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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2616: RELATING TO THE BANYAN DRIVE-MAKAOKŪ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.

Establishes the Banyan Drive-Makaokū Community Development District as an entity within the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Establishes the Banyan Drive-Makaokū Community Development District Special Fund. Specifies the powers and duties of the Authority as it relates to the new development district and amends the composition of the Authority to include representatives of the new development district. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Sean Quinlan (D) Sue Lee Loy (D) Chris Todd (D) Nadine Nakamura (D) Matthias Kusch (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 2713: RELATING TO PESTICIDE BUFFER ZONES.

Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the application of restricted use pesticides within a half-mile radius of elderly health care facilities, with certain exemptions. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts pesticide use near facilities, reducing environmental pollution and protecting ecosystems from chemical runoff per bill's prohibition of restricted pesticides within half-mile zones.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits pesticides near elderly healthcare facilities to protect resident health, directly advancing healthcare safety protections.95% confidence
Mike Gabbard (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2519: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Establishes block appropriations and increases fiscal flexibility for the University of Hawaii. Establishes a University of Hawaii Budget Stabilization Fund, authorizes limited procurement and fiscal exemptions, and implements performance‑based funding metrics. Requires annual fiscal and performance reporting to the Legislature and provides a transition framework for the move to block budgeting. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes UH Budget Stabilization Fund, performance-based funding, and fiscal flexibility to improve state budget management and accountability per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes block appropriations, UH Budget Stabilization Fund, and performance-based funding to enhance fiscal flexibility and stability for higher education funding.95% confidence
Andrew Garrett (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2106: RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.

HB 2106 expands who must publicly disclose their financial information by adding new categories of individuals or entities to existing disclosure requirements. This means more people, such as certain officials or contractors, will need to report their financial interests to the public under this bill. The key mechanism is simply broadening the current list of those subject to these public financial disclosure rules.
Nadine Nakamura (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2558: RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.

HB 2558 expands telehealth access for state residents by allowing out-of-state medical providers to deliver certain clinical treatments via telehealth. It directly affects residents seeking remote care and out-of-state healthcare providers who can now legally offer these services within the state. The key provision removes current restrictions, enabling licensed providers from other states to conduct specific telehealth consultations and treatments for state residents. This policy change aims to increase healthcare access options without requiring providers to obtain additional state licenses for these services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands telehealth access by removing out-of-state provider restrictions, improving patient access to care in underserved areas.95% confidence
Ikaika Hussey (D) Elijah Pierick (R) Justin Woodson (D) Darius Kila (D) Julie Reyes Oda (R)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 1963: RELATING TO IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.

Establishes the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate or private images as a criminal offense. Amends the criteria for an extended term of imprisonment to include an offender whose act of attempting to commit or committing the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate images or private images against a minor or vulnerable adult was the proximate cause of the victim's death. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by creating new offense and increasing penalties for severe cases, aligning with 'expands criminalization' indicator.85% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Adrian Tam (D) Mike Lee (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2533: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to provide additional benefits to: (1) teachers with special assignments where their duties and responsibilities are greater than their ordinary duties and responsibilities; (2) teachers in Hawaiian language medium education whose responsibilities are greater or unique and require additional language skills; and (3) teachers at special needs schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly appropriates funds for additional teacher benefits in specialized roles, directly supporting educators and increasing school resources per education topic definition.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides additional benefits and funding for specific teachers, advancing worker compensation within education sector95% confidence
Joe Gedeon (R) Adrian Tam (D) Chris Muraoka (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Elijah Pierick (R)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 1851: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an apprenticeship program income tax credit for certain qualified costs incurred by a taxpayer for a qualified apprenticeship program. Sunsets 12/31/2036. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for apprenticeship programs, providing targeted tax relief to encourage workforce development and economic growth within state fiscal framework.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTax credit incentivizes apprenticeship programs, advancing workforce development and employment opportunities, aligning with Labor & Employment support indicators.85% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Mike Lee (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Nicole Lowen (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 2189: RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Repeals requirement that the Chairperson of Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors be a public member. Repeals the prohibition on certain members of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors from serving as Chairperson. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)
Sharon Moriwaki (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 3315: RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Allows applicants or primary caregivers to make a one-time purchase of medical cannabis after the submission of the applicant's certification form while waiting for confirmation of registration from the Department of Health. Requires the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation to facilitate the temporary authorization. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFacilitates temporary medical cannabis access for patients awaiting registration, improving healthcare access for treatment options under DOH oversight.90% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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