Hawaii 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 237)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2575
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/28/26
Report Pass
2/20/26
Refer
2/20/26
Report Pass
3/6/26
Engrossed
3/10/26
Refer
3/12/26
Report Pass
3/30/26
Refer
3/30/26
Report Pass
4/10/26
Changes from a misdemeanor to a class C felony the penalty for possessing, controlling, or transferring ownership of any firearm or ammunition by a person who is restrained by court order from contacting, threatening, or physically abusing any person. Changes from a misdemeanor to a class B felony the penalty for carrying a firearm while under the influence of a controlled substance. Establishes unlawful possession of methamphetamine while carrying a firearm as a class B felony. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2590
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/28/26
Exempts from the state general excise tax any grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund by an eligible business pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Requires the Department of Taxation to notify all taxpayers eligible for refunds of any state general excise tax paid for grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund of their eligibility and requires taxpayers to file refund claims no later than six months following notification. Requires any state general excise taxes paid by eligible businesses for Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants to be refunded to the taxpayer. Applies retroactively to 3/11/2021.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2592
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/28/26
Report Pass
2/9/26
Report Pass
2/10/26
Refer
2/10/26
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to publish, on the Department's public website, an annual report that compiles information on firearms, firearm-related deaths and injuries, and firearm violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2584
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/28/26
Allows for a prosecution for any offense or attempt of any offense under parts V and VI of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be brought at any time. Prohibits the dismissal of the prosecution of any offense or attempt of any offense under parts V and VI of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, solely because a period of time has elapsed between the commission of the offense and commencement or continuation of the prosecution.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB1827
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/26/26
Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from .08 to .05 or more grams of alcohol to reduce impaired driving and fatal crashes.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2598
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/28/26
Report Pass
3/5/26
Engrossed
3/6/26
Refer
3/10/26
Report Pass
4/9/26
Report Pass
5/1/26
Report Pass
5/1/26
Enrolled
5/6/26
Authorizes the use of moneys in certain special and revolving funds for operation and administration costs of related programs. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii agricultural development revolving fund moneys for the acquisition of interests or rights in land and any ongoing costs related thereto. (CD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2583
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/28/26
Requires the Board of Education to adopt a heat acclimatization and practice policy based on the Hawaii Athletic Trainers Association's Hawaii High School Athletic Association Heat Acclimatization and Practice Policy of 2017 for students in grades kindergarten to twelve in Department of Education schools and public charter schools statewide for certain physical activities. Appropriates funds.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2610
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/28/26
Establishes provisions regarding the volunteered administration of certain medications by authorized persons at public schools, including requirements for parent authorization, administration instruction, and liability protections. Expands permitted emergency treatments to include epinephrine, inhalers, seizure rescue medication, glucagon, insulin, and blood-glucose monitoring.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2581
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/28/26
Expands the purposes of the establishment and operation of offices in out-of-state locations to include serving Hawaii's businesses and tourism efforts through various initiatives. Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an outof-state office in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's Beijing office and Taipei office to promote "Made in Hawaii" branded products and increase the export of Hawaii products.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2588
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/28/26
Requires the Workforce Development Council to recommend to the Governor, a comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy to inclusion in the State Unified Plan and be responsible for facilitating the alignment of workforce development efforts and programs conducted by state departments and agencies to achieve the State Unified Plan and the Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2604
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/28/26
Appropriates moneys from the stadium development special fund for the planning, design, and development of the stadium development district by the Hawaii Community Development Authority, contingent upon the Stadium Authority submitting a report that includes various documentation types, statuses, reports, plans, and agreements regarding the new stadium project.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2625
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/28/26
Relating To Consumer Protection. Short form bill.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2585
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/28/26
Requires the Department of Health, in coordination with the Department of Budget and Finance and Office of Enterprise Technology Services, and Department of Human Services, to establish and maintain an online clearinghouse enhanced by artificial intelligence of evidence-based treatment and prevention programs. Requires DOH to support the integration of artificial intelligence in the online clearinghouse. Requires DOH to ensure that any artificial intelligence model used in support of the online clearinghouse is subject to regular audits. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB1809
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/26/26
Authorizes the State and counties to temporarily rehire retired public employees to fill positions identified as unique and critical to government operations.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2617
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/28/26
Relating To The Environment. Short form bill.