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State Legislature US Congress

All 53,153 Active 37,441 In committee 35,403 Passed 13,465 Signed 1,935 Failed 186

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2476: RELATING TO RECYCLING.

SB 2476 creates a mattress stewardship program requiring manufacturers and retailers to manage the recycling of used mattresses. It establishes a special fund to cover recycling costs, funded by the industry rather than taxpayers. The bill directly affects mattress producers and sellers by making them responsible for end-of-life mattress collection and recycling. Key provisions include setting up the program structure and the dedicated fund, aiming to reduce landfill waste from mattresses.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2394: RELATING TO TAXES.

Excludes the sale of a motor vehicle to a lessor of rental motor vehicles for use as a rental motor vehicle as a sale at wholesale. Imposes the maximum allowable excise tax on the use of tangible personal property in the State for the importation or purchase of a motor vehicle by a lessor of rental motor vehicles for use as a rental motor vehicle. Establishes a Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund to pay a temporary hazard pay bonus to certain eligible teachers. Beginning 7/1/2026 until 7/1/2030, deposits the additional tax revenue generated by this Act into the Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2474: RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.

SB 2474 repeals the current deposit beverage container program and replaces it with a new Recycling Refund Producer Responsibility Organization Program. Under this bill, beverage producers (like soda and water companies) would become directly responsible for funding and managing the recycling system, including refund programs for containers. This change shifts the financial and operational burden from consumers and retailers to the beverage manufacturers themselves, while maintaining a refund system for consumers who return containers.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2481: RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.

Requires the Department of Human Services to record any child welfare interview conducted by the Department when administering certain child welfare services. Requires the Department to store the recordings for a minimum of five years and under certain conditions. Prohibits the sharing of the recordings unless certain conditions are met. Establishes criminal penalties for violating prohibitions against sharing of the recordings.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2498: RELATING TO VEHICLE TRANSFERS.

Requires each county Director of Finance to notify all applicable state and local agencies upon receipt of official notification of a vehicle transfer from a transferor. Requires each county Director of Finance to establish a centralized notification system to applicable agencies for every vehicle transfer by 7/1/2027.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2058: RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPTION OF COUNTY POSITIONS.

HB 2058 exempts employees in county Housing and Community Development Offices or Departments from standard civil service hiring rules. This means these specific county positions would no longer be subject to typical civil service examination and promotion processes. The bill directly affects county housing offices by allowing them to hire and manage staff under different, non-civil service procedures. It is a procedural change focused solely on altering the employment rules for these defined county roles.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 1916: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII REGARDING THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC TRUST LANDS.

HB 1916 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit live-fire training exercises on Hawaii's public trust lands. These lands are held by the state for public use, such as parks, beaches, and conservation areas. The bill would require a change to the state constitution to permanently ban such training, affecting how these lands are managed and used. If passed, this amendment would create a new constitutional restriction on land use, directly impacting state land management decisions. The bill is currently in early stages, having been introduced and passed its first reading on January 26, 2026.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 1906: RELATING TO WATER CARRIER RATE REGULATION.

Establishes the Hawaii Water Carrier Rates Board to review, evaluate, and set rates, fees, and charges for water carriers under chapter 271G, HRS. Transfers water carrier rate setting functions, powers, duties, records, personnel and cases from the Public Utilities Commission to the Hawaii Water Carrier Rates Board. Establishes the Hawaii Water Carrier Rates Board special fund. Requires annual reports to legislature and a sunset review in the last year. Sunsets 6/30/2032.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2065: RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.

HB 2065 allocates general funds into the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund to create more low-interest loans for eligible projects. The bill directly affects municipalities, businesses, or organizations seeking funding for water pollution prevention or cleanup efforts, such as wastewater treatment upgrades. Its key mechanism is using state funds to expand the revolving loan pool, allowing borrowers to repay funds that are then reused for future projects. This provides concrete financial support for water infrastructure improvements without creating new permanent spending.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2040: RELATING TO PROTECTION OF MINORS.

Protects minors from addictive content by imposing special requirements for operators regarding consent, notifications, and age verification. Protects minors from having their online personal data processed without parental consent.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2014: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution of fine mesh nets, including monofilament netting, in the State to protect plants from the coconut rhinoceros beetle.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2070: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Adds new preferences for state and county employees to the eligibility criteria for housing development programs administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Clarifies the Corporation's authority to adopt rules and determine the order of applicant preferences.

Topics ✓ Housing