Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2405: RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

Requires hotelkeepers to supply and provide annual training on the proper use and limitations of a panic button to certain workers no later than 1/1/2027.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Terez Amato (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Shirley Templo (D)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2450: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Requires the Auditor to conduct a financial and performance audit of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, including a review of the Department's use of moneys appropriated by Act 279, SLH 2022.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3117: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Veterans

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2342: RELATING TO LIQUOR.

In counties of fewer than 200,000 residents, but more than 100,000 residents, exempts the 3-day temporary liquor licenses for fundraising events, known as class 10 special licenses, from any requirement to obtain fire-related clearances. Allows applications for class 10 special licenses to be submitted electronically and for a single application to apply any fundraising event that spans multiple parcels of land owned by the same entity. Increases the percentage of fines assessed by all county liquor commissions that may be used to fund public liquor-related educational or enforcement programs.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2389: RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES.

Requires all state building construction begun on or after 7/1/2026 to provide at least 1 universal changing accommodation in each public restroom designated as a family or assisted-use restroom, where feasible.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2346: RELATING TO CASH TRANSACTION ROUNDING.

Requires cash transactions to be rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cents. Requires cash transactions that total $0.01 or $0.02 to be rounded up to $0.05. Exempts transactions in which payment is made by demand or negotiable instrument, electronic fund transfer, check, gift card, money order, credit card, or other like instrument or method.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2460: RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

Establishes a Royal Mausoleum Commission within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement policy for the preservation, operation, and outreach of Mauna ʻAla. Allows the Royal Mausoleum Commission to make rules as necessary, employ staff, and receive private or federal funds. Requires the Royal Mausoleum Commission to report annually to the Legislature. Requires the Legislature to appropriate sufficient funds to support the Royal Mausoleum Commission.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2350: RELATING TO TIP CREDIT.

Beginning 1/1/2027, increases the tip credit amount to equal twenty-five per cent of the minimum wage. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate the adjusted tip credit amount.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3115: RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

SB 3115 reduces the minimum amount of revenue that public schools must collect through meal fees to cover program costs. It directly affects schools operating under the Department of Education by lowering the financial target they must meet from student meal charges. The key change lowers the required revenue threshold the state department sets for school meal programs. This policy adjustment aims to reduce financial pressure on schools managing meal services. (4 sentences)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3122: RELATING TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS.

SB 3122 requires the state Board of Education to update physical education standards and performance metrics to reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test for public school students. This bill directly affects all public school districts and students in grades 3-12, as it mandates the return of this specific fitness assessment tool. The key mechanism is the Board of Education's obligation to revise existing standards to align with the test's requirements. The policy change shifts physical education evaluations back to a standardized, nationally recognized fitness benchmark.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2377: RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to request information related to easements prior to any transfer of certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity and an approved feasible and funded action plan before pasture lands are removed for reforestation or other public purposes.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2365: RELATING TO ELECTION REFORM.

Requires the Chief Election Officer role to be an elected position by popular vote beginning with the 2030 general election. Amends the appointment process of the elections commission to subject nominations to confirmation by an appointing body. Makes conforming amendments.

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