Hawaii 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 42)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB232
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/17/25
Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time by 1/1/2026. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB70
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/16/25
Report Pass
2/3/25
Refer
2/3/25
Requires eligible applicants of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be either governmental agencies or organizations that are required to use all financial surplus, excluding fees, to develop additional housing in the State. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB766
Introduced
1/21/25
Refer
1/21/25
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in Hawaii, to begin with the 2026 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB531
Introduced
1/21/25
Refer
1/21/25
Refer
1/28/25
Report Pass
2/6/25
Refer
2/6/25
Report Pass
2/13/25
Refer
2/13/25
Report Pass
2/27/25
Engrossed
2/27/25
Refer
3/4/25
Report Pass
3/21/25
Refer
3/21/25
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB616
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/23/25
Refer
1/21/26
Requires the immediate towing of any parked motor vehicle that is not properly registered, does not display a valid safety inspection sticker, or is parked in violation of any state traffic law.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1262
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Refer
1/21/26
Establishes bag limits for kala, nenue, and uhu fish around the island of Oahu. Requires the Division of Aquatic Resources to conduct population assessments of these fishes and report to the Legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/2035.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1407
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Exempts housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB909
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/23/25
Authorizes the Department of Education to use alternative vehicles for student transportation under certain conditions and appropriates funds for the purchase of alternative vehicles and individuals to obtain CDL licensure. Allows Department schools to initiate staggered start times. Appropriates funds.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB17
Introduced
1/16/25
Refer
1/21/25
Short form bill relating to tourism.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1475
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Report Pass
2/11/25
Refer
2/11/25
Increases the total principal amount of special facility revenue bonds that may be issued by the Department of Transportation for harbor improvements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1214
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Establishes a Vacant Homes Special Fund under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for rental assistance programs. Establishes a general excise tax surcharge on an owner that allows a residential real property to remain vacant for 180 days or more a year. Requires persons who own residential real property, but do not live there, to obtain a general excise tax license. Requires the counties to disclose to the Department of Taxation a list of properties classified as not being occupied by an owner of that property. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to calculate average annual rental value for the basis for the surcharge amount.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1599
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development to abolish vacant positions within state departments and agencies under its jurisdiction that have been vacant for more than five years. Requires a list of positions abolished to be included in the Director's annual report to the Legislature. Requires funds for abolished positions to immediately lapse to the credit of the general fund.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1267
Introduced
1/23/25
Refer
1/27/25
Report Pass
2/14/25
Refer
2/14/25
Transfers the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for administrative purposes. Removes the manager of the Coastal Zone Management Program from the Commission. Adds a representative from the University of Hawaii to the Commission. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB552
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/21/25
Report Pass
2/4/25
Refer
2/4/25
Report Pass
2/18/25
Engrossed
2/19/25
Refer
2/28/25
Report Pass
3/11/25
Refer
3/11/25
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii House Bill HB291
Introduced
1/17/25
Refer
1/21/25
Clarifies when the use of deadly force is not justified. Removes the requirement to retreat or surrender possessions prior to using deadly force.