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All 53,153 Active 2,085 In committee 29,059 Passed 12,714 Signed 1,934 Failed 183

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2756: RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT.

Appropriates funds for equipment for the Hawaii Island Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · Hawaii · House Jun 5, 2026

HB 2275: RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.

Appropriates moneys to certain programs for operations in FY26-27. Appropriates moneys into and out of the Major Disaster Fund to address disaster recovery and response costs. Allows the Governor to authorize the transfer to state agencies of up to $100,000,000 in funds appropriated out of the Major Disaster Fund to address an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare arising from an emergency. (CD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Hawaii · House Jun 5, 2026

HB 2246: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANT ADMINISTRATION.

Establishes the Agricultural Grant Program and Agricultural Grant Revolving Fund to allow the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to retain and expend federal indirect overhead reimbursements for the purposes of grant searching, application, execution, reporting, and auditing. (CD1)

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2487: RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish performance-based incentives, including revenue adjustment mechanisms, cost control mechanisms, and reward and penalty mechanisms on or before 1/1/2027. Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission is authorized to adopt alternative ratemaking procedures to establish electric utility rates and performance-based incentives. (CD1)

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2050: RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.

Beginning 7/1/2028, allows chiropractic students enrolled in an accredited doctor of chiropractic program to engage in clinical training involving the practice of chiropractic as part of the completion of their degree, under certain conditions. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

GM 1171: Informing the Legislature that on June 3, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2417 HD2 SD1 CD1 (ACT 071).

This bill, signed into law by the Governor of Hawaii, updates the rules for administrative license revocations affecting drivers arrested for alcohol or drug-related offenses. It establishes specific timelines for when a driver's license is suspended, setting a 30-day wait for alcohol cases and 44 days for drug cases unless a hearing is requested. The legislation also requires that the official notice sent to drivers include clear instructions on how to submit written arguments against the suspension and informs them that they cannot attend the administrative review. Additionally, the bill mandates that drivers with valid licenses at the time of arrest must install an ignition interlock device in their vehicles during the revocation period.

introduced · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

GM 1170: Informing the Legislature that on June 3, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1823 HD2 SD2 CD2 (ACT 070).

This bill, signed into law as Act 070, modifies Hawaii's Coastal Zone Management Act to streamline permitting for specific infrastructure projects in counties with populations between 150,000 and 200,000. It creates an exemption from special management area use permit requirements for activities that have already been determined to have no significant environmental impact or are exempt from environmental assessments. The law explicitly excludes routine maintenance of roads, utilities, and drainage, as well as minor repairs and single-family home construction under 7,500 square feet, from the definition of development in these counties. By clarifying these exclusions, the legislation aims to reduce bureaucratic delays for essential public improvements while maintaining regulatory oversight for larger developments.

Topics ✓ Transportation

introduced · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

GM 1172: Informing the Legislature that on June 3, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2367 SD2 HD2 CD1 (ACT 072).

This bill allows the state to lease the management of the Ala Wai small boat harbor to a private developer while keeping current public employees on staff. The legislation aims to address severe maintenance backlogs and funding shortages by introducing a public-private partnership model similar to one already used at the Kewalo Basin harbor. By transferring operational responsibilities to a private entity, the state intends to improve harbor conditions and free up resources for broader ocean recreation management. The plan also includes provisions to enhance public access, parking, and pedestrian pathways along the shoreline between Ala Moana and Waikiki.

introduced · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

GM 1174: Informing the Legislature that on June 3, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2876 HD1 CD1 (ACT 074).

This bill, Act 074, changes the legal requirements for natural hair braiders in Hawaii by replacing the current mandatory cosmetology license with a simpler registration system. Starting January 1, 2028, individuals who practice natural hair braiding must register with the state board by completing a specific sanitation and safety course and paying a fee, rather than undergoing the broader training required for general cosmetology licenses. The law defines natural hair braiding to include various techniques like cornrowing and locking, while explicitly prohibiting registrants from offering services that require a full cosmetology or barbering license. This change aims to reduce unnecessary burdens on practitioners while still ensuring public health and safety through regulated standards for tools and sanitation.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

introduced · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

GM 1169: Informing the Legislature that on June 3, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1752 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 069).

This bill establishes a new advisory committee to oversee emergency medical services in Hawaii, directly affecting state agencies and local healthcare providers. The committee will consist of twenty members, including three non-voting officials, seventeen county representatives, and specific experts in emergency medicine, pediatrics, allied health, and emergency medical technology. All members will serve without pay but will receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses, and the group will operate by majority vote. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, creating a structured body to advise on the delivery and conduct of emergency care across the state.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

GM 1178: Informing the Legislature that on June 3, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2645 SD3 HD1 CD1 (ACT 078).

This bill establishes a new special fund to support fire prevention and life safety efforts, with money from the fund remaining available year after year rather than being returned to the general budget. It creates a centralized review process where counties must submit any proposed changes to the state fire code for approval by the state fire marshal to ensure they meet statewide safety standards. Additionally, the law sets specific inspection schedules, requiring county fire chiefs to check most buildings at least once every five years while state facilities are inspected at least once every three years.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

introduced · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

GM 1179: Informing the Legislature that on June 3, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3067 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 079).

This bill, signed into law by the Governor on June 3, 2026, updates Hawaii's land record laws to standardize how property surveys and plats are filed with the state. It requires that land transfer documents include specific metes and bounds descriptions and certified plat maps, while also mandating precise surveying methods such as using a clockwise azimuth system starting from due south. Additionally, the legislation sets strict rules for the physical format of filed plans, specifying they must be on approved tangible media in standard sizes with clear markings for lot boundaries and monuments. These changes primarily affect licensed professional surveyors, landowners, and county registrars who handle property records.