Hawaii Bills & Legislation 2026 — Track Hawaii Legislature

HIBetaHB 2438House

Passed Chamber

RELATING TO THE HAWAII CULTURAL TRUST.

AMATO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, LOWEN, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, REYES ODA, SHIMIZUJan 28, 2026Updated May 27, 2026

HIBetaHB 2415House

In Committee

RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

POEPOE, MARTEN, ALCOS, MORIKAWA, SHIMIZU, TARNAS, LOWEN, KUSCH, KITAGAWA, TAM, TEMPLO, GARRETT, LEE, M., KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, KILA, MIYAKE, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, REYES ODAJan 28, 2026Updated May 27, 2026

HIBetaHB 2437House

Passed Chamber

RELATING TO ARTS EDUCATION.

AMATO, KAPELA, KILA, POEPOE, MARTEN, GRANDINETTI, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, PERRUSO, LOWEN, HARTSFIELD, BELATTI, MIYAKE, GARRETT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOYJan 28, 2026Updated May 27, 2026

HIBetaHB 2418House

In Committee

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

KILA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOYJan 28, 2026Updated May 27, 2026

HIBetaHB 2417House

Passed Chamber

RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION.

POEPOE, LA CHICA, CHUN, KITAGAWA, EVSLIN, KILA, MURAOKA, MIYAKE, HARTSFIELD, TAKENOUCHIJan 28, 2026Updated May 27, 2026

HIBetaHB 2416House

Passed Chamber

RELATING TO A MARITIME YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY PROGRAM.

KILA, POEPOE, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TARNAS, LOWEN, KAHALOA, TAM, KITAGAWA, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, TAKAYAMAJan 28, 2026Updated May 27, 2026

HIBetaHB 2436House

In Committee

RELATING TO ARTS INTEGRATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, HUSSEY, SOUZA, SHIMIZU, PERRUSO, MIYAKE, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, KAPELA, BELATTI, KILA, ICHIYAMA, MARTEN, KITAGAWA, EVSLIN, GARRETTJan 28, 2026Updated May 27, 2026

HIBetaGM 715House

In Committee

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Advisory Council on Emergency Management, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUAN VIGIL, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

governorFeb 20, 2026Updated Apr 14, 2026

HIBetaGM 674House

In Committee

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Civil Rights Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALPHONSO BRAGGS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

governorJan 30, 2026Updated Apr 14, 2026

HIBetaGM 807House

Introduced

Informing the Senate that on April 13, 2026, the Governor has withdrawn JUAN VIGIL, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Hawai'i Advisory Council on Emergency Management, from consideration by the Senate (GM715).

governorApr 14, 2026

HIBetaSB 3225House

Introduced

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.

KOUCHI, KOUCHIJan 28, 2026Updated Apr 14, 2026

HIBetaGM 1103House

Introduced

Informing the Legislature that on April 13, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3225 (ACT 003).

governorApr 14, 2026

HIBetaSCR 139House

Passed Chamber

REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO RECOMMEND TO THE GOVERNOR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE UNIFIED PLAN, A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE OF THE STATE HAVE A PATHWAY TO A CAREER THAT ENABLES THEM TO LEARN, WORK, AND THRIVE IN THE STATE AND CONTRIBUTE TO A VIBRANT LOCAL ECONOMY GROUNDED IN COMMUNITY VALUES BY 2045.

ELEFANTEMar 16, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaGM 570House

In Committee

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTINE PARK, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

governorJan 30, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaHB 2099House

Passed Chamber

RELATING TO VACANCIES.

NAKAMURA, NAKAMURAJan 26, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaSCR 62House

Passed Chamber

REQUESTING THE 911 BOARD TO ESTABLISH OR UTILIZE AN APPROPRIATE WORKING GROUP TO ENGAGE WITH THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS CONTINUING ACCESS ISSUES IN THE STATE’S EMERGENCY AND 911 RESPONSE SYSTEMS.

SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY, CHANG, GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, WAKAI, FUKUNAGA, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAIMar 12, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaHCR 43House

Passed Chamber

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL RAISED CROSSWALKS AT THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE, LAUIKI STREET, AND KAMOKU STREET INTERSECTIONS WITH HIHIWAI STREET TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY NEAR ALA WAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.

OLDS, TAM, TAM, OLDSMar 16, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaHCR 165House

Passed Chamber

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO INSTALL PERMANENT PICKLEBALL NETS AND COURT LIGHTING AT THE TENNIS COURTS AT KAMILOʻIKI COMMUNITY PARK.

GEDEONMar 16, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaGM 750House

In Committee

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation, Gubernatorial Nominee, TRACI FUJITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

governorMar 10, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaSCR 56House

Passed Chamber

RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, CHANG, KANUHA, WAKAI, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, WAKAI, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, RICHARDSMar 10, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaGM 567House

In Committee

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES MONTGOMERY, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

governorJan 30, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaSCR 54House

Passed Chamber

REQUESTING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO APPOINT A HYDROGEN FIRE SAFETY EXPERT AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON HYDROGEN-RELATED SAFETY PROTOCOLS.

MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, WAKAI, WAKAI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDSMar 10, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaGM 663House

In Committee

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, TAMMIE NAPOLEON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

governorJan 30, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaSCR 48House

Passed Chamber

DECLARING THE INTENT THAT AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREDITS ARE PERPETUAL AND REMAIN VALID UNTIL REDEEMED, AND REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO RECOGNIZE THESE CREDITS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES.

HASHIMOTO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, CHANGMar 10, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaSCR 58House

Passed Chamber

URGING THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A PROGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS IN PARKING LOTS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION; ENSURE PROPER USE OF PARKING AREAS BY INTENDED USERS; AND IMPROVE THE PREVALENCE AND CLARITY OF SIGNAGE REGARDING PARKING REGULATIONS, FEES, AND PENALTIES.

MORIWAKI, MORIWAKIMar 12, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaSCR 63House

Passed Chamber

REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS AND MAKE NECESSARY REVISIONS TO THE GUIDANCE FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.

SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY, RHOADSMar 12, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaSCR 31House

Passed Chamber

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LICENSING, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN THE STATE.

INOUYE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, KANUHA, DECOITE, LAMOSAO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURAMar 10, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaSCR 28House

Passed Chamber

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A STATE OF HAWAII COMMEMORATIVE VIETNAM VETERANS MEDAL.

LEE, FUKUNAGA, LAMOSAO, C., INOUYE, MCKELVEY, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, CHANG, INOUYE, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEYMar 10, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaHCR 180House

Passed Chamber

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO EXPLORE AND PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES TO COLOCATE COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATING PROJECTS WITH AGRICULTURAL RESERVOIRS AND IRRIGATION WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.

POEPOEMar 16, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

HIBetaSCR 32House

Passed Chamber

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.

MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, KANUHA, CHANG, KANUHA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDSMar 10, 2026Updated Apr 13, 2026

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RELATING TO THE HAWAII CULTURAL TRUST.

RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

RELATING TO ARTS EDUCATION.

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION.

RELATING TO A MARITIME YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY PROGRAM.

RELATING TO ARTS INTEGRATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Advisory Council on Emergency Management, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUAN VIGIL, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Civil Rights Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALPHONSO BRAGGS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Informing the Senate that on April 13, 2026, the Governor has withdrawn JUAN VIGIL, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Hawai'i Advisory Council on Emergency Management, from consideration by the Senate (GM715).

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.

Informing the Legislature that on April 13, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3225 (ACT 003).

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTINE PARK, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

RELATING TO VACANCIES.

REQUESTING THE 911 BOARD TO ESTABLISH OR UTILIZE AN APPROPRIATE WORKING GROUP TO ENGAGE WITH THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS CONTINUING ACCESS ISSUES IN THE STATE’S EMERGENCY AND 911 RESPONSE SYSTEMS.

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL RAISED CROSSWALKS AT THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE, LAUIKI STREET, AND KAMOKU STREET INTERSECTIONS WITH HIHIWAI STREET TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY NEAR ALA WAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO INSTALL PERMANENT PICKLEBALL NETS AND COURT LIGHTING AT THE TENNIS COURTS AT KAMILOʻIKI COMMUNITY PARK.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation, Gubernatorial Nominee, TRACI FUJITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES MONTGOMERY, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

REQUESTING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO APPOINT A HYDROGEN FIRE SAFETY EXPERT AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON HYDROGEN-RELATED SAFETY PROTOCOLS.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, TAMMIE NAPOLEON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

DECLARING THE INTENT THAT AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREDITS ARE PERPETUAL AND REMAIN VALID UNTIL REDEEMED, AND REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO RECOGNIZE THESE CREDITS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES.

REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS AND MAKE NECESSARY REVISIONS TO THE GUIDANCE FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LICENSING, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN THE STATE.

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A STATE OF HAWAII COMMEMORATIVE VIETNAM VETERANS MEDAL.

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO EXPLORE AND PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES TO COLOCATE COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATING PROJECTS WITH AGRICULTURAL RESERVOIRS AND IRRIGATION WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.