Relating To Sentencing.
2026 Regular Session
Establishes a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for persons convicted of offenses based on the possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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Relating To The Commission On Water Resource Management.
2026 Regular Session
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Commission on Water Resource Management. Clarifies that only the five, non-ex-officio members appointed by the Governor are required to have substantial experience in water resource management.
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Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.
2026 Regular Session
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Considers the Chairperson in determining quorum and majority and makes the Chairperson eligible to vote on matters affecting the Kalaeloa Community Development District.
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Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.
2026 Regular Session
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, or the Chairperson's designee, to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.
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Relating To Culture.
2026 Regular Session
Short form bill relating to culture.
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Relating To Culture.
2026 Regular Session
Short form bill relating to culture.
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Relating To Culture.
2026 Regular Session
Short form bill relating to culture.
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Relating To The Arts.
2026 Regular Session
Short form bill relating to the arts.
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Relating To Freestanding Birthing Facilities.
2026 Regular Session
Establishes licensure requirements for freestanding birthing facilities.
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Relating To Income Tax.
2026 Regular Session
Increases the income tax rate on the highest income earners in the State by establishing a new tax bracket for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2029.
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Relating To Agricultural Land Conveyance Tax.
2026 Regular Session
Establishes a surcharge on the conveyance tax upon the net capital gain from the transfer or conveyance of agricultural land.
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Proposing An Amendment To Article X, Section 1, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Require That The Statewide Public School System Be Thorough And Efficient.
2026 Regular Session
Proposes an amendment to article X, section 1, of the Hawaii State Constitution to require that the statewide public school system be thorough and efficient.
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Relating To Private Sector Collective Bargaining Rights.
2026 Regular Session
Expands the types of employees protected by the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and all individuals subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act.
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Relating To Green Bonds.
2026 Regular Session
Establishes a Green Bonds Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 07/01/3000. (HD1)
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Relating To General Excise Tax Reductions.
2026 Regular Session
Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or gross income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs. Requires DBEDT to conduct an economic cost-benefit analysis on the general excise tax reductions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Relating To Digital Equity.
2026 Regular Session
Establishes and appropriates funds for a digital navigator pilot program to offer technical assistance with computers and electronic devices to residents.
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Relating To Financial Literacy.
2026 Regular Session
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide financial literacy curricula plan for public high schools. Requires all public high schools to offer instruction in financial literacy as a requirement for graduation. Requires the Department of Education to provide professional development to teachers on financial literacy. Requires the Board of Education to adopt administrative rules to implement the financial literacy education curriculum.
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Relating To The General Excise Tax.
2026 Regular Session
Establishes that any grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) by an eligible business pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 shall not be subject to state general excise tax. Requires any state general excise tax paid by eligible businesses for RRF grants to be refunded to the tax payer. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 3/11/2021.
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Relating To The Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act.
2026 Regular Session
Authorizes manufacturers and distributors to sell directly to consumers items activated or installed through remote electronic transmission. Clarifies the applicability of the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act to common entities. Amends the grounds for denying, suspending, revoking, or otherwise taking adverse action on a licensee. Prohibits a manufacturer or distributor from requiring a dealer to purchase or lease any electric vehicle charging station at the dealer's expenses unless provided notice of intent to sell the manufacturer's or distributor's electric vehicles. Clarifies the conditions for the transfer of a franchise. Clarifies the requirements for reimbursing a dealer for parts and labor.
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Relating To The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.
2026 Regular Session
Appropriates funds for the rat lungworm lab at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Relating To Pedestrians.
2026 Regular Session
Authorizes pedestrians to cross roadways in a manner contrary to the statewide traffic code under certain circumstances.
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Relating To Health.
2026 Regular Session
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for health care services contracted with community-based organizations.
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Relating To Neighborhood Boards.
2026 Regular Session
Authorizes neighborhood boards to solicit suggestions for capital improvement projects and operating budget priorities from residents. Requires each county mayor to consider and respond in writing to the suggestions for capital improvement projects and operating budget priorities submitted by each neighborhood board. Requires each county council to consider the neighborhood boards' recommendations, the mayor's responses, and county fiscal health in determining the final budget.
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Relating To Hotels.
2026 Regular Session
Requires a hotel to provide notification of a service disruption, or that a service disruption may occur, to all third-party vendors and prospective and current guests. Prohibits a hotel from imposing any fee, penalty, or other charge, or retaining any deposit: if before check-in, a guest cancels a reservation due to a service disruption, unless the hotel provided prior notice; or if the service disruption arises after check-in, regardless of whether the hotel provided prior notification.
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