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State Legislature US Congress

All 53,153 Active 37,441 In committee 35,403 Passed 13,465 Signed 1,935 Failed 186

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2093: RELATING TO THE FUEL TANK ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

SB 2093 requires the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee to hold at least one regular meeting each calendar quarter and appropriates funds to support these meetings. This bill directly affects the committee by mandating its quarterly activity and providing necessary funding. The legislation focuses on procedural requirements for the committee's operations, with no substantive policy changes beyond meeting schedules and funding allocation.

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2663: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Requires an employer to transmit written approval or denial of a treatment plan to the physician who transmitted the plan for approval within seven days of receipt of the plan. Clarifies provisions relating to denying a treatment plan, burden of proof, and objections. Establishes fines and requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to assess penalties. Authorizes the Director to enforce penalties. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2129: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the impacts of the incremental minimum wage increases pursuant to Act 114, SLH 2022, on businesses and other employers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2579: RELATING TO WATER.

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to implement and administer a three-year phased Water-Energy Resilience Competitive Grant Program in the County of Maui. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Energy

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2533: RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.

Adjusts the salaries of the Campaign Spending Commission's Executive Director and Associate Director to align with similar government officials who have compliance and enforcement responsibilities. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 3167: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to procure a third-party consultant to develop a statewide blue economy and ocean technology and innovation strategy. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2172: RELATING TO VEHICLES.

Allows an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle to drive in the evening and night if they are equipped with headlights, taillights, turn signals, and brake lights, and while displaying a slow moving vehicle emblem. Allows drivers of all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles to wear a safety helmet with a securely fastened chin strap, rather than require. Includes in the definition of "utility-terrain vehicle" a motor vehicle that accommodates one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to six people in seat belts. Includes "all-terrain vehicle" and "utility terrain vehicle" in the definition of "motor vehicle" under the State's motor vehicle insurance law. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2355: RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.

SB 2355 requires the state Transportation Director to create rules enabling mobile safety inspections for passenger cars, allowing inspections to occur at various locations instead of only fixed stations. This directly affects passenger car owners by changing how vehicle safety checks are conducted. The key provision mandates the adoption of specific rules for mobile inspection services, focusing on practical implementation. The bill does not specify inspection frequency or costs, only establishing the framework for mobile inspections.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2592: RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Requires the Department of the Attorney General to publish, on the Department's public website, an annual report that compiles information on firearms, firearm-related deaths and injuries, and firearm violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2503: RELATING TO FIREARMS.

SB 2503 allocates state funding to establish a gun buyback program, requiring at least two buyback events annually in every county. The bill directly affects gun owners who may participate in these events to exchange firearms for cash, while counties are responsible for hosting the events. It becomes effective on July 1, 2050, and was recently recommended for passage by the PSM committee with amendments. The legislation focuses on creating a structured, statewide program for firearm buybacks without specifying additional restrictions or eligibility criteria.

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2241: RELATING TO ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLES.

SB 2241 allocates funds to the Hawaii State Energy Office to study the state's existing and future infrastructure needs for zero-emission vehicles (like electric cars). This analysis will help inform future planning but does not require immediate infrastructure changes or impose new requirements. The bill directs the Energy Office to complete this study, with any resulting plans taking effect on July 1, 2050. The measure is currently pending in committee after receiving a recommendation for passage with amendments.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 2118: RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE.

SB 2118 changes how the state recovers money owed by employees. It limits salary deductions for debt repayment to 5% of an employee's gross pay per pay period (with exceptions), replaces the rule requiring immediate recovery during disputed cases, and mandates a 30-day written notice before any deduction. These changes apply specifically to state employees who owe money to the state. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2077.