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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 676: RELATING TO YOUTH AND ADULT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.

Requires the State's youth and adult correctional facilities to provide free and accessible voice communication services for incarcerated persons in state correctional facilities. Prohibits any state agency from deriving revenue or financial benefit from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish service quality standards and rules for the free voice communication services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates free communication services for inmates, prohibits profit from such services, and sets quality standards - supports rehabilitation and reduces recidivism risk in correctional facilities.92% confidence
Kanani Souza (R) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Chris Todd (D) Della Belatti (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1717: RELATING TO STUDENT HEALTH.

Authorizes a school to maintain a stock supply of over-the-counter oral antihistamines to be administered under certain conditions. Authorizes school personnel to administer the over-the-counter oral antihistamine medication, under certain conditions.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes schools to provide over-the-counter antihistamines for students, improving immediate access to basic health services without requiring individual prescriptions in school settings.90% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Sean Quinlan (D) Luke Evslin (D) Ikaika Hussey (D) Gregg Takayama (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1528: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.

HB 1528 proposes a constitutional amendment to raise Hawaii's mandatory retirement age for state justices and judges from 70 to 75 years. If enacted, this change would require current judges nearing 70 and future appointees to retire at 75 instead of 70. The amendment must be approved by voters after passing the legislature. This policy directly affects all state judges and justices serving under Hawaii's constitution.
Andrew Garrett (D) David Tarnas (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1568: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving costs of infrastructure, operations and maintenance, fuel, or other costs relating to supplying and using liquefied natural gas unless certain conditions are met. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider the effect of fossil fuels on renewable energy, stranded investment risks and costs, and costs and risks of reliance on a single fuel supply or monopoly supplier when making determinations of the reasonableness of the costs pertaining to electric or gas utility system capital improvements and operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits LNG infrastructure development, restricting fossil fuel energy infrastructure. This is a clear limitation on a specific energy source, directly opposing expansion of fossil fuel-based energy systems.95% confidence
Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Terez Amato (D) Andrew Garrett (D) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1690: RELATING TO MINORS.

Expands the statewide curfew to apply to minors under 18 years of age, instead of under 16. Amends the exceptions to, and penalties for, violations of the statewide curfew. Restricts a county's authority to enact curfew ordinances to only those ordinances that are more stringent than the statewide curfew.
Tyson Miyake (D) Darius Kila (D) Ikaika Olds (D) Greggor Ilagan (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 2278: RELATING TO LIGHT POLLUTION.

Requires all outdoor light fixtures to be fully shielded. Creates exemptions for certain outdoor lighting. Repeals the Night Sky Protection Strategy. Appropriates funds.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires shielded outdoor lighting, a standard energy efficiency measure that reduces energy waste and consumption.80% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires fully shielded outdoor lighting to reduce light pollution, advancing environmental conservation and dark sky protection goals.90% confidence
Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1846: RELATING TO REGIONAL SHORELINE MITIGATION DISTRICTS.

Authorizes the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to approve the establishment of regional shoreline mitigation districts to facilitate regional coordination by shoreline property owners to address coastal erosion. Requires the preparation of a regional coastal erosion and sediment management plan for each regional shoreline mitigation district. Establishes procedures for the review of state and county permits associated with regional shoreline mitigation districts. Establishes the support and integration of regional coastline erosion and sediment management planning as a policy under the coastal zone management program. Appropriates moneys and establishes 1.0 FTE temporary position.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes regional districts to address coastal erosion via management plans, protecting shorelines and natural resources through coordinated mitigation efforts.90% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Dee Morikawa (D) Scot Matayoshi (D) Lisa Marten (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 2486: RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to contract with a third-party consultant to develop a Climate Protection Plan for delivery to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2029. Establishes a Climate Protection Advisory Committee to assist the third-party consultant. Appropriates funds.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds Climate Protection Plan via HSEO, directly advancing climate/energy policy through planning and advisory committee, aligning with renewable energy and infrastructure investment indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates Climate Protection Plan development, establishes advisory committee, and appropriates funds for climate action per bill summary, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D) Lynn DeCoite (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 2384: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale of flavored nicotine products and nicotine product flavor enhancers and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.
Karl Rhoads (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1910: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Hawaii Department of Transportation to identify any roadways other than Makakilo Drive that may be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo. Requires the Department to plan for, design, and construct an emergency egress route in Makakilo under certain circumstances. Appropriates moneys.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for HDOT to design/build emergency egress route infrastructure, directly advancing transportation safety and infrastructure development in Makakilo.95% confidence
Kanani Souza (R) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D) Ikaika Olds (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 3216: RELATING TO A REGULAR SESSION REVIEW WORKING GROUP.

Establishes a Regular Session Review Working Group to determine the essential timing and effective framework for a lengthened legislative calendar for election and non-election years. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires report finalization and drafting assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau. Appropriates moneys.
Ron Kouchi (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1908: RELATING TO THE MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION PROJECT.

Transfers land from the City and County of Honolulu to the Department of Transportation to complete the Makakilo Drive Extension project. Establishes the Makakilo Drive Extension Task Force to coordinate the project. Authorizes use of the Hawaii green infrastructure special fund to support sustainable design elements of the project. Appropriates funds.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds and authorizes sustainable design for Makakilo Drive Extension road project, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
Kanani Souza (R) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D)
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