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State bill data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.

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• HR 142 Adopted
  REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO IDENTIFY AND ASSESS EMERGENCY SHELTERS CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING HURRICANE CONDITIONS AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPROVE THE STATE'S HURRICANE SHELTER CAPACITY.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HCR 169 In committee
  URGING THE STATE AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE INEQUITABLE LOCATION OF MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES, HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE LIVING HOMES ACROSS THE ISLAND OF OAHU.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HCR 168 Adopted
  REQUEST THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A TEMPORARY WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE CURRENT CAPACITY OF UTILITY SERVICES, THE EXPECTED LIFESPAN OF EXISTING COASTLINE INFRASTRUCTURE, AND THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF NECESSARY EXPANSIONS.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HR 149 Adopted
  URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO FINALIZE, PRIORITIZE, AND MATERIALIZE THE MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION PROJECT.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HCR 151 In committee
  REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO EVALUATE WAYS TO EXPAND REMOTE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS AND REDUCE BARRIERS THAT MAY DISCOURAGE OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYERS FROM HIRING INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THE STATE.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HR 134 In committee
  URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO TRANSITION THE SCHOOL BUSES USED FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ELECTRIC BUSES TO EXPAND THE BENEFITS ALREADY DEMONSTRATED IN OTHER PLACES.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HR 158 Adopted
  REQUEST THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A TEMPORARY WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE CURRENT CAPACITY OF UTILITY SERVICES, THE EXPECTED LIFESPAN OF EXISTING COASTLINE INFRASTRUCTURE, AND THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF NECESSARY EXPANSIONS.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HCR 150 Adopted
  REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO IDENTIFY AND ASSESS EMERGENCY SHELTERS CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING HURRICANE CONDITIONS AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPROVE THE STATE'S HURRICANE SHELTER CAPACITY.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HR 160 In committee
  URGING THE GOVERNOR TO REHARMONIZE THE FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATION OF CANNABIS IN HAWAII BY OBTAINING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXCEPTION FOR REGISTERED MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS AND REGISTRATION WAIVERS FOR STATE-LICENSED MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES FROM THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HR 174 In committee
  REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM; DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A GUARANTEED UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME PROGRAM FOR WORKING FAMILIES IN HAWAII.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HR 162 In committee
  ESTABLISHING AN INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE ON THE KAUHALE INITIATIVE, OHANA ZONES, AND RELATED HOUSING PROJECTS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE GOVERNOR'S EMERGENCY PROCLAMATIONS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HCR 142 In committee
  URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO TRANSITION THE SCHOOL BUSES USED FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ELECTRIC BUSES TO EXPAND THE BENEFITS ALREADY DEMONSTRATED IN OTHER PLACES.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HCR 170 In committee
  URGING THE GOVERNOR TO REHARMONIZE THE FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATION OF CANNABIS IN HAWAII BY OBTAINING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXCEPTION FOR REGISTERED MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS AND REGISTRATION WAIVERS FOR STATE-LICENSED MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES FROM THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HR 150 In committee
  URGING ALL BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS OPERATING ON DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DISPLAY A PORTRAIT OF THE HONORABLE PRINCE JONAH KŪHIŌ KALANIANAOLE IN A VISIBLE AND PROMINENT LOCATION.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HR 159 In committee
  URGING THE STATE AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE INEQUITABLE LOCATION OF MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES, HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE LIVING HOMES ACROSS THE ISLAND OF OAHU.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HR 143 In committee
  REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO EVALUATE WAYS TO EXPAND REMOTE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS AND REDUCE BARRIERS THAT MAY DISCOURAGE OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYERS FROM HIRING INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THE STATE.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HCR 159 Adopted
  URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO FINALIZE, PRIORITIZE, AND MATERIALIZE THE MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION PROJECT.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HCR 160 In committee
  URGING ALL BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS OPERATING ON DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DISPLAY A PORTRAIT OF THE HONORABLE PRINCE JONAH KŪHIŌ KALANIANAOLE IN A VISIBLE AND PROMINENT LOCATION.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HCR 184 In committee
  REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM; DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A GUARANTEED UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME PROGRAM FOR WORKING FAMILIES IN HAWAII.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HR 176 Adopted
  URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY TO EXTEND THE RENEWAL PERIOD FOR SECRETARIAL DESIGNEE HEALTH CARE AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO THE RED HILL WATER CONTAMINATION CRISIS AND TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HR 200 In committee
  RE-ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO IMPROVE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT TO EXAMINE THE STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS OF THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE THAT MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE FEDERAL CONVICTION OF A FORMER REPRESENTATIVE IN CONNECTION WITH A BRIBERY SCANDAL, AND TO RECOMMEND REFORMS.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HCR 186 Adopted
  URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY TO EXTEND THE RENEWAL PERIOD FOR SECRETARIAL DESIGNEE HEALTH CARE AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO THE RED HILL WATER CONTAMINATION CRISIS AND TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS.
  Mar 16, 2026: Offered
• HR 90 Adopted
  REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO STREAMLINE PERMIT APPROVALS AND REDUCE REGULATORY BARRIERS FOR SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND WELL-DESIGNED HOMES ACROSS OAHU.
  Mar 12, 2026: To be offered.
• HCR 98 Adopted
  REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO STREAMLINE PERMIT APPROVALS AND REDUCE REGULATORY BARRIERS FOR SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND WELL-DESIGNED HOMES.
  Mar 12, 2026: To be offered.
• HB 2622 Passed House
  RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2532 In committee
  RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN FLAG.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2553 In committee
  RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2615 In committee
  RELATING TO THE RECORDING OF INSTRUMENTS.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2557 In committee
  RELATING TO FINANCIAL LITERACY.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2530 In committee
  RELATING TO TEACHER TO STUDENT RATIOS.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2495 In committee
  RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2533 Passed House
  RELATING TO EDUCATION.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2501 Passed House
  RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2552 In committee
  RELATING TO EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE LICENSURE WAIVERS.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2599 Passed Senate
  RELATING TO AQUATIC PROTECTION.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2490 Passed House
  RELATING TO COASTAL RESILIENCE.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2534 Passed House
  RELATING TO ROBOTICS.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2624 In committee
  RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2566 Passed House
  RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2508 In committee
  RELATING TO AIR MEDICAL SERVICES.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2554 Passed House
  RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2531 In committee
  RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2562 In committee
  RELATING TO WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2509 In committee
  RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2606 Passed Senate
  RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2502 In committee
  RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2614 Passed Senate
  RELATING TO DECEPTIVE PRACTICES.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2602 Passed House
  RELATING TO A SUSTAINABLE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2560 Passed House
  RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
• HB 2564 In committee
  RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
  Jan 28, 2026: Introduced and Pass First Reading.