, In Consultation With The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism; Department Of Human Services; And University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Establishing A Guaranteed Universal Basic Income Program For Working Families In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR184/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=184&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2135110,"bill_number":"SR166","title":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis Of Corporate Income Reporting Structures, Including The Treatment Of Foreign Subsidiary Income, To Inform Long-term Fiscal Planning.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis Of Corporate Income Reporting Structures, Including The Treatment Of Foreign Subsidiary Income, To Inform Long-term Fiscal Planning.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR166/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=166&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2135121,"bill_number":"SCR128","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Expand And Strengthen Financial Literacy, Credit Readiness, And Homeownership Preparedness Programs.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Expand And Strengthen Financial Literacy, Credit Readiness, And Homeownership Preparedness Programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR128/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=128&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2135124,"bill_number":"SR164","title":"Urging The Campaign Spending Commission To Take All Actions Necessary And Within Its Power To Ensure Candidate Committees' Full Compliance With State Campaign Finance Laws.","description":"Urging The Campaign Spending Commission To Take All Actions Necessary And Within Its Power To Ensure Candidate Committees' Full Compliance With State Campaign Finance Laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR164/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=164&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2135126,"bill_number":"HR179","title":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis Of Corporate Income Reporting Structures, Including The Treatment Of Foreign Subsidiary Income, To Inform Long-term Fiscal Planning.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis Of Corporate Income Reporting Structures, Including The Treatment Of Foreign Subsidiary Income, To Inform Long-term Fiscal Planning.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR179/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=179&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2135130,"bill_number":"HCR107","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Support Academic Flexibility And Equity For Students With Chronic And Autoimmune Illnesses.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Support Academic Flexibility And Equity For Students With Chronic And Autoimmune Illnesses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR107/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=107&year=2026","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":2135133,"bill_number":"HR125","title":"Urging The Department Of The Attorney General And The Department Of Law Enforcement To Strengthen Law Enforcement Capacity To Combat Human Trafficking And The Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of Children By Strengthening Statewide Enforcement Initiatives And Generating A Plan To Expand Specialized Investigative Personnel.","description":"Urging The Department Of The Attorney General And The Department Of Law Enforcement To Strengthen Law Enforcement Capacity To Combat Human Trafficking And The Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of Children By Strengthening Statewide Enforcement Initiatives And Generating A Plan To Expand Specialized Investigative Personnel.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR125/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=125&year=2026","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":2135136,"bill_number":"SR186","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Education's Process For Establishing, Classifying, And Approving Administrative And Program Positions, And Its Supervision And Evaluation Of Complex Area Superintendents.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Education's Process For Establishing, Classifying, And Approving Administrative And Program Positions, And Its Supervision And Evaluation Of Complex Area Superintendents.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR186/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=186&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2135142,"bill_number":"SCR178","title":"Urging All State And County Agencies Involved In Construction Procurement To Implement Prompt Payment Transparency Measures And Expressing Appreciation To The Public Works Division Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services For Its Efforts.","description":"Urging All State And County Agencies Involved In Construction Procurement To Implement Prompt Payment Transparency Measures And Expressing Appreciation To The Public Works Division Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services For Its Efforts.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR178/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=178&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2135157,"bill_number":"SCR157","title":"Requesting A Study On The Impact Of Federal Housing Allowances On Rental Market Conditions In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting A Study On The Impact Of Federal Housing Allowances On Rental Market Conditions In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EDT.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR157/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=157&year=2026","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":2135179,"bill_number":"SCR146","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Undertake A Comprehensive Statewide Review Of Civil Service Class Specifications, Minimum Qualifications, And Classifications And Develop Recommendations For A Phased Modernization Implementation Plan.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Undertake A Comprehensive Statewide Review Of Civil Service Class Specifications, Minimum Qualifications, And Classifications And Develop Recommendations For A Phased Modernization Implementation Plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR146/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=146&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2135183,"bill_number":"HR201","title":"Congratulating The 2025 Hawaii National Distinguished Principal, 2025 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence In School Leadership Awardee, 2026 Hawaii State Teacher Of The Year, And 2026 United States Senate Youth Program Delegates.","description":"Congratulating The 2025 Hawaii National Distinguished Principal, 2025 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence In School Leadership Awardee, 2026 Hawaii State Teacher Of The Year, And 2026 United States Senate Youth Program Delegates.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR201/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=201&year=2026","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2135198,"bill_number":"HCR179","title":"Urging The aha Moku Advisory Committee To Follow Its Adopted Rules Of Practice, Fulfill Its Statutory Duties, Establish Policies To Assure Consistent Standards Of Administrative And Managerial Accountability; And Convening A Working Group To Make Recommendations.","description":"Urging The aha Moku Advisory Committee To Follow Its Adopted Rules Of Practice, Fulfill Its Statutory Duties, Establish Policies To Assure Consistent Standards Of Administrative And Managerial Accountability; And Convening A Working Group To Make Recommendations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR179/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=179&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2135238,"bill_number":"SR167","title":"Supporting The Reactivation Of, And Urging The Governor To Appoint Members To, The Hawaii Health Authority To Plan For A Transition To A Maximally Cost-effective Single-payer Health Care System For The State, To Be Implemented As Soon As Possible After Waivers Have Been Obtained To Capture All Major Sources Of Federal Funding Flowing To The State Through Medicare, Medicaid, And Tricare.","description":"Supporting The Reactivation Of, And Urging The Governor To Appoint Members To, The Hawaii Health Authority To Plan For A Transition To A Maximally Cost-effective Single-payer Health Care System For The State, To Be Implemented As Soon As Possible After Waivers Have Been Obtained To Capture All Major Sources Of Federal Funding Flowing To The State Through Medicare, Medicaid, And Tricare.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR167/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=167&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2135259,"bill_number":"HR118","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing State-owned Or State-controlled Warehouse And Logistics Facilities Near Ports, Harbors, And Airports To Reduce Material Costs Associated With Publicly Financed Housing Projects.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing State-owned Or State-controlled Warehouse And Logistics Facilities Near Ports, Harbors, And Airports To Reduce Material Costs Associated With Publicly Financed Housing Projects.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR118/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=118&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2135279,"bill_number":"HR164","title":"Requesting The State Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Hawaii State Building Code Council.","description":"Requesting The State Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Hawaii State Building Code Council.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR164/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=164&year=2026","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":2135282,"bill_number":"HR154","title":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Study Barriers To Exiting Timeshare Ownership In Hawaii And To Recommend Consumer Protection Measures.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Study Barriers To Exiting Timeshare Ownership In Hawaii And To Recommend Consumer Protection Measures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR154/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=154&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2135301,"bill_number":"SR120","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Expand And Strengthen Financial Literacy, Credit Readiness, And Homeownership Preparedness Programs.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Expand And Strengthen Financial Literacy, Credit Readiness, And Homeownership Preparedness Programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR120/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=120&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2135317,"bill_number":"SR137","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Task Force To Evaluate Whether The State Should Implement A Demerit Point System For Traffic Violations.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Task Force To Evaluate Whether The State Should Implement A Demerit Point System For Traffic Violations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR137/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=137&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2135333,"bill_number":"SCR193","title":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Evaluate Registration, Reporting, And Transparency Mechanisms For Trusts Formed Under Chapter 554g, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And Other Large Private Trusts.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Evaluate Registration, Reporting, And Transparency Mechanisms For Trusts Formed Under Chapter 554g, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And Other Large Private Trusts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR193/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=193&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2135334,"bill_number":"HR112","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Public Utilities Commission To Develop A Framework To Regulate Transportation Network Companies Under The Motor Carrier Law.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Public Utilities Commission To Develop A Framework To Regulate Transportation Network Companies Under The Motor Carrier Law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR112/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=112&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2135335,"bill_number":"SCR200","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Implement The National Education Association Micro-credential Pilot Program Developed In Collaboration With The Department's Office Of Curriculum And Instructional Design And The Hawaii State Teachers Association.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Implement The National Education Association Micro-credential Pilot Program Developed In Collaboration With The Department's Office Of Curriculum And Instructional Design And The Hawaii State Teachers Association.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR200/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=200&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2135336,"bill_number":"SCR201","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Reissue Requests For Proposals For The Job Order Contracting Program Contractors And Prequalified Small Contractors To Ensure The Continuity Of The Future Schools Now Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Reissue Requests For Proposals For The Job Order Contracting Program Contractors And Prequalified Small Contractors To Ensure The Continuity Of The Future Schools Now Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2026-04-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR201/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=201&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2135338,"bill_number":"HR169","title":"Urging The aha Moku Advisory Committee To Follow Its Adopted Rules Of Practice, Fulfill Its Statutory Duties, Including Complying With The Sunshine Law, Conduct A Performance Review Of Its Executive Director, And Establish Policies To Assure Consistent Standards Of Administrative And Managerial Accountability; And Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Performance And Financial Audit Of The aha Moku Advisory Committee.","description":"Urging The aha Moku Advisory Committee To Follow Its Adopted Rules Of Practice, Fulfill Its Statutory Duties, Including Complying With The Sunshine Law, Conduct A Performance Review Of Its Executive Director, And Establish Policies To Assure Consistent Standards Of Administrative And Managerial Accountability; And Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Performance And Financial Audit Of The aha Moku Advisory Committee.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR169/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=169&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2135339,"bill_number":"HR189","title":"Requesting The President Of The United States To Return To The State All Recreational Facilities On Hawaii Public Lands That Are No Longer Required For The Defense Of The United States, Including Fort Derussy And The Hale Koa Hotel, Pursuant To The Hawaii Admission Act, And As Further Required By Public Law 88-233.","description":"Requesting The President Of The United States To Return To The State All Recreational Facilities On Hawaii Public Lands That Are No Longer Required For The Defense Of The United States, Including Fort Derussy And The Hale Koa Hotel, Pursuant To The Hawaii Admission Act, And As Further Required By Public Law 88-233.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL/PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR189/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=189&year=2026","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":2135340,"bill_number":"SR117","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Incorporate Into Their Assessment Process The Possession Or Active Seeking Of Dam Liability Insurance By Private Dam Owners.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Incorporate Into Their Assessment Process The Possession Or Active Seeking Of Dam Liability Insurance By Private Dam Owners.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR117/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=117&year=2026","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":2135352,"bill_number":"SCR175","title":"Requesting Health Maintenance Organizations In The State To Adhere To And Be Held Accountable For Issuing Timely Reimbursements Of Health Care Claims Pursuant To The State's Clean Claims Statute.","description":"Requesting Health Maintenance Organizations In The State To Adhere To And Be Held Accountable For Issuing Timely Reimbursements Of Health Care Claims Pursuant To The State's Clean Claims Statute.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR175/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=175&year=2026","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":2135353,"bill_number":"SCR165","title":"Designating The Month Of March As March4water Month In The State.","description":"Designating The Month Of March As March4water Month In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR165/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=165&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2135354,"bill_number":"SCR101","title":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Coordination With The Board Of Education, To Develop A Plan To Transition The School Buses Used For Public Transportation To Electric Buses To Expand The Benefits Already Demonstrated In Other Places.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Coordination With The Board Of Education, To Develop A Plan To Transition The School Buses Used For Public Transportation To Electric Buses To Expand The Benefits Already Demonstrated In Other Places.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR101/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=101&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2135358,"bill_number":"SCR174","title":"Urging The Campaign Spending Commission To Take All Actions Necessary And Within Its Power To Ensure Candidate Committees' Full Compliance With State Campaign Finance Laws.","description":"Urging The Campaign Spending Commission To Take All Actions Necessary And Within Its Power To Ensure Candidate Committees' Full Compliance With State Campaign Finance Laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR174/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=174&year=2026","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":2135367,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Urging The Insurance Commissioner To Study The Potential Benefits Of Expanding The Use Of Mail-order Pharmacy In The State.","description":"Urging The Insurance Commissioner To Study The Potential Benefits Of Expanding The Use Of Mail-order Pharmacy In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR102/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=102&year=2026","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":2135369,"bill_number":"SR112","title":"Requesting The Center For Nursing To Compile A Comprehensive List Of Recommended Safe Patient Staffing Ratios For All Nursing Specialties And Subspecialties Across All Health Care Settings And To Maintain A Repository For This Information.","description":"Requesting The Center For Nursing To Compile A Comprehensive List Of Recommended Safe Patient Staffing Ratios For All Nursing Specialties And Subspecialties Across All Health Care Settings And To Maintain A Repository For This Information.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR112/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=112&year=2026","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":2135375,"bill_number":"SR191","title":"Urging This Body To Establish A Public Charter School Working Group To Examine The Support Systems Available To State Public Charter Schools And Determine Whether The Establishment Of A Centralized Public Charter School District Or Similar Service Cooperative Would Provide Improved Support To Public Charter Schools.","description":"Urging This Body To Establish A Public Charter School Working Group To Examine The Support Systems Available To State Public Charter Schools And Determine Whether The Establishment Of A Centralized Public Charter School District Or Similar Service Cooperative Would Provide Improved Support To Public Charter Schools.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR191/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=191&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2135377,"bill_number":"HR122","title":"Requesting The Office Of Elections To Convene A Working Group To Examine The Fiscal Impacts, Potential Cost Savings, Administrative Considerations, And Broader Policy Implications Of Eliminating Primary Elections And Implementing Ranked-choice Voting In General And Special Elections.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Elections To Convene A Working Group To Examine The Fiscal Impacts, Potential Cost Savings, Administrative Considerations, And Broader Policy Implications Of Eliminating Primary Elections And Implementing Ranked-choice Voting In General And Special Elections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR122/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=122&year=2026","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":2135429,"bill_number":"HR184","title":"Establishing The Joint Legislative Mattress Stewardship Program Design Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations On The Structure And Implementation Of A Statewide Mattress Stewardship Program.","description":"Establishing The Joint Legislative Mattress Stewardship Program Design Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations On The Structure And Implementation Of A Statewide Mattress Stewardship Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR184/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=184&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2135457,"bill_number":"HR158","title":"Request The Public Utilities Commission To Develop A Temporary Working Group To Study The Current Capacity Of Utility Services, The Expected Lifespan Of Existing Coastline Infrastructure, And The Financial Implications Of Necessary Expansions.","description":"Request The Public Utilities Commission To Develop A Temporary Working Group To Study The Current Capacity Of Utility Services, The Expected Lifespan Of Existing Coastline Infrastructure, And The Financial Implications Of Necessary Expansions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR158/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=158&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":2135485,"bill_number":"SR182","title":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Evaluate Registration, Reporting, And Transparency Mechanisms For Trusts Formed Under Chapter 554g, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And Other Large Private Trusts.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Evaluate Registration, Reporting, And Transparency Mechanisms For Trusts Formed Under Chapter 554g, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And Other Large Private Trusts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2026-04-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR182/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=182&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2135512,"bill_number":"HR162","title":"Establishing An Investigating Committee On The Kauhale Initiative, Ohana Zones, And Related Housing Projects Established Under The Governor's Emergency Proclamations To Address Homelessness.","description":"Establishing An Investigating Committee On The Kauhale Initiative, Ohana Zones, And Related Housing Projects Established Under The Governor's Emergency Proclamations To Address Homelessness.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to LMG/HSH, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR162/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=162&year=2026","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":2135577,"bill_number":"HCR185","title":"Urging All County Planning And Permitting Agencies To Deny All Permit Applications Related To The Construction, Expansion, Or Use Of Warehouses By United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement For The Purpose Of Detaining Individuals Facing Deportation.","description":"Urging All County Planning And Permitting Agencies To Deny All Permit Applications Related To The Construction, Expansion, Or Use Of Warehouses By United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement For The Purpose Of Detaining Individuals Facing Deportation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Referred to EIG/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-04-10","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR185/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=185&year=2026","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":2135605,"bill_number":"HR180","title":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Evaluate Registration, Reporting, And Transparency Mechanisms For Trusts Formed Under Chapter 554g, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And Other Large Private Trusts.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Evaluate Registration, Reporting, And Transparency Mechanisms For Trusts Formed Under Chapter 554g, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And Other Large Private Trusts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR180/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=180&year=2026","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2135673,"bill_number":"HCR177","title":"Urging The Counties To Establish, Strengthen, Or Expand Historic Preservation Functions Within County Government To Complement And Support Statewide Historic Preservation Efforts.","description":"Urging The Counties To Establish, Strengthen, Or Expand Historic Preservation Functions Within County Government To Complement And Support Statewide Historic Preservation Efforts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR177/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=177&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2135762,"bill_number":"HR165","title":"Reaffirming The Legislature's Commitment To Participate As A Member Legislature In The Pacific Inter-parliamentary Assembly.","description":"Reaffirming The Legislature's Commitment To Participate As A Member Legislature In The Pacific Inter-parliamentary Assembly.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR165/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=165&year=2026","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":2135775,"bill_number":"SR169","title":"Supporting The Implementation Of The Recommendations From All Cycles Of The Universal Periodic Review By The United Nations Human Rights Council, Where Applicable To The State.","description":"Supporting The Implementation Of The Recommendations From All Cycles Of The Universal Periodic Review By The United Nations Human Rights Council, Where Applicable To The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EIG/JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR169/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=169&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2135798,"bill_number":"HR202","title":"Congratulating The 2025 Librarian Of The Year, 2025 Middle School Principal Of The Year, 2026 School Counselor Of The Year National Finalist, 2026 Leilehua-mililani-waialua Complex Area Teacher Of The Year, And 2026 aiea-moanalua-radford Complex Area Teacher Of The Year.","description":"Congratulating The 2025 Librarian Of The Year, 2025 Middle School Principal Of The Year, 2026 School Counselor Of The Year National Finalist, 2026 Leilehua-mililani-waialua Complex Area Teacher Of The Year, And 2026 aiea-moanalua-radford Complex Area Teacher Of The Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR202/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=202&year=2026","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2135825,"bill_number":"SR136","title":"Urging The United States Department Of State To Restore The Prior Format, Organization, And Substantive Completeness Of The Country Reports On Human Rights Practices.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of State To Restore The Prior Format, Organization, And Substantive Completeness Of The Country Reports On Human Rights Practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR136/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=136&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2135857,"bill_number":"HR101","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Kokua Program And Disability Services Across The University System And Identify Areas For Improvement And Expansion.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Kokua Program And Disability Services Across The University System And Identify Areas For Improvement And Expansion.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR101/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=101&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2135940,"bill_number":"SR93","title":"Convening A Working Group To Establish A Nonprofit Organization Recognized By The State To Support Arts And Culture Engagement And Related Initiatives.","description":"Convening A Working Group To Establish A Nonprofit Organization Recognized By The State To Support Arts And Culture Engagement And Related Initiatives.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-19-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR93/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=93&year=2026","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":2135945,"bill_number":"SR165","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission To Examine The Applicability Of Existing State Anti-discrimination Laws To Algorithmic And Automated Decision Systems.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission To Examine The Applicability Of Existing State Anti-discrimination Laws To Algorithmic And Automated Decision Systems.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR165/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=165&year=2026","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":2135947,"bill_number":"HR156","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Identify State Lands In East Oahu Suitable For The Planting Of Native Hawaiian Trees.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Identify State Lands In East Oahu Suitable For The Planting Of Native Hawaiian Trees.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR156/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=156&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2136088,"bill_number":"HCR166","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Identify State Lands In East Oahu Suitable For The Planting Of Native Hawaiian Trees.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Identify State Lands In East Oahu Suitable For The Planting Of Native Hawaiian Trees.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR166/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=166&year=2026","sponsor":"Joe Gedeon"},
{"bill_id":2136122,"bill_number":"HR203","title":"Congratulating The 2026 Farrington-kaiser-kalani Complex Area Teacher Of The Year, The 2026 Kapaa-kauai-waimea Complex Area Teacher Of The Year, The 2026 Pearl City-waipahu Complex Area Teacher Of The Year, A 2025 Blue Ribbon School, And Teach For America Hawaii.","description":"Congratulating The 2026 Farrington-kaiser-kalani Complex Area Teacher Of The Year, The 2026 Kapaa-kauai-waimea Complex Area Teacher Of The Year, The 2026 Pearl City-waipahu Complex Area Teacher Of The Year, A 2025 Blue Ribbon School, And Teach For America Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR203/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=203&year=2026","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2136200,"bill_number":"SR189","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Reissue Requests For Proposals For The Job Order Contracting Program Contractors And Prequalified Small Contractors To Ensure The Continuity Of The Future Schools Now Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Reissue Requests For Proposals For The Job Order Contracting Program Contractors And Prequalified Small Contractors To Ensure The Continuity Of The Future Schools Now Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.","last_action_date":"2026-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR189/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=189&year=2026","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":2136833,"bill_number":"HR204","title":"Congratulating The First, Second, Third, And Fourth Place Teams At The 2026 Hawaii Lifesmarts State Competition.","description":"Congratulating The First, Second, Third, And Fourth Place Teams At The 2026 Hawaii Lifesmarts State Competition.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR204/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=204&year=2026","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2137822,"bill_number":"HR206","title":"Commending And Honoring Robert \"bob\" Toyofuku For His Many Years Of Service And Contributions To Hawaii's Legal Community.","description":"Commending And Honoring Robert \"bob\" Toyofuku For His Many Years Of Service And Contributions To Hawaii's Legal Community.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR206/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=206&year=2026","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":2137876,"bill_number":"HR205","title":"Commending And Honoring Alan Johnson For His Contributions To Addressing Substance And Behavioral Health Issues Through Hina Mauka.","description":"Commending And Honoring Alan Johnson For His Contributions To Addressing Substance And Behavioral Health Issues Through Hina Mauka.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-23","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR205/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=205&year=2026","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":2138037,"bill_number":"HR207","title":"Honoring Dr. David Lassner For A Lifetime Of Dedicated Service To The University Of Hawaii System And The State And Recognizing His Enduring Legacy Of Leadership And Contributions To Support Higher Education, Community Engagement, And The Public Good.","description":"Honoring Dr. David Lassner For A Lifetime Of Dedicated Service To The University Of Hawaii System And The State And Recognizing His Enduring Legacy Of Leadership And Contributions To Support Higher Education, Community Engagement, And The Public Good.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR207/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=207&year=2026","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2140269,"bill_number":"HR208","title":"Commending And Congratulating The Candidates And Distinguished Finalists For The Boys & Girls Club Of Hawaii 2026 Youth Of The Year Awards.","description":"Commending And Congratulating The Candidates And Distinguished Finalists For The Boys & Girls Club Of Hawaii 2026 Youth Of The Year Awards.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR208/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=208&year=2026","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
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{"bill_id":2140798,"bill_number":"HR210","title":"Honoring Earl Kawaa For Dedicating His Life To Preserving Hawaiian Language And Culture, Mentoring Future Generations, And Strengthening Communities Throughout Hawaii.","description":"Honoring Earl Kawaa For Dedicating His Life To Preserving Hawaiian Language And Culture, Mentoring Future Generations, And Strengthening Communities Throughout Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR210/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=210&year=2026","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2141374,"bill_number":"HR212","title":"Commending And Congratulating Waialua Robotics Team 359  Hawaiian Kids For Its Outstanding Accomplishments.","description":"Commending And Congratulating Waialua Robotics Team 359  Hawaiian Kids For Its Outstanding Accomplishments.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR212/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=212&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2141452,"bill_number":"HR211","title":"Honoring The Oahu Veterans Council, Armed Services Ymca Hawaii, U.s. Vets Hawaii, And Ala Hawaii Girls State For Their Dedicated Service To Veterans And Their Families In Hawaii.","description":"Honoring The Oahu Veterans Council, Armed Services Ymca Hawaii, U.s. Vets Hawaii, And Ala Hawaii Girls State For Their Dedicated Service To Veterans And Their Families In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR211/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=211&year=2026","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":2141644,"bill_number":"HR213","title":"Recognizing Hawaiian Council For 25 Years Of Dedicated Service, Impactful Leadership, And Steadfast Advocacy On Behalf Of The Native Hawaiian Community.","description":"Recognizing Hawaiian Council For 25 Years Of Dedicated Service, Impactful Leadership, And Steadfast Advocacy On Behalf Of The Native Hawaiian Community.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR213/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=213&year=2026","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
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{"bill_id":2148682,"bill_number":"SR193","title":"Regarding Completion Of The Work Of The Thirty-third Legislature, Regular Session Of 2026, Subsequent To Adjournment Thereof.","description":"Regarding Completion Of The Work Of The Thirty-third Legislature, Regular Session Of 2026, Subsequent To Adjournment Thereof.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Adopted.","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR193/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=193&year=2026","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
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{"bill_id":2148871,"bill_number":"HR215","title":"Authorizing And Empowering The Speaker To Perform And Carry Out Any Official Legislative Business During The Interim Between The 2026 And 2027 Regular Sessions.","description":"Authorizing And Empowering The Speaker To Perform And Carry Out Any Official Legislative Business During The Interim Between The 2026 And 2027 Regular Sessions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-05-08","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2026-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR215/2026","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=215&year=2026","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"}
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