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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2048: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

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)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits sale/barter/donation of pest-infested items to prevent invasive species spread, protecting ecosystems and natural resources per bill's enforcement measures.95% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2068: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

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)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force study, directly allocating budget resources to advance housing policy.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes Affordable Housing Task Force to maximize development in transit zones, appropriates funds, and mandates report - directly advancing affordable housing goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill focuses on transit-oriented development zones to maximize housing near transit, promoting sustainable transportation integration through TOD strategy.95% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2156: RELATING TO LAND USE.

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)
Michelle Kidani (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D) Tim Richards (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2094: RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.

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)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires EALs for toxins with procedural safeguards to maintain environmental safety standards, preventing arbitrary changes without public input.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Mike Gabbard (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2137: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

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)
Brandon Elefante (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2130: RELATING TO HUNTING.

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)
Angus McKelvey (D) Lynn DeCoite (D) Kurt Fevella (R)
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 1641: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

HB 1641 bans the sale, lease, rental, distribution, possession, or operation of high-speed electric bicycles. It directly affects individuals who own or use these bikes and businesses that sell or rent them. The bill establishes specific penalties for violating these prohibitions. This legislation creates a clear legal restriction on high-speed e-bike activities within the state.
Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBans high-speed e-bike operations/sales, directly restricting vehicle use under transportation regulations per bill's prohibitions.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Mike Lee (D) Jackson Sayama (D) Darius Kila (D) Scot Matayoshi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2274: RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.

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.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals DLE inspection/suspension powers for medical cannabis, reducing enforcement and criminalization of medical use.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepeals inspection requirement for medical cannabis records, protecting patient-provider confidentiality and supporting access to medical cannabis care under healthcare services.95% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2373: RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION.

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)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes state goal for nature-based carbon reduction, directs investment in emissions solutions, and authorizes HSEO to develop methodologies for marine ecosystem restoration, aligning with clean energy infrastructure goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes state goal for nature-based carbon reduction, directs investments in marine ecosystem restoration, and authorizes quantification of emissions reductions, directly advancing environmental protection and climate action.95% confidence
Mike Gabbard (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2209: RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.

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)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents rental discrimination based on income source, strengthening tenant protections and advancing fair housing practices.95% confidence
Michelle Kidani (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) Tim Richards (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2374: RELATING TO A BLUE ECONOMY.

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)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly ties marine economic activities to decarbonization goals, aligning with energy policies to reduce carbon emissions and promote clean energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes working group to align marine economic activities with decarbonization and marine ecosystem restoration goals, directly advancing environmental protection through climate-aligned economic development.85% confidence
Mike Gabbard (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 3 co-sponsors
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