Rep. Sue Lee Loy

Primary HB 1968

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PERMITTING.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in collaboration with a county selected by the Department, to develop an artificial intelligence-assisted pre-compliance intake pilot platform, subject to a matching funds requirement for the county. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a policy or metric to measure the success of the pilot platform. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds AI-assisted pilot platform development for permitting, directly advancing technology use in government services per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

In committee Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1608

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST FENIX SPACE, INC.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for the planning, design, procurement, and construction of the Fenix launch platform system and Fenix Space Hilo flight operations facility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1517

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SENTENCING REVIEW.

Establishes a procedure for incarcerated individuals who have served at least ten years of their sentence to petition the court for a sentence reduction. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to report to the Legislature Hawaii Paroling Authority, and Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables sentence reduction petitions after 10 years and mandates oversight reporting, promoting sentencing reform and accountability per Criminal Justice indicators.95% confidence

In committee Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1709

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.

Transfers the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds.

TransportationSupports TransportationTransfers water carrier regulation to DOT and appropriates funds, strengthening transportation infrastructure management under DOT oversight.95% confidence

In committee Feb 10, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2435

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PORTABLE PLUG-IN SOLAR GENERATION DEVICES.

Prohibits binding agreements preventing the installation of a portable plug-in solar generation device on any residential dwelling, subject to certain requirements.

EnergySupports EnergyProhibits restrictions on residential solar device installation, directly promoting renewable energy adoption by removing barriers to portable solar generation.90% confidence

In committee Feb 10, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2565

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEACHERS.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Education and State Public Charter School Commission to provide monetary awards to educators who are recognized by the legislature, during education week, for their accomplishments, excellence in teaching, leadership, and service. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds to DOE for teacher awards, increasing education budget allocation per appropriation subject and funding public service program.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for teacher recognition awards during Education Week, directly supporting educators through financial incentives for excellence and service.95% confidence

In committee Feb 10, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1592

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ASSAULT.

Elevates criminal penalties for assaults committed against educational workers and sports officials, while preserving appropriate judicial discretion at sentencing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeElevates penalties for assaults on educational workers/sports officials, increasing sentencing severity without reform focus.95% confidence

In committee Feb 10, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1521

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.

Requires contractors performing an agency function to retain records related to the performance of that function and provide agencies with access to those records. Deems the records to be government records under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 10, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1734

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ZONING.

Prohibits the counties from imposing certain lot requirements and dwelling specifications for parcels of land zoned for residential uses located within the urban district for purposes of subdivision, development, or the issuance of a building permit, with certain exemptions. Allows the counties to establish a petition process for neighborhoods, subdivisions, or other geographically contiguous areas to establish or retain certain requirements or specifications. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

HousingSupports HousingProhibits county restrictions on lot/dwelling specs in urban districts, enabling easier housing development and increasing supply.85% confidence

In committee Feb 10, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1701

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PARKING.

Prohibits minimum off-street parking requirements for new developments or redevelopment projects located in transit‑oriented development infrastructure improvement program areas. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

HousingSupports HousingRemoves parking mandates in transit areas, lowering development costs and potentially increasing housing supply and affordability.85% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits parking requirements in transit-oriented development areas, promoting sustainable transportation use and TOD infrastructure goals.90% confidence

In committee Feb 10, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track