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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 2806: RELATING TO REAL ESTATE.

Prohibits real estate brokers from listing or offering the sale or lease of residential real estate to a limited or exclusive group of prospective buyers, real estate brokers, or real estate salespersons, with limited exceptions. Deems the practice an unfair or deceptive trade or practice subject to penalties and grounds for discipline. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits discriminatory real estate listing practices, preventing housing discrimination and advancing fair access to housing.85% confidence
Donovan Dela Cruz (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Chris Lee (D) Michelle Kidani (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 815: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Requires the health benefits plan or plans established by the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund board to meet or exceed the requirements of the Prepaid Health Care Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1).
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires health plans to meet/exceed Prepaid Health Care Act standards, strengthening coverage requirements and patient protections.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employer-union health plans to meet/exceed Prepaid Health Care Act standards, strengthening worker benefits under labor-related trust funds.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Daniel Holt (D) Mike Lee (D) Jackson Sayama (D) Scot Matayoshi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 585: RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST BANA PACIFIC INC.

SB 585 authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to fund the construction of a biogas production facility by Bana Pacific Inc. The bill directly affects Bana Pacific Inc. by providing a financing mechanism for their facility, with bonds repaid through the facility's future revenue. Key provisions include enabling the company to borrow funds specifically for this project, backed by the facility's operational income rather than general tax revenue. This policy change creates a dedicated funding stream for the biogas facility without requiring taxpayer money.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds biogas facility (renewable energy infrastructure) via special bonds, directly advancing clean energy development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds biogas facility, a renewable energy source that reduces emissions and supports clean energy initiatives per bill's focus on biogas production.92% confidence
Glenn Wakai (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 895: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Based solely on the provided context, SB 895 is a short-form education bill with no substantive policy details available in the abstract or summary. The bill has undergone procedural steps (referred to the Education committee, carried over to the 2026 session) but contains no description of specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties. The official abstract states "Short form bill," indicating it lacks content for a substantive summary. Therefore, no policy changes or concrete details can be described.
Dru Kanuha (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1635: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Makes broadcast and streaming platform productions and commercial advertisement productions with Internet-only distribution eligible to receive the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit. Repeals 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit eligibility for digital media productions, providing tax relief to qualifying businesses, aligning with tax credit support indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax credit for digital media production, directly incentivizing investment in streaming platforms and internet-based content distribution technologies.90% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Mike Lee (D) Chris Muraoka (R) Kanani Souza (R)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1805: RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.

Establishes an independent Office of the Child Advocate within the Department of the Attorney General to oversee and evaluate the delivery of services to children and their families by various state agencies and entities, receive and investigate complaints, and make recommendations for improvement. Requires annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and public. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for new Office of Child Advocate, directly funding a state program per Budget & Taxes topic's 'funds essential programs' indicator.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Gregg Takayama (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1803: RELATING TO STUDENT HEAT EXPOSURE.

Requires the Board of Education to adopt a heat acclimatization and practice policy based on the Hawaii Athletic Trainers Association's Hawaii High School Athletic Association Heat Acclimatization and Practice Policy of 2017 for students in grades kindergarten to twelve in Department of Education schools and public charter schools statewide for certain physical activities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires heat safety policy with funding for K-12 students, protecting health and safety in schools through mandated policy adoption and appropriations.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Mike Lee (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Gregg Takayama (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1813: RELATING TO TAXATION.

HB 1813 amends and repeals specific exemptions within the state's general excise tax and use tax laws. This bill changes how certain tax exemptions apply, potentially affecting businesses and individuals who currently qualify for those exemptions. The legislation does not create new taxes or directly fund programs, but alters existing tax rules by removing or modifying eligibility criteria for exemptions. As the bill is very recent (introduced January 22, 2026), specific exemptions impacted or affected entities are not detailed in the provided context.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill repeals tax exemptions, closing loopholes and broadening tax base to increase revenue, supporting fiscal responsibility.85% confidence
Kyle Yamashita (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1779: RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

Expands free school meal coverage, beginning with the 2029-2030 school year, to all public school students, including public charter school students, regardless of whether the student participates in a federal school meals program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state-funded school meals coverage, increasing public education spending without tax changes.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands free school meal access to all DOE students regardless of federal program participation, increasing educational access and support for school nutrition programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands free school meals, a public health nutrition program, improving student access to healthy meals under public health initiatives.85% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Luke Evslin (D) Kanani Souza (R) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1756: RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.

HB 1756 updates the Individual Housing Account Program statute to adjust how down-payment costs are calculated, ensuring the program reflects current housing market prices. This change directly affects individuals using the program to save for home purchases by aligning eligibility and contribution requirements with present-day housing costs. The bill modifies the statutory formula used to determine down-payment assistance amounts, removing outdated cost references to better serve participants. (3 sentences)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill maintains pre-tax savings structure for housing program, providing tax relief to participants by alignating down-payment assistance with current housing costs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill updates Individual Housing Account Program to align down-payment assistance with current housing prices, improving access for homebuyers. This directly strengthens affordable housing programs by modernizing eligibility and contribution requir...95% confidence
Joe Gedeon (R) Chris Muraoka (R) David Alcos (R) Elijah Pierick (R) Julie Reyes Oda (R)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1566: RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.

Requires each state agency to expeditiously use energy efficient lighting. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to provide technical assistance and survey state agencies for compliance, prioritizing first responder facilities. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to assist the Hawaii State Energy Office in conducting the survey. Requires a report of the survey to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires state agencies to adopt energy-efficient lighting and mandates surveying for compliance, directly advancing energy efficiency standards.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Kanani Souza (R) Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Jeanné Kapela (D)
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