Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 2778
RELATING TO ETHICS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KEOHOKALOLE (Democratic)
- CHANG (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- Richards (Democratic)
- San Buenaventura (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, member of the Legislature, department heads and their deputies, and any spouse or dependent child of a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, member of the Legislature, or department head and their deputies to place certain financial interests in a blind trust. Prohibits a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, member of the Legislature, department head and their deputies, and any spouse or dependent child of a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, member of the Legislature, or department head and their deputies from acquiring certain financial interests during their term of service. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 Senate | The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara. - Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2315) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM. - Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.