Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 2830
RELATING TO MISCONDUCT BY A PUBLIC SERVANT.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- RHOADS (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Extends the statute of limitations for offenses based on misconduct in office by a public servant to allow prosecution at any time during the defendant's period of public service and up to ten years thereafter. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 19, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 Senate | Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 25, 2026 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 23, 2026 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Referred to PSM, JDC. - Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
Re-Referred to JDC. - Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 9:05AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. - Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC deferred the measure until 02-25-26 10:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. - Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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. - Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2887) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading. - Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1). - Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
48 Hrs. Notice 3-10-26. - Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Floor Amendment No. 3 offered. - Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Floor amendment adopted as amended (SD 2). - Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
48 Hrs. Notice 03-12-26 - Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fevella). Transmitted to House. - Mar 12, 2026 · House
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 407) in amended form (SD 2). - Mar 12, 2026 · House
Pass First Reading - Mar 18, 2026 · House
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 18