Hawaii 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 271)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB604
Introduced
1/21/25
Refer
1/21/25
Report Pass
2/4/25
Refer
2/4/25
Report Pass
2/14/25
Refer
2/14/25
Beginning on 1/1/2026, increases transient accommodations tax rates by 1 percentage point. Deposits the increased revenues into the Hawaiian Home General Loan Fund established under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB674
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/23/25
Report Pass
2/13/25
Refer
2/13/25
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment to determine what will be needed to reduce waste generation, increase reuse, improve recycling collection services, and expand local processing of materials through an extended producer responsibility program for packaging materials and paper products. Requires the Department of Health to complete and submit the needs assessment to the Legislature no later than 12/31/2028. Establishes an advisory council to review the draft needs assessment and propose recommendations throughout the assessment process. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB1272
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Establishes the Hawaii Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program, to be administered by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. Appropriates funds.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1057
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Report Pass
2/12/25
Refer
2/12/25
Report Pass
2/28/25
Engrossed
3/4/25
Refer
3/6/25
Clarifies that the bid incentive given to bidders for public works construction projects who are parties to an apprenticeship agreement is based on apprenticeable trades utilized, rather than employed, to construct the public works. Requires the bidder and the bidder's subcontractors to be parties to all apprenticeable trades utilized to construct the project for which a state-approved apprenticeship program exists. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB139
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/17/25
Refer
1/21/26
Authorizes any department of the Invasive Species Council, county, or any agent of a department of the Invasive Species Council or a county, including the Hawaii Ant Lab or an island-based invasive species committee to use community action programs for the control or eradication of certain invasive pests. Defines community action program. Exempts individuals participating in a community action program from pest control operator requirements and regulations.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB1255
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Establishes specific deadlines within the facilitated application process and requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish certain resources and processes to help streamline permit applications. Appropriates funds.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB258
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/21/25
Requires the Department of Education to implement a supplemental sports program for high school students in West Oahu.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB669
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/23/25
Beginning 1/1/2026, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new single-family dwellings that are part of a development of twenty or more dwellings and do not include a rooftop photovoltaic energy generating system, unless a variance is granted by the Hawaii State Energy Office. Authorizes the Hawaii State Energy Office to adopt administrative rules.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB734
Introduced
1/21/25
Refer
1/21/25
Report Pass
2/4/25
Refer
2/4/25
Report Pass
2/13/25
Refer
2/13/25
Report Pass
2/27/25
Engrossed
2/27/25
Refer
3/4/25
Report Pass
3/19/25
Refer
3/19/25
Requires the Department of Health, in consultation with various agencies and professionals, to review rules and practices and propose changes that have the potential to make wastewater systems and cesspool upgrades more affordable without compromising water quality. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1596
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Report Pass
2/14/25
Refer
2/14/25
Requires the State Board of Nursing to identify one facility in each of the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui that has the capability to establish a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center as a test site to administer a National Council Licensure Examination for nurses; equip each facility identified with the technical and facility requirements necessary for a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center; and submit an application for each facility to Pearson Education, Inc. to be authorized and contracted as a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB410
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/21/25
Prohibits the State or any of its branches, political subdivisions, or agencies or any county from requiring a bachelor's degree as a condition of eligibility for hire to a position in state or county employment. Establishes exemptions.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB1267
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Requires the Department of Taxation to establish a pilot program that would grant participating landlords a certain general excise tax exemption for each unit they rent to a long-term tenant with a pet. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit reports to the Legislature.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1024
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/23/25
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep one or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that HPHA may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows HPHA to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB402
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/21/25
Authorizes the Judiciary to determine the format of the juror qualification form and the means of its delivery and return. Removes the requirement that the form be mailed.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1590
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Establishes the Insurance Affordability Assistance Pilot Program within the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to assist eligible homeowners with sudden increases in property insurance premiums. Sunsets 6/30/2028.