Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 283
RELATING TO BRIBERY.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KOUCHI (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery, under certain circumstances. (SD1)
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:16 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2025 Senate | Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 12, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | 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 JDC. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. - Feb 11, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC deferred the measure until 02-12-25 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. - Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Awa. - Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 694) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading. - Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1). - Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
48 Hrs. Notice 02-27-25. - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Inouye, Kidani, San Buenaventura . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 20) in amended form (SD 1). - Feb 28, 2025 · House
Pass First Reading - Mar 4, 2025 · House
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 18 - Mar 11, 2025 · House
Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 03-13-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. - Mar 13, 2025 · House
The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-20-25. - Mar 18, 2025 · House
Bill scheduled for decision making on Thursday, 03-20-25 2:00PM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. - Mar 20, 2025 · House
The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.