Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

GM 612: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEELEN PARK, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Governor Josh Green has submitted the nomination of Leelen Park for appointment to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, with a term set to expire on June 30, 2029. This procedural bill requires the Hawaii State Senate to consider and confirm the nomination as mandated by Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution. The nomination directly affects the Small Business Regulatory Review Board's membership and the governor's authority to fill vacancies. No substantive policy changes are involved - this is solely a confirmation process for a gubernatorial appointment.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

GM 676: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DENISE KAWANO, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

Governor Josh Green has submitted Denise Kawano for Senate confirmation to serve on the Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, with a term expiring June 30, 2030. This is a routine nomination for an existing advisory board position, not a new legislative bill. The Senate must confirm the appointment per Hawaii's constitutional process. The nomination directly affects the Moloka'i irrigation system's water management oversight.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

GM 511: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, HARRY PURDY III, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This is a procedural nomination, not a substantive bill. Governor Green has submitted Harry Purdy III for confirmation to serve on the Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, with a term ending June 30, 2030. The nomination requires the Senate's confirmation under Hawaii's constitutional process. This action directly affects the board's membership and the nominee's appointment. No policy changes or mechanisms are involved.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

GM 510: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Molokaʻi Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, FAITH TUIPULOTU, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This is a procedural submission, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted Faith Tuipulotu for confirmation to the Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, with a term expiring June 30, 2030. The nomination requires Senate consideration and confirmation per Hawaii Constitution Article V, Section 6. This action directly affects the board's composition and its oversight of Moloka'i's irrigation system water management.

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 3332: RELATING TO STATE-FUNDED TRAVEL.

Requires reports on travel taken by certain state agencies and for the reports to be submitted to the money committees of the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 2005: RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.

HB 2005 establishes a statewide language access education and workforce development program at the University of Hawaii, funded through state appropriations. The program aims to train workers in language access services, directly impacting the University of Hawaii system and future state workforce development efforts. It requires the university to develop training curricula and implement the program, with funding allocated for this purpose. The bill is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 3000 (a date likely reflecting a typo in the official record).

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 2386: RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT EARNINGS.

Clarifies that the requirement to disclose hourly rates or salary ranges on job listings applies to full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal employment. Repeals the exemption for employers having fewer than fifty employees from the disclosure requirement. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 3032: RELATING TO BEACHES.

Clarifies that the prohibition on the mining or taking of beach or marine deposits, including sand, seaward from the shoreline applies to licensed and unlicensed contractors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 2798: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Makes permanent the Agricultural Enforcement Pilot Program established pursuant to Act 235, SLH 2025. Renames the program as the Agricultural Enforcement Program and expands the program statewide. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Immigration

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 2929: RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE.

Authorizes government agencies to satisfy public notice requirements by electronic posting on official state or county websites or electronic calendars, while preserving traditional publication as an option. Directs the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, in consultation with the Access Hawaii Committee, to adopt rules governing the implementation of electronic notice before the electronic notice authorization takes legal effect. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 1878: RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.

Prohibits discrimination based on: (1) The perception that a person possesses certain characteristics; (2) The perception that a person is associated with a person who possesses, or is perceived to possess, certain characteristics; or (3) The intersection or combination of two or more specified characteristics in relation to a person. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

introduced · Hawaii · Senate Apr 20, 2026

GM 811: Informing the Senate that on April 17, 2026, the Governor has withdrawn GEOFFREY HICKS, ANDREW SABANAL, RICHARD COLLINS, SARAH ANTONE, SHAWN KANAʻIAUPUNI, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, from consideration by the Senate (GM560, GM561, GM562, GM563, GM564).

This message from the Governor informs the Senate that five individuals nominated for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council are being withdrawn from the confirmation process. The notice lists Geoffrey Hicks, Andrew Sabanal, Richard Collins, Sarah Antone, and Shawn Kanaʻiaupuni as the nominees being removed. The Governor states that Senate confirmation is not required for these specific appointments, effectively ending the consideration of these candidates. This action is based on the Governor's authority under the state constitution to manage gubernatorial nominations.

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