Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 781
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘OLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- RHOADS (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Richards (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Appropriates funds to support the Olelo Hawaii Initiatives. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 7, 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 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Referred to JDC/HWN, WAM. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC/HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 9:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. - Feb 7, 2025 · 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. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HWN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, San Buenaventura, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara, Keohokalole. - Feb 13, 2025 · Senate
Reported from JDC/HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 435) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. - Feb 13, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.