Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3113: RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL LAND TRANSFER.

Amends section 2 of Act 307, SLH 2022, to revise tax map key numbers and the conveyance process by which identified properties are to be conveyed to the Department of Education pursuant to Act 307.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2394: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 2394 authorizes the issuance of bonds and allocates funds for capital improvement projects in the Forty-first Representative District. It directly affects residents and local infrastructure within that district by providing financial resources for projects like road repairs, building upgrades, or public facility enhancements. The bill’s key mechanism is the authorization of general obligation bonds and dedicated appropriations to cover project costs. This is a funding measure with no voting record yet, as it was recently introduced and referred to committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3104: RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.

Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multistate licensure privilege in each party state, effective 1/1/2027. Beginning 1/1/2027, allows the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. Appropriates general revenues.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2407: RELATING TO NET INVESTMENT INCOME TAX.

HB 2407 establishes a new net investment income tax, though the provided context lacks specific details about its rate, income thresholds, or exact scope. The bill's abstract does not identify which taxpayers would be directly affected (e.g., income levels or types of investments) or describe how the tax would be calculated or administered. As introduced on January 27, 2026, and referred to committee on February 2, 2026, no concrete policy mechanisms or affected groups are described in the available information. A full summary cannot be provided without additional details on the tax's structure and implementation.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3150: RELATING TO HOSTING PLATFORMS.

Requires hosting platforms that earn service fees for providing booking services for transient accommodations to register with the Department of Taxation as tax collection agents and report, collect, and remit general excise and transient accommodations taxes on behalf of operators.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2354: RELATING TO ILLEGAL CAMPING.

Clarifies petty misdemeanor penalties for the offense of criminal trespass onto public parks and recreational grounds. Provides for seizure of abandoned or unattended personal property. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a homeless outreach and case management program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to identify and restore vacated homeless encampment areas in the State and report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2430: RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

Exempts county elected officials, county candidates, and county candidate committees from the prohibition on receiving contributions from a lobbyist during a state legislative session.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3100: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.

SB 3100 is a procedural bill with no substantive policy changes, as indicated by its official abstract describing it as a "Short form bill." It has undergone early legislative steps (introduced, passed first reading, referred to committee) but does not establish new laws, alter government operations, or directly affect constituents. The bill's title ("RELATING TO GOVERNMENT") is generic and does not specify any concrete provisions. No further details about its content or impact are provided in the available records.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3130: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Based solely on the provided context, a detailed summary cannot be created. The official abstract only states "Short form bill relating to health care" without describing specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties. No concrete policy changes, key provisions, or direct impacts are outlined in the available information. The bill is in early stages (pending introduction as of 2026-01-26) with no substantive details provided.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2371: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Prohibits a financial risk-bearing entity from administering Medicaid services. Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more administrative services organizations to perform non-risk administrative functions for the operation of the State's Medicaid program. Requires the Department to establish a Medicaid Care Coordination Program to contract with community-based programs to provide care coordination services. Requires physicians, other independent practitioners, hospitals, and other institutional providers to be paid or reimbursed directly by the State's medicaid agency. Requires the Department to establish regional health hubs in each county to serve as localized oversight bodies. Requires the Department to convene a Medicaid Stakeholder Advisory Group to support continuous improvement throughout the transition period. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2370: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO WAGE EQUITY.

Proposes an amendment to Article IX of the Hawaii State Constitution to guarantee that every person has the inalienable right, while engaged in employment in the State, to be paid at a wage rate that is at least equal to the state minimum wage rate, as provided by law, without regard to the type or nature of employment, unless justified by a compelling state interest achieved by the least restrictive means.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2447: RELATING TO TOURISM.

Amends the duties of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to focus on marketing and branding, rather than destination management and regenerative tourism. Establishes the Tourism Liaison Officer position within the Office of the Governor. Includes destination management and regenerative tourism as responsibilities of the Tourism Liaison Officer. Appropriates funds.

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