Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2332: RELATING TO COMMERCIAL PORT ADMINISTRATION.

Renames the Harbors Division of the Department of Transportation to the Commercial Ports Division and distinguishes between the terms "harbor" and "commercial port" throughout the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2349: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.

Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make certain contact information for newly registered entities available online. Requires the Director to transmit the contact information to the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2404: RELATING TO COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS.

Changes the name of entities organized under chapter 421C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from consumer cooperative associations to cooperative associations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2497: RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.

Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the counties, including officers, employees, and authorized agents of the Department and counties, shall not be liable for costs relating to the entering of private property to control or eradicate pests. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish a working group that comprises signatories of the biosecurity government-industry agreements for joint-decision making. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2589: RELATING TO DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE.

Clarifies that negligent homicide in the first degree shall include situations where a person causes the death of another person while operating a vehicle without a valid license. Establishes that a violation of this provision shall be a class B felony, with escalation to a class A felony when the person has two or more prior convictions for driving without a valid license within five years. Clarifies what constitutes a prior conviction for driving without a valid license. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✓ Transportation

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2518: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

HB 2518 requires the University of Hawaii system to create a comprehensive master plan for its facilities and student housing, along with annual progress reports to the Hawaii Legislature. This bill directly affects the University of Hawaii system by mandating a coordinated strategy for campus infrastructure and housing development. Key provisions include developing the master plan within a specified timeframe and submitting detailed reports to lawmakers on implementation. The bill aims to provide structured oversight for long-term planning of university facilities and student housing needs.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2612: RELATING TO MORTGAGES.

HB 2612 clarifies that a mortgage cannot exist or be enforced separately from the underlying debt it secures. This bill directly affects mortgage lenders and borrowers by requiring that any legal action related to a mortgage must be tied to the original loan obligation. The key provision states that a mortgage is not an independent financial instrument and cannot be pursued without reference to the debt it covers. This change aims to prevent situations where lenders might attempt to enforce mortgage terms outside the context of the original loan agreement.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2572: RELATING TO SUBSISTENCE GARDENING.

Establishes within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity a three-year Subsistence-Plus Gardening Pilot Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2184: RELATING TO LAWMAKER SAFETY.

Prohibits the public disclosure of legislators' personal contact information in a voter's affidavit of registration, nomination papers, and electronic database for campaign committees. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2180: RELATING TO VOTING BOARDS.

HB 2180 appropriates funds to install an electronic voting board system in the House of Representatives chamber. It directly affects the House chamber staff and members by replacing physical voting boards with electronic equipment. The bill specifies funding for implementation but has no impact on outside constituents or policy outcomes. The bill was deleted from its scheduled hearing on February 9, 2026, and remains inactive. (Note: The effective date "7/1/3000" appears to be a typographical error.)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2219: RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF ATTORNEY-CLIENT AND ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS TO THE OMBUDSMAN.

Specifies that disclosure of communications by an agency to the Ombudsman does not waive any existing attorney-client or attorney work-product privilege pertaining to those communications. Prohibits the Ombudsman from disclosing privileged communications to others. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2264: RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS.

Requires notification to the security forces of each branch of the military when a protective order is issued in a case involving a military-affiliated individual. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

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