Hawaii

GM 817 Introduced

Informing the Senate that on August 9, 2026, he has appointed Danielle M. Bass to the Senate, effective immediately, to serve as the Senator from the 18th Senate District to temporarily fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Senator Michelle N. Kidani.

Last action August 10, 2026

GM 1370 Introduced

Informing the Legislature that on July 16, 2026, the following bill became law without the Governor's signature: SB847 SD2 HD2 CD1 (Act 266).

Last action July 16, 2026

SB 847 Enacted

RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Establishes a three-year pilot program in the County of Kauai and County of Hawaii to allow qualified psychologists under the supervision of a supervising physician or psychiatrist limited…

Last action July 16, 2026

GM 1360 Introduced

Informing the Legislature that on July 15, 2026, the Governor returned the following bill with specific appropriation item(s) stricken or reduced: SB2600 SD1 HD1 CD1

Last action July 15, 2026

SB 3262 Vetoed

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive…

Last action July 15, 2026

GM 1361 Introduced

Informing the Legislature that on July 15, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2999 SD1 HD2 CD1 (ACT 258).

Last action July 15, 2026

SB 2600 Vetoed

RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.

Makes a deposit into the emergency and budget reserve fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. (CD1)

Last action July 15, 2026

GM 1364 Introduced

Informing the Legislature that on July 15, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2851 SD1 HD2 CD1 (ACT 261).

Last action July 15, 2026

SB 2851 Passed both chambers

RELATING TO DEAF INDIVIDUALS.

Authorizes deaf motor vehicle owners to register their vehicle as being owned by a deaf individual so that a deafness designation appears when a law enforcement officer accesses…

Last action July 15, 2026

SB 2999 Passed both chambers

RELATING TO A CLEAN FUEL STANDARD.

Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules by 1/1/2028 governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Requires reports and public information sessions. (CD1)

Last action July 15, 2026

HB 2344 Passed both chambers

RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.

Establishes a temporary, independent Public School Realignment and Closure Commission to develop and recommend a comprehensive package of school consolidations, realignments, and closures based on the federal Base…

Last action July 15, 2026

HB 2023 Passed both chambers

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Transportation to administer a statewide program for certification of active intelligent speed assistance systems and select a vendor for the installation and maintenance of…

Last action July 15, 2026