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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2982: RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

Prohibits foreign nationals, foreign corporations, and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions, expenditures, electioneering communications, or donations for election purposes. Requires every for-profit business entity that contributes or expends funds in a state election to certify that the entity was not a foreign corporation or foreign-influenced business entity when the contribution or expenditure was made. Specifies that if the conditions that determine whether a business entity qualifies as a foreign‑influenced business entity are held unconstitutional by a final judgment, including all appeals, the Campaign Spending Commission is required to establish revised conditions that are constitutional. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement avowing that no funds were derived from foreign nationals, foreign corporations, or foreign-influenced business entities. Exempts entities engaged in transporting cargo and subject to section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Karl Rhoads (D) Chris Lee (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 1965: RELATING TO PRIMARY CARE.

Establishes the Primary Care Providers Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency to address issues relating to, and develop recommendations for the stabilization of, primary care services in Hawaii. Requires the Working Group to make a report to the Legislature. Sunsets the Working Group on 6/30/2027. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 6-12% of medical spending for primary care, direct payments to providers, and rural access - expands coverage and improves access to primary care services.90% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Ikaika Hussey (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2026

HR 206: COMMENDING AND HONORING ROBERT "BOB" TOYOFUKU FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO HAWAIʻI'S LEGAL COMMUNITY.

This bill is a House Resolution that formally commends and honors Robert "Bob" Toyofuku for his decades of service to Hawaii's legal community. The resolution recognizes his contributions as an educator and mentor, including his work establishing continuing legal education programs at the University of Hawaii's law school and founding the Pacific Law Institute. It highlights his efforts to train attorneys through seminars on legal ethics and dispute resolution, as well as his analysis of appellate court decisions to support professional development. The measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change, and it does not alter any laws or regulations.
Nicole Lowen (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 1414: RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Authorizes the head of a procurement agency to award a contract to a bidder who is not the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, for procurements conducted by competitive sealed bidding, if the head of the procuring agency determines that the award is most beneficial to taxpayers or otherwise in the best interests of the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by allowing contract awards most beneficial to taxpayers, aligning with efficient government spending under Budget & Taxes.85% confidence
Julie Reyes Oda (R)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2147: RELATING TO LOVE MY LIBRARY DAY.

SB 2147 designates the first Friday in February each year as "Love My Library Day" in the state. This bill creates a symbolic annual observance to recognize public libraries and their role in communities. It does not establish new programs, funding, or legal requirements - only a designated day for awareness. The bill was introduced on January 14, 2026, and passed its first reading on January 21, 2026. As a commemorative resolution, it directly affects the public through symbolic recognition, not policy changes.
Karl Rhoads (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Mike Gabbard (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 1832: RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.

Requires the establishment of a biological aquatic risk-based framework for assessment and approval of aquatic livestock importation and movement. Authorizes the Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt rules implementing species risk categorization, tiered biocontainment standards, per-arrival disease testing, and interagency coordination procedures. Establishes an interagency working group. Requires development of species-specific risk matrices, interagency working group coordination with automatic permit approval timelines, and performance accountability. Establishes an implementation timeline. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Cory Chun (D) Luke Evslin (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Tyson Miyake (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2250: RELATING TO THE PROMOTION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Amends the offense of promoting a controlled substance in, on, or near schools, school vehicles, public parks, or public housing projects or complexes to include homeless facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by adding homeless facilities to prohibited zones for promoting controlled substances, increasing drug offense penalties in vulnerable areas.95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2174: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to quarantine any business or other area that is known or reasonably suspected to be infested or infected with any pest. Authorizes the Department to establish interim rules governing the transportation of any material into and within the State known to harbor or transport a high-impact invasive species or pest. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill authorizes emergency quarantines to address environmental threats from pests, preventing harm to ecosystems and natural resources as per the summary.85% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Karl Rhoads (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2377: RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.

Establishes the offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities as a class C felony. Expands the term "critical infrastructure" to include broadband, wireless, and cable networks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeClassifies property damage to critical infrastructure as a felony, expanding criminalization of property offenses85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands critical infrastructure to include broadband networks, protecting internet infrastructure and enhancing cybersecurity safeguards.90% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Glenn Wakai (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2425: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to honor a patient's written assignment of benefits to a substance use disorder treatment provider. Prohibits health insurance policies, plans, contracts, and agreements from including anti-assignment clauses that restrict or invalidate a patient's right to assign benefits. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules and take enforcement action to ensure compliance. Deems violations to be unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance. Requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to furnish an explanation of benefits to the assigned provider upon request. Effective 1/30/2050. (HD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to honor patient assignments to substance use disorder providers, improving access to mental health treatment and protecting patient rights under healthcare coverage.92% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Stanley Chang (D) Dru Kanuha (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2489: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Requires each lease that the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity enters into, renews, or extends to include provisions stating that the Department may: (1) enter the leased premises; (2) order or otherwise require the lessee to maintain control of any invasive species on the leased premises; and (3) terminate the lease for refusal or violation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates invasive species control on leased premises to protect ecosystems and natural resources, directly advancing environmental conservation.90% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Karl Rhoads (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 3264: RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND STAFF SALARIES.

SB 3264 authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to set the salary for an assistant administrator position. This procedural bill directly affects the Trust Fund's internal staffing structure by establishing compensation for one specific role. The bill does not create new benefits or policies but addresses administrative staffing details within the existing fund. It was introduced and passed first reading in January 2026 before being referred to committees.
Brandon Elefante (D) Stanley Chang (D) Tim Richards (D)
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