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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SCR 2: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SPONSOR A MICHELIN GUIDE FOR RESTAURANTS ACROSS THE STATE.

SCR 2 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to sponsor a Michelin Guide for the state's restaurants. It does not create new law but asks the department to pursue this partnership, as Hawaii currently has no Michelin Guide despite its growing culinary scene and Michelin-starred chefs. The resolution cites potential benefits like attracting diners, supporting culinary workforce development (noted in a 2022 tourism report), and elevating restaurant standards. This request directly affects Hawaii's restaurants, chefs, and tourism industry by seeking to align with a global dining recognition system.
Brandon Elefante (D) Glenn Wakai (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SCR 6: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC DURING NON-PEAK HOURS AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS.

This resolution requests Hawaii's Department of Education to open public school recreational facilities (such as pools, gyms, and fields) to the public during non-peak hours and non-school days. It builds on existing rules requiring 10-day advance notice for public use, aiming to improve access for residents - particularly in low-income and rural communities - facing barriers to recreation. The resolution does not create new law but formally asks the Department to expand current access opportunities.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requests expanded public access to school facilities, improving educational access for underserved communities per summary.90% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SCR 10: URGING THE GOVERNOR TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT TRANSGENDER MEMBERS OF THE HAWAIʻI NATIONAL GUARD FROM DISCRIMINATORY FEDERAL POLICY AND PERMIT QUALIFIED TRANSGENDER SERVICE MEMBERS TO CONTINUE THEIR SERVICE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 10) urges Hawaii's Governor to protect transgender members of the Hawaii National Guard from a federal policy banning transgender military service. It opposes Executive Order 14163, which bars transgender individuals from serving and pauses gender-affirming care for active-duty members. The resolution specifically requests the Governor take action to allow qualified transgender service members to continue serving in the Hawaii National Guard. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change law but formally requests state-level advocacy against the federal policy.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill opposes federal policy pausing gender-affirming care (a healthcare service) for transgender military members, directly supporting access to this healthcare service.90% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SR 6: REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

This Senate Resolution (SR 6) requests the Hawaii State Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). The audit would examine whether DHHL is effectively fulfilling its mission to deliver lands to native Hawaiian beneficiaries, including its efficiency, resource use, land development pace, and impact on housing stability and cultural preservation. It specifically aims to assess why a $600 million 2022 investment has not reduced the 29,000-person waitlist, with over 2,100 beneficiaries dying while awaiting land. The resolution requires the Auditor to evaluate DHHL's operations, trust fund sustainability, and beneficiary access, then submit findings to the Legislature by early 2027. This is a procedural request for evaluation, not a law changing DHHL's operations.
Samantha DeCorte (R) Brenton Awa (R) Kurt Fevella (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SR 5: URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE OWNER-OCCUPANTS WITH COMPARABLY EQUIVALENT TAX DEDUCTIONS AFFORDED TO BUSINESS ENTITIES FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO PROPERTY OWNERSHIP.

This Senate Resolution (SR 5) urges the U.S. Congress to change federal tax law so that homeowners (owner-occupants) can deduct the same property-related expenses as business entities - such as depreciation, maintenance, and insurance - currently available to real estate investors. It highlights that under current law, homeowners only deduct mortgage interest, while business owners (like REITs) deduct a broader range of costs, creating a financial disadvantage. The resolution, offered by Hawaii's legislature, does not change tax law itself but formally requests Congress to address this disparity. It specifically asks Congress to provide homeowners with "comparably equivalent" deductions for property ownership expenses. (Note: This is a symbolic resolution, not a bill with legislative effect.)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSeeks expanded tax deductions for homeowners, reducing tax burden and aligning with business deductions, providing tax relief for middle-income households.95% confidence
Samantha DeCorte (R) Brenton Awa (R) Stanley Chang (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SCR 12: URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE OWNER-OCCUPANTS WITH COMPARABLY EQUIVALENT TAX DEDUCTIONS AFFORDED TO BUSINESS ENTITIES FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO PROPERTY OWNERSHIP.

This Hawaii Senate resolution (SCR 12) urges the U.S. Congress to change federal tax law so that homeowners (owner-occupants) can deduct the same property-related expenses as business property owners. Currently, businesses like real estate investment trusts (REITs) can deduct costs such as depreciation, property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utilities, but homeowners are limited to deducting only mortgage interest. The resolution states this disparity creates an unfair tax disadvantage for Hawaii homeowners, hindering affordability as housing costs are a major barrier. It does not create new law but formally requests Congress to address this imbalance.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSeeks to expand tax deductions for homeowners, aligning with business deductions to reduce tax burden. Directly addresses tax equity for middle-income households, fulfilling tax relief indicator.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill seeks tax equity for homeowners by expanding deductible expenses, directly addressing property rights within housing policy as defined in the topic description.85% confidence
Samantha DeCorte (R) Brenton Awa (R) Stanley Chang (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SR 8: URGING THE GOVERNOR TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT TRANSGENDER MEMBERS OF THE HAWAIʻI NATIONAL GUARD FROM DISCRIMINATORY FEDERAL POLICY AND PERMIT QUALIFIED TRANSGENDER SERVICE MEMBERS TO CONTINUE THEIR SERVICE.

This Senate Resolution (SR 8) urges Hawaii's Governor to protect transgender members of the Hawaii National Guard from a federal military policy that bars transgender individuals from serving. It specifically addresses the Trump-era executive order banning transgender service members based on gender identity or medical transition history, which also halted gender-affirming care for active personnel. The resolution requests the Governor take action to permit qualified transgender service members to continue their duties without disruption. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change state law but formally asks the Governor and National Guard leadership to advocate against the federal policy.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects access to gender-affirming healthcare by opposing federal policy halting such care for transgender National Guard members.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SCR 13: REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

SCR 13 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting Hawaii's Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). The audit will examine DHHL's progress in fulfilling its mission to deliver homestead lands to native Hawaiian beneficiaries, including its efficiency, resource use, land development rates, and program effectiveness in improving housing stability and cultural preservation. It specifically requires the Auditor to assess whether DHHL is adequately managing its $600 million 2022 funding, address the 29,000+ applicant waitlist, and evaluate communication with beneficiaries. The Auditor must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by January 2027, including a timeline for improvements. This resolution directly affects DHHL's operations and the 29,000+ applicants awaiting land.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates audit of DHHL's housing program effectiveness, directly assessing progress in delivering homestead lands and improving housing stability for native Hawaiians.90% confidence
Samantha DeCorte (R) Brenton Awa (R) Kurt Fevella (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2275: RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities. Requires the Department to adopt rules.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Medicaid buy-in program expanding healthcare coverage access for workers with disabilities, directly advancing healthcare access under Medicaid.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2307: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Authorizes the Hawaii Medical Board to issue an active retired clinician license to retired physicians, osteopathic physicians, and surgeons with inactive Hawaii medical licenses to provide volunteer clinical work through community-based health care or public health organizations.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes retired clinicians to volunteer in community health, expanding access to care through increased provider availability in public health settings.95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2300: RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Reduces condominium associations' cash flow plans from a thirty-year projection to a twenty-five-year projection of the association's future income and expenses to fully fund its replacement reserves requirements each year during that twenty-five-year period.
Carol Fukunaga (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) · 2 co-sponsors
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