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State Legislature US Congress

All 53,153 Active 37,441 In committee 35,403 Passed 13,465 Signed 1,935 Failed 186

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3141: RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.

SB 3141 updates Hawaii's Chapter 329 (Uniform Controlled Substances Act) to align with recent federal amendments required under state law. It directly affects state law enforcement, healthcare providers, and individuals operating under Hawaii's controlled substances regulations by ensuring state statutes match federal classifications. The bill makes no new policy changes but formally revises state law to maintain consistency with the Federal Controlled Substances Act. As a procedural update, it does not alter existing drug schedules or penalties.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2615: RELATING TO THE RECORDING OF INSTRUMENTS.

Authorizes the recording of a notice of pendency of investigation in the Bureau of Conveyances and Land Court to alert potential purchasers or encumbrancers to investigations of reported or suspected violations of law concerning real property or affecting the title to, or the right of possession of, real property. Specifies the requirements, contents, effect, and procedures for the expiration or expungement of the notice. Requires the registrar to accept for recordation notices of pendency of investigation submitted by authorized government agencies.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2557: RELATING TO FINANCIAL LITERACY.

Requires the University of Hawaii System to implement a financial literacy program offered at all campuses at no cost to students. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2527: RELATING TO MILITARY BENEFITS.

Repeals portions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes that confer special benefits, protections, privileges, or entitlements to members of the United States armed forces in the State in the event that the United States government or any agency or entity of the United States government commences condemnation proceedings of any land or interest in land owned or held by the State.

Topics ✗ Veterans

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2523: RELATING TO SCHOOL REPAIRS.

Requires the Department of Education to establish an electronic dashboard on its website that details the status of repair projects at all department schools.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2528: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE RANKED-CHOICE VOTING IN ELECTIONS AND ELIMINATE PRIMARY ELECTIONS.

HB 2528 proposes amending the Hawaii State Constitution to replace all primary elections with ranked-choice voting in every election. Under this bill, voters would rank candidates in order of preference instead of selecting just one, and candidates would need a majority of votes to win. This change would directly affect all Hawaii voters participating in state elections, including general elections for offices previously decided through primaries. The bill would eliminate primary elections entirely, shifting the voting process to a single general election using ranked-choice ballots.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2482: RELATING TO THE RELOCATION OF FACILITIES.

Establishes the facilities relocation task force to identify and address the issue of the inequitable location of mental health facilities, clean and sober homes, homeless shelters, and supportive living homes across the island of Oahu, particularly on the Waianae Coast. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2491: RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.

Exempts commercial measuring devices utilized in taxicabs from the requirement that the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity Measurement Standards Branch inspect and test all measurement standards and measuring devices.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2529: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 2529 allocates state funds for capital improvement projects specifically within the thirteenth representative district. It directly affects residents and local infrastructure in that district by providing resources for physical upgrades like buildings, roads, or public facilities. The bill's key provision is the appropriation of funds for these district-specific projects, with no additional requirements or conditions specified. The bill was introduced on January 28, 2026, and referred to the Finance Committee on February 2, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2552: RELATING TO EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE LICENSURE WAIVERS.

HB 2552 allows temporary exemptions from specific healthcare licensing requirements during declared emergencies, enabling out-of-state or temporarily unlicensed healthcare workers to provide services. It directly affects healthcare workers seeking to practice during crises and patients needing urgent care access. The bill mandates that the state submit an annual report to the legislature detailing how these waivers were implemented and their impact. This creates a structured process for expanding workforce flexibility in emergencies while maintaining accountability.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2535: RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.

Authorizes an increase in the volume of manufactured alcoholic beverages permissible under a small craft producer pub license. Increases the amount of alcohol manufactured on small craft producer pub licensees' premises that may be sold in recyclable containers.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2511: RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.

Requires voter registration roll maintenance and election audits. Establishes uniform chain-of-custody standards for ballots and election materials. Appropriates moneys.