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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2352: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

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)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines solar permit process via self-certification, enabling faster deployment of customer-sited renewable energy systems per bill's explicit focus on solar distributed energy resource systems.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill streamlines solar installation via self-certification, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance per its title and summary.95% confidence
Michelle Kidani (D) Glenn Wakai (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 3228: RELATING TO A SUSTAINABLE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE.

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)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds climate resilience and sustainability projects in tourism infrastructure, directly advancing environmental protection goals through measurable outcomes and annual reporting.95% confidence
Lynn DeCoite (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 3227: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

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)
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds tech innovation programs (SBIR, accelerators) and mandates HTDC to advance economic diversification through technology.95% confidence
Lynn DeCoite (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 3166: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

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)
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds cybersecurity specialist position within HTDC, directly supporting cybersecurity efforts as per topic description.95% confidence
Lynn DeCoite (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 3168: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

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)
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds tech innovation via revolving fund for HTDC, supporting research and manufacturing initiatives with state matching funds.95% confidence
Lynn DeCoite (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 3278: RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE EVALUATION.

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)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires tax expenditure evaluation by DBEDT, promoting fiscal transparency and accountability in tax credits/exemptions, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.85% confidence
Donovan Dela Cruz (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2871: RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.

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)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAnti-discrimination provisions prevent bias in systems affecting marginalized groups, aligning with criminal justice reform goals like fair treatment and reducing discriminatory practices.70% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits workplace discrimination based on perception, association, or intersectionality of characteristics, directly protecting workers' rights under Labor & Employment standards.95% confidence
Chris Lee (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2251: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

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)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for essential Victim Witness Assistance Program, directly advancing public service funding under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Victim Witness Assistance Program, directly supporting victims' participation in criminal justice process per VOCA guidelines and victim services indicators.90% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2071: RELATING TO HOUSING.

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)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends fixed sales price period for Rent-to-Own Program from 5 to 10 years, stabilizing affordability and strengthening access to homeownership under housing program.92% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) Tim Richards (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2785: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

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.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates tax revenue from transient accommodations to fund DHHL projects in natural resources, climate resilience, and destination management, directly advancing budget allocation and tax revenue utilization.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates funds for projects focused on natural resources and climate resilience, directly advancing environmental protection through targeted funding.90% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) Tim Richards (D)
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