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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 18, 2026

HR 202: CONGRATULATING THE 2025 LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR, 2025 MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR, 2026 SCHOOL COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR NATIONAL FINALIST, 2026 LEILEHUA-MILILANI-WAIALUA COMPLEX AREA TEACHER OF THE YEAR, AND 2026 ʻAIEA-MOANALUA-RADFORD COMPLEX AREA TEACHER OF THE YEAR.

This House Resolution congratulates five educators in Hawaii who have been recognized for their achievements in 2025 and 2026. The bill formally acknowledges Matthew Brown as the 2025 Librarian of the Year, Jacquelyn McCandless as the 2025 Middle School Principal of the Year, Leka Anitema as a 2026 School Counselor of the Year national finalist, and Christopher Justo as the 2026 Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua Complex Area Teacher of the Year. The resolution also recognizes the 2026 Aiea-Moanalua-Radford Complex Area Teacher of the Year, though that individual is not named in the provided text. These individuals are being honored for their leadership and contributions to education and library services across Hawaii.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes and honors educators for their achievements, supporting teachers and educational staff90% confidence
Mark Hashem (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 2080: RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.

Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Implementation effective January 1, 2028. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables cross-state telepsychology practice, improving mental health service access across state lines per PSYPACT adoption.95% confidence
Rachele Lamosao (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D) Dru Kanuha (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 2356: RELATING TO PARKING.

Prohibits minimum off-street parking requirements for new developments or redevelopment projects located in transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement program areas. Effective 4/19/2042. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves parking mandates in transit-oriented development areas, reducing construction costs and enabling denser, more affordable housing development near transit.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits parking mandates in transit-oriented development areas, encouraging public transit use and sustainable transportation infrastructure as per TOD program goals.90% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Glenn Wakai (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 2350: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity that relate to agricultural enterprises to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Requires that the regulatory functions of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch remain within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Rachele Lamosao (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Glenn Wakai (D) Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 2431: RELATING TO HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.

For taxable years beginning 1/1/2026, establishes a tiered nonrefundable tax credit for qualified taxpayer insurers that offer one or more federally qualified health savings account-eligible high deductible health plans in the State, under certain conditions, and increasing the tax credit to incentivize more plans being written for residents in rural medically underserved areas of the State. Requires qualified taxpayer insurers to match up to a certain amount of a policyholder's first-time contribution into a health savings account. Sunsets 12/31/2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes a tax credit for insurers offering HSA-eligible plans, incentivizing coverage in underserved areas through targeted tax relief, advancing fiscal policy to support health access.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates tax credit for insurers offering HSA-eligible plans, especially in rural underserved areas, to expand access to high deductible health coverage.95% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Stanley Chang (D) Dru Kanuha (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 2378: RELATING TO HOUSING.

SB 2378 clarifies insurance requirements for single-family and multi-family housing projects to enable faster county permitting. Developers would need to meet specific, clear insurance standards to qualify for expedited review of construction permits. The bill directly affects housing developers and builders seeking quicker approvals for new projects or renovations. It replaces vague insurance rules with defined requirements to streamline the permitting process.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingStreamlines permitting for housing projects via clear insurance standards, enabling faster approvals and development - directly advancing housing construction.90% confidence
Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 3240: RELATING TO THE MILITARY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICE.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism through the Military and Community Relations Office to strengthen intergovernmental coordination for military and defense activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds to Military Affairs Community Relations Office, directly supporting budget allocation for intergovernmental coordination.95% confidence
Carol Fukunaga (D) Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 644: RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.

Prohibits the distribution, sale, or use of single-use plastic food ware containing plastic with regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances by businesses beginning on 1/1/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits single-use plastics and PFAS-containing items to reduce pollution and waste, directly advancing environmental protection per bill's 2026 implementation.95% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Luke Evslin (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Chris Todd (D) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 2885: RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.

Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes mandatory handling and storage rules for commercial and residential coconut rhinoceros beetle host material to reduce the spread of CRB within infested zones and to prevent spread into non-infested zones. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents spread of invasive CRB, protecting ecosystems and natural resources through mandatory handling rules for host material.95% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Tim Richards (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 3281: RELATING TO GAMBLING ENFORCEMENT.

Establishes the criminal offense of promoting an illegal electronic gambling device. Authorizes civil penalties and actions relating to premises on which an illegal electronic gambling device has been used. Allows the Attorney General, any county prosecuting attorney, any county police chief, or the Director of Law Enforcement to take certain actions against places used to commit certain offenses that qualify as a nuisance. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense for promoting illegal gambling devices, expanding criminalization within criminal justice enforcement framework.90% confidence
Donovan Dela Cruz (D) Chris Lee (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 2830: RELATING TO MISCONDUCT BY A PUBLIC SERVANT.

Extends the statute of limitations for offenses based on misconduct in office by a public servant to allow prosecution at any time during the defendant's period of public service and up to ten years thereafter. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends statute of limitations for public servant misconduct prosecution, enhancing accountability in criminal justice system.85% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 17, 2026

HR 201: CONGRATULATING THE 2025 HAWAIʻI NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED PRINCIPAL, 2025 MASAYUKI TOKIOKA EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AWARDEE, 2026 HAWAIʻI STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR, AND 2026 UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM DELEGATES.

This House Resolution formally congratulates five individuals in Hawaii for receiving educational awards. It recognizes Gavin Tsue as the 2025 Hawaii National Distinguished Principal, Baba Yim as the 2025 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Awardee, J. Elise Hannigan as the 2026 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year, and Anna Nguyen as a 2026 United States Senate Youth Program Delegate. The resolution highlights each person's specific achievements and contributions to education, including school performance improvements, Hawaiian language revitalization, student support programs, and youth policy engagement. The document serves as an official acknowledgment of these individuals' accomplishments in their respective educational roles.
Justin Woodson (D)
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