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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2045: RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.

HB 2045 replaces "Statehood Day" with "La Hoihoi Ea, Sovereignty Restoration Day" as the official state holiday. This change directly affects state government operations, public schools, and agencies that observe state holidays, requiring them to recognize the new name instead of the previous one. The bill does not create a new holiday but formally renames an existing observance. It is currently in committee referral after passing its first reading.
Daniel Holt (D) Mike Lee (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Terez Amato (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 2814: RELATING TO PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES.

Establishes the preventive maintenance special fund under the Department of Education to be used exclusively for preventive maintenance of public school facilities. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new fund with dedicated appropriations for public school facility maintenance, directly advancing public service funding under budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes preventive maintenance fund for school facilities, directly supporting infrastructure needs and safety per bill's funding and facility focus.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2242: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. Expands reporting requirements of the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator to include reporting on the grid-ready home interconnection process. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines grid connection for renewable energy homes, authorizes funding via surcharge, requires PUC report - directly advances renewable integration and infrastructure.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Luke Evslin (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Shirley Templo (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 3034: RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, by 7/1/2028, to establish the Hawaii Coastal Resilience Acquisition and Leaseback Program. Establishes the Coastal Resilience Revolving Fund. Clarifies the calculation of acquisition price for coastal properties, the conditions of leasebacks, and the limitation to liability assumed by the Department of Land and Natural Resources under the Hawaii Coastal Resilience Acquisition and Leaseback Program.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Coastal Resilience Program to protect vulnerable coastal properties through acquisition/leaseback, enhancing environmental resilience against climate impacts.90% confidence
Chris Lee (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2287: RELATING TO PEER SUPPORT COUNSELING.

Includes correctional workers as protected participants in peer support counseling sessions, giving them the same confidentiality protections provided to law enforcement officers and emergency services personnel.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends confidentiality protections to correctional workers in peer support counseling, enhancing their well-being and system effectiveness within corrections.85% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2229: RELATING TO MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHENS.

Authorizes microenterprise home kitchens to prepare and sell food directly to consumers without food establishment permits or routine inspections, subject to consumer disclosure and basic food safety requirements. Clarifies that microenterprise home kitchens are not food establishments or food processing establishments. Authorizes the Department of Health to conduct investigations on operators and microenterprise home kitchens in response to complaints, foodborne illness outbreaks, and imminent threats to public health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Ikaika Hussey (D) Terez Amato (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2185: RELATING TO SPORTS OFFICIALS.

Authorizes the Department of Education to retain private counsel to represent a sports official in certain civil proceedings to obtain a temporary restraining order in response to incidences where the sports official has been assaulted or threatened in the course of legally discharging their sports official duties. Includes substantial bodily injury of a sports official engaged in the lawful discharge of the sports official's duties in the offense of assault in the first degree. Clarifies that a sports official includes a school administrator, league administrator, or athletics director. Clarifies that a sports official's duties cover sports events at public schools and private schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill elevates assault on sports officials to a class B felony, strengthening criminal penalties for violence against protected personnel within the justice system.90% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Elijah Pierick (R) Terez Amato (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2256: RELATING TO TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT.

Clarifies that untaxed tobacco products are subject to forfeiture as contraband, without regard to the procedures set forth in Hawaii's asset forfeiture law in the same manner as untaxed cigarettes. Confirms the authority of the Department of Taxation and the Department of the Attorney General to inspect and seize tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Nadine Nakamura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2243: RELATING TO ELECTRIC ENERGY.

Requires all electric utilities to provide transparent customer bill impact analyses that are accessible to the public in an electronic format reasonably usable by ratepayers. Establishes requirements for bill impact analyses. Requires electric utilities to submit annual reports to the Public Utilities Commission. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Nicole Lowen (D) Sue Lee Loy (D) Lauren Matsumoto (R) Jenna Takenouchi (D) Kirstin Kahaloa (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2186: RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.

Clarifies driver's obligations at crosswalks. Requires drivers to stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in crosswalks. Strengthens penalties for traffic violations, particularly in school zones. Creates additional criminal penalties when pedestrians suffer bodily injury. Provides heightened protections for blind and visually impaired pedestrians. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates additional criminal penalties for traffic violations causing pedestrian injury, expanding criminalization of traffic offenses rather than advancing reform.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates driver stops for pedestrians, strengthens penalties, and enhances pedestrian safety - advancing transportation safety standards in crosswalks and school zones.95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Elijah Pierick (R) Terez Amato (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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