Hawaii 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 95)

Page 95 of 409
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB306

Introduced
1/17/25  
Refer
1/21/25  
Report Pass
1/30/25  
Refer
1/30/25  
Report Pass
2/14/25  
Refer
2/14/25  
Report Pass
2/28/25  
Engrossed
3/4/25  
Refer
3/6/25  
Report Pass
3/21/25  
Refer
3/21/25  
Report Pass
4/4/25  
Refer
4/17/26  
Report Pass
5/1/26  
Report Pass
5/1/26  
Makes failure to maintain a natural stream channel that causes an unreasonable and substantial physical obstruction of the natural flow of water a violation of the State Water Code, with certain exceptions. Establishes a period of time after receipt of written notice of certain violations of the State Water Code during which a violator may remedy the violation or enter into a corrective action plan with the Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM). Gives CWRM the discretion to impose a minimum penalty per State Water Code violation, increases the maximum penalty per violation, and authorizes CWRM to consider each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Establishes factors CWRM must consider when determining the amount of the penalty. Prohibits the State from acquiring a fee simple interest in any artificial watercourse, including a canal or ditch, under certain circumstances. Allows the State to acquire a fee simple interest in the artificial watercourse if the Legislature provides prior approval by concurrent resolution. (CD1)
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB307

Introduced
1/17/25  
Refer
1/21/25  
Report Pass
2/3/25  
Refer
2/3/25  
Report Pass
2/14/25  
Refer
2/14/25  
Report Pass
2/27/25  
Engrossed
2/27/25  
Refer
3/4/25  
Report Pass
3/21/25  
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the island of Kahoolawe. Specifies the decal size for all special number organizational plates. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB31

Introduced
1/16/25  
Short form bill relating to health.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB343

Introduced
1/17/25  
Defines "isolated wetlands" and "wetlands". Clarifies the definition of "state waters" to include wetlands and isolated wetlands. Requires the Director of Health to determine all wetlands in the State, including whether a wetland is an isolated wetland or is included in the waters of the United States. Prohibit persons from discharging any water pollutant into or at any location that enters state waters.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB344

Introduced
1/17/25  
Refer
1/21/25  
Refer
1/28/25  
Report Pass
2/12/25  
Refer
2/12/25  
Report Pass
2/27/25  
Engrossed
2/27/25  
Refer
3/4/25  
Refer
3/10/25  
Report Pass
3/21/25  
Refer
3/21/25  
Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that a number of the parking stalls, as determined by the Department of Accounting and General Services, shall be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB346

Introduced
1/17/25  
Refer
1/21/25  
Report Pass
2/4/25  
Refer
2/4/25  
Report Pass
2/13/25  
Provides rebates for the installation of eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB347

Introduced
1/17/25  
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from establishing or implementing bag limits for goats in public hunting areas.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB348

Introduced
1/17/25  
Refer
1/21/25  
Report Pass
1/30/25  
Refer
1/30/25  
Report Pass
2/14/25  
Refer
2/14/25  
Report Pass
2/28/25  
Engrossed
3/4/25  
Refer
3/6/25  
Report Pass
3/21/25  
Refer
3/21/25  
Beginning 7/1/2026 for lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations, and beginning 1/1/2028 for lodging establishments with fifty or fewer sleeping room accommodations, prohibits the provision of personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB349

Introduced
1/17/25  
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a Slim-Hole Resource Characterization Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB35

Introduced
1/16/25  
Short form bill relating to health.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB296

Introduced
1/17/25  
Requires the office of legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB297

Introduced
1/17/25  
Requires that each county council district feature at least one voter service center for elections. Provides further, that each county council district must have one voter service center open on election day.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB298

Introduced
1/17/25  
Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning on or after the general election of 2026.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB30

Introduced
1/16/25  
Prohibits the operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers in any urban land use district. Applies the existing time-of-use restrictions on leaf blowers to non-gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Increases the fines for offenses of leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers upon a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB301

Introduced
1/17/25  
Makes a second or subsequent conviction for violation of a domestic abuse protective order a class C felony. Increases the sentencing requirements for second or subsequent convictions.