Hawaii 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 17)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB606
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/23/25
Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make all business registration applications available online. Requires all applications to contain certain contact information.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB907
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/23/25
Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1025
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/23/25
Refer
1/21/26
Allows service and non-service pet animals on mass transit vehicles under certain conditions.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB716
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/23/25
Report Pass
2/6/25
Refer
2/6/25
Report Pass
2/28/25
Engrossed
3/4/25
Refer
3/6/25
Report Pass
3/18/25
Refer
3/18/25
Expands the circumstances where the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations may waive the requirements for individuals to register to work and report to an employment office to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Authorize the Department to allow individuals to report to a location other than an employment office or other location approved pursuant to its rules. Beginning 4/1/2027, requires notices of determinations and documentation relating to appeals to be sent electronically, unless the election for mail is made. Allows an individual to change an elected withholding status more than once during a benefit year. Amends the statutory definition of "registered for work" or "registration for work". Repeals the requirement for individuals to post their work availability online to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Repeals the statutory provision for joint experience rating. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB1048
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/23/25
Report Pass
2/11/25
Refer
2/11/25
Replaces the term "consumer loan" with the defined term "installment loan" for consistency throughout the installment loan chapter. Clarifies who is subject to the installment loan chapter. Requires loan maintenance fees to be prorated daily. Allows lenders to charge a convenience fee of up to $5 for debit card payments. Requires paper receipts only for in-person or cash payments and removes consumer names from receipts. Repeals the requirement for lenders to wait three days after a consumer fully repays a loan before issuing a new installment loan. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB798
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/23/25
Establishes a Child Welfare Services Branch (CWS) Oversight Commission within the Department of the Attorney General to review and assess case management procedures, training, staffing levels and other support given to CWS and address issues identified in the 2024 Auditor's Report on CWS and make recommendations on actions to reduce child harm and death and for legislation, funding, and other needs for CWS to support the goals of the Commission. Requires annual status reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the Commission on 6/30/2028. Appropriates funds.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB748
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/23/25
Expands the types of water heater systems that may satisfy the relevant requirement for the issuance of a building permit for new single-family dwellings to include ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB1448
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the nineteenth representative district.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB214
Introduced
1/16/25
Refer
1/21/25
Report Pass
2/13/25
Refer
2/13/25
Report Pass
2/28/25
Engrossed
3/4/25
Refer
3/6/25
Report Pass
3/19/25
Refer
3/19/25
Report Pass
4/3/25
Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of benefits under the System or the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund if the retirant is employed in a position needed for succession planning, as a law enforcement officer stationed at a public school as a resource officer, as an investigator, or in a management position excluded from collective bargaining, subject to certain conditions. Requires the director of human resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature details on the employment of retirants as school resource officers or investigators. (SD2)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB155
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/17/25
Prohibits landlords from terminating certain tenancies without cause. Establishes criteria under which landlords can undertake a no-fault eviction. Requires landlords, when proceeding with a no-fault eviction, to offer relocation assistance to the tenant or waiver of the final month's rent. Effective 1/1/2026.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB288
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/21/25
Report Pass
2/13/25
Refer
2/13/25
Authorizes the Department of Education to use alternative vehicles for student transportation under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Education to institute a staggered school hours program in public schools. Appropriates funds for the purchase of alternative vehicles and individuals to obtain CDL licensure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB948
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/23/25
Requires the Department of Transportation to construct, maintain, and operate customs and security facilities at commercial harbors.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB910
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/23/25
Establishes the rare disease advisory council to increase awareness and effective medical intervention for rare diseases. Establishes the rare disease advisory council special fund. Requires DOH and DOE to incorporate the importance of annual physical examinations for children in programs and literature. Amends the insurance code to include coverage for individuals with velocardiofacial syndrome and other genetic disorders. Exempts from cost sharing. Appropriates funds.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB801
Introduced
1/21/25
Refer
1/21/25
Short form bill relating to taxation.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB800
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/23/25
Requires professional licensees to report any legal claim, action, or administrative complaint to state licensing boards and requires the boards to review the reported complaint. Requires the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to review its procedures and report to the Legislature.