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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference AM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also requires the Hawaii sister state and international partnerships commission to evaluate how a
  • It also<00:10:34.520><c> requires</c><00:10:35.160><c> the</c><00:10:35.320><c> Hawaii</c><00:10:35.840
  • ><c> sister</c><00:10:36.240><c> state</c> also requires the Hawaii sister state also requires the Hawaii
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-30-2026 12:00pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Hawaii. Hawaii.
  • Hawaii government governance went all Anglican Western at the 1893 Hawaii Kingdom overthrow and until
  • </c> political influence in Hawaii political influence in Hawaii assuming assuming assuming Justice<00
  • ,</c> uh the governor of the state of Hawaii, uh the governor of the state of Hawaii, Governor<00:36:
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference PM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Up first, we have House Bill 1970, HD2, SD1, relating to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center.
  • Up next, House Bill 2339, HD1, SD1, related to the University of Hawaii revenue bonds.
  • Up first, House Bill 2158 HD1 SD1, relating to the University of Hawaii.
  • This is the online dashboard Hawaii.
  • Uh, this is the University of Hawaii facilities and student housing master plan and reports.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference AM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference PM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ><c> Statutes</c><00:05:07.760><c> and</c><00:05:07.919><c> our</c><00:05:08.120><c> existing</c> Hawaii
  • </c><00:05:55.280><c> as</c><00:05:55.480><c> a</c> in the state of Hawaii as a in the state of Hawaii
  • , because there are a number of different entity-like structures that labor organizations take in Hawaii
  • , because there are a number of different entity-like structures that labor organizations take in Hawaii
  • </c><00:15:15.240><c> and</c> down to the actual people of Hawaii and down to the actual people of Hawaii
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Wed Feb 11, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hawaii. Hawaii.
  • </c> winners in Hawaii. winners in Hawaii.
  • </c> on Hawaii County. on Hawaii County.
  • The Nation of Hawaii Nation of Hawaii.
  • of Hawaii.
Bills: HB2118, HB2473
Summary: The committee heard several bills related to permitting and economic development. On HB 2603, relating to permits, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development said it supported the measure with comments. Committee discussion focused on the fact that the state’s facilitated permit process appears to have been rarely or never used, the need to identify specific projects that would use it, and whether DBEDT would need dedicated staffing to administer it. DBEDT said it had found no projects under the current process, had no capacity to run the program as structured, and estimated it would need about 7 to 9 FTEs, including permitting, coordination, data, systems, and possibly legal support. The chair suggested exploring a staff assignment and comparing the concept to federal FAST-41-style expedited permitting. On HB 2140, relating to essential permitting positions, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development again supported the bill with comments. Testimony and questioning centered on a pilot program to help counties pay competitively for permitting staff. A DBEDT representative said the issue of competitive pay affected both county and state permitting offices and that the bill was intended as a temporary pilot, though a more permanent solution would be preferable. When asked how counties would fund the salary support, the witness said that was not yet discussed with the counties and agreed to follow up. The committee also noted the bill applies to participating counties. On HB 2598, relating to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, the State Procurement Office and HTDC offered comments, and the Department of the Attorney General raised constitutional concerns. The AG said the bill’s residency-based certification requirements, when tied to procurement, could implicate the dormant Commerce Clause, and that the required 1% contribution tied to state contracts raised unconstitutional-conditions concerns. In questioning, the AG characterized these as legal risks rather than automatic lawsuits. The committee did not take a vote. The committee then heard HB 2141, relating to state enterprise zones. Taxation, DBEDT, HCDA, the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, and HTDC testified in support, while the Tax Foundation noted the program was intended to help economically depressed areas create jobs. HTDC said the bill would help preserve the Maui Research and Technology Center’s enterprise-zone status after rezoning. Committee discussion focused on whether the enterprise zone program is being used effectively, how the bill might attract businesses to areas where the state is investing, and whether the program’s labor requirements are too burdensome for new businesses. DBEDT explained that the program requires a 10% workforce increase in the first year, which must be sustained, and said it promotes the program through county coordinators and in-person outreach. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Jan 30, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • :50.959><c> Power</c> Ljowski from Hawaii Ocean Power Ljowski from Hawaii Ocean Power Solutions.<00:16
  • </c><00:22:29.919><c> Tech</c> also an ambassador for uh, Hawaii Tech also an ambassador for uh, Hawaii
  • </c> additional uh information from Hawaii additional uh information from Hawaii Angels<00:23:21.600>
  • </c> of Hawaii, all in support. of Hawaii, all in support. Let's<00:26:47.520><c> see.
  • </c> nonprofit that has supported the Hawaii nonprofit that has supported the Hawaii community<00:39:
Bills: HB1629, HB1630, HB1631
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 1829 on marine affairs. Most testimony was in strong support, with speakers from state agencies, ocean-tech companies, startups, nonprofits, and community groups backing the creation of an Office of Marine Affairs and a marine affairs coordinator under HTDC. Supporters said the measure would better coordinate ocean policy, strengthen the blue economy, and help Hawaii capture jobs, investment, and innovation in marine-related industries. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HTDC-related measures, including HB 1615 and HB 1613, which also drew broad support from business, technology, and economic development interests. Testifiers said the bills would strengthen Hawaii’s technology and innovation ecosystem, support advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, and help build a more diversified economy with higher-wage jobs. The committee also heard HB 1607 on public procurement and HB 1772 on small business procurement; state procurement staff and several business groups supported efforts to expand opportunities for local firms, while one speaker from the city’s economic revitalization commission argued that a flat 5% preference could help keep more revenue and jobs in-state. On HB 1636 relating to shopping carts, the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition, saying the bill would penalize businesses for carts that are stolen rather than abandoned and would add costs that could especially burden small and local retailers. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation drew support from Goodwill Hawaii and other nonprofits, who said the bill would improve transparency around donation bins and protect donors from misleading for-profit collection practices; the Attorney General’s office asked for a delayed effective date to allow system changes and staffing. HB 1782 on AI and the protection of minors received broad support from state agencies, educators, and advocacy groups, but some business and retail representatives urged narrowing the definition of covered AI services so ordinary customer-service chatbots would not be swept in. Finally, HB 1759 on theft drew opposition from the Public Defender’s Office, which said the bill could create overly harsh penalties and should include defense representation on any task force; the office also noted existing laws already address conspiracy and related conduct.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Apr 17, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 46

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Judy Steinman from the Hawaii Psychological Association. You could stand to be recognized.
  • Judy Steinman from the<00:08:05.400><c> Hawaii</c><00:08:05.760><c> Psychological</c><00:08:06.400><c
  • </c> the Hawaii Psychological Association. the Hawaii Psychological Association.
  • And the Hawaii Symphony as well as Ballet Hawaii.
  • </c> And the Hawaii Symphony as well as Ballet Hawaii.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Info Briefing - Thu Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And, uh, this briefing is really about making sure that we are asking all the right questions as Hawaii
  • We've got 35,000 members and we are fully regulated by the Public Utilities Commission here in Hawaii
  • Hawaii. Hawaii.
  • </c> IGP and then a few months later the PUC IGP and then a few months later the PUC asked<01:43:21.840
  • And I think, you know, Hawaii is an example of that in action.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Apr 16, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 45

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Goals here to represent Goals Hawaii.
  • moment by Hawaii Odori Sanke.
  • </c> We also have performances by the Hawaii We also have performances by the Hawaii Youth<00:20:24.040
  • </c> beautiful moment by Hawaii Odori Sanke. beautiful moment by Hawaii Odori Sanke.
  • As well as Hawaii Theater for Youth.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • Next we have Hawaii Realtors and support.
  • Next we have Hawaii<00:19:24.880><c> Realtors</c> Hawaii Realtors Hawaii Realtors &gt;&gt; and<00:19:
  • </c> the executive director of the Hawaii the executive director of the Hawaii State<01:09:24.480><c>
  • and across Hawaii.
  • </c> here we have public utilities PUC here we have public utilities PUC in<02:24:47.040><c> support.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1846, relating to shoreline mitigation districts. DLNR and the Office of Planning opposed the bill, arguing it would improperly shift regulatory roles between the agencies and prioritize private land interests over public trust and natural and historic resources. Supporters, including the Shoreline Preservation Coalition, Kahana Bay residents, and Hawaii Realtors, said regional planning is needed to address severe erosion, especially in Kahana, and that better coordination between state and county agencies could help move stalled projects forward. Testifiers emphasized that shoreline conditions vary by area and that science-based, region-specific solutions are needed. Members asked questions about whether existing law already allows regional planning and emergency shoreline responses. DLNR said it already has authority to process regional projects and cited an existing draft EIS for Kahana Bay that would proceed through normal permitting and public hearing channels. Supporters responded that the bill would provide a clearer regional planning framework and help communities facing urgent erosion impacts. No vote was taken on HB 1846 in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 2205, relating to emergency erosion mitigation. DLNR opposed the bill, saying it already has authority to issue emergency permits and had recently done so quickly for a collapsed sidewalk at Queen Surf Beach, and warning that the bill’s language could weaken Act 16 by changing a prohibition on shoreline hardening to a requirement to merely minimize it. Kahana Bay representatives and other supporters argued the bill would create a limited, regulated short-term pathway for emergency shoreline solutions while long-term plans are developed, and said current permits have expired or stalled, leaving dangerous sandbags and no practical relief. Additional testimony from a private homeowner stressed that erosion is threatening homes and that private owners are often bearing the cost of protecting public shoreline access. The discussion remained focused on balancing emergency protection, public access, and long-term shoreline management, and no final action was taken in the excerpt provided.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-03-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are some guests in the gallery from Christian Homeschoolers of Hawaii.
  • 38.320><c> of</c> gallery from Christian Homeschoolers of gallery from Christian Homeschoolers of Hawaii
  • 39.840><c> would</c><00:01:40.000><c> like</c><00:01:40.159><c> to</c><00:01:40.400><c> introduce</c> Hawaii
  • And I would like to introduce Hawaii.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Tue Apr 7, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 40

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the gallery, I see a good friend, former Miss Hawaii, Kehaulani Takanishi.
  • ,</c> good friend, former Miss Hawaii, good friend, former Miss Hawaii, Kehaulani<00:16:47.360><c> Takanishi
  • </c> stability to keep them afloat in Hawaii. stability to keep them afloat in Hawaii.
  • </c><00:23:03.640><c> to</c> the fundamental shift to show Hawaii to the fundamental shift to show Hawaii
  • </c> HD1 and HR 85 HD1 requesting the Hawaii HD1 and HR 85 HD1 requesting the Hawaii State<00:37:20.760
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Opening Day Floor Session 01-21-2026 10:00am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:07:43.919><c> Under</c> people of the state of Hawaii. Under people of the state of Hawaii.
  • </c> county of Hawaii, Dr. Kimo Alamido. county of Hawaii, Dr. Kimo Alamido.
  • </c><00:21:32.720><c> or</c> retaining our people here in Hawaii or retaining our people here in Hawaii
  • In February, they watched Hawaii Five-0 on television, saw the sun of Hawaii, good airline rates because
  • </c> for our children here in Hawaii. for our children here in Hawaii.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 411 Conference PM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri May 1, 2026, 6:30PM HST - Day 56

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, in the gallery, we also have Chris Caufield from the Hawaii Public Health Institute.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 325 Conference PM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 329 Conference AM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 325 Conference AM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting