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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2524: RELATING TO AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Requires the Auditor to conduct an audit of the Department of Education focusing on financial efficiency and administrative overhead costs affecting department of education schools on the island of Oahu.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAudit mandates financial efficiency review of DOE spending, promoting fiscal responsibility through administrative cost oversight.85% confidence
Joe Gedeon (R) Elijah Pierick (R) Julie Reyes Oda (R) Diamond Garcia (R) Lauren Matsumoto (R)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2513: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE FOR MINORS.

Prohibits medical procedures and the distribution of hormones or puberty blockers for the purpose of allowing a minor to change their sex to correlate with an identified gender. Allows for certain exceptions. Creates both a private and state right of action. Outlines sanctions through the proper licensing authority for violations.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits gender-affirming medical care for minors, restricting access to specific healthcare services under healthcare policy.95% confidence
Chris Muraoka (R) Elijah Pierick (R) Diamond Garcia (R) Garner Shimizu (R)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2537: RELATING TO THE PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS.

Establishes patient rights with respect to timely access to specialists and referrals and prior authorization determination timelines. Establishes certain requirements for health carriers for prior authorization determinations. Establishes certain requirements for the use of automated decision support tools for claims determinations and utilization review. Requires health carriers to establish certain safeguards for protected health information. Establishes certain reporting requirements for network adequacy. Establishes certain provider protections. Expands the Insurance Commissioner's enforcement authority.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes patient rights for timely specialist access/referrals and prior authorization timelines, requiring health carriers to meet specific standards - directly strengthens patient access protections.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates safeguards for AI-driven claims decisions and protected health information, advancing data privacy protections in healthcare technology use.90% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Kanani Souza (R) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Jeanné Kapela (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2580: RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.

Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Updates the Condominium Property Act to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for condominium associations. Appropriates funds from the Condominium Education Trust Fund for establishment of the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations.
Joe Gedeon (R) David Alcos (R) Elijah Pierick (R) Shirley Templo (D) Sue Lee Loy (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2504: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to develop and maintain comprehensive Housing Equity Dashboard on the Corporation's website that provides annual public reporting on certain statistics regarding affordable housing production. Appropriates funds.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires funding and dashboard for affordable housing reporting, advancing transparency and accountability in housing equity metrics.95% confidence
Shirley Templo (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2507: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Requires all health insurers in the State, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Applies to insurance policies, contracts, plans, or agreements issued or renewed in the State after 12/31/2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage of diabetes monitoring equipment, expanding access to essential medical devices under Medicaid and private plans, directly advancing patient care access.92% confidence
Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Dee Morikawa (D) Sue Lee Loy (D) Tyson Miyake (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2624: RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.

PART I: Authorizes county boards of water supply to produce, use, and sell electricity generated from renewable energy sources. PART II: Authorizes counties to establish a process by which subcounty governing entities can designate funding streams within the county budget and submit budget allocation resolutions to county councils.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables county budget allocation processes for subcounty entities, promoting fiscal management within budget frameworks.80% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes county boards to produce/use/sell renewable energy electricity, directly advancing renewable energy adoption per bill's Part I.90% confidence
Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Elijah Pierick (R) Darius Kila (D) Julie Reyes Oda (R)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2420: RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.

Appropriates funds to the judiciary for services contracted with community-based organizations that deliver essential services, streamline judicial processes, and support the judiciary's capacity to effectively meet the needs of vulnerable households.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to judiciary for essential services to vulnerable households, directly funding public services per topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds community-based orgs for vulnerable households and streamlines judiciary processes, aligning with criminal justice reform goals like reducing recidivism and improving system capacity.92% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Luke Evslin (D) Andrew Garrett (D) Tyson Miyake (D) Darius Kila (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2487: RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities. Requires the Department to adopt rules.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities, expanding health coverage access per Medicaid program requirements.95% confidence
Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Shirley Templo (D) Dee Morikawa (D) Sue Lee Loy (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2530: RELATING TO TEACHER TO STUDENT RATIOS.

Requires the Board of Education and collective bargaining units to calculate student-to-teacher ratios for class sizes according to a prescribed method to promote quality education and positive student-teacher interactions. Informs parents if changes to class sizes are needed.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates calculating student-to-teacher ratios to promote quality education and positive interactions, directly supporting teacher-student dynamics and educational quality without ambiguity.95% confidence
Chris Muraoka (R) David Alcos (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Elijah Pierick (R) Justin Woodson (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2496: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program, to consist of a reimbursement program for geographically disadvantaged farmers and livestock producers to mitigate the high costs of transportation for agricultural products, inputs, and supplies, and a grant program to assist small-scale farmers, ranchers, food hubs, and agricultural producers in rural or underserved areas with transportation costs directly related to the production and distribution of agricultural commodities. Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates reimbursement/grant program specifically to fund agricultural transportation costs, directly supporting infrastructure for farmers' product distribution.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Daniel Holt (D) Mike Lee (D) Kanani Souza (R) David Alcos (R)
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