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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 890: RELATING TO BUSINESS REGULATION.

Requires any product that is labeled, marketed, or sold as "poi" and that contains kalo grown outside the State to reveal a label stating that the poi product contains kalo grown outside the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Dru Kanuha (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 1419: RELATING TO ACT 253, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2023.

Updates the name of the Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program established by Act 253, SLH 2023, by replacing the term "visually impaired" with the term "low vision" and clarifies the pilot program's implementation timeframes. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 1449: RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

Requires utilization review entities to submit data relating to the prior authorization of health care services to the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Establishes the Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates data reporting and establishes working group to assess prior authorization appropriateness, aiming to improve patient access and reduce unnecessary care delays in healthcare system.85% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 414: RELATING TO RESTORING ACCESS TO DISASTER-AFFECTED AREAS.

Requires the Department of Transportation to institute proceedings to condemn certain lands in Lahaina to build a new access road from Keawe Street to the Kilohana and Kalaiola sites developed in the Villages of Leialii. Appropriates funds out of the Major Disaster Fund for the appraisals and other preparations for the condemnation proceedings. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates DOT to build access road via condemnation, appropriates disaster funds for road infrastructure, directly advancing transportation access and infrastructure projects.95% confidence
Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 369: RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.

Amends section 11-364, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Nadine Nakamura (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 773: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions to assist farmers and ranchers in meeting the requirements to receive grants offered by the United States Department of Agriculture, State, counties, or private entities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for grant specialist positions to assist farmers with USDA grants, directly allocating budget resources for program support within Department of Agriculture.95% confidence
Daniel Holt (D) Luke Evslin (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Ikaika Hussey (D) Terez Amato (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 432: RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to prioritize development of workforce rental and for-sale housing projects for qualified residents. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to adopt administrative rules. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for workforce housing development via Rental Housing Revolving Fund subaccount, directly advancing budget allocation for housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes subaccount funding workforce rental/for-sale housing projects, prioritizing qualified residents, directly advancing affordable housing development through dedicated funding and prioritization.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Sean Quinlan (D) Adrian Tam (D) Daniel Holt (D) Luke Evslin (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 784: RELATING TO HEALTH.

HB 784 appropriates funds for an additional ambulance based in Makalei on the island of Hawaii, effective July 1, 2050. This bill directly affects emergency medical services on the island by expanding ambulance capacity in the Makalei area. The measure is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy changes or regulatory provisions. It was recommended for passage by the Health Committee with amendments in February 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for emergency medical services, directly increasing public service funding under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds for additional ambulance in Makalei, directly expanding emergency medical services capacity under Department of Health. Explicit funding allocation for healthcare infrastructure.95% confidence
Gregg Takayama (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Sue Lee Loy (D) Chris Todd (D) Kirstin Kahaloa (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 1547: RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST ALOUN KAUAI FARMING, AN AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE, IN THE FINANCE, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A PROJECT TO REVITALIZE THE DAIRY INDUSTRY.

Authorizes the Department of Budget and Finance to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist Aloun Kauai Farming LLC, in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of an integrated dairy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Mike Gabbard (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 1323: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Adopts the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (2023), as modified, to replace existing chapters related to advance health care directives and advance mental health care directives. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdopts Uniform Health Care Decisions Act to strengthen advance directives and mental health care rights, protecting patient autonomy in healthcare decisions.90% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 944: RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.

Clarifies that a partner or member that is a partnership or limited liability company that has been allocated a low-income housing tax credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign all or a portion of the credit to any taxpayer. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, SLH 2016, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, until 12/31/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends low-income housing tax credit program, enabling continued tax incentives for affordable housing development and funding through tax credits.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends LIHTC program until 2032, ensuring continued tax credit funding for affordable housing development by clarifying allocation rules for developers.92% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D)
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