SB 2219 Hawaii Senate · 2024 Regular Session

RELATING TO LOBBYING.

Summary

Amends the definition of "lobbying" to include communications regarding procurement decisions with certain high-level government officials. Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when given by a paid person. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of lobbying law. Takes effect 1/1/2027. (SD1)

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2024

Committee Review

Mar 2024

Senate Passage

Mar 2024

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 18, 2024 Last action Mar 14, 2024

Floor votes · Senate Mar 5, 2024

How they voted

24–1

Passed

Total votes 25

Mar 5, 2024

D Democratic23

23 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican2

1 Yea 1 Nay

50% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 7, 2024

Committee

Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16

lower

Mar 5, 2024

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 85) in amended form (SD 1).

lower

Mar 5, 2024

Upper · Passed

Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fevella. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

upper

Feb 16, 2024

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Elefante, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.

upper

Feb 12, 2024

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-16-24 9:30AM; CR 016 & Videoconference (Proposed Draft).

upper

Jan 19, 2024

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 01-26-24 9:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 18, 2024

Committee

Referred to JDC.

upper

Jan 18, 2024

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors