Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 8
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Cosponsors (2)
- Fevella (Republican)
- San Buenaventura (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Beginning 1/1/2027, allows an advanced practice registered nurse to claim exemption from service as a juror. Effective 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2032. (SD1)
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 8, 2025 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 15, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 16, 2025 · Senate
Referred to HHS, JDC. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-27-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HHS deferred the measure until 01-29-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Jan 29, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole. - Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 74) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. - Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.