Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 1987: RELATING TO THE FUEL TANK ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

HB 1987 requires the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee to hold at least one regular meeting every calendar quarter. The bill also appropriates funding to support the committee's operations. This legislation directly affects the committee members and staff by establishing a minimum meeting schedule and providing financial resources. The key provision is the mandatory quarterly meeting requirement, ensuring regular committee activity without altering fuel tank regulations or affecting the public.

Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Linda Ichiyama (D) Dee Morikawa (D) Darius Kila (D)

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2073: RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Authorizes each county that has established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015 to extend the surcharge until 12/31/2045 at the same rates if the county does so before 1/1/2028. Provides that no county surcharge on state tax authorized for a county that has not established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015, shall be levied before 1/1/2019 or after 12/31/2045. Repeals certain conditions on the use of surcharges received from the State for counties having a population equal to or less than 500,000 that adopt a county surcharge on state tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 1907: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the City and County of Honolulu to transfer to the State the City and County of Honolulu's authority to construct a Makakilo Drive extension. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2098: RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.

HB 2098 authorizes the state to join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYCOMP), a multi-state agreement. If enacted, it would allow licensed psychologists in participating states to provide telehealth services and practice across state lines more easily. This directly affects licensed psychologists seeking to serve clients in other compact states and their clients. The bill itself only establishes the state's ability to enter the compact; it does not create new licensing rules or requirements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2018: RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT.

Appropriates funds for the purchase of equipment for the Hawaii Island Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2071: RELATING TO FAMILY.

HB 2071 exempts individuals alleging domestic abuse from mandatory mediation in paternity or divorce court cases under specific circumstances. This bill directly affects people involved in family court proceedings who are claiming domestic violence as a reason to skip mediation. The key provision removes the requirement for these parties to participate in mediation sessions during their legal disputes. The bill aims to prioritize safety by allowing courts to bypass mediation when domestic abuse is alleged, rather than mandating it. This change modifies standard family court procedures for cases involving domestic violence claims.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 1912: RELATING TO TIME LIMITATIONS ON CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS.

Provides that for any offense based on misconduct by a public servant, the appliable period of limitations for a criminal prosecution shall not commence until discovery of the offense by law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 1911: RELATING TO BRIBERY.

Adds to the offense of bribery the offering or accepting of any pecuniary benefit because of any action previously taken by a public servant in the person's official capacity.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 1999: RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.

HB 1999 requires local government bodies to include specific mandatory information at the very start of all public meeting notices. This affects cities, counties, and other local agencies that hold public meetings. The key provision is mandating that certain details - like the meeting purpose and location - appear in the notice's opening section, not later in the document. The bill aims to improve notice clarity for the public but does not change meeting content or procedures. It is currently in early legislative stages with no votes recorded.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2008: RELATING TO TAXATION.

HB 2008 establishes a new tax bracket for higher-income earners in the state, applying to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2029. This bill directly affects residents with higher incomes by subjecting additional earnings to a new, higher tax rate. The key provision creates a specific income threshold above which the new tax rate applies, altering how state income tax is calculated for those earning above that level. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having been introduced and passed its first reading in January 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2063: RELATING TO OPIOID USE DISORDER TREATMENT.

Authorizes licensed paramedics to administer buprenorphine after administration of an opioid antagonist in cases of opioid overdoses, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Health to implement a phased pilot program in at least 1 county with verified linkage-to-care capacity and authorizes expansion of the program statewide as additional treatment resources become available. Requires a report to the Legislature evaluating program outcomes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2074: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

HB 2074 establishes a tiered penalty system for individuals who obstruct criminal investigations (hindering prosecution in the first degree). The bill sets fines and potential jail time that increase based on the severity of the original crime being obstructed - more serious underlying offenses lead to harsher penalties for the obstruction. It directly affects people who interfere with law enforcement during active criminal cases, such as by destroying evidence or intimidating witnesses. The bill is currently in early stages (pending introduction as of January 23, 2026) and has not yet been referred to a committee for review.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

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