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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 May 29, 2026

SB 2607: RELATING TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.

Authorizes the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects to determine the appropriate educational and examination requirements for landscape architect licensure. Clarifies experience requirements for landscape architect licensure. (CD1)

signed · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 2239: RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.

Requires a person who applies for an identification card or driver's license to be automatically registered to vote unless the person affirmatively declines, subject to certain conditions. Requires the name and address of a person who applies for an identification card or driver's license and is registered to vote to be automatically updated on the person's voter registration record unless the person affirmatively declines. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1)

signed · Hawaii · House May 29, 2026

HB 1875: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services, including clarifying permitted disclosures of protected health information to address changes in federal regulations. Establishes protections against abusive litigation. Prohibits medical malpractice insurers and health carriers from taking certain adverse actions against health care providers solely on the basis that the health care provider provides lawful reproductive health care services or gender-affirming health care services. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 28, 2026

GM 1158: Informing the Legislature that on May 28, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2818 SD2 HD2 CD1 (ACT 058).

This bill, signed into law on May 28, 2026, clarifies and strengthens penalties for violations of boating and ocean recreation laws in Hawaii. It directly affects anyone operating boats, using small boat harbors, or engaging in related activities within the state. The key provision updates the legal code to specify that offenses such as operating a vessel without insurance, ignoring speed limits, or abandoning animals in harbors are punishable as petty misdemeanors. These violations can now result in fines of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to thirty days, or both, whereas previous penalties were less defined. Additionally, the bill sets specific escalating fines for traffic infractions related to parking and movement within these facilities.

Topics ✓ Transportation

introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 28, 2026

GM 1154: Informing the Legislature that on May 28, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB469 HD2 SD2 (ACT 054).

This bill creates a temporary disability travel placard for individuals with removable windshield placards or paid parking exemptions who do not have special license plates. The program allows these travelers to obtain a two-sided, hanger-style placard at airports or ports to park in accessible spaces while traveling within or outside Hawaii. The travel placard is valid only for the duration of the trip, expiring on the last day of the month following the return date indicated on proof of travel. This measure directly affects people with mobility disabilities who need to use accessible parking during their journeys but lack permanent special license plates.

introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 28, 2026

GM 1156: Informing the Legislature that on May 28, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2727 HD1 CD1 (ACT 056).

This bill, signed into law by Governor Josh Green on May 28, 2026, extends the time limit for filing discrimination complaints in Hawaii from 180 days to one year. The change directly affects individuals who believe they have faced unlawful discrimination under state law, giving them more time to report incidents to the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission. By amending Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 368-11, the legislation ensures that the clock for filing a complaint starts from the date of the discriminatory act or the last occurrence in a pattern of ongoing discrimination. This adjustment aims to provide a more reasonable timeframe for victims to recognize and seek redress for civil rights violations.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 28, 2026

GM 1155: Informing the Legislature that on May 28, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2315 HD1 SD1 (ACT 055).

This bill directs the Governor to inform the legislature that he signed Act 055 into law on May 28, 2026. The act authorizes the Department of Health to run a three-year pilot program allowing its employees to use a portion of their accrued vacation time to pay for a down payment on a home. To qualify, employees must be permanent staff in good standing who meet specific residency and homeownership history requirements. The program aims to help state workers overcome high housing costs without requiring them to leave their jobs.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment

introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 28, 2026

GM 1157: Informing the Legislature that on May 28, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1541 HD2 SD1 CD1 (ACT 057).

This document is a formal notification from the Governor of Hawaii to the Legislature confirming that House Bill 1541 was signed into law on May 28, 2026. The bill amends state civil service rules to clarify which government positions are excluded from standard civil service protections. Specifically, it lists various roles that are exempt, including National Guard members, elected officials, department heads, judges, and certain court staff. Additionally, the law permits the use of contract hiring for special or unique services and allows for immediate hiring to comply with court orders without waiting for normal recruitment procedures.

signed · Hawaii · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2727: RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.

SB 2727 extends the deadline for filing discrimination complaints with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission from the current timeframe to one year. This change directly affects individuals in Hawaii who experience discrimination and wish to seek redress through the Commission. The key provision modifies the statute of limitations, giving complainants more time to submit formal complaints after an alleged discriminatory act occurs. The bill does not alter the Commission's investigative processes or remedies but focuses solely on the filing period. This is a procedural policy change impacting access to civil rights enforcement.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Hawaii · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2818: RELATING TO BOATING.

SB 2818 clarifies the penalties for violating boating and ocean recreation laws under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 200. It directly affects individuals who break boating regulations, such as operating vessels without proper licenses or disregarding safety rules. The bill adjusts specific penalty structures for these violations, making the enforcement guidelines clearer without creating new offenses. This is a procedural clarification to standardize how existing laws are applied in enforcement.

signed · Hawaii · House May 28, 2026

HB 469: RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.

Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to an applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard or disabled paid parking exemption permit but does not have a valid special license plate, and provides proof of travel. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · Hawaii · House May 28, 2026

HB 2315: RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a vacation payout pilot program in which eligible Department of Health employees may defer unused vacation leave credits in favor of a pay out to provide home purchase down payment assistance. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment