Hawaii Bills

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 1638: RELATING TO AIR CARRIERS.

Establishes within the Department of Transportation a three-year Molokai Air Carrier Subsidy Pilot Program to provide subsidies to airlines operating out of Molokai Airport. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 177: RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARDS.

HB 177 makes civil identification cards (like state-issued IDs) free to issue or renew for residents, removing fees that previously applied. It directs state funds to cover these costs, ensuring the program is fully funded without requiring payments from cardholders. This directly affects all Hawaii residents who need or renew a civil ID card, including those who may face financial barriers to obtaining one. The bill becomes effective on June 30, 3000, as stated in the official abstract.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Immigration

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 1320: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the University of Hawaii System to collect, analyze, and publicly report certain graduate outcome data. Requires and appropriates funds for the development and maintenance of a graduate outcomes dashboard. Appropriates funds for positions within the University of Hawaii's Office of the Vice President of Academic Strategy. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 1585: RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes and implements evidence-based performance metrics for the P-20 Partnerships for Education to allow better evidence-based assessments of the P-20 Partnerships for Education advisory council's workforce and pathway development programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the expenditure of Perkins V federal funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 512: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JASON BENN, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This bill is a procedural submission by Governor Josh Green to the Hawaii Senate for confirmation of Jason Benn's appointment to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council. It does not create new policy but requests the Senate's approval for Benn to serve a term ending June 30, 2030. The key mechanism is the formal gubernatorial nomination process required under Hawaii's Constitution for such council positions. The bill directly affects the Workforce Development Council and the Governor's authority to appoint council members.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 503: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, DOUGLAS CHANG, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This is a procedural submission, not a legislative bill. Governor Green is formally submitting Douglas Chang for confirmation as a member of the Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council, with a term expiring June 30, 2030. The Senate must consider and confirm this nomination per Hawaii's Constitution. The submission directly affects the Workforce Development Council's membership and requires Senate approval to take effect.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 504: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, GEORGE DENISE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This is a procedural nomination submission, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted George Denise for confirmation to serve on the Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council, with a term expiring June 30, 2030. The Senate must consider and confirm this appointment per Hawaii Constitution Article V, Section 6. No policy changes or mechanisms are involved - this is solely a routine confirmation request for a council position.

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2020: RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.

Requires certain applicants for driver's license renewal to complete an educational course that includes a road safety video developed by the Department of Transportation and a written examination. Authorizes the Department to develop and implement a system to randomly require applicants for renewal of a driver's license to complete a written examination. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2062: RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.

Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for the efficient processing of temporary restraining orders and gun violence protective orders. Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct public awareness campaigns on gun violence protective orders. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2022: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.

HB 2022 requires county annual vehicle registration fees to match the state annual fee amount. This directly affects vehicle owners in counties that previously charged different rates for registration. The bill clarifies that county fees must equal the state fee, without changing the fee level or creating new taxes. It is a procedural alignment measure pending committee review.

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2345: RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.

Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish geographically based capital improvement project districts for the localized management of capital improvement projects. Transfers all capital improvement project functions, funds, and vacant Facilities Development Branch positions from the Department of Education to the School Facilities Authority. Clarifies that general funds shall not be used for operations or management of the Authority. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2386: RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.

Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish automatic adjustment mechanisms by rules that include specified criteria. Grants Governor veto-authority over the rules. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to waive or exempt any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Repeals 7/1/2032. (SD2)

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