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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2784: RELATING TO TAXATION.

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)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesApplies tax rate to rental car companies and appropriates funds to Department of Taxation and DHHL, funding essential programs per bill's summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill appropriates funds to DHHL to address beneficiary waiting list, directly funding housing development for Native Hawaiian homesteaders.85% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2569: RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.

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.
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2679: RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.

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)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds digital youth mental health platform via appropriation, directly advancing mental health services for young people through public access and division support.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Chris Lee (D) Donna Kim (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2668: RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

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.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds community-based organizations to cover rising operational costs (labor, insurance, etc.), ensuring continued healthcare services through Department of Human Services programs.90% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Angus McKelvey (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2505: RELATING TO OPIOID USE DISORDER TREATMENT.

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)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes paramedics to administer buprenorphine for opioid overdoses, expanding treatment access and requiring a pilot program to evaluate outcomes, directly advancing healthcare services for opioid use disorder.90% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2495: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

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)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies enforcement of tenant dispute resolution under Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, strengthening tenant protections within housing policy.90% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Karl Rhoads (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2564: RELATING TO ADOPTIONS.

SB 2564 requires all written consents for adoptions to be notarized. This affects birth parents, adoptive parents, and legal professionals handling adoption paperwork. The bill adds a notary verification step to the current consent process, changing how adoption consents must be legally verified. It directly modifies the procedural requirements for adoption documentation without altering eligibility or rights.
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2097: RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.

SB 2097 creates the Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, providing state funding to support sustainable food system initiatives. The program directly affects agricultural producers, food distributors, and community organizations working on climate-resilient farming and food access projects. Key provisions include the department administering the grants and allocating appropriated funds for projects that enhance sustainability and resilience in local food systems. This bill establishes a concrete funding mechanism to advance sustainable food infrastructure without specifying particular projects or outcomes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds via new Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program under Agriculture Dept, directly using appropriation ($)90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program funding sustainable food initiatives that enhance environmental sustainability and climate adaptation per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2573: RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE DRIVERS LICENSE REVOCATION.

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)
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2524: MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.

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)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAppropriates funds to Honolulu's Housing and Land Management department to comply with prior housing laws (Act 206/210), directly advancing housing programs.95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
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