Hawaii 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 14)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1261
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $200,000 but no more than $500,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines "sexual conduct". Specifies that a minor who commits an offense under section 712-1207(1)(a), HRS, shall be guilty of a violation instead of a petty misdemeanor. Provides that a person who reports that the person is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability for an offense involving sex trafficking or prostitution. Increases the penalties for commercial sexual exploitation of a minor. Requires DHS to implement services and programs for survivors and training for law enforcement. Appropriates funds. Requires annual report.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB1446
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Requires the Office of the Auditor to perform a comprehensive forensic audit of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Department of Accounting and General Services related to the planning, design, financing, construction, and maintenance of a new jail to replace the Oahu Community Correctional Center. Requires a report. Appropriates funds.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB905
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/23/25
Relating To Agriculture. Short form bill.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB1484
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Report Pass
2/6/25
Refer
2/6/25
Establishes the Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership within the Department of Transportation. Establishes the Community Improvement Revolving Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB986
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/23/25
Increases the ceiling of the pesticide use revolving fund. Effective July 1, 2025.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB244
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/17/25
Refer
1/21/26
Amends conservation and resources law to prohibit: (1) Commercial sales of parrotfish that have been caught by spearing; and (2) The spearing of parrotfish in state waters after sunset or before sunrise.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB519
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/21/25
Refer
1/21/26
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend the definition of "aquarium purposes", in Hawaii Administrative Rules, to allow a bona fide aquaculture entity or scientific research entity to collect aquatic life without a permit so long as the aquatic life remains in the county in which it was collected while it is alive.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB130
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/17/25
Report Pass
2/6/25
Refer
2/6/25
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, and there is a sign giving notice of the closure.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1595
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Repeals registration requirements relating to qualifying outofstate medical cannabis patients who are validly registered in other states, United States territories, or the District of Columbia. Repeals language requiring an initial inperson consultation before physicians and advanced practice registered nurses may make medical cannabis treatment recommendations via telehealth. Prohibits the Department of Health from imposing fees for patients' medical cannabis registration certificates.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1483
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Report Pass
2/14/25
Refer
2/14/25
Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB250
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/17/25
Report Pass
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
Creates an income tax credit for qualified transportation costs incurred by certain taxpayers who ship agricultural products and inputs between counties. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB557
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/21/25
Report Pass
2/11/25
Refer
2/11/25
Requires Huli Au Ola to conduct a study on physician and dentist recruitment and retention to serve the island of Molokai. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB280
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/21/25
Refer
1/28/25
Amends the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB323
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/21/25
Report Pass
2/3/25
Refer
2/3/25
Establishes the Teacher Housing Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1654
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Refer
1/21/26
Authorizes the transfer of certain lands under the jurisdiction of certain state agencies to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.