Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 1031
RELATING TO ADVISORY REFERENDUMS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- LEE
- C.
- CHANG (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Authorizes the Legislature to adopt any Concurrent Resolution to propose a non-binding advisory referendum question concerning the issuance of general obligation bonds to the people, who may vote on the question during any general election. Imposes notice, certification, and reporting requirements on the Chief Election Officer. Requires a written explanation for any legislative acts that are contrary to the reported majority vote on the advisory referendum question to be reflected in the legislative record. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 22, 2026, 12:33 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Referred to GVO, JDC. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Feb 4, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-06-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225. - Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-11-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225. - Feb 11, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 13, 2025 · Senate
Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 462) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. - Feb 13, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.