Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 2263
RELATING TO BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- DECOITE (Democratic)
- CHANG (Democratic)
- HASHIMOTO (Democratic)
- LAMOSAO (Democratic)
- RICHARDS (Democratic)
Cosponsors (6)
- Fukunaga (Democratic)
- Inouye (Democratic)
- Kanuha (Democratic)
- McKelvey (Democratic)
- Moriwaki (Democratic)
- Wakai (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establishes a goal for the State to achieve a ranking among the top 10 states in the nation for business competitiveness by 2045. Defines and requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to select a "ranking metric" and establishes interim goals. Requires DBEDT to establish a working group to develop and recommend policies that improve Hawaii's business competitiveness. Requires annual reports to Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 Senate | The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Referred to EDT, WAM. - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Fukunaga, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Wakai, Kim. - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2207) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.