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signed · Hawaii · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 1823: RELATING TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT.

Applies a definition of "development" to special management areas within counties with a population between one hundred fifty thousand and two hundred thousand to exempt from special management area use permit requirements all activities that are not included within the definition, including certain federal-, state-, or county-funded, authorized, or implemented infrastructure and improvement projects that are exempt from an environmental assessment or for which a finding of no significant impact has been issued. Sunsets 6/30/2030. (CD2)
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts infrastructure projects from permitting requirements, reducing regulatory oversight for coastal development activities.85% confidence
Mark Hashem (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 2367: RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement a project to improve portions of Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor while ensuring public access, as envisioned by the 2022 University of Hawaii Community Design Center Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor Vision Report. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease the remaining portion of Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor; provided that the lease shall expire on or before 6/30/2046. Repeals provisions relating to the leasing of certain fast and submerged lands of Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (CD1)
Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Mike Gabbard (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 3203: RELATING TO AIR MEDICAL SERVICES.

Establishes the Statewide Air Medical Services Program within the Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention Systems Branch to coordinate and strengthen air medical services. Establishes the positions of an air medical director, an air medical program manager, and an air medical coordinator. Specifies that annual licensure and accreditation fees are to be deposited into the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund for costs of the program. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Statewide Air Medical Services Program to coordinate and strengthen emergency medical services, with dedicated funding via licensure fees to the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund.90% confidence
Joy San Buenaventura (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 3215: RELATING TO HARBOR SAFETY.

Repeals the sunset provisions of Act 236, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, thereby making permanent the requirement that the Department of Transportation ensure that the securing of mooring lines from vessels to commercial docks, wharves, piers, quays, and landings be performed by labor subject to collective bargaining. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRepeals sunset provision to permanently require mooring work by labor under collective bargaining, directly protecting workers' rights and strengthening labor representation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPermanently maintains DOT harbor safety requirement for mooring lines, enhancing transportation safety standards within infrastructure.90% confidence
Lorraine Inouye (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2339: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.

Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes UH revenue bonds for capital projects, providing dedicated funding mechanism for public infrastructure without general tax increases, aligning with fiscal responsibility and public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes revenue bonds for University of Hawaii capital projects, funding infrastructure for higher education. Directly supports institutional resources through bond financing.90% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 2645: RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.

Establishes the State Fire Code as the minimum statewide standard for fire safety. Prohibits the counties from adopting, amending, or enforcing any ordinance, rule, or code provision that is less restrictive than the State Fire Code. Establishes the State Fire and Life Safety Special Fund. Limits the frequency of fire and safety inspections at state facilities by the Office of the State Fire Marshal to no more than once every three years. Amends Act 302, SLH 2025, by replacing two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions for fire inspectors and three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) positions for fire investigators with four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) positions for assistant fire marshals. (CD1)
Dru Kanuha (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 2697: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Prohibits vehicles from driving on the shoulder of a roadway, except in certain circumstances. Specifies that a vehicle with an expired registration of one or more years may be subject to impoundment. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Increases the fine amount for owners of out-of-state motor vehicles who fail to register the vehicle in the State. Establishes minimum and maximum statutory penalties for violations relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes. (CD1)
Rachele Lamosao (D) Lorraine Inouye (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 1710: RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Authorizes SHPD to conduct a phased review of a proposed project on private property under certain circumstances. Amends the process and deadlines by which SHPD must provide written concurrence or non-concurrence for proposed projects on private property or certain projects that require state or county approval for entitlement for use, after which concurrence may be assumed and the project may move to the next step in the compliance process. Amends the conditions under which a proposed project on an existing privately owned single-family detached dwelling unit or townhouse that is over fifty years old shall be subject to section 6E-42, HRS. (CD1)
Luke Evslin (D) Mike Lee (D) Kanani Souza (R) Elijah Pierick (R) Terez Amato (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 2876: RELATING TO NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING.

SB 2876 would exempt natural hair braiders from state licensing requirements when they meet specific conditions. This bill directly affects individuals who practice natural hair braiding as a profession, removing a mandatory licensing barrier they currently face. The key provision eliminates the need for a state license for braiders operating under defined circumstances outlined in the bill. The policy change focuses on simplifying regulatory requirements for this specific service.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill removes mandatory licensing barriers for natural hair braiders, reducing regulatory burdens on workers and protecting their right to practice. This strengthens employment standards by simplifying entry requirements.85% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Samantha DeCorte (R) Angus McKelvey (D) Lynn DeCoite (D) Donna Kim (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 2075: RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.

Requires purchasing agencies to apply a five per cent flat rate local preference in evaluating bids or proposals from qualified Hawaii bidders or offerors who submit a timely preference certification. Establishes criteria for a bid or proposal to qualify for a local preference. Establishes requirements for the qualification and certification of Hawaii bidders and offerors and consequences for failure to maintain qualification. Requires the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules. (CD1)
Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Glenn Wakai (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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