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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)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 1981: RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL AND GEOTHERMAL AND UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES STATEWIDE.

Establishes a Geothermal, Carbon Sequestration, and Underground Water Resource Characterization Program via slim hole bores and a related statewide environmental assessment. Appropriates funds for the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for new geothermal/carbon sequestration program, directly allocating budget resources per bill's funding language.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds geothermal exploration and carbon sequestration program, advancing renewable energy infrastructure and resource characterization per bill's appropriations and subjects.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds carbon sequestration and geothermal programs, promoting clean energy and carbon capture, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Shirley Templo (D) Justin Woodson (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 1798: RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.

Establishes the class C felony offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities. Expands the term "critical infrastructure" to include broadband, wireless, and cable networks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by classifying critical infrastructure damage as felony, increasing penalties for property offenses.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands critical infrastructure to include broadband/cable networks, protecting internet infrastructure from property damage.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill protects critical infrastructure (including transportation infrastructure) by criminalizing property damage, aligning with transportation infrastructure protection.80% confidence
Joe Gedeon (R) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Elijah Pierick (R) Jackson Sayama (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2962: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Prohibits homeowners insurance policies from limiting or denying payment of replacement costs, extended replacement costs, or building code upgrade costs for a dwelling solely because the insured elects to rebuild the dwelling at a different location or purchase an already-constructed home at a different location. Allows for the combination of dwelling and other structures coverage limits to fund the rebuilding or replacement of the primary residence under certain conditions. Requires notice to policyholders.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects homeowners' property rights by preventing insurance denial for rebuilding at different locations, aligning with housing topic's property rights aspect.60% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2995: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes a Zero-Emissions Rideshare Rebate Program to be administered by the Department of Transportation. Establishes a rideshare fee. Establishes the Zero-Emissions Rideshare Subaccount within the Highway Development Special Fund.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes rebate program for zero-emission rideshares, directly promoting reduced transportation emissions and clean energy adoption within transportation policy.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes Zero-Emissions Rideshare Rebate Program and dedicated subaccount within Highway Fund, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence
Chris Lee (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 521: RELATING TO ACCESS TO WATER ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to work with the appropriate county board or department of water supply to provide access to potable and agricultural water on Hawaiian home lands; provided that any agreement between DHHL and that county board or department of water supply is made available to the public.
Mike Gabbard (D) Henry Aquino (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) Tim Richards (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 1406: RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.

Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places.
Ron Kouchi (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 1654: RELATING TO LAND TRANSFERS.

SB 1654 authorizes state agencies to transfer specific parcels of land to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). This directly affects DHHL, which manages land for Native Hawaiian homesteaders. The bill's key provision is granting formal permission for these land transfers to occur under existing state authority. The change would expand DHHL's land holdings without requiring new funding or altering existing land management rules.
Michelle Kidani (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Stanley Chang (D) Tim Richards (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SR 3: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC DURING NON-PEAK HOURS AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS.

This Senate Resolution (SR 3) requests the Hawaii Department of Education to make public school recreational facilities - including pools, gyms, and fields - available to the public during non-peak hours and non-school days. It aims to improve equitable access for residents, particularly in rural and low-income communities that face barriers to recreational spaces. The resolution builds on existing rules requiring advance notice for facility use but seeks to expand access beyond current requirements. As a non-binding request (not a law), it directs the DOE to consider this change but does not mandate it.
Ron Kouchi (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SCR 3: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF UTILIZING MEZZANINE LOANS TO INCREASE THE RATE OF HOUSING PRODUCTION IN THE STATE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 3) requests Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) to study whether using mezzanine loans could help increase housing production in the state. Mezzanine loans are a financing tool that could allow housing developers to secure funding with less required equity, potentially lowering costs and accelerating project timelines. The study aims to evaluate if this approach could address Hawaii's severe housing shortage and improve the efficiency of state housing funds. DBEDT must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2027. (Note: This is a study request, not a law implementing mezzanine loans.)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requests study on mezzanine loans to increase housing production, directly addressing Hawaii's housing shortage through potential financing solutions.85% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Stanley Chang (D) Tim Richards (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SCR 1: REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WATER FLUORIDATION WORKING GROUP.

This concurrent resolution (SCR 1) requests Hawaii's Director of Health to form a working group focused on water fluoridation. The group, including representatives from all major county water departments, will study how adding fluoride to public drinking water could improve oral health across the state. It specifically aims to address Hawaii's low oral health rankings and lack of fluoride in most public water systems (excluding military bases), with a report due by early 2027. The resolution does not require fluoridation but seeks recommendations for potential future action. This is a procedural request, not a law mandating fluoride addition.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requests working group to study water fluoridation for improving oral health, addressing low rankings and lack of fluoride in public water systems, directly advancing public health initiatives.92% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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