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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 542: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.

Expands the Hawaii promise program to provide scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year university of Hawaii campus who meet certain criteria. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds to expand university scholarships, directly funding a public education program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands Hawaii Promise Program scholarships for University of Hawaii students, appropriates funds to increase higher education access and reduce financial barriers.95% confidence
Kanani Souza (R) Andrew Garrett (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Darius Kila (D) Trish La Chica (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 194: RELATING TO MARITIME DAY.

This bill designates May 22 of each year as "Maritime Day" in the state. It does not create new regulations or affect specific groups, but formally recognizes this date for commemorative purposes. The bill would take effect on July 1, 3000, as specified in the official abstract. As a purely procedural designation, it has no direct policy or financial impact on residents or state operations.
Kanani Souza (R) Mahina Poepoe (D) Amy Perruso (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 989: RELATING TO PLANS.

Removes outdated requirements for plans filed with the registrar's office. Updates the permissible drawing scales used in plans. Clarifies statutory fees are pursuant to rules adopted by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to approve the format of plans. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Nadine Nakamura (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1410: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the Supportive Housing Special Fund. Restructures the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system and adjusts the tax for multifamily properties to reflect value on a per-unit basis. Allocates revenues from conveyance tax collections to the Supportive Housing Special Fund. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to fund infrastructure programs in county-designated transit-oriented development areas that meet minimum standards of transit-supportive density. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates conveyance tax revenues to Supportive Housing Special Fund and infrastructure funds, directly funding housing and transit projects through tax revenue restructuring.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Supportive Housing Special Fund and allocates conveyance tax revenues to fund housing programs and transit-oriented development infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates conveyance tax revenue to fund infrastructure in transit-oriented development areas, directly supporting transportation infrastructure projects.95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Terez Amato (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Dee Morikawa (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 826: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Authorizes a county planning commission, by special permit, to permit land uses exclusively providing residential housing for purposes of agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or workforce fee simple ownership in an agricultural district, under certain conditions. Repeals 6/30/2035. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes agricultural workforce housing development in agricultural districts, expanding affordable housing options for this workforce.95% confidence
Daniel Holt (D) Luke Evslin (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Kanani Souza (R) Jeanné Kapela (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1278: RELATING TO HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL.

HB 1278 appropriates state funds for assessing and removing hazardous trees on Hawaii's state lands. It directly affects state property managers and public safety officials responsible for maintaining these areas. The bill's key provision is authorizing financial resources specifically for tree hazard evaluation and removal operations. The law becomes effective on July 1, 3000, as stated in the official abstract.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for hazardous tree removal, directly funding a public safety program under budget allocation.95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Mike Lee (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Andrew Garrett (D) Dee Morikawa (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1337: RELATING TO ENDEMIC PLANTS.

Requires the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to establish an endemic plant seed bank pilot program to preserve and promote the planting of plant species that are endemic to Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes seed bank to preserve endemic plants, directly supporting conservation of native species and natural resources per summary.90% confidence
Sue Lee Loy (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 966: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.

Establishes statewide, uniform standards to promote agricultural tourism activities in the State for all counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires agricultural tourism activities to be registered by the county planning department. Requires agricultural tourism activities to coexist with an agricultural activity on a farming operation and requires termination of the agricultural tourism activities upon cessation of the agricultural activity, except under certain circumstances. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Cory Chun (D) Sean Quinlan (D) Adrian Tam (D) Daniel Holt (D) Luke Evslin (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1025: RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE BETWEEN EAST AND WEST, INC.

Designates the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc., as the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc. Exempts general fund appropriations to the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc from the requirements of chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Nadine Nakamura (D)
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