Sign Up
Home › Hawaii › Bills
Bills

Hawaii Bills

Track legislation and stay informed about the bills that matter to you.

State Legislature US Congress
All 53,153 Active 37,441 In committee 35,403 Passed 13,465 Signed 1,935 Failed 186

Bill results

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3172: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Requires the Department of Taxation to accept, evaluate and make determinations on offers in compromise under certain conditions, including for offers requiring the Governor's approval. Amends the income tax and general excise tax statute of limitation periods for collection or commencement of proceedings to six years, except in cases of false or fraudulent returns, or intent to evade tax. Effective 1/1/2027.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax collection statute of limitations to 6 years, strengthening revenue collection and fiscal management per tax enforcement provisions.85% confidence
Angus McKelvey (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3193: 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 homeschoolers to take public school tests, restricting educational flexibility and adding mandated compliance for homeschooling families.85% confidence
Michelle Kidani (D) Samantha DeCorte (R) Kurt Fevella (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3197: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Exempts the sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs from the general excise tax. Removes the state income tax on unemployment compensation benefits. Doubles the standard deduction for individuals earning less than $100,000 and joint returns earning less than $200,000. Repeals the incremental increases on standard income tax deduction amounts. Increases the minimum income threshold and exemption amount for the low-income household renters' income tax credit. Removes the tax liability for the first $100,000 of individual income earned.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts groceries/nonprescription drugs from tax, removes tax on unemployment benefits, doubles standard deductions for lower/middle income earners - direct tax relief for targeted groups.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves income tax on unemployment benefits and doubles standard deductions for lower earners, increasing disposable income and strengthening worker financial stability.90% confidence
Kurt Fevella (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3196: RELATING TO LABOR DAY.

Establishes a Labor Day tax credit for employers of construction workers. Requires any employer of a construction worker to pay the construction worker at a rate that is twice the worker's regular rate of pay for any work performed on Labor Day.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a refundable tax credit for employers, directly providing tax relief and impacting state tax policy through fiscal incentives.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates 2x pay for construction workers on Labor Day, directly increasing wage compensation and protecting workers' rights under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence
Kurt Fevella (R)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3205: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases from 70% to 90% the taxation rate on electronic smoking devices and e-liquid sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer after 12/31/2026. Provides for the deposit of the additional tax revenue into the Hawaii cancer research special fund.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax rate on e-cigarettes to fund Hawaii cancer research special fund, directly allocating new revenue to a public health program.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3163: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a proceeding to study and implement the Smart Imports Program. Establishes the Smart Imports Program and requires electric utilities to offer excess electricity to consumers during daylight hours at cost for any legal purpose beginning January 1, 2028. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules and establish penalties.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates utilities to offer excess renewable energy to consumers at cost, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and infrastructure through the Smart Imports Program.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes renewable energy adoption through the Smart Imports Program, requiring utilities to offer excess renewable electricity to consumers, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence
Chris Lee (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Angus McKelvey (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3268: RELATING TO CASINO GAMING.

Authorizes limited casino gaming in the State at a single casino facility located in the Stadium Development District. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Authorizes the Commission to adopt rules. Authorizes the Commission to issue one 20-year casino license to one licensee for the development and operation of the casino facility. Establishes application procedures and requirements for the casino license, supplier's license, and occupational license. Allows the Commission to establish procedures for the issuance of a liquor license for the casino licensee. Requires annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. Establishes the Wagering Tax and the disposition of revenues therefrom, including allocations to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Department of Education. Establishes the State Gaming Fund. Requires the Commission to establish a Compulsive Gamblers Program. Requires the Auditor to perform periodic audits of the Commission. Appropriates funds.
Glenn Wakai (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3271: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish the Small Business Innovation Research Matching Program. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, in collaboration with the Department of Education, to establish a STEM education outreach program. Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to develop an economic diversification strategic plan. Appropriates funds for economic diversification and defense ecosystem development.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds HTDC STEM education, innovation matching program, and economic diversification strategic plan to advance tech development and education initiatives.95% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3208: RELATING TO PRETRIAL REFORM.

Requires release on recognizance for defendants charged with violations, traffic offenses, nonviolent petty misdemeanors, nonviolent misdemeanors, and nonviolent class C felonies, subject to conditions. Establishes exclusions for specified offenses, threats to public safety, and wilful flight. Requires findings when bail or detention is imposed, ongoing review of continued detention or conditions, and a prompt hearing if bail cannot be posted. Requires prosecutors to notify victims of pretrial decisions.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires pretrial release for nonviolent offenses, mandates judicial review of detention, reduces unnecessary jail populations - core criminal justice reform measures.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3224: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.

Repeals the requirement for land covered by an agricultural park lease with a remaining term of fifteen years or less to be located in a county having a population of less than five hundred thousand in order for the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to extend the lease.
Tim Richards (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3188: RELATING TO CONSUMER DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES.

SB 3188 requires debt collectors to provide debtors with clear written notices containing specific information about their debts before pursuing collection. This applies directly to debt collection agencies and creditors handling consumer debt claims. The bill mandates that these notices include details like the debt amount, the collector’s contact information, and the debtor’s right to dispute the debt. The goal is to increase transparency and protect consumers by ensuring they receive necessary information to understand and address their debt obligations.
Carol Fukunaga (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D)
Showing 1,021 to 1,032 of 35,403 bills
Previous 1 … 85 86 87 … 2,951 Next