Hawaii State Senator

Brandon J.C. Elefante 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 21)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR146

Introduced
3/16/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/7/26  
Engrossed
4/8/26  
Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Undertake A Comprehensive Statewide Review Of Civil Service Class Specifications, Minimum Qualifications, And Classifications And Develop Recommendations For A Phased Modernization Implementation Plan.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR120

Introduced
3/16/26  
Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Expand And Strengthen Financial Literacy, Credit Readiness, And Homeownership Preparedness Programs.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB3037

Introduced
1/23/26  
Relating To Fireworks.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR112

Introduced
3/16/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Engrossed
4/9/26  
Refer
4/10/26  
Report Pass
4/20/26  
Requesting The University Of Hawaii System, In Collaboration With The Department Of Education And Other Institutions Of Higher Education, To Require Completion Of Comprehensive Coursework In Reading, Language, And Literacy As A Condition For Graduation From Any State-approved Educator Preparation Program Leading To Teacher Licensure.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR197

Introduced
3/16/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Refer
4/1/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Engrossed
4/9/26  
Refer
4/10/26  
Report Pass
4/20/26  
Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Performance Audit Of The Department Of Education's Capital Improvement Program.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR180

Introduced
3/16/26  
Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Take Action To Release All Federal Records Related To The Jeffrey Epstein Investigations With Limited Redactions Solely To Protect The Privacy And Safety Of Victims.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR195

Introduced
3/16/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Engrossed
4/9/26  
Refer
4/10/26  
Report Pass
4/20/26  
Requesting The Board Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Education, To Revise Public High School Graduation Requirements To Include Successful Completion Of A Standalone Financial Literacy Course.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR190

Introduced
3/16/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On The Niihau Dialect.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR202

Introduced
3/16/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Engrossed
4/9/26  
Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On The Niihau Dialect.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR111

Introduced
3/16/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/2/26  
Urging The Insurance Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And Department Of The Attorney General To Convene A Working Group To Identify Feasible Options And Mechanisms To Protect The State And Its Residents Against The Effects Of Climate Change On The Availability And Affordability Of Insurance.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR138

Introduced
3/16/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/7/26  
Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Undertake A Comprehensive Statewide Review Of Civil Service Class Specifications, Minimum Qualifications, And Classifications And Develop Recommendations For A Phased Modernization Implementation Plan.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR192

Introduced
3/16/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Requesting The Board Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Education, To Revise Public High School Graduation Requirements To Include Successful Completion Of A Standalone Financial Literacy Course.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR117

Introduced
3/16/26  
Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Incorporate Into Their Assessment Process The Possession Or Active Seeking Of Dam Liability Insurance By Private Dam Owners.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR125

Introduced
3/16/26  
Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Incorporate Into Their Assessment Process The Possession Or Active Seeking Of Dam Liability Insurance By Private Dam Owners.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR175

Introduced
3/16/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Urging State Agencies That Own Or Control Land In West Maui To Implement And Enforce Aggressive Vegetation Management, Fuel Reduction, Defensible Space, And Emergency Access Measures To Reduce Wildfire Risk To Lahaina And Surrounding Communities.