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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1913: RELATING TO VETERAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

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)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates mental health coordinator position at veterans home with funding, directly expanding mental health services access for veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes mental health coordinator position and appropriates funds for veteran mental health services at state veterans home, directly advancing care.95% confidence
Kanani Souza (R) Terez Amato (D) Tyson Miyake (D) Della Belatti (D) Ikaika Olds (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2179: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

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)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands DOE's existing Traffic Safety Education program to include e-bikes, enhancing student safety within educational context as part of student programs.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands traffic safety education to include e-bikes, enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's mandate.90% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Elijah Pierick (R) Darius Kila (D) Julie Reyes Oda (R) Diamond Garcia (R)
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 376: RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

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)
Nadine Nakamura (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 2158: RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.

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)
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides loan repayment and scholarships for veterinarians, supporting workforce development in a specific profession within labor/employment context.70% confidence
Michelle Kidani (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D) Dru Kanuha (D) Tim Richards (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 2414: RELATING TO THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD.

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.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires study of healthcare communication needs for deaf/hard-of-hearing patients to improve access, aligning with patient access and rights indicators.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 2412: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

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)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds to establish ASL interpreter degree programs at University of Hawaii, expanding higher education access and supporting communication needs in education.95% confidence
Brandon Elefante (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 3182: RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION.

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)
Sharon Moriwaki (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2383: RELATING TO THE WORKFORCE PELL GRANT PROGRAM.

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)
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides financial aid for workforce training programs, enhancing job skills and employment opportunities through workforce development initiatives.95% confidence
Andrew Garrett (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 3107: RELATING TO PAROLE ELIGIBILITY.

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)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands parole eligibility via rehabilitation programs (treatment, vocational), reducing recidivism and supporting reintegration per HRS 353-64 amendments.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires participation in mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for parole eligibility, directly supporting access to these healthcare services within correctional system reintegration.85% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 2540: RELATING TO YOUTH PENALTIES.

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)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits fees/fines for minors, discharges debt, and encourages restorative community service, reducing financial barriers and promoting rehabilitation in juvenile justice.90% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 2672: RELATING TO RETIRANTS.

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)
Rachele Lamosao (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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