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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 1561: RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires public charter schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to provide free meals to students whose family income is no more than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires free school meals for low-income students via funding, expanding access to nutrition support critical for K-12 education.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Mike Lee (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 1861: RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.

HB 1861 would authorize counties to sell property owned by individuals who owe unpaid civil fines (such as traffic or municipal penalties) through non-judicial foreclosure, meaning without court involvement. This process would allow counties to collect the outstanding fines directly by selling the property, subject to specific legal conditions. The bill does not change the types of fines or the individuals required to pay them, but alters how counties can recover the debt. Currently pending in committee review, the bill has not yet become law.
Sean Quinlan (D) Scot Matayoshi (D) Lisa Marten (D) Ikaika Olds (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2369: RELATING TO COMBUSTION-FREE ENERGY SOLUTIONS.

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to commission a study of various energy sectors relating to cost-effective methods for decarbonization. Requires a report to the Legislature.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires HSEO study on decarbonization methods to advance renewable energy transition, aligning with decarbonization and renewable energy subjects.85% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Tim Richards (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 2025: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Prohibits digital navigation applications from providing an alert, indication, or other type of notice to users of the presence of law enforcement personnel or a law enforcement operation at any specific location.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts digital navigation apps from providing law enforcement location alerts, limiting a feature related to user privacy and digital rights as per topic definition.85% confidence
Gregg Takayama (D) Sue Lee Loy (D) Tyson Miyake (D) Darius Kila (D) Mahina Poepoe (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 2451: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires each county to implement fare-free access to its public transportation systems. Establishes the Fare-Free Public Transportation Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Increases the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax on petroleum products to fund fare-free public transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases petroleum tax to fund fare-free public transit, directly allocating tax revenue to a public service program per bill's funding mechanism.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases petroleum tax (energy sector) to fund fare-free transit, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill taxes petroleum (Environmental Response Tax) to fund fare-free public transit, reducing vehicle emissions and promoting cleaner transportation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates fare-free public transit funding via new tax, directly advancing public transportation access and sustainability through dedicated funding.95% confidence
David Alcos (R) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D) Trish La Chica (D) Tina Grandinetti (D) Lisa Marten (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 2376: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires home schooled students to participate in certain annual in person tests at the public school that the student would otherwise be required to attend.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRequires homeschooled students to take in-person tests at public schools, restricting educational choice in home schooling.85% confidence
Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Shirley Templo (D) Darius Kila (D) Scot Matayoshi (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 2587: RELATING TO LABOR.

Clarifies the employment status of certain delivery drivers under state laws related to workers' compensation, wage and hour, temporary disability insurance, family leave, tax classification of business relationships, and unemployment insurance by establishing conditions under which delivery drivers are deemed employees of the business operating the delivery program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClassifies delivery drivers as employees, extending wage, benefits, and safety protections under labor laws rather than contractor status.95% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Ikaika Hussey (D) Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Sue Lee Loy (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2807: RELATING TO DESTINATION MANAGEMENT.

Transfers functions relating to the preparation and implementation of destination management action plans from the Hawaii Tourism Authority to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement destination management action plans. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Education's Workforce Development Branch for various destination management-related workforce development activities.
Donovan Dela Cruz (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Stanley Chang (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2900: RELATING TO SPORTS OFFICIALS.

Authorizes the Attorney General to represent sports officials in civil proceedings if the sports official has been assaulted or threatened in the course of legally discharging their sports official duties. Makes intentional bodily injury of a sports official engaged in the lawful discharge of the sports official's duties a class B felony. Clarifies that a sports official includes a school or league administrator. Clarifies that a sports official's duties cover sports events at public schools and private schools.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by classifying assaults on sports officials as class B felony, increasing penalties.90% confidence
Rachele Lamosao (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Glenn Wakai (D) Angus McKelvey (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2746: RELATING TO TAXATION.

SB 2746 creates an income tax credit for individuals covering medical travel costs not paid by insurance, such as trips to specialists or treatments outside their local area. This directly affects people with significant out-of-pocket medical travel expenses who lack insurance coverage for those costs. The credit is set to expire on January 1, 2031, as it includes a sunset provision. The bill was introduced on January 23, 2026, and has advanced to committee referral.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax credit for medical travel costs, providing tax relief to lower/middle-income individuals with out-of-pocket medical expenses.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates tax credit for uncovered medical travel costs, directly improving patient access to specialists/treatments outside local area and expanding coverage for out-of-pocket expenses.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Tim Richards (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 1759: RELATING TO THEFT.

Creates the offense of organized retail theft. Provides penalties for organized retail theft which are increased based on value of property and leadership roles. Creates an organized retail theft task force. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new offense with enhanced penalties for organized retail theft, expanding criminalization and increasing sentences - aligns with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence
Joe Gedeon (R) Chris Muraoka (R) David Alcos (R) Elijah Pierick (R) Julie Reyes Oda (R)
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