Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 279
RELATING TO DANGEROUS DRUGS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KOUCHI (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Conforms fentanyl to the possession offense thresholds for methamphetamine, heroin, morphine, and cocaine.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:16 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 Senate | Passed Third Reading. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 5, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 14, 2025 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 15, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Referred to HHS, JDC. - Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
Re-Referred to JDC. - Jan 29, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 9:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. - Feb 5, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 813) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading. - Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading. - Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
One Day Notice 03-04-25. - Mar 4, 2025 · Senate
Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. - Mar 4, 2025 · House
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 119). - Mar 6, 2025 · House
Pass First Reading - Mar 6, 2025 · House
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.