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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
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2079: RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

HB 2079 reestablishes a state income tax credit for property owners who upgrade, convert, or connect their cesspools (sewage disposal systems) to public sewer lines or alternative systems. This tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, directly benefiting homeowners and businesses in areas reliant on cesspools. The key provision is the reinstatement of a financial incentive to encourage the replacement of older cesspools, which are often environmentally concerning. The bill does not create new regulations but provides a tax benefit for specific infrastructure upgrades. It is currently pending committee review for potential passage.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReinstates income tax credit for cesspool upgrades, providing tax relief to property owners and promoting environmental compliance through fiscal incentive.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incentivizes cesspool upgrades to reduce groundwater pollution from outdated systems, directly addressing environmental protection through wastewater management.90% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2163: RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.

Requires the driver of a vehicle to stop for a pedestrian who is crossing the roadway within a crosswalk and not to proceed until the pedestrian has completely exited the crosswalk and the driver can safely proceed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates driver stops for pedestrians in crosswalks, enhancing road safety standards directly related to transportation infrastructure and user safety.95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Jackson Sayama (D) Justin Woodson (D) Darius Kila (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2244: RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

Clarifies that, for electric utilities, "performance-based incentives" include revenue adjustment mechanisms, cost control mechanisms, rewards for superior performance, and penalties for subpar performance. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adopt alternative ratemaking procedures to establish electric utility rates and performance-based incentives. Requires the Commission to apply a presumption in favor of considering historical cost trends and external indices that reflect incentives to control costs if the Commission resets an electric utility's allowed revenues based on consideration of the utility's costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill focuses on ratepayer protection via performance-based incentives and cost control mechanisms for utilities, aligning with consumer protection in energy infrastructure regulation.85% confidence
Nicole Lowen (D) Kirstin Kahaloa (D) Lisa Marten (D) Amy Perruso (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 2933: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE COSTS.

Establishes the Prescription Drug Affordability Board within the Department of Health to conduct affordability reviews on high-cost prescription drugs and establish upper payment limits under certain circumstances. Establishes out-of-pocket maximums for prescribed insulin, asthma inhalers, and epinephrine auto-injectors. Prohibits copayment adjustment programs. Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to comply with certain affordability measures. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Requires adoption of rules by the Affordability Board and Insurance Commissioner. Appropriates funds.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Prescription Drug Affordability Board, caps out-of-pocket costs for insulin/asthma/epinephrine, prohibits copayment adjustments - directly reduces patient financial burden on essential medications.95% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2224: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Repeals a provision in Act 4, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2005, that prohibits the Department of Human Services from taking any action to remove pharmaceutical benefits management from managed care plans that provide health care coverage for Hawaii Medicaid beneficiaries. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepeals prohibition preventing Medicaid department from removing PBMs from managed care plans, enabling improved pharmaceutical benefits management for beneficiaries.90% confidence
Ikaika Hussey (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Shirley Templo (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 731: RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Allows a retirant employed as an investigator identified by the Department of Law Enforcement or Department of the Attorney General as a labor shortage or difficult-to-fill position to be rehired without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without a loss or interruption of retirement benefits, subject to certain conditions. Requires annual reports to the Legislature to include details on the employment of retirants as investigators.
Lynn DeCoite (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2007: RELATING TO LAND USE DECISION-MAKING.

Provides the authority for counties to amend district boundaries up to 25 acres for purposes of residential housing, agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or workforce fee simple ownership.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables counties to adjust land use boundaries for residential and workforce housing development, directly advancing affordable housing availability through zoning flexibility.95% confidence
Lorraine Inouye (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Kurt Fevella (R) Dru Kanuha (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2027: RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL TAX CREDIT.

Establishes a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel distribution in Hawaii to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Provides $1 per gallon, increasing by 2 cents per additional 1 per cent emissions reduction, up to $2 per gallon. Caps total credits at $20,000,000 annually, with carryover provisions. Requires reporting to ensure transparency and compliance. Applies to taxable years after December 31, 2025, and sunsets on December 31, 2035.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes a new tax credit mechanism ($1-$2/gal) with annual cap ($20M), directly implementing tax policy to incentivize sustainable aviation fuel under state fiscal framework.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions, promoting renewable energy adoption in aviation sector.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly establishes tax credits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions via sustainable aviation fuel, with incentives tied to emissions reductions and capped funding for environmental compliance.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions, directly promoting sustainable transportation practices within aviation infrastructure.95% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Angus McKelvey (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 1731: RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.

Clarifies that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who meet an intermediate care facility or nursing facility level of care shall not be denied residency in a licensed community care foster family home solely because of their disability or enrollment in a specific medicaid waiver program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures Medicaid waiver participants access foster homes, preventing denial based on disability or Medicaid status, supporting healthcare access for disabled individuals.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination against disabled individuals in foster homes, directly protecting tenant rights and ensuring housing access per topic indicators.95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Chris Muraoka (R) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Gregg Takayama (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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