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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3158: RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROMISE PROGRAM.

Amends the Hawaii Community College Promise Program (Hawaii promise) to exclude grants, scholarships, and other funding sources from the calculation of Hawaii promise awards, allowing students to apply such funds toward indirect costs, including housing, food, and other living expenses, to reduce financial barriers and support student success. Addresses the change in federal law regarding Pell Grants. Changes Hawaii promise from being a last-dollar award.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAmends Hawaii Promise to allow grants/scholarships for living expenses, reducing financial barriers and supporting student success per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly allows student aid to cover housing costs, reducing financial barriers for housing affordability under the Hawaii Promise Program.90% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2368: RELATING TO TRUSTS.

Establishes a fifty-year duration limit for new private, noncharitable trusts. Requires large private trusts to file annual reports with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Imposes limitations and reporting requirements on permitted transfers in trusts.
Kim Coco Iwamoto (D) Tina Grandinetti (D) Amy Perruso (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3151: RELATING TO TAXATION.

SB 3151 is titled "RELATING TO TAXATION" with an official abstract describing it as a "short form bill relating to taxation." However, the provided context lacks specific details about the bill's provisions, target taxpayers, or concrete policy changes. Without additional information on what tax mechanism or group the bill affects, a substantive summary cannot be created. Procedural details (like introduction dates) are noted, but no substantive policy content is described.
Ron Kouchi (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3147: RELATING TO CONSERVATION BANKS.

Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve the operation of conservation banks and amends the Endangered Species Recovery Committee's membership and scope of authority. Effective upon approval.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes conservation banks and strengthens Endangered Species Recovery Committee authority, directly advancing habitat protection and conservation efforts.95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2331: RELATING TO TAXATION.

This bill (HB 2331) is a short-form tax bill with no specific policy details provided in the available context. The official abstract only states it "relates to taxation" without describing any concrete changes to tax rates, deductions, or affected groups. Since the bill has only recently been introduced (January 26, 2026) and referred to committee, no substantive provisions or mechanisms are documented in the given information. A detailed summary of its specific impact cannot be provided at this stage.
Nadine Nakamura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3128: RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920.

Amends sections 208 and 209(a) of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, to include nieces and nephews who are at least one-quarter Native Hawaiian as qualifying relatives of lessees for the purposes of lease transfer and lease successorship.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands eligibility for Hawaiian Homes leases to include nieces/nephews (1/4 Native Hawaiian), strengthening program access to housing for Native Hawaiians by allowing more family succession.90% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2467: A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.

Amends or repeals various provisions of the HRS or the SLH for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions.
Nadine Nakamura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2351: RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOMES FOR HAWAII FAMILIES ACT.

Prohibits corporate owners from renting a single-family home to a residential tenant when the owner has a property interest in five or more such properties. Prohibits individual owners from renting a single-family home to a residential tenant when the owner has a property interest in seven or more such properties. Allows for exemptions and enforcement.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRestricts corporate/individual large-scale rentals to increase affordable housing access by limiting portfolio size for owners.85% confidence
Joe Gedeon (R) Elijah Pierick (R) Sue Lee Loy (D) Diamond Garcia (R) Lauren Matsumoto (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3161: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

This bill (SB 3161) has a very limited description in the provided context, with only a short title ("RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII") and procedural status. The official abstract states it is a "short form bill," which typically involves minor administrative or technical adjustments without major policy changes. No specific provisions, mechanisms, or direct effects on individuals or groups are described in the available information. Since the context lacks substantive details about the bill's content, a meaningful summary of its policy changes cannot be provided. The bill is currently in early stages (introduced January 26, 2026), with no further details on its purpose or scope.
Ron Kouchi (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2393: RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REFORM.

Establishes an occupational licensing task force to identify the ways in which state regulation of occupational licensure may be reformed to lessen the barrier of entry to fields of gainful employment while ensuring consumers remain protected. Imposes a reporting requirement. Appropriates funds.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to reduce occupational licensing barriers to increase access to gainful employment, aligning with advancing employment opportunities while maintaining consumer protection.90% confidence
Joe Gedeon (R) Sean Quinlan (D) David Alcos (R) Elijah Pierick (R) Julie Reyes Oda (R)
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