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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 2461: RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.

Increases the ceiling of the works of art special fund. Appropriates funds for the maintenance, upkeep, and preservation of the State's public art and collections. Appropriates funds for a collections manager position within the state foundation on culture and the arts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for public art preservation and collections management, directly funding a program within the state budget.95% confidence
Jeanné Kapela (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 2401: RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

HB 2401 authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to provide loans or grants to eligible individuals seeking to purchase rental properties. This directly affects potential new landlords or investors who may struggle to secure traditional financing for acquiring rental units. The bill's key mechanism allows the fund to offer financial assistance for the purchase of rental housing, rather than solely for repairs or maintenance. As a newly introduced bill (pending committee referral), it has not yet been voted on or enacted.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes loans/grants for purchasing rental properties, increasing housing supply by supporting new investment in rental housing stock.85% confidence
Daniel Holt (D) Luke Evslin (D) Kanani Souza (R) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 2414: RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.

HB 2414 implements recommendations from Act 245, SLH 2024 to amend the Hawaii Penal Code, but the provided abstract does not specify the exact changes or who the bill directly affects. The bill’s key mechanisms remain unclear from the available context, as it only references broader administrative updates to the Penal Code without detailing provisions. The Hawaii House Judiciary, Health, and Agriculture (JHA) committee recently recommended passing the bill with amendments, but no concrete policy changes are described in the summary. Without specific details on the proposed Penal Code amendments, a substantive summary of the bill’s policy impact cannot be provided.
Luke Evslin (D) Kanani Souza (R) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Jackson Sayama (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2551: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to develop an alternative pathway for a visiting international educator permit aligned to the duration of the educator's J-1 visa program. Repeals 6/30/2031.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates alternative pathway for international educators, facilitating teacher recruitment and addressing staffing shortages, directly supporting educator access and school staffing needs.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill creates pathway for J-1 visa educators to align permits with visa duration, facilitating immigration integration and access to education services.90% confidence
Rachele Lamosao (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 2028: RELATING TO LABOR DAY.

HB 2028 establishes a nonrefundable tax credit for employers who provide a paid Labor Day holiday to construction workers. This policy directly affects construction employers (who may claim the credit) and construction workers (who receive a paid holiday). The key provision requires employers to grant a paid holiday on Labor Day to qualify for the tax credit, which is effective July 1, 3000. The bill passed committee in February 2026 with amendments but does not change existing Labor Day holiday requirements for other workers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes refundable tax credit for employers providing paid Labor Day to construction workers, directly providing tax relief aligned with fiscal support for middle-income workers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates tax credit for employers providing paid Labor Day holiday to construction workers, expanding worker benefits and advancing compensation standards.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Terez Amato (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Dee Morikawa (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2728: RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Appropriates funds to: (1) the counties for more voter service centers for in-person voting; (2) the Office of Elections to print and mail the digital voter information guide to all registered voters; and (3) the Office of Elections to support a public outreach and engagement campaign to encourage greater voter participation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for election services (voter centers, guides, outreach), directly allocating budget resources to public programs under Appropriations ($).90% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2855: RELATING TO OPIOID ANTAGONISTS.

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations that issue policies, contracts, plans, or agreements that provide prescription drug coverage to provide coverage for at least one generic opioid antagonist and device.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for opioid antagonists, expanding access to overdose reversal treatment and strengthening prescription drug coverage requirements.95% confidence
Mike Gabbard (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D) Tim Richards (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2996: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

SB 2996 prohibits the commercial harvesting of aquatic life (such as fish or marine animals) for sale to aquarium businesses, regardless of how the collection is done. This directly affects commercial aquarium suppliers and businesses that source live marine specimens. The bill's key provision is a complete ban on this specific activity, eliminating exceptions for collection methods. It does not address other environmental protections or commercial fishing. The bill is currently in committee review with a scheduled public hearing.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans commercial harvesting of aquatic life for aquariums, directly conserving marine species and habitats per bill's prohibition.90% confidence
Chris Lee (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2341: RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Authorizes SHPD to conduct a phased review of a proposed project on private property under certain circumstances. Amends the process and deadlines by which SHPD must provide written concurrence or non-concurrence for a proposed project on private property or other project that requires entitlement for use, after which concurrence may be assumed and the project may proceed.
Troy Hashimoto (D) Stanley Chang (D) Tim Richards (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2358: RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.

Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, and there is a sign giving notice of the closure.
Brandon Elefante (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Glenn Wakai (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Mike Gabbard (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1458: RELATING TO TAXATION OF ADVERTISING REVENUE BY MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.

Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund to receive revenues earned by major social media platforms to fund initiatives expanding broadband access and local journalism initiatives. Directs the Department of Taxation to apply the state corporate income tax to advertising revenue earned by major social media platforms if the revenue is derived from content created within the State or from audiences located in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesApplies corporate tax on social media ad revenue, funds broadband/journalism via new appropriation, strengthening tax base and funding public services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyDirectly funds broadband expansion and digital equity initiatives via tax on social media ad revenue, aligning with 'expands internet access' and 'promotes digital equity' indicators.95% confidence
Ikaika Hussey (D)
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