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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 2087: RELATING TO ABUSE OF FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.

Maintains the petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of family or household member by repealing the sunset of amendments made to sections 709-906 and 853-4, HRS, by Act 19, SLH 2020. Repeals provisions authorizing a deferred acceptance of a guilty plea for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor abuse of family or household members offenses.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRepeals deferred plea option for abuse offenses, reducing defendant rights and strengthening accountability for abusers.85% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 2038: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a Clean Transportation Alternatives Incentive Program that returns funds to eligible residents of the State who meet a certain income threshold or use a certain amount of gasoline as fuel for transportation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state-funded incentive program returning funds to low-income residents via transportation appropriations, directly allocating budget resources for targeted financial relief.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates Clean Transportation Alternatives Incentive Program, directly promoting cleaner transportation options aligned with renewable energy goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes Clean Transportation Alternatives Incentive Program to fund residents using cleaner transportation, reducing emissions and promoting environmental protection through incentives.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates DOT-funded incentive program for clean transportation alternatives, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure and funding per bill's title and summary.90% confidence
Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D) Trish La Chica (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 2435: RELATING TO PORTABLE PLUG-IN SOLAR GENERATION DEVICES.

Prohibits binding agreements preventing the installation of a portable plug-in solar generation device on any residential dwelling, subject to certain requirements.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits restrictions on residential solar device installation, directly promoting renewable energy adoption by removing barriers to portable solar generation.90% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Daniel Holt (D) Luke Evslin (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Ikaika Hussey (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2725: RELATING TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.

Establishes the offense of prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation of a minor. Authorizes a victim of female genital mutilation to bring a civil action for damages under certain conditions. Amends the statutory definitions of "child abuse or neglect" and "harm" to include prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation of a minor.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates criminal offense for FGM of minors, expands child abuse definitions, and enables civil remedies - strengthens legal protections under criminal justice framework.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 2565: RELATING TO TEACHERS.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Education and State Public Charter School Commission to provide monetary awards to educators who are recognized by the legislature, during education week, for their accomplishments, excellence in teaching, leadership, and service. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds to DOE for teacher awards, increasing education budget allocation per appropriation subject and funding public service program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for teacher recognition awards during Education Week, directly supporting educators through financial incentives for excellence and service.95% confidence
Kanani Souza (R) Nicole Lowen (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Dee Morikawa (D) Justin Woodson (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2733: RELATING TO LIQUOR.

Requires an advertisement for liquor or alcohol to include a cancer-risk warning. Establishes guidelines for cancer-risk warnings included in advertisements for liquor or alcohol. Establishes penalties for an advertiser that fails to include a compliant cancer-risk warning in an advertisement for liquor or alcohol. Effective 1/1/2027.
Karl Rhoads (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2787: RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

SB 2787 authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to provide loans or grants to eligible individuals for purchasing rental housing units. This directly affects prospective landlords or property owners seeking to enter the rental market. The bill enables the fund - which typically recycles repaid loans - to finance these purchases, expanding its use beyond its current scope. This policy change aims to increase the supply of rental housing by supporting new property acquisitions through low-barrier financing. The bill is currently under review by the Housing committee.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes loans/grants for purchasing rental units to increase housing supply, directly funding housing development and expanding affordable housing access.95% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2732: RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.

SB 2732 requires courts to consider a defendant's actual financial situation - not just a fixed bail amount - when determining pretrial release. It directly affects individuals detained before trial who cannot afford cash bail. The bill mandates judges to evaluate specific factors related to a defendant's ability to pay, such as income and assets. This aims to reduce pretrial detention based solely on wealth, rather than financial capacity.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReforms pretrial system to reduce wealth-based detention, aligning with justice reform goals like reducing inequitable detention and protecting civil rights.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Stanley Chang (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 3312: RELATING TO HOUSING.

SB 3312 creates a state income tax credit program to encourage commercial property owners to convert vacant or underused buildings (like stores or offices) into residential housing. The bill directly affects property owners who complete such conversions, offering them a tax credit to offset costs. Key provisions include appropriating state funds to cover the credit value and establishing eligibility criteria for qualifying properties. This policy aims to increase housing supply by making commercial-to-residential conversions financially attractive, without specifying target locations or housing types.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credit (taxation) and appropriates state funds (budget), directly using both tools to fund housing conversion program.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tax credits for converting commercial buildings to residential housing, directly increasing housing supply through financial incentives to property owners.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 1592: RELATING TO ASSAULT.

Elevates criminal penalties for assaults committed against educational workers and sports officials, while preserving appropriate judicial discretion at sentencing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeElevates penalties for assaults on educational workers/sports officials, increasing sentencing severity without reform focus.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Sean Quinlan (D) Luke Evslin (D) Mike Lee (D) Gregg Takayama (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 2053: RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.

Prohibits state elected officials from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions during any Regular Session or Special Session of the Legislature, including any extension of any Regular Session or Special Session or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Nadine Nakamura (D)
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