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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3209: RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.

Removes references to countdown timers as it relates to pedestrian-control signals, including the requirement that pedestrians must begin crossing a roadway before a countdown timer begins.
Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRemoves safety-related requirement for pedestrian signals in traffic code, weakening safety standards by eliminating countdown timers.85% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Chris Lee (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3178: RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EVALUATIONS.

Establishes the Board of Education Internal Audit Office to conduct program and fiscal evaluations of the Department of Education's key strategic initiatives to identify program improvements and provide other benefits. Requires the Board of Education to establish a standing committee with a scope that includes audit-related responsibilities. Appropriates moneys.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for internal audit office to conduct fiscal evaluations, promoting accountability in DOE spending per fiscal responsibility indicators.85% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Samantha DeCorte (R) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3265: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACTIONS.

Requires any law enforcement officer acting under color of law in a public space or on state or county property to remain visibly identifiable. Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while performing their duties, with certain exceptions. Requires law enforcement officers to wear apparel and use vehicles that bear conspicuous markings of the applicable law enforcement agency. Requires all civil law enforcement activity that involves participation by state or county law enforcement officers or occurs on state or county property to be conducted in a manner that adheres to specified standards. Deems certain locations to be service-first spaces and requires them to have clear, narrowly tailored procedures with respect to civil immigration actions. Requires all state and county agencies to adopt policies that limit the collection, retention, and sharing of immigration-related personal data. Requires all interagency data exchanges between state agencies, county agencies, or state and county agencies to operate under auditable agreements. Requires all state and county agencies to report annually to the Legislature and Governor regarding the civil-immigration-related requests. Requires every state and county agency to adopt a policy that prohibits immigration-based harassment or threats, including unwarranted verification of an individual's immigration status, with respect to employment or the provision of services to the public. Requires all state and county law enforcement officers to monitor civil immigration enforcement activity by activating body cameras when present in a situation in which United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are interacting with a member of the general public.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates visible identification for officers, promoting transparency and accountability in law enforcement - a key criminal justice reform indicator.85% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3260: RELATING TO THE COSMETOLOGY LICENSURE COMPACT.

Authorizes the Governor to enter into a Cosmetology Licensure Compact on behalf of the State to provide a streamlined process that allows cosmetologists to obtain a multistate license enabling them to practice cosmetology in another state without obtaining a separate license under the laws of that state. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact.
Troy Hashimoto (D) Lynn DeCoite (D) Donna Kim (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3165: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes the Hawaii Micro-Lending Credit Enhancement Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to expand micro-lending capacity by providing state‑funded loan loss reserves or other credit enhancement that absorbs first losses on qualified micro-loans made by participating lenders to Hawaii small businesses. Allows borrower fees and state matching contributions to capitalize lender-held loan loss reserve accounts. Establishes the Hawaii Micro-Lending Credit Enhancement Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
Jarrett Keohokalole (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3195: RELATING TO DRUGS FOR WEIGHT LOSS.

Requires the Department of Human Services to provide Medicaid and Medicare part D prescription drug program recipients with coverage of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs for weight loss. Appropriates funds.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid/Medicare coverage for GLP-1 weight loss drugs, expanding access and appropriating funds for treatment under public health programs.95% confidence
Brenton Awa (R) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3226: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Adds the penalty of vehicle impoundment to violations of reckless driving and for failure to present a valid driver's license, motor vehicle or liability insurance identification card, or certificate of registration.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAdds penalties for reckless driving to enhance road safety, aligning with transportation safety indicators.85% confidence
Brandon Elefante (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3194: RELATING TO MINORS.

Expands the statewide curfew to apply to minors under 18 years of age, instead of under 16. Amends the exceptions to, and penalties for, violations of the statewide curfew. Restricts a county's authority to enact curfew ordinances to only those ordinances that are more stringent than the statewide curfew.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands curfew to minors under 18, increasing enforcement against youth and aligning with 'expands criminalization' indicator in criminal justice context.85% confidence
Kurt Fevella (R)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3174: RELATING TO WATER.

Subjects a person who controls, operates, or manages plants or facilities for conveying, distributing, and transmitting water for irrigation and other purposes for public use to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission.
Carol Fukunaga (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 2 co-sponsors
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