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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3200: RELATING TO CULTURE.

Establishes Immigrants Day as a state holiday that is held annually on October 28. Changes Statehood Day from a state holiday to a day of recognition.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes Immigrants Day to honor contributions, promoting recognition and integration - directly aligns with supporting immigrant community visibility and cultural inclusion.90% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Chris Lee (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2382: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTIETH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 2382 authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates state funds for capital improvement projects (like infrastructure or public facilities) specifically within the 40th Representative District. This bill directly affects residents and local entities in that district by providing dedicated funding for physical upgrades. It is a procedural funding measure with no substantive policy changes beyond enabling these capital projects through bond financing.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes bonds and appropriates state funds for district infrastructure projects, directly increasing budget allocation for public capital improvements within a specific legislative district.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds capital improvement projects (infrastructure) in a district, aligning with transportation infrastructure funding as a key support indicator.85% confidence
Julie Reyes Oda (R)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2379: RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD.

Increases the scope of insurance fraud and certain offenses. Augments offenses by contractors and insurers during a declared emergency. Clarifies the penalties for the offense of insurance fraud and the capabilities and operations of the Insurance Fraud Investigations Branch, including the annual report to the Legislature and the protection of sensitive information. Adds protection for insurance fraud whistleblowers. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to establish a centralized database for authorized agencies to track insurance fraud data. Appropriates funds.
Scot Matayoshi (D) Lisa Marten (D) Greggor Ilagan (D) Mark Hashem (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2318: RELATING TO INDEPENDENT AUDITS OF DEPOSIT BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS.

Limits the independent audit requirement to deposit beverage distributors who distribute 2,000,000 or more deposit beverage containers a year. Identifies frequency of obtaining and submitting independent audits based on quantities of deposit beverage containers imported, manufactured, or distributed. Creates minimum requirements for independent audits.
Nadine Nakamura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3149: RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

SB 3149 aligns Hawaii's state income tax and estate/generation-skipping transfer tax laws with the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as updated through December 31, 2025. This bill directly affects Hawaii residents and estates subject to state income and transfer taxes by updating state rules to match federal changes. Its key mechanism is synchronizing state tax definitions, deductions, and rates with the federal code as amended by that date. The legislation aims to reduce discrepancies between state and federal tax treatments for taxpayers. It is currently in early stages, having been introduced on January 26, 2026.
Ron Kouchi (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3120: RELATING TO SCHOOL LICENSURE.

SB 3120 would transfer oversight of licensing for private trade, vocational, and technical schools from the Hawaii Department of Education to the University of Hawaii. This change directly affects private schools in these categories, as the University of Hawaii would become their new licensing authority. The bill's key provision is the shift in administrative responsibility for school licensing, moving it from a state education department to a specific university entity. The bill is currently pending introduction and has not yet advanced in the legislative process.
Ron Kouchi (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2432: RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.

Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to close all or portions of any marine life conservation district for various periods of time and to adopt rules for the regulation of commercial activity within a marine life conservation district.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes closures and regulations to protect marine ecosystems within conservation districts, directly advancing environmental protection through conservation district management.95% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2412: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 2412 proposes allocating state funds for physical projects like roads, buildings, or parks in the Eighth Representative District. It directly affects residents and local infrastructure within that district by providing financial resources for capital improvements. The bill’s key provision is the appropriation of funds, with no additional requirements or mechanisms specified in the provided abstract. (Note: The bill is in early stages, having only been introduced on January 27, 2026.)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for infrastructure projects, directly increasing budgeted spending in a specific district per its summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates state funds for road infrastructure projects in Eighth District, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence
David Tarnas (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3114: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING.

Raises the ceiling for the prevailing wages exemption on public works construction projects from $2,000 to $5,000 for governmental contracting agencies. Creates exemption to contractors licensing laws for public works construction projects valued up to $5,000 for governmental contracting agencies.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRaises prevailing wage exemption threshold, reducing wage coverage for small public works projects and weakening wage protections for workers.85% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2422: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINETEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 2422 allocates state funds for capital improvement projects within the Nineteenth Representative District. It directly affects residents and local infrastructure in that district by providing financial resources for physical upgrades, such as building repairs or facility enhancements. The bill’s sole mechanism is the appropriation of dedicated funding, with no additional requirements or program details specified in the abstract. It is currently in early legislative stages, having been introduced and passed first reading in January 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates state funds via appropriation for district infrastructure, directly advancing budgetary funding mechanisms without tax policy implications.92% confidence
Mark Hashem (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2363: RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.

HB 2363 expands eligibility for "assisted community treatment" to include repeat petty offenders. This program provides community-based support (like counseling or supervision) instead of jail time for individuals with behavioral health needs. The bill changes eligibility rules to cover people with multiple minor offense convictions. It directly affects repeat petty offenders by offering treatment alternatives to incarceration.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands community treatment alternatives to jail for repeat petty offenders with behavioral health needs, reducing incarceration and promoting rehabilitation, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mental health treatment access via community support for behavioral health needs, replacing incarceration for repeat offenders, directly strengthening mental health services.95% confidence
Joe Gedeon (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Elijah Pierick (R) Darius Kila (D) Julie Reyes Oda (R)
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