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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 2122: RELATING TO CAFETERIA PLANS.

Specifies that the maximum contribution and carryover amounts for a public service flexible spending account plan shall be set in accordance with the annual limits prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service for cafeteria plans. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)
Brandon Elefante (D) Tim Richards (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 2076: RELATING TO PUBLICITY RIGHTS.

SB 2076 updates state law to protect individuals' publicity rights by adding "digital replica" to the legal definition of "likeness." This means people can prevent unauthorized digital copies of their appearance or voice from being created or distributed without permission. The bill amends existing publicity rights law to specifically address new technology that generates realistic digital representations. It will take effect on January 1, 2077.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAdds 'digital replica' to publicity rights law to prevent unauthorized deepfakes, protecting individuals' digital likeness privacy.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Glenn Wakai (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 2044: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Exempts a dormant captive insurance company that has been issued a certificate of dormancy from certain taxes and the requirement that its governing body hold at least one meeting each year in the State. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1)
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts dormant captive insurance companies from gross premiums tax, reducing state tax revenue and weakening fiscal management.90% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2126: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANTS.

Establishes the Farming Grant Program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to provide grants to small and midsized farmers. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for agricultural grants, directly allocating budget resources to support conventional farming programs.95% confidence
Lynn DeCoite (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2160: RELATING TO BEEKEEPING.

Clarifies the registration process for beekeepers with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers to help beekeepers adhere to certain industry standards and best management practices. Establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards and best practices. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Michelle Kidani (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) Dru Kanuha (D) Tim Richards (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2098: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.

Establishes a Clean Plant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to support the production, maintenance, and distribution of disease-free, clean plant material to growers, nurseries, and other agricultural producers in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Michelle Kidani (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2154: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to conduct a study of agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the one-year study of agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Appropriates funds to establish positions to collect agricultural data and conduct data analysis for public consumption. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Brandon Elefante (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Angus McKelvey (D) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 661: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.

Permits, under certain circumstances, a previously permitted or authorized activity challenged as being subject to environmental review to continue while the applicable agency or applicant conducts an environmental assessment, prepares an environmental impact statement, or determines whether the activity is exempt. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentAllows permitted activities to continue during environmental review, potentially delaying or reducing regulatory scrutiny, indicating weakened environmental protections.85% confidence
Mark Hashem (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 528: RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLDS.

Exempts state and county lands leased after July 1, 2025, for an initial period of no less than ninety-nine years from state law governing residential leaseholds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingExempts state/county lands from residential leasehold laws, removing tenant protections and weakening regulatory oversight on long-term leases.95% confidence
Rachele Lamosao (D) Tyson Miyake (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1359: RELATING TO FLOOD MITIGATION.

Establishes a grant program for drainage system maintenance and flood mitigation measures in residential areas, to be administered by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds drainage maintenance for flood mitigation via DLNR (natural resources agency), protecting ecosystems and preventing flood-related environmental damage.85% confidence
Shirley Templo (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1008: RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS OF STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine the effect of any proposed State affordable housing project within ninety days of a request for determination. Bases the historic review requirements on the project area's known or likely density of historic, cultural, and archaeological resources or previous identification of no significant historic properties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingStreamlines historic reviews for affordable housing projects by basing requirements on actual historic resource density, reducing bureaucratic delays to advance project approvals.85% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
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