Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 29, 2026

GM 695: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL NEDBAL, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

GM 695 is a procedural nomination submission by Governor Josh Green for Michael Nedbal to serve on the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi. The bill formally requests the Hawaiʻi Senate's consideration and confirmation of Nedbal's appointment, which would begin immediately upon confirmation and expire on June 30, 2030. This is a routine constitutional process (Article V, Section 6) requiring Senate approval for the gubernatorial nomination, with no substantive policy changes or direct impacts on the public.

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 2102: RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.

Beginning 7/1/2026, authorizes the use of hemp or hemp-derived feed ingredients in commercial feed in the State, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 1768: RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.

Prohibits any law enforcement agency or law enforcement official from entering into an agreement under federal law that permits state or county agencies to engage in immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officials from engaging in certain immigration-related actions, except under limited circumstances. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Immigration

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 2433: RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Expands the uses of the Condominium Education Trust Fund to include educational resources for condominium unit owners in condominium governance. Requires the Real Estate Commission to ensure the interests of condominium unit owners are represented in certain activities funded by the Condominium Education Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 29, 2026

GM 507: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTOPHER YHEULON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill (GM 507) is a procedural submission by Governor Josh Green to the Hawaiʻi State Senate, nominating Christopher Yheulon for appointment to the Hawaiʻi Medical Education Council. It directly affects the council by proposing a new member whose term would expire on June 30, 2029. The mechanism requires the Senate to consider and confirm the nomination per constitutional requirements, with no new policy or funding changes involved.

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 1929: RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.

Establishes a Molokai Biosecurity Advisory Board. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, with the advice of the Advisory Board, to develop a Molokai Biosecurity Plan to prevent the spread of invasive species found elsewhere in the State to the island of Molokai. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

signed · Hawaii · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 2088: RELATING TO ADOPTIONS.

HB 2088 requires written consent for adoptions to be notarized, directly affecting birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoption agencies involved in the process. The bill adds a new procedural step where all written adoption consents must be verified by a notary public before being submitted. This change aims to standardize documentation and verify consent authenticity in adoption cases. The bill passed unanimously in the Judiciary and Housing Committee on February 4, 2026, and is pending final passage by the full House. It does not alter adoption eligibility or child welfare standards but modifies the documentation requirements for consent.

signed · Hawaii · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 2099: RELATING TO VACANCIES.

HB 2099 amends the procedures for handling vacancies among party candidates and state senators. It directly affects political parties and state senators' offices by changing how vacancies are filled. The bill modifies the existing process but does not specify new appointment methods or timelines in the provided abstract. As a procedural bill, it focuses on administrative changes to vacancy resolution without altering substantive policy.

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 3199: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Establishes the Mental Health Emerging Therapies Task Force within the University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine to prepare the State for the integration of breakthrough therapies, expansion of pathways for clinical trials and clinical research, and development of policy recommendations for safe, ethical, and culturally informed implementation of emerging therapies. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 1/30/2050. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Hawaii · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 2089: RELATING TO CERTIORARI REVIEW BY THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT.

Establishes a fixed disposition deadline requiring the Supreme Court to decide an application for certiorari within 60 days after the application is filed. Applies prospectively to cases in which the judgment or dismissal order of the Intermediate Court of Appeals was filed on or after the effective date of this Act.

signed · Hawaii · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 2090: RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE ORDERS FOR PROTECTION.

Removes the requirement that requests to withhold from public inspection the petition record of a denied temporary restraining order or denied protective order be made orally.

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 2503: RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Authorizes civil asset forfeiture related to fireworks offenses that constitute felonies. Amends the definition of "aerial device". Clarifies that the offense of sending or receiving fireworks or articles pyrotechnic by air delivery applies regardless of whether the offender accompanies the air delivery. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2)

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