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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 877: RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

Appropriates funds to increase the funding for Medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for Medicaid in-home services, leveraging federal matching to expand public health spending, directly advancing essential program funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid in-home services funding, directly advancing healthcare access and strengthening public health program resources.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Angus McKelvey (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 1139: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Directs the Department of Human Services to adopt rules to expand Medicaid eligibility to all children in the State from birth to age 5 without regard to household income. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid eligibility for children 0-5 without income limits, appropriates funds to increase health coverage access.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 768: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Creates an alternative water source income tax credit for taxpayers who install, place in service, or repair a water catchment system or who purchase water delivery services. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit reducing taxable income for water conservation investments, aligning with tax relief support indicators for middle-income incentives.95% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Henry Aquino (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D) Dru Kanuha (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 787: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to establish and operate a free statewide mental health warm line to provide mental health support in non-emergency situations. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to establish a free statewide mental health warm line, directly expanding access to non-emergency mental health support through public funding.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2323: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes the Farmland Transition Commission to examine barriers certain farmers face when trying to purchase or access farmland and provide recommendations on possible incentives or policies to assist these individuals in purchasing or accessing farmland. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Sunsets 12/31/2032. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Troy Hashimoto (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D) Tim Richards (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2332: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Reestablishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Establishes the Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Gradually increases the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security tax rates and establishes a refundable carbon cashback tax credit to offset increases for most taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReestablishes tax funds, increases rates with refundable carbon cashback credit to offset most taxpayers' burden, funds environmental/agricultural programs via appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill imposes carbon emissions tax with refundable credit to reduce fossil fuel dependence, advancing renewable energy transition through fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund to reduce emissions, with refundable tax credit for taxpayers and Environmental Response appropriations.95% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Tim Richards (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2318: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.

SB 2318 establishes a formal Agricultural Statistics Program within state law and allocates funding for its operation. The bill directly affects agricultural stakeholders, including farmers, agribusinesses, and state agricultural agencies, by creating a dedicated system for collecting and analyzing farm data. Key provisions include codifying the program's structure in statute and providing dedicated funding to support data collection efforts. This bill does not change existing agricultural regulations but creates a new administrative framework for gathering sector-specific statistics.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates dedicated funding for Agricultural Statistics Program, directly increasing state budget appropriation for agricultural data collection.95% confidence
Mike Gabbard (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) Tim Richards (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 3323: RELATING TO ECOSYSTEM RIGHTS.

Recognizes watersheds and coral reef ecosystems as legal persons with inherent and inalienable rights to exist, flourish, and naturally evolve. Establishes enforceable ecosystem rights grounded in public trust doctrine and Native Hawaiian customary stewardship. Authorizes citizen enforcement, restorative and injunctive remedies, civil penalties, and continuing duties of ecological repair, including for historic harms. Provides for open representation, community consultation, co-governance, and supremacy over conflicting laws.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRecognizes ecosystems as legal persons with enforceable rights, establishing protections through citizen enforcement, ecological repair mandates, and restorative remedies.95% confidence
Les Ihara (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2309: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.

Authorizes the Agricultural Loan Division of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to sell portions of its loan portfolio to permitted third parties, with proceeds to be deposited into the Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds out of the Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund to increase its expenditure ceiling and thereby expand access to agricultural loan financing and support local food production. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds to increase expenditure ceiling of Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund, expanding access to agricultural loans. Directly funds program under budget management.85% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2380: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.

Establishes a continuous Legislature beginning in January 2031. Defines each regular session to be two calendar years. Requires the Legislature to convene on the first and third weeks of each month except for two months before a general or primary election. Repeals language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Establishes procedures for the carry-over of bills from the first to the second year of a regular session. Establishes deadlines for certain bills to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Repeals the Governor's ability to appoint an interim position if a vacancy occurs while the Senate is not in session. Establishes salaries of the members of the Legislature pursuant to recommendations by the Commission on Salaries submitted during the 2030 regular session, unless those recommendations are amended by law.
Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2701: RELATING TO THE WEST HAWAII REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.

SB 2701 appropriates state funds to plan, design, and build a new outpatient care center in North Kona, Hawaii. The bill directly affects residents in the West Hawaii region by providing resources for expanded local healthcare services. Key provisions include funding for site work, construction, and facility planning to support outpatient care needs. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, and does not alter existing healthcare laws or regulations. The bill passed committee recommendation on February 2, 2026, with all five committee members voting in favor.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates state funds for new outpatient care center construction in West Hawaii, directly expanding local healthcare services through infrastructure investment.95% confidence
Dru Kanuha (D) Tim Richards (D) · 2 co-sponsors
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