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All 53,153 Active 2,085 In committee 29,059 Passed 12,714 Signed 1,934 Failed 183
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 1959: RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Extends for five years certain provisions from Act 19, SLH 2020, and Act 238, SLH 2021, relating to abuse of family or household members, including establishing a petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of family or household members, clarifying penalties for violations, and allowing a deferred acceptance of guilty plea for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor abuse of family or household members offenses. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/29/2026. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes petty misdemeanor offense for domestic abuse and allows deferred guilty pleas, promoting diversion over incarceration to reduce recidivism and improve case management.92% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Mike Lee (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 3324: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to increase funding for certain Medicaid home- and community-based services, including residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes. Requires the Department to obtain matching federal funds and pursue additional funding sources as a condition for expending the appropriated funds. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly increases Medicaid funding for home/community-based health services, directly advancing healthcare access and coverage under Medicaid programs.95% confidence
Sharon Moriwaki (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 3320: RELATING TO THE FOOD AND PRODUCT INNOVATION NETWORK.

Requires the Food and Product Innovation Network to integrate a coordinated food safety and regulatory framework. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish key performance indicators for the Food and Product Innovation Network, develop a market access strategy, align and harmonize state branding initiatives, and report certain data to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to evaluate or adapt enterprise zone incentives in all counties to better support the Food and Product Innovation Network. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Mike Gabbard (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) Tim Richards (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 2580: RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit (tax credit) by, beginning for costs incurred after 12/31/2025, providing an additional credit to qualified productions with a workforce of at least eighty percent local hires; requiring each taxpayer claiming the tax credit to submit an independent third-party certification verifying certain information to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; increasing the per-production cap amount to $20,000,000 and excluding qualified productions that incur at least $60,000,000 of qualified production costs from the per-production cap amount; changing the aggregate cap amount to $60,000,000; providing that, beginning for costs incurred after 12/31/2023, if the total amount of tax credits claimed in a year is less than the aggregate cap amount, the cap for the subsequent year shall be increased by the unclaimed amount; defining "streaming platform" and amending the definition of "qualified production" to include certain streaming productions; and extending the sunset date of the tax credit to 1/1/2038. Exempts from the general excise tax certain amounts received by a motion picture project employer from a client company that represent reimbursements for costs paid or incurred by the client company for reasonable employment-related costs of motion picture project workers or loan-out companies. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit rates (27-32%) for film production, providing direct tax relief to qualifying businesses under the income tax credit program.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill incentivizes hiring 80% local workforce, directly promoting local employment and job creation in the film industry.75% confidence
Rachele Lamosao (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 2861: RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE.

Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, to develop a comprehensive plan by 6/30/2027 for the establishment of a Kakou Pilot Program to support families and children in need. Requires the Office to submit preliminary and final reports to the Legislature on the plan and identify an administering agency or agencies for the pilot program. Beginning 7/1/2028, authorizes the Department of Human Services to expend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program funds for the purposes of the Kakou Pilot Program. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands eligibility for $50 wellness benefit to non-Medicaid families, increasing healthcare access and support for child wellness services.95% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 2907: RELATING TO MARINE AFFAIRS.

Declares that the State is an ocean cluster. Establishes the Office of Marine Affairs and Marine Affairs Governing Board within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Establishes the Marine Affairs Coordinator position. Repeals the powers and duties of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism over marine affairs. Transfers the employees and functions of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs to the Office of Marine Affairs. (CD1)
Glenn Wakai (D) Stanley Chang (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 1573: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers to certify to the Department of the Attorney General annually that the manufacturer received a Marketing Granted Order from the federal Food and Drug Administration and that the manufacturer is in compliance with federal regulations and state laws. Requires the Department to compile and make public a directory of all electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers and products duly certified. Establishes penalties for manufacturers that fail to comply with the certification requirements and for other parties that acquire, possess, transport, keep, sell, or offer for sale products that are not in the directory. (SD1)
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Mike Lee (D) Gregg Takayama (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 3045: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations in the State, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Health and Department of Human Services to accept and expend funds from public and private sources to support the expansion of access to continuous glucose monitors. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to cover CGMs for diabetics, expanding access to essential medical equipment under health insurance policies and Medicaid.95% confidence
Dru Kanuha (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 472: RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.

Authorizes the display of a mobile driver's license to a law enforcement officer on a mobile electronic device, under certain conditions. Limits a law enforcement officer's access to only the information necessary to verify the driver's license credential when displayed electronically. (CD1)
Daniel Holt (D) Mike Lee (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Elijah Pierick (R) Gregg Takayama (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 1391: RELATING TO TRADE.

Establishes the Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes. Requires the Commission to submit annual reports to the Legislature and Governor. Sunsets 6/30/2031. (CD2)
Sean Quinlan (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 2101: RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.

Updates and establishes additional statewide goals for solid waste stream and organic waste stream diversion. Requires the recycling, bioconversion, and organic waste diversion component to identify and assess methods to achieve certain organic waste stream reduction goals. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes organic waste reduction goals, mandates county plans, and funds diversion to reduce landfill methane emissions and promote sustainability.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 2 co-sponsors
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