Sen. Joy San Buenaventura

Co-sponsor SB 3221

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION OF AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Program within the Department of Transportation to reimburse eligible ranchers and farmers a portion of their costs to transport livestock, livestock products, agricultural commodities, and certain supplies, under certain conditions. Establishes a position to administer the Program. Appropriates funds.

TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates funds for agricultural transportation cost reimbursements under DOT, directly supporting transportation costs for farmers via a dedicated program.95% confidence

In committee Feb 2, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 3211

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THEFT.

Clarifies that the value of property or services is a grading factor for theft offenses that does not require proof of a culpable mental state. Increases theft threshold amounts.

In committee Feb 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 3184

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO DIGITAL ASSETS.

Authorizes digital asset banking in the State. Requires the Commissioner of Financial Institutions to adopt and enforce regulations for digital asset banking. Effective 9/1/2026.

TechnologySupports TechnologyAuthorizes digital asset banking with regulatory requirements, promoting consumer protection and market stability in digital finance through Commissioner oversight.95% confidence

In committee Feb 2, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 3212

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DETACHABLE AMMUNITION MAGAZINES.

Maddy summarySB 3212 prohibits the use of detachable ammunition magazines holding more than 50 rounds with most firearms, excluding pistols. This law directly affects gun owners using rifles or shotguns that typically use larger-capacity magazines. The key provision sets a 50-round limit on detachable magazines, with specific exceptions noted in the bill. The bill is currently in committee referral after passing its first reading.

In committee Feb 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 3222

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO FOOD HUBS.

Amends Act 313, SLH 2022, to authorize the use of the GroupGAP Food Safety Certification Program established by the United States Department of Agriculture to qualify a recipient for grant funding under the Food Hub Pilot Program. Appropriates funds.

In committee Feb 2, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 3242

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ENCAMPMENTS.

Prohibits the erection, placement, construction, or maintenance of an encampment within one hundred feet from the property line of a pre-K-12 public or private school or school facility on public or private property.

In committee Feb 2, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 3193

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires home schooled students to participate in certain annual in person tests at the public school that the student would otherwise be required to attend.

EducationOpposes EducationRequires homeschoolers to take public school tests, restricting educational flexibility and adding mandated compliance for homeschooling families.85% confidence

In committee Feb 2, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 3205

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases from 70% to 90% the taxation rate on electronic smoking devices and e-liquid sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer after 12/31/2026. Provides for the deposit of the additional tax revenue into the Hawaii cancer research special fund.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax rate on e-cigarettes to fund Hawaii cancer research special fund, directly allocating new revenue to a public health program.95% confidence

In committee Feb 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 3163

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a proceeding to study and implement the Smart Imports Program. Establishes the Smart Imports Program and requires electric utilities to offer excess electricity to consumers during daylight hours at cost for any legal purpose beginning January 1, 2028. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules and establish penalties.

EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates utilities to offer excess renewable energy to consumers at cost, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and infrastructure through the Smart Imports Program.95% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes renewable energy adoption through the Smart Imports Program, requiring utilities to offer excess renewable electricity to consumers, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

In committee Feb 2, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 3208

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO PRETRIAL REFORM.

Requires release on recognizance for defendants charged with violations, traffic offenses, nonviolent petty misdemeanors, nonviolent misdemeanors, and nonviolent class C felonies, subject to conditions. Establishes exclusions for specified offenses, threats to public safety, and wilful flight. Requires findings when bail or detention is imposed, ongoing review of continued detention or conditions, and a prompt hearing if bail cannot be posted. Requires prosecutors to notify victims of pretrial decisions.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires pretrial release for nonviolent offenses, mandates judicial review of detention, reduces unnecessary jail populations - core criminal justice reform measures.95% confidence

In committee Feb 2, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track