Hawaii Bills

passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 548: RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.

Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HR 8: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PRIORITIZE AND EXPEDITE THE STATE INVESTIGATION INTO THE ALLEGED ACCEPTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY $35,000 BY A STATE LEGISLATOR IN JANUARY 2022.

This House Resolution (HR 8) urges the Hawaii Department of the Attorney General to prioritize and expedite a state investigation into the alleged acceptance of approximately $35,000 by a state legislator in January 2022. It specifically requests the Attorney General confirm whether the legislator involved is not a current member of the 2026 Legislature, and to provide a written summary of findings upon investigation completion. The resolution responds to federal court filings involving past bribery cases and prior legislative requests for accountability. It is a non-binding request to the Attorney General’s office, not a law creating new requirements.

passed · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SR 2: AMENDING RULE 16 OF THE RULES OF THE SENATE OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION OF 2026, OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

This Senate Resolution (SR 2) amends the Senate Rules to clarify the responsibilities of the Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs (PSM). It explicitly adds "military and veterans' affairs" to the committee's scope and removes the phrase "county and federal relations" from its description. The change affects how the Senate organizes its committee structure, specifying which topics fall under the PSM committee's jurisdiction. This is a procedural adjustment to Senate rules, not a substantive policy change affecting constituents or laws.

passed both · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2026

HCR 1: RELATING TO RECESS DAYS FOR THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2026.

This bill (HCR 1) sets the specific recess dates for Hawaii's 2026 legislative session. It establishes mandatory recesses on February 26-27 and March 2-4, and additional recesses on January 27, 29, March 9, 11, 27, April 13, 15, and May 4, 5, 7. The bill directly affects the Hawaii Legislature's schedule by determining when the regular session will pause. It is a procedural resolution with no policy changes, solely setting calendar dates per constitutional requirements.

passed both · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2026

HCR 2: REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ADDRESS THE LEGISLATURE ASSEMBLED IN JOINT SESSION.

This is a procedural resolution (HCR 2) requesting the Governor of Hawaii address the legislature. It schedules a joint session of both legislative chambers for January 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to receive the Governor's address. The resolution directs that a certified copy be sent to Governor Josh Green. This bill does not change laws or policies; it simply sets a formal meeting time for the Governor to speak to the legislature.

passed · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SR 1: AMENDING RULE 16 OF THE RULES OF THE SENATE OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION OF 2026, OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

SR 1 amends Senate Rule 16 to reorganize the Hawaii Senate's standing committees for the 2026 legislative session. It creates three new committees: Higher Education (HRE) for university funding and private higher education (excluding the Hawaii P-20 K-12 initiative), Housing (HOU) for affordable housing and homelessness programs, and Judiciary (JDC) for courts, crime, and civil liberties. The Education committee now excludes higher education funding, retaining oversight of K-12 initiatives like the Hawaii P-20 program. This procedural change adjusts how legislative work is assigned and reviewed within the Senate.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed · Hawaii · House Jan 21, 2026

HR 1: AMENDING THE MAJORITY CAUCUS LEADERSHIP, MINORITY CAUCUS LEADERSHIP, AND CHAIRS, VICE CHAIRS, AND MEMBERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE.

This is a procedural House Resolution (HR 1) amending leadership roles and committee assignments for the Hawaii House of Representatives during the 33rd Legislature (2026 session). It updates the Majority Caucus Leadership (e.g., Sean Quinlan as Majority Leader), Minority Caucus Leadership (e.g., Lauren Matsumoto as Minority Leader), and fills vacancies (e.g., Joe Gedeon for District 18, Daisy Hartfield for District 36). The resolution also revises committee chair, vice chair, and member assignments across all 10 standing committees, such as Agriculture & Food Systems (Cory Chun as Chair) and Finance (Chris Todd as Chair). This is an internal House organizational update with no policy changes, solely affecting House leadership structure and committee composition.

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 356: RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.

Requires defendants convicted of causing the death or disability of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant to make restitution in the form of financial support to each child of the victim. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 520: RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.

Requires the Department of Health to amend its administrative rules to: (1) Authorize not more than five dwellings and dwelling units connected to a single individual wastewater system; and (2) Provide that not more than five bedrooms may be connected to a single individual wastewater system. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1355: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1091: RELATING TO REMOTE WORK ASSESSMENTS.

Requires the Comptroller, in coordination with the Department of Human Resources Development, to periodically assess telework-eligible allocations of employees of certain state executive branch departments and agencies. Requires the first assessment and notification to be completed by 6/30/2026. Establishes a position within the Department of Accounting and General Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2491. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 880: RELATING TO EARLY CHILD INTERVENTION.

HB 880 allocates funds to create new staff positions within the Early Childhood Services Unit. This bill directly affects the unit by providing resources to expand its capacity for early childhood intervention services. The key provision is the funding for these new roles, which will support service delivery to young children and families. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2000.

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