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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2044: RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY.

Expands programming and training for the comprehensive offender reentry program under the department of corrections and rehabilitation to reduce the rate of recidivism and increase inmate marketability. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for offender reentry programs, directly allocating budget resources to fund essential correctional services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands offender reentry programs to reduce recidivism, directly aligning with criminal justice reform goals and funding rehabilitation initiatives.95% confidence
Joe Gedeon (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Elijah Pierick (R) Julie Reyes Oda (R) Diamond Garcia (R)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2295: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING.

Raises the ceiling for the prevailing wages exemption on public works construction projects from $2,000 to $5,000 for governmental contracting agencies. Creates exemption to contractors licensing laws for public works construction projects valued up to $5,000 for governmental contracting agencies.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRaises prevailing wage exemption ceiling from $2k to $5k, reducing wage requirements for small public works projects and weakening worker wage protections.85% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2154: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

HB 2154 establishes a framework for using intelligent speed assistance (ISA) technology, which alerts drivers when exceeding speed limits, specifically targeting habitual speeders. It directly affects drivers with repeated speeding violations by requiring their vehicles to integrate this technology. The bill mandates that the state agency implement this framework and submit a detailed report to the Legislature on its effectiveness and costs. This is a policy change focused on traffic safety technology adoption, not on new penalties or enforcement procedures.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationImplements ISA tech for habitual speeders to enhance traffic safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards per bill's framework and mandates.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Mike Lee (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2305: RELATING TO PHYSICIAN CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION.

HB 2305 requires physicians to complete specific training in nutrition and metabolic health as part of their mandatory continuing medical education (CME) requirements. This applies directly to licensed physicians who must maintain their credentials through ongoing education. The bill would add standardized nutrition and metabolic health modules to existing CME curricula, ensuring all qualifying physicians receive this training. The bill was introduced on January 26, 2026, and referred to relevant committees on January 30, 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates physician training in nutrition/metabolic health, enhancing medical expertise and patient care standards within healthcare services.92% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2254: RELATING TO COURT-ORDERED PAYMENTS.

Requires the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs. Clarifies the collection and prioritization of court-ordered fees, fines, and restitution. Establishes procedures for proof of compliance hearings and consequences for nonpayment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Nadine Nakamura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 2121: RELATING TO EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide an American Sign Language interpreter during each official announcement broadcast via television or the Internet during a state of emergency. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that the American Sign Language interpreter's face, body, arms, and hands are visible during the broadcast. Requires a news media outlet to display the American Sign Language interpreter in a picture-in-picture window during broadcasts of official emergency announcements.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires ASL interpreters in internet broadcasts for emergency announcements, promoting digital accessibility and equity in technology communications.85% confidence
Brandon Elefante (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1706: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Expands the services eligible for Medicaid Prospective Payment System reimbursement to include certain services furnished by a federally qualified health center or rural health clinic and provided by mental health professionals under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules for this purpose and seek federal approvals as necessary. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid reimbursement for mental health services, increasing access to covered care under Medicaid for recipients.90% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1680: 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Linda Ichiyama (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1617: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Reestablishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Renames the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax, also known as the barrel tax, as the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax; gradually increases barrel tax rates; and allocates portions of barrel tax revenues to the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund, Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund, Airport Revenue Fund, and Boating Special Fund. Establishes a refundable Carbon Cashback Tax Credit and appropriates funds to the Department of Taxation to administer the tax credit. Establishes the Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund to be used in the administration of the barrel tax and Carbon Cashback Tax Credit and for public awareness of the Carbon Cashback Tax Credit. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new carbon tax with refundable credit for most taxpayers, increasing taxes while offsetting impacts, aligning with fiscal responsibility and funding environmental programs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyImposes carbon emissions tax to reduce fossil fuel reliance, provides tax credit to offset costs, directly advances clean energy transition through emissions pricing.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentImposes carbon emissions tax with refundable credit to reduce emissions while offsetting taxpayer burden; establishes dedicated funds for environmental response and carbon management.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Luke Evslin (D) Ikaika Hussey (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Dee Morikawa (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1837: RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.

For taxable years beginning 1/1/2027, increases the maximum annual deduction for contributions to, and maximum account levels for, individual housing accounts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax deduction for housing savings, providing direct tax relief through expanded pre-tax savings options under individual housing accounts.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases tax deductions for individual housing accounts, promoting pre-tax savings to enhance housing affordability through financial incentives.85% confidence
Joe Gedeon (R) Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1575: RELATING TO ACCESS TO MOVEMENT DISORDER CARE.

Establishes a temporary Parkinson's Patient Air Transport Feasibility Committee to examine recommendations for improving access to movement disorder care for neighbor island residents, including the feasibility of a state-administered air transport assistance fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to establish committee studying air transport assistance for Parkinson's care access, directly improving patient access to movement disorder services.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Dee Morikawa (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1611: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a yearly reduction in the general excise tax rate on groceries and nonprescription drugs on a tiered schedule until 1/1/2034, when a full general excise tax exemption applies. Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the counties from imposing a county surcharge on groceries and nonprescription drugs. Beginning 1/1/2028, provides a general excise tax exemption on the wholesale sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reduces general excise tax on essential items (groceries, nonprescription drugs), providing tax relief for lower-income households per tax reduction indicators.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Chris Muraoka (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Terez Amato (D) Dee Morikawa (D)
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