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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2789: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

SB 2789 appropriates state funds for physical improvements like roads, buildings, or public facilities within Oregon's 16th senatorial district. It directly affects residents and local projects in that district by providing dedicated financing for capital projects. The bill’s key provision is a simple allocation of funds, with no new requirements or regulations beyond the funding mechanism itself.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road improvements and public facilities in 16th District via capital projects, directly advancing transportation infrastructure through dedicated appropriations.95% confidence
Brandon Elefante (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2897: RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.

Requires the Committee on Weights to develop recommendations for a weighted student formula that achieves resource parity between public schools and independent schools of the State. Requires reports to the Legislature.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires weighted student formula to achieve resource parity between public/independent schools, advancing equitable funding distribution.95% confidence
Rachele Lamosao (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2857: RELATING TO PHARMACY.

Establishes the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund to support pharmacist workforce assessment and planning efforts. Establishes the pharmacist workforce assessment fee. Appropriates funds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes a special fund and fee for pharmacy workforce planning, appropriating state funds to support a specific program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes fund for pharmacist workforce assessment, directly supporting healthcare workforce planning through appropriations.95% confidence
Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D) Tim Richards (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 1829: RELATING TO MARINE AFFAIRS.

Declares that the State is an ocean cluster. Establishes the Office of Marine Affairs under the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for administrative purposes only. Establishes the Marine Affairs Coordinator position. Requires the Marine Affairs Coordinator to submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. Transfers the employees and functions of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs to the Office of Marine Affairs. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Marine Affairs Coordinator position.
Cory Chun (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2244: RELATING TO NEPOTISM.

SB 2244 extends existing state ethics rules against nepotism to cover legislative and judicial employees, bringing them under the same standards currently applied to other state workers. The bill requires that no state employee in these branches can work with or supervise a close family member, aligning their hiring and employment practices with broader state ethics policies. This change directly affects staff in the state legislature and courts, ensuring they follow the same conflict-of-interest rules as employees in other state agencies. The bill has not yet advanced beyond its initial introduction stage.
Ron Kouchi (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2238: RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.

Makes an application for voter registration part of the enrollment application or course registration process for Department of Education high schools. Requires eligible student applicants to be given the choice to be registered to vote. Requires updating of names and addresses of eligible student applicants who are already registered to vote unless the applicant declines. Requires the sharing of certain information among the counties, Department of Education, election personnel, and online voter registration system.
Stanley Chang (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2594: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Applies the retail or higher general excise tax or use tax rate to purchases or imports of new motor vehicles by rental car companies. Appropriates funds for a position in the Department of Taxation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesApplies general excise tax rate to rental car vehicle purchases and appropriates funds for Taxation Department, strengthening tax collection and administration.90% confidence
Sharon Moriwaki (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2909: RELATING TO PERMITTING.

Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a permitting workforce pipeline in partnership with the University of Hawaii and community colleges and coordinate with state and county permitting agencies on certain tasks related to classification levels, salary and benefits, hiring, and responsibilities of employees. Appropriates funds.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates permitting workforce pipeline with defined salary/benefits structure, supporting employment standards in a specific sector.85% confidence
Glenn Wakai (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2904: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires each county to implement fare-free access to its public transportation systems. Establishes the Fare-Free Public Transportation Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Increases the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax on petroleum products to fund fare-free public transportation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases petroleum tax to fund public transportation, directly using tax revenue for a public service and establishing a dedicated fund.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill taxes petroleum products (fossil fuels) to fund fare-free transit, reducing fossil fuel dependence and aligning with energy policy goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases petroleum tax to fund fare-free transit, reducing vehicle emissions and promoting sustainable transportation per Environmental Response tax linkage.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates fare-free public transit systems and funds via increased petroleum tax, directly advancing public transportation access and infrastructure.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Chris Lee (D) Glenn Wakai (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2162: RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Requires a condominium association to deposit at least ten per cent of all revenues for each fiscal year, except for estimated replacement reserve assessments, into the total replacement reserves fund of the association. Requires the Real Estate Commission to enforce the minimum deposit requirement and allows unit owners to file complaints with the Commission. Holds board members who fail to comply with the minimum deposit requirement personally liable and subject to a fine.
Adrian Tam (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Jackson Sayama (D) Justin Woodson (D) Darius Kila (D)
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