Hawaii 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 53)

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB1283

Introduced
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  
Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB1427

Introduced
1/23/25  
Clarifies that the definition of "manufactured hemp products" in section 328G-1, HRS, includes hemp products specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health pursuant to section 328G-4, HRS.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB1208

Introduced
1/23/25  
Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Fund, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2026.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB1390

Introduced
1/23/25  
Establishes a licensing system for medical cannabis cultivation. Facilitates the transport of medical cannabis. Expands the scope of authorized actions for medical cannabis patients. Provides that qualifying out-of-state patients need not register with the Department of Health. Protects medical cannabis patients and cultivation licensees from undue discrimination.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB779

Introduced
1/21/25  
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Waimanalo Research Station.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB1308

Introduced
1/23/25  
Refer
1/27/25  
Report Pass
2/14/25  
Removes outdated requirements for plans filed with the registrar's office; updates the statutory fee schedule to reflect those adopted in chapter 40 of title 3, HAR; grants additional discretion to the Department of Accounting and General Services to approve the format of plans; and updates permissible drawing scales used in plans. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB313

Introduced
1/17/25  
Allows designation of eligible homestead lots as enterprise zones for a period of twenty years. Provides state and local incentives to qualified businesses on homestead lots.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB522

Introduced
1/17/25  
Refer
1/21/25  
Report Pass
2/13/25  
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the purchase of the Halaula Agricultural Parcel for agricultural development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB125

Introduced
1/15/25  
Refer
1/17/25  
Report Pass
2/10/25  
Refer
2/10/25  
Report Pass
2/28/25  
Engrossed
3/4/25  
Refer
3/6/25  
Report Pass
3/14/25  
Refer
3/14/25  
Refer
3/14/25  
Report Pass
3/21/25  
Refer
3/21/25  
Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" for State Enterprise Zone Program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone to the final consumer, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health-care-related sectors, the use of advanced manufacturing to produce products, or the development of cybersecurity technology. Extends the eligibility period of the state business tax credit and general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state enterprise zones from 7 years to 9 years. Extends the eligibility period of the general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state enterprise zones engaged in the manufacturing of tangible personal property or the producing or processing of agricultural products from 10 years to 12 years. Makes the extension of the state business tax credit eligibility period applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Makes the extension of the general excise tax exemption eligibility period take effect on 1/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB1241

Introduced
1/23/25  
Requires state agencies to offer individuals who resigned or were dismissed from employment for not complying with vaccination or testing requirements the option to be reinstated, with back pay, to the position that person held prior to their termination.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB866

Introduced
1/17/25  
Requires the Department of Health to establish and implement a program to improve and increase support for emergency medical services in the State. Requires the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB584

Introduced
1/17/25  
Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB645

Introduced
1/21/25  
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide emergency shelter and services to unaccompanied homeless youth.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB297

Introduced
1/17/25  
Requires that each county council district feature at least one voter service center for elections. Provides further, that each county council district must have one voter service center open on election day.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB785

Introduced
1/17/25  
Prohibits retailers from using dynamic pricing in the sale of food that is sold, or qualifies to be sold, as part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Foods Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Establishes fines.