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signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 1854: RELATING TO COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS.

Establishes the Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office to certify and decertify community behavioral health clinics and provide technical assistance for clinics seeking certification. Establishes the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Oversight Board. Amends the composition of the Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances to include a member from the Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Special Fund and Oversight Board to certify clinics and provide technical assistance, directly strengthening mental health service infrastructure and access.92% confidence
Gregg Takayama (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 1870: RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.

By 1/1/2027, requires all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations to adopt and post written policies that identify nonpublic areas, establish procedures for warrant verification and staff response, prohibit the collection of certain immigration-status data, and require annual staff training and certain multilingual notices. Requires the Attorney General to publish model policies. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts law enforcement participation in civil immigration enforcement near community services (schools, health care, shelters), promoting trust and access to essential services while aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing ...85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates schools as protected community locations to limit immigration enforcement, ensuring safe access to education and protecting students/staff from disruption in educational settings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects healthcare facilities from immigration enforcement, ensuring access to services without fear of deportation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects shelters (housing services) from immigration enforcement, ensuring access to housing for vulnerable populations in protected community locations.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill limits state/local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement near protected community locations (schools, health facilities), safeguarding immigrant access to essential services.95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Kanani Souza (R) Terez Amato (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Linda Ichiyama (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 2095: RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.

This bill allocates supplemental funding to the Hawaii Judiciary for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. It provides additional budget resources to support court operations and judicial services during this period. The bill directly affects the Judiciary's budget planning and resource allocation. (Note: As a procedural funding measure, not a policy change, the summary is concise per guidelines.)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates supplemental funding to Judiciary for court operations, directly increasing public service budget allocation under Appropriations.95% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 2078: RELATING TO HABITUAL VIOLENT CRIME.

Requires the Attorney General, in consultation with the Criminal Justice Research Institute, to submit ongoing annual reports to the Legislature on the effectiveness of the habitual violent crime offense in addressing repeat violent crime in the State. Amends Act 213, SLH 2024, which established the offense of habitual violent crime, by requiring the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit a one-time report to the Legislature on the effectiveness of the offense prior to the Regular Session of 2031 and extending its sunset date to 6/30/2031. (CD1)
Nadine Nakamura (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 3238: RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.

SB 3238 establishes a language access education and workforce development program at the University of Hawaii to train professionals in providing language services. It appropriates state funds to support this program, which directly affects communities with limited English proficiency and government agencies needing interpreters or translators. The key mechanism is creating a dedicated training initiative at UH to build a skilled workforce for language access services. This bill focuses on concrete policy changes by funding workforce development rather than altering existing services or regulations.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates state funds for UH language access workforce training program, directly funding higher education workforce development to improve educational access for limited English proficiency communities.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds language access training for limited English proficiency communities, enhancing immigrant access to services and integration.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds workforce development program training language access professionals, directly supporting employment standards in language services sector.95% confidence
Rachele Lamosao (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Chris Lee (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 3255: RELATING TO CURRENCY.

SB 3255 requires retail merchants to accept cash payments for all in-person transactions. This directly affects businesses that sell goods or services face-to-face and customers who prefer using physical cash. The key provision mandates that merchants cannot refuse cash simply because it is cash, ensuring it remains a valid payment method. The bill focuses on maintaining cash accessibility without specifying exceptions or penalties for non-compliance. It does not address digital payments or online transactions.
Karl Rhoads (D) Mike Gabbard (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 2474: RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.

Authorizes the State to enter into nonbinding international cooperative agreements with national governments; national ministries, departments, or agencies; provincial or regional governments; or international intergovernmental bodies relevant to the interests of the State or an international partner. Expands the definition of sister-state or province partnerships to include a partnership between the State and a prefecture or foreign nation. Requires the Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission to evaluate how a sister-state or province partnership or international cooperative agreement will enhance certain key state initiatives. (CD1)
Cory Chun (D) Daniel Holt (D) Luke Evslin (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 2475: RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS.

HB 2475 establishes labeling requirements for 'ōkolehao, a traditional Hawaiian distilled spirit made from taro. It directly affects producers and sellers of 'ōkolehao by mandating specific information on product labels, such as origin, ingredients, or production methods to ensure authenticity. The key provision requires that all 'ōkolehao sold in Hawaii meet these standardized labeling standards. This bill aims to clarify product identity for consumers while supporting local cultural heritage products.
Nicole Lowen (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Sue Lee Loy (D) Chris Todd (D) Kirstin Kahaloa (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 3138: RELATING TO INDEPENDENT AUDITS OF DEPOSIT BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS.

Limits the independent audit requirement under the State's Deposit Beverage Container Program to deposit beverage distributors who distribute 5 million or more deposit beverage containers a year. Identifies frequency of obtaining and submitting independent audits based on quantities of deposit beverage containers distributed. Defines "distribute" to include the manufacture, import, and sale of deposit beverage containers. Creates minimum requirements for independent audits. (CD1)
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 2429: RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE EVALUATION.

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in collaboration with the Department of Taxation, to study the effectiveness of tax expenditures, prepare summary descriptive statistics, submit annual reports to the Legislature, and develop appropriate schedules and tax return forms to collect adequate information for evaluation of tax expenditures. Authorizes Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism staff to access certain information on tax returns to conduct evaluations of tax expenditures. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates evaluation of tax credits/exemptions to promote fiscal responsibility and transparency in tax expenditures, aligning with closing loopholes and accountability.90% confidence
Kyle Yamashita (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 2153: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to convene a Bona Fide Farmer Working Group to develop multi-tiered, matrix-based definitions for the terms "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity". Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)
Michelle Kidani (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Tim Richards (D) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 2598: RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.

SB 2598 authorizes state agencies to use funds from certain special and revolving funds to cover the operational and administrative costs of the programs those funds support. This directly affects state programs that manage non-general funds, such as those for specific services or projects. The bill changes existing rules by permitting these funds to pay for routine program management expenses, rather than requiring separate budget allocations for such costs. It does not create new programs or alter funding levels but streamlines how existing program funds can be used.
Donovan Dela Cruz (D)
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