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signed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 2505: RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.

Clarifies that community mental health outpatient programs that have agreed to provide mental health services to a defendant as part of an assisted community treatment order may prepare a certificate for assisted community treatment and provide the certificate to a defendant and may file an assisted community treatment petition with the Family Court. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes timely assisted community treatment for defendants, diverting them from incarceration to mental health care, reducing recidivism and aligning with criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires streamlined process for community mental health treatment, improving patient access to outpatient care and reducing involuntary hospitalization delays.85% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Kanani Souza (R) David Alcos (R) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 2592: RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY.

Part II: Clarifies the powers of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority so that it may carry out its intended duties regarding land use on Mauna Kea. Adds reversion dates of 6/30/2028 and 12/31/2029 if the deadline to adopt a management plan or to submit proposed administrative rules to the Governor is not met; extends the transition period to 12/1/2029; clarifies that the oversight and interest of MKSOA in the Mauna Kea lands shall be no more than what is expressly granted in chapter 195H, HRS; and clarifies that title to Mauna Kea lands shall remain with the State. Part III: Provides that the existing plans and administrative rules adopted or developed by UH under which Mauna Kea is currently governed remain in effect until plans and administrative rules adopted by MKSOA take effect. Part IV: Clarifies that MKSOA has state sovereign immunity. Part V: Authorizes MKSOA to extend leases and subleases before the transfer, for up to an additional ten-year term. (CD1)
Nicole Lowen (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Sue Lee Loy (D) Kirstin Kahaloa (D) Greggor Ilagan (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 2667: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Amends the prohibition on the use of the far left lane by commercial vehicles on roadways with three or more lanes going in the same direction. Restricts motor vehicles towing a vehicle or trailer from using the far left lane, subject to specified exemptions. Establishes penalties for violations. Applies restrictions and penalties to a county with a population of 500,000 or more. (CD1)
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRestricts towing vehicles in left lane to enhance traffic safety, aligning with safety enhancement indicators in transportation policy.90% confidence
Brandon Elefante (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 2437: RELATING TO ARTS EDUCATION.

HB 2437 allocates state funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to support its "Artists in the Schools" program. This program directly brings professional artists into public schools to provide hands-on arts education. The bill provides concrete funding for the program's operations, including artist stipends and materials. It affects participating public schools and their students by expanding access to in-person arts instruction.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for arts education program, increasing public service funding under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds to expand in-person arts education access via Artists in the Schools program, directly funding artist stipends and materials for public schools.95% confidence
Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Andrew Garrett (D) Jeanné Kapela (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 2289: RELATING TO THE EXPENDITURE CEILING ON THE AUTOMATED VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SPECIAL FUND.

Repeals the statutory expenditure ceiling on the Automated Victim Information and Notification System Special Fund to address rising program costs and growing victim service demands. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves $600k annual expenditure ceiling on victim services fund to address rising costs, enabling necessary funding for essential programs.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves $600k expenditure ceiling on victim notification system fund to expand victim services within criminal justice system, directly funding victim support programs.90% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 26, 2026

GM 1129: Informing the Legislature that on May 22, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2250 HD2 SD2 (ACT 029).

This bill directs the State of Hawaii to use general revenues to pay specific legal judgments, settlements, and tax-related claims against the state, its officers, or its employees. It allocates a total of approximately $4.5 million to satisfy these liabilities across various state departments, including the Attorney General, Agriculture, Corrections, and Education. The legislation specifically lists individual claimants and organizations along with the exact dollar amounts owed to each party. By authorizing these payments, the bill ensures that the state fulfills its financial obligations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $4.5M in general revenues to pay legal judgments and tax-related claims, fulfilling state fiscal obligations and protecting government accountability.90% confidence
introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 26, 2026

GM 1127: Informing the Legislature that on May 22, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2140 SD1 HD2 CD1 (ACT 027).

This bill is a procedural document that formally notifies the Hawaii Legislature that Governor Josh Green signed SB2140 into law on May 22, 2026. The signed legislation, titled ACT 027, relates to county labor standards and amends Section 46-1.5 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. The text provided outlines general powers and limitations for counties, including their authority to adopt charters, regulate structures, manage claims, maintain stormwater channels, and establish zoning ordinances for flood-prone areas. The bill itself does not introduce new policy changes but serves to confirm the enactment of the previously passed labor standards act.
introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 26, 2026

GM 1126: Informing the Legislature that on May 22, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2272 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 026).

This bill, signed into law by Governor Josh Green on May 22, 2026, provides emergency funding to the State of Hawaii for public employee compensation costs covering the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. The legislation allocates specific amounts from general and special funds to cover collective bargaining agreements for state employees in bargaining unit 11, as well as salary increases for officers and employees excluded from collective bargaining. Additionally, the act funds health premium payments for these same groups and ensures that any compensation paid from federal or special funds is covered proportionately. The appropriated funds are directed to state departments for use in the respective fiscal years, with unspent money by June 30, 2027, reverting to the state treasury.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates emergency funding to cover public employee compensation and health premiums, directly strengthening state budget resources for essential services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides emergency funding for public employee compensation and collective bargaining agreements, directly supporting worker benefits and wages.95% confidence
introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 26, 2026

GM 1131: Informing the Legislature that on May 22, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3218 SD2 HD2 CD1 (ACT 031).

This bill informs the Hawaii Legislature that Governor Josh Green signed SB3218 into law on May 22, 2026. The legislation establishes a new funding mechanism known as "resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds" to support public works projects. It defines specific areas, such as zones near transit hubs, where these bonds can be issued and outlines how property tax assessments will be adjusted to cover project costs. The law amends existing statutes to clarify terms related to financing, assessment bases, and project expenditures for these designated districts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new funding mechanism (resilient infrastructure bonds) to support public works projects and adjusts property tax assessments to cover costs, directly advancing fiscal management and funding.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes a new funding mechanism specifically for resilient infrastructure near transit hubs, directly advancing transportation projects.85% confidence
introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 26, 2026

GM 1128: Informing the Legislature that on May 22, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1518 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 028).

This bill directs the Hawaii Department of Human Services to implement a new process that allows people currently in prison or jail to apply for food assistance before they are released. The state is required to work with correctional facilities to help these individuals complete applications so that benefits can start immediately upon their return to the community. Additionally, the law removes the existing restriction that barred people convicted of drug-related felonies from receiving these benefits unless they had completed a treatment program. By eliminating this barrier and establishing a pre-release application system, the bill aims to improve food security for formerly incarcerated individuals without changing any other aspects of the program.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill removes barriers to food assistance for incarcerated individuals, aiding reentry and reducing recidivism.85% confidence
introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 26, 2026

GM 1132: Informing the Legislature that on May 22, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB903 SD2 HD2 CD1 (ACT 032).

This message from the Governor of Hawaii informs the Legislature that on May 22, 2026, he signed SB 903 into law as Act 032. The bill relates to Hawaiian affairs and formally acknowledges the state's responsibility regarding ceded lands and the public land trust. It does not introduce new policy changes or alter existing laws but serves as an official notification that the legislation has been enacted. The document is a procedural record confirming the bill's status rather than a summary of its substantive provisions.
introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 26, 2026

GM 1125: Informing the Legislature that on May 22, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2143 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 025).

This document is a formal notification from the Governor of Hawaii to the legislature confirming that he signed Bill SB2143 into law on May 22, 2026. The enacted law changes how the Chief Election Officer is appointed by requiring the elections commission to select the official without needing Senate approval. Additionally, the bill establishes a specific order of succession to temporarily fill the Chief Election Officer role if the position becomes vacant. The legislation also clarifies that the new rules apply only to appointments made after its effective date.
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