HB 23 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.

HB 23 would change the Insurance Commissioner position from one appointed by the governor to one elected by voters, starting with the 2026 general election. This directly affects the state's insurance regulator, shifting selection from executive appointment to public election. The key provision requires the Insurance Commissioner to be elected in the 2026 and subsequent general elections, replacing the current appointment process. Voters would then choose the commissioner instead of the governor filling the role.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
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Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Jan 10, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Greggor Ilagan
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