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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 2565: RELATING TO CERTIORARI REVIEW BY THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT.

Establishes a fixed disposition deadline requiring the Supreme Court to decide an application for certiorari within 60 days after the application is filed. Applies prospectively to cases in which the judgment or dismissal order of the Intermediate Court of Appeals was filed on or after the effective date of this Act.
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 2549: RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Education to hire a new contractor or contractors with the Governor's approval if a contractor under a student transportation contract fails to provide service on a contracted route for five or more consecutive instructional days. Requires the DOE to assess a penalty if a contractor fails to provide service on a contracted route without an approved justification. Specifies that the assessed penalties be deposited into the School Bus Fare Revolving Fund. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires all requests for proposals issued and contracts executed by the DOE for student transportation services to specifically reference certain new provisions. Authorizes the use of the School Bus Fare Revolving Fund to offset costs associated with procuring replacement services. Requires quarterly reports to the Legislature. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill ensures reliable student transportation by penalizing contractors and funding a revolving fund, directly supporting educational access and school operations.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill ensures school bus service continuity via penalties and revolving fund, protecting student transportation reliability within transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2489: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Appropriates moneys to establish a bachelor's degree program in American Sign Language interpretation at the University of Hawaii Manoa campus with a multi-year plan to include a master's degree program for interpreter training. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds to establish ASL interpreter bachelor's and master's programs at University of Hawaii, directly expanding higher education access and training opportunities in a specialized field.95% confidence
Daniel Holt (D) Terez Amato (D) Andrew Garrett (D) Shirley Templo (D) Dee Morikawa (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1925: RELATING TO CLIMATE EDUCATION.

Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a climate literacy certificate program to provide students with an advanced understanding of climate change through academic coursework and hands-on learning. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates climate literacy certificate program enhancing curriculum and student learning within education system, advancing educational access and curriculum development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates climate literacy education program to advance student understanding of climate change, directly promoting environmental awareness and education as per topic indicators.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Kanani Souza (R) Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Jeanné Kapela (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 2004: RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING.

SB 2004 increases penalties for violations of state laws governing billboards and outdoor advertising devices. It directly affects billboard operators and businesses using outdoor advertising, imposing higher fines for noncompliance. The bill's key provision raises the financial consequences for illegal displays, with the changes set to take effect on January 1, 3000. The bill is currently pending committee review, with a public hearing scheduled for January 29, 2026.
Karl Rhoads (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Lynn DeCoite (D) Dru Kanuha (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1859: RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Requires the Workforce Development Council to recommend to the Governor, a comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy to inclusion in the State Unified Plan and be responsible for facilitating the alignment of workforce development efforts and programs conducted by state departments and agencies to achieve the State Unified Plan and the Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates comprehensive workforce strategy to align state programs, enhancing employment opportunities and workforce standards per bill's core purpose.90% confidence
Mike Lee (D) Jackson Sayama (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1525: RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Appropriates funds to: (1) the counties for more voter service centers for in-person voting; (2) the Office of Elections to print and mail the digital voter information guide to all registered voters; and (3) the Office of Elections to support a public outreach and engagement campaign to encourage greater voter participation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates funds for election administration services, directly supporting budgetary allocation for public services under appropriations.95% confidence
Lisa Kitagawa (D) Kanani Souza (R) Terez Amato (D) Andrew Garrett (D) Shirley Templo (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1650: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS.

HB 1650 removes the requirement for environmental assessments under Hawaii Revised Statutes §343-5 for proposed actions within the Waikiki special district. This change directly affects developers and projects in Waikiki by exempting them from the standard environmental review process. The bill’s key provision eliminates the need for these assessments, effective July 1, 3000. This is a specific regulatory change targeting projects in that designated area only.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves mandatory environmental assessments for Waikiki projects, weakening regulatory oversight and prioritizing development over environmental review per bill's explicit language.92% confidence
Mark Hashem (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1452: RELATING TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES.

HB 1452 expands who can legally submit an affidavit to create a new birth certificate for certain individuals. It allows more types of health care providers (beyond just physicians) to certify birth details for registrants needing updated certificates. This change directly affects people who require corrected or new birth records, such as those with incomplete documentation. The bill modifies the process by broadening the list of authorized medical professionals who can provide the required legal statement.
Adrian Tam (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Shirley Templo (D) Chris Todd (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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