Hawaii Bills

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2497: RELATING TO ELECTRIC ENERGY.

Requires electric utilities, excluding electric cooperatives, to maintain an online bill impact analysis tool for electric generation projects that provides full disclosure to ratepayers of the top-level assumptions used to calculate the per-project impact on customer bills. Requires electric utilities to submit an annual report to the Public Utilities Commission. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 3019: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Prohibits the sale of tickets at a price at least ten per cent more than the primary sale price charged by the primary venue ticket provider for events held in the State. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to impose fines for any violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2211: MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.

Provides an emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services to replace general fund appropriations redirected to provide emergency food assistance during the 2025 federal government shutdown. Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to help Hawaii residents obtain insurance available through the federal marketplace. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 2155: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.

Statutorily establishes the Agricultural Statistics Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2032: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Requires purchase, lease, and power purchase agreements for residential solar energy devices to include a cover page with certain required disclosures. Requires any person or entity that markets, sells, leases, or solicits a residential solar energy device or markets, sells, or solicits power purchase agreements to comply with consumer protection laws. Prohibits any person or entity from installing, marketing, offering financing, or engaging in customer acquisition for a residential solar energy device without holding a contractor's license or having a contractual affiliation with a licensed contractor. Allows for rescission or cancellation of the agreement. Specifies that agreements in violation of the law are voidable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Energy

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2603: RELATING TO THE HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

SB 2603 designates the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the official State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. The bill requires the orchestra to submit annual reports to the Hawaii Legislature and appropriates state funds for its operations. This legislation formalizes the orchestra's relationship with the state government through official designation and funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 3014: RELATING TO WILDLIFE.

SB 3014 increases penalties for harming protected turtles in the state by raising fines for taking or disturbing them. This bill directly affects individuals or entities that interact with protected turtle species, such as beachgoers, developers, or others who might unintentionally or intentionally disturb these animals. The key provision is a specific increase in the monetary penalties for violations of existing turtle protection laws. The bill is currently in committee review, having been introduced on January 23, 2026.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 1614: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Revolving Fund for the purpose of financing the State's matching contributions required by federal grants. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 3016: RELATING TO PRIVACY.

Adds definitions of "identifier" and "specified data element" and amends the definition of "personal information" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches under the State's data breach notification law. Includes telecommunications carriers subject to and in compliance with certain federal provisions among the businesses deemed compliant with this law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2026

HR 205: COMMENDING AND HONORING ALAN JOHNSON FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO ADDRESSING SUBSTANCE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH HINA MAUKA.

This bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes and honors Alan Johnson for his nearly 30 years of leadership at Hina Mauka, a substance and behavioral health organization in Hawaii. The resolution acknowledges his role in expanding services to over 70,000 individuals, introducing evidence-based therapies, and developing programs for women, adolescents, and Native Hawaiian communities. It celebrates his retirement and expresses gratitude for his contributions to the organization and the broader community. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to his service.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 1131: RELATING TO AN INTENSIVE MOBILE TEAM PILOT PROGRAM FOR HOUSELESS INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS BRAIN DISORDERS.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a 2-year Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services to chronically houseless individuals suffering from serious brain disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing

passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 816: RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE.

Authorizes licensed paramedics in a county with a population of 100,000 or less to administer buprenorphine after administration of an opioid antagonist in cases of opioid overdoses, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Health to implement a two-year phased pilot program beginning in one county with a population of 100,000 or less and authorizes expansion of the program statewide as additional treatment resources become available. Requires a report to the Legislature evaluating program outcomes. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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