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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 2986: RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.

Authorizes the Land Use Commission to amend, revise, or modify a decision and order granting a district boundary amendment, or fine a petitioner, upon finding that a petitioner or its successors or assigns have not adhered to the conditions imposed by the Commission, regardless of whether there has been substantial commencement of use of the land. Defines "substantial commencement". Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)
Chris Lee (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 2952: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

SB 2952 requires certain insurance companies to notify policyholders at least 60 days before implementing any change to their insurance premiums, starting January 1, 2027. This applies directly to policyholders whose insurance rates are adjusted, giving them advance notice of increases or decreases. The key provision mandates that insurers provide this written notice 60 days prior to the effective date of the rate change. The bill does not alter premium amounts but ensures policyholders have sufficient time to review or plan for upcoming changes.
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2148: RELATING TO THE ESTATE AND GENERATION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAX.

Establishes an unrealized gains surcharge on certain property transfers subject to the estate and generation-skipping transfer tax. Except for certain types of properties within estates, lowers the applicable exclusion amount allowed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes unrealized gains surcharge and lowers exclusion on estate taxes, increasing revenue from high-value transfers per bill's explicit tax modifications.92% confidence
Terez Amato (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Shirley Templo (D) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D) Della Belatti (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 3072: RELATING TO THEFT.

Requires a mandatory twelve-month minimum sentence of incarceration, without the possibility of parole, for a conviction of theft in the first degree when the value of the property or services stolen exceeds $250,000, whether imposed as a mandatory minimum sentence for an indeterminate term of imprisonment or as a condition of probation, in addition to any other authorized disposition such as restitution or a fine. (SD1)
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates 12-month minimum sentence for high-value theft, increasing mandatory penalties without judicial discretion, opposing criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 1991: RELATING TO THE LIQUOR TAX.

HB 1991 changes how liquor taxes are calculated by replacing the current system of tax categories (based on drink type, like beer or wine) with tax rates based solely on alcohol-by-volume (ABV) content. This directly affects liquor businesses that sell alcoholic beverages, as they will pay taxes according to the ABV percentage of their products instead of their category. The bill also automatically adjusts tax rates annually to account for inflation, ensuring the rates keep pace with economic changes. These changes simplify the tax structure and update it to reflect modern beverage standards.
Luke Evslin (D) Mike Lee (D) Ikaika Hussey (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Scot Matayoshi (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2280: RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND.

Appropriates moneys out of the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to maintain the levels of programs determined to be essential to education, public health, and public welfare, to provide for counter cyclical economic and employment programs of economic downturn, to restore facilities destroyed or damaged or services disrupted by disaster, and to meet other emergencies declared by the Governor or determined to be urgent by the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds from reserve to maintain essential education, health, and welfare programs, aligning with fiscal responsibility and funding priorities.95% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 2161: RELATING TO LAND USE.

SB 2161 authorizes rodeos and rodeo activities on lands zoned for agricultural use. It specifically defines the term "rodeo and rodeo activities" to clarify what is permitted under this provision. The bill directly affects ranchers, event organizers, and landowners using agricultural-zoned properties for rodeo events. Currently, the bill is under review by the WLA committee, with a public hearing scheduled for February 4, 2026.
Rachele Lamosao (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 3071: RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS.

Clarifies and updates the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by refining the definition of "profits from prostitution," establishing an affirmative defense to these offenses for certain lawful transactions, and making technical and other housekeeping amendments. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAffirmative defense for lawful transactions prevents over-criminalization, aligning with reform by protecting civil rights in sex trafficking/prostitution statutes.90% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 2662: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.

Requires each purchasing agency to provide justification for hiring external consultants. Requires each agency to seek approval from the Legislature for consulting contracts exceeding a certain dollar amount. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Compliance Audit Unit within the Office of the Auditor to conduct regular audits of agency consultant contracts to assess cost-effectiveness and compliance. Establishes exceptions. Requires each chief procurement officer to ensure that inherent government functions are not delegated to a contractor. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD2)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes spending caps and audit requirements on consultant contracts to enhance fiscal accountability in state spending, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.90% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Samantha DeCorte (R) Angus McKelvey (D) Donna Kim (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2181: RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.

Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the Judiciary to develop, implement, and administer an automated court appearance reminder system that generates text message or electronic mail notifications for upcoming court appearances in certain types of cases. Requires persons making an arrest or issuing a citation to obtain, to the extent practicable, the offender's mobile telephone number and electronic mail address. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAutomated court reminders reduce missed appearances, decreasing unnecessary arrests and promoting court efficiency in criminal justice reform efforts.85% confidence
Julie Reyes Oda (R) Diamond Garcia (R) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D) Lauren Matsumoto (R) Garner Shimizu (R)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 1764: RELATING TO THE MUSIC ACCESSIBILITY PILOT PROGRAM.

Establishes the Music Accessibility Pilot Program within the Hawaii State Public Library System to expand access to public concerts and musical education throughout the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Music Accessibility Pilot Program under public library system, increasing public service funding per bill's explicit language.90% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Sean Quinlan (D) Ikaika Hussey (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Dee Morikawa (D)
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