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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 2075: RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.

Requires purchasing agencies to apply a five per cent flat rate local preference in evaluating bids or proposals from qualified Hawaii bidders or offerors who submit a timely preference certification. Establishes criteria for a bid or proposal to qualify for a local preference. Establishes requirements for the qualification and certification of Hawaii bidders and offerors and consequences for failure to maintain qualification. Requires the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules. (CD1)
Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Glenn Wakai (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 2466: RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER.

SB 2466 would require that the Chief Election Officer can only be terminated for specific reasons (e.g., misconduct) after completing a probationary period. This bill directly affects the Chief Election Officer by protecting their position from arbitrary removal by elected officials. The provision is procedural in nature, focusing on job security standards rather than substantive policy changes. The bill is currently pending committee review and has not yet become law.
Karl Rhoads (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Stanley Chang (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 2397: RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS.

Establishes that when a neighborhood board of the City and County of Honolulu has a vacancy, a majority of the filled seats shall constitute quorum for conducting official board business and discussions before and related to voting. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1)
Carol Fukunaga (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 2934: RELATING TO AMBULANCES.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in the Central Maui area of the County of Maui and fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds advanced ambulance services, personnel costs, and air ambulance network, directly enhancing emergency medical care access and infrastructure within healthcare system.90% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Angus McKelvey (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 3069: RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPT POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.

Part I: Makes conforming amendments to section 76-16(b), HRS, for positions the Department of Accounting and General Services is authorized to establish and fill pursuant to section 26‑6(b)(9), HRS, and requires annual reports to the Legislature. Part II: Authorizes DAGS to establish and fill up to 3 full-time equivalent positions within its Public Works Division's Special Project Branch that shall be exempt from civil service and collective bargaining requirements as part of the State's efforts to undertake unique and specialized public works projects and requires DAGS to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Part II: Sunsets 12/31/2031. (CD1)
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExempts positions from collective bargaining, removing worker negotiation rights. Directly limits a key labor protection.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExempts IT modernization staff from civil service rules to advance state IT infrastructure, directly supporting technology modernization efforts per bill's purpose.85% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 3067: RELATING TO RECORDS.

Removes outdated requirements and formats for plans filed with the registrar's office. Updates permissible drawing scales used in plans. Clarifies that statutory filing fees are set pursuant to the rules adopted by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Repeals obsolete terms such as "blueprint." Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to approve the format of plans. (CD1)
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2314: RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS OF CARE.

HB 2314 modernizes Hawaii's emergency medical services (EMS) statutes to align with current best practices. It directly affects EMS providers, ambulance services, and emergency care systems across the state by updating outdated regulations. The bill focuses on revising statutory requirements for training, equipment, and protocols to reflect contemporary medical standards. This update aims to improve the efficiency and quality of emergency care delivery without specifying new funding or penalties.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareModernizes EMS statutes to improve care quality/efficiency via updated training, equipment, and protocols, directly strengthening emergency healthcare delivery systems.95% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2026

GM 1161: Informing the Legislature that on May 29, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2400 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 061).

This bill exempts operators of wing-in-ground craft, also known as seagliders, from Hawaii's Water Carrier Act regulations. These vessels use a unique technology that allows them to fly just above the water surface, offering a zero-emission option for interisland travel. By removing them from the Public Utilities Commission's oversight, the legislation aims to lower costs and encourage the adoption of this efficient transportation method to support the state's decarbonization goals and improve connectivity between islands.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes zero-emission seaglider technology to support decarbonization goals and encourages adoption by reducing regulatory barriers.85% confidence
introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2026

GM 1167: Informing the Legislature that on May 29, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2239 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 067).

This bill mandates that all applicants for driver's licenses or state identification cards in Hawaii must complete a voter registration form as part of their application process. The key mechanism is automatic voter registration, where eligible individuals are added to the voter rolls unless they explicitly decline on the application form. The law also requires applicants to provide proof of U.S. citizenship during this process, with information transmission to election officials blocked if citizenship cannot be verified. This change directly affects all residents seeking a driver's license or ID card by integrating voter registration into the standard issuance procedure.
introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2026

GM 1165: Informing the Legislature that on May 29, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2138 HD1 CD1 (ACT 065).

This bill formally notifies the Hawaii Legislature that Governor Josh Green signed SB2138 into law on May 29, 2026. The legislation expands tuition assistance under the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to include company grade officers (ranks O-1 through O-3), in addition to enlisted personnel and warrant officers. It also clarifies that eligible recipients must be state residents and undergraduate or graduate students attending any University of Hawaii campus. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026, pending the availability of funds.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands tuition assistance to National Guard officers, increasing educational access and funding for eligible students.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands tuition assistance to National Guard officers, directly strengthening veteran education benefits.90% confidence
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