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signed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 1514: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Clarifies the process for selecting a certified provider of vocational rehabilitation services. Requires certified providers to automatically approve vocational rehabilitation services for an injured employee if those services will likely be required for suitable gainful employment and the initial evaluation report finds the injured employee feasible to participate. Requires providers to file an employee's vocational rehabilitation plan no later than one hundred twenty days after submitting an initial evaluation report, unless extended by the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Clarifies the process for an employer to object to a vocational rehabilitation plan. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires automatic approval of vocational rehab services for suitable employment, reducing delays in workers' compensation recovery process.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Mike Lee (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Dee Morikawa (D) Darius Kila (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 2096: RELATING TO AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCES IN CHILD PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS.

Clarifies and expands procedures for aggravated circumstances determinations in Child Protective Act proceedings. Authorizes the Family Court to make a finding of aggravated circumstances at any stage of a Child Protective Act proceeding before the termination of parental rights, rather than limiting these findings to the return hearing. Incorporates the definition of torture under the Penal Code for purposes of defining aggravated circumstances involving child torture under the Child Protective Act. (SD1)
Nadine Nakamura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 2418: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate.
Sue Lee Loy (D) Darius Kila (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 2319: RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.

Amends the functions and responsibilities of the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Adds a new definition of "health care" for the purposes of health planning and resource development and health care cost control. Increase the certificate of need exemption threshold for bed changes to up to thirty per cent of existing licensed beds. Exempts health care facilities or services operated by the Department of Health from certificate of need requirements. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts DOH from certificate of need requirements and increases bed change thresholds, reducing regulatory barriers to healthcare expansion and access.85% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
passed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 2415: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

HB 2415 appropriates state funds to the Department of Transportation for installing pedestrian safety improvements (like crosswalks or signage) at locations directly adjacent to school properties. It also directs the department to consider implementing similar safety measures at other high-risk sites beyond school areas. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to use these allocated funds for specific traffic safety projects, effective July 1, 3000. This policy change directly affects school communities and pedestrians near schools by directing state resources toward physical safety infrastructure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for DOT traffic safety projects, directly allocating budget resources to a public safety program.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds traffic safety improvements (crosswalks, signage) at school properties to enhance student safety and access, directly supporting school infrastructure and educational access per Safe Routes to School initiative.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates state funds for DOT to install pedestrian safety infrastructure (crosswalks/signage) at schools/high-risk sites, directly funding transportation safety projects to enhance infrastructure.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Mike Lee (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D)
passed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 2436: RELATING TO ARTS INTEGRATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Establishes within the Department of Education arts integration coordinator or specialist positions to support fine arts education and arts integration in public schools statewide. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for arts integration coordinator positions in public schools, directly increasing state budget allocation for education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates DOE arts integration positions and appropriates funds for fine arts education, directly advancing curriculum and program support in public schools.95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Gregg Takayama (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 2438: RELATING TO THE HAWAII CULTURAL TRUST.

HB 2438 establishes the Hawaii Cultural Trust within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support cultural preservation. It creates an income tax credit for individuals and businesses donating to the Trust or qualified Hawaii cultural organizations, subject to specific conditions. The bill also introduces a special vehicle license plate with proceeds funding the Trust, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. These provisions directly affect donors and cultural organizations by providing new tax incentives and dedicated funding streams.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax credit for donations to cultural trust, providing tax relief to fund preservation programs.90% confidence
Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Darius Kila (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 3131: RELATING TO PERSONNEL.

Updates state position titles in the Hawaii Revised Statutes by changing "private secretary" to "executive assistant" and "secretary" to "administrative assistant", where applicable. (CD1)
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 3156: RELATING TO FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.

Authorizes the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with the United States Department of Defense for the provision of services at federal military installations, under certain conditions. Authorizes charging an administrative fee. (CD1)
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 2416: RELATING TO A MARITIME YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY PROGRAM.

Directs the University of Hawaii Community College System, in partnership with state agencies and maritime employers, to conduct a study and develop a plan for a statewide Maritime Youth Apprenticeship Pathway Program for individuals ages 16 to 24. Requires a report to the Legislature with recommendations on program structure, resource needs, proposed legislation and implementation options. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds for a Maritime Youth Apprenticeship Program at Honolulu Community College, expanding educational access and workforce development opportunities for youth 16-24, directly supporting education through new program funding.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Gregg Takayama (D)
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