Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 418
RELATING TO REGULATORY SUNSET REVIEW IN HAWAII.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- MCKELVEY (Democratic)
- CHANG (Democratic)
- FEVELLA (Republican)
- HASHIMOTO (Democratic)
- RHOADS (Democratic)
- SAN BUENAVENTURA (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Gabbard (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establishes a regulatory review program overseen by the Department of the Attorney General to evaluate all Hawaii Administrative Rules adopted by state agencies and identify any rules that should be retained, modified or repealed. Requires each state agency to review 20 per cent of their rules every year and submit a report to the Department of the Attorney General. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to notify the Governor and Legislature of any noncompliance by a state agency, adopt rules, and submit annual reports to the Legislature and Governor. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on GVO 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 GVO, WAM/JDC. - Jan 24, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Jan 28, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 01-30-25 3:01PM; Conference Room 225. - Jan 30, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. - Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 189) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC. - Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.