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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2419: RELATING TO HEALTH.

SB 2419 amends the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to exclude drug testing products (like home test kits or workplace screening tools) from the legal definition of "drug paraphernalia." This change directly affects individuals and businesses using these products, such as employers conducting drug screenings or healthcare providers administering tests. The bill’s key mechanism is a specific statutory revision that removes these items from a category historically subject to criminal penalties. It does not alter drug use laws but clarifies that testing tools themselves are not illegal under current drug paraphernalia statutes. The bill is currently in committee referral with no further action taken.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves drug testing products from 'drug paraphernalia' definition, eliminating criminal penalties for their use. This reduces unnecessary criminalization, aligning with criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence
Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2473: RELATING TO CLIMATE EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to establish a climate literacy certificate program to provide students with an advanced understanding of climate change through academic coursework and hands-on learning.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires appropriation ($), funding a new education program under climate literacy, aligning with public service funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes climate literacy certificate program requiring academic coursework and hands-on learning, directly advancing educational curriculum and student programs in climate science.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires climate literacy education program to advance understanding of climate change impacts, directly promoting environmental awareness and education on a key environmental issue.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2416: RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.

Repeals requirement for Auditor to audit the Deposit Beverage Container Program and requires that an independent auditor conduct the audits instead. Establishes the Bag Drop Pilot Program to allow redeemers of deposit beverage containers to drop bags of empty deposit beverage containers at participating redemption sites and be paid later.
Troy Hashimoto (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2402: RELATING TO EMERGENCY EROSION MITIGATION.

Replaces the current statutory prohibition on private shoreline hardening with a policy directing the minimization of these structures. Establishes a clear, time-limited statutory framework for emergency permits within the conservation district, including defined standards for permit duration and extension.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill minimizes shoreline hardening structures, promoting natural erosion control and coastal conservation through defined emergency permit standards.90% confidence
Rachele Lamosao (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Stanley Chang (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2483: RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Establishes an executive committee and amends the membership and duties of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission (Commission). Requires each member agency of the Commission to implement its own actions to address certain strategies and goals established by the Commission. Establishes reporting and review requirements for member agencies relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts and clean economy targets. Updates reporting requirements for the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation reports. Allows the Commission to enter into certain procurement contracts. Updates the zero emissions clean economy target.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes zero emissions clean economy targets and mandates agency actions for climate mitigation, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and clean economy goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates climate mitigation/adaptation actions, clean economy targets, and reporting for member agencies to strengthen environmental protection efforts per bill's core requirements.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2469: RELATING TO THE ESTATE AND GENERATION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAX.

Establishes an unrealized gains surcharge on certain property transfers subject to the estate and generation-skipping transfer tax. Except for certain types of properties within estates, lowers the applicable exclusion amount allowed.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds unrealized gains surcharge and lowers exclusion amount, increasing estate tax revenue for fiscal management.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2417: RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Human Services, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to establish a pre-release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process for inmates nearing release. Allows all individuals convicted of an offense involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance to apply for SNAP benefits, regardless of treatment status.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables SNAP access for incarcerated individuals post-release, reducing barriers to reintegration and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to lower recidivism.85% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2464: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to repeal the counties' exclusive power to tax real property, and to authorize the Legislature to establish a state surcharge on real property taxes levied by the counties on certain residential investment properties, for the purpose of helping to fund public education for all of Hawaii's children and adults.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state surcharge on investment property taxes to fund public education, directly increasing tax revenue allocation for a public service.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly authorizes a surcharge on residential investment properties to increase public education funding, directly advancing educational funding per constitutional amendment.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2393: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Requires an employer to file a response, either accepting or objecting to a treatment plan, within seven days of receipt. Imposes a monetary penalty if an employer does not file a response within the seven-day period. Clarifies that a treatment plan is deemed accepted if an employer fails to file certain documents within the seven-day period.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employers to timely respond to treatment plans with penalties for delay, protecting injured workers' access to care under workers' compensation.92% confidence
Brandon Elefante (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2440: RELATING TO CENTRALIZED ACCESS TO RESOURCES.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop, implement, and maintain a centralized resource website to connect residents to support and resources to address affordability, health, safety, and the impacts of climate change.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for climate resource website, directly funding a state program under budget allocation for essential services.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds Hawaii Climate Commission to develop climate resource website, directly advancing climate mitigation/adaptation efforts through dedicated funding and centralized resource access.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2379: RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.

Allocates twenty per cent of conveyance tax revenues to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Repeals the annual cap amount on the allocation of conveyance tax revenues to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates conveyance tax revenue to housing funds, strengthening funding for dwelling and rental housing programs via revised allocation rules.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates 20% of conveyance tax to Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund and repeals cap on Rental Housing Fund, directly funding housing development and rental programs.95% confidence
Stanley Chang (D)
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