Hawaii Legislature | 2024 | Regular Session | Adjourned Sine Die
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Active Hawaii Bills (Introduced, Engrossed, Enrolled, Passed)
| Bill | Summary | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SB3068 | Appropriates funds to support the State's continued response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the counties of Hawaii and Maui. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. (CD2) | 2024-07-09 Vetoed on 07-09-24 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1364). |
| SB572 | Authorizes and specifies conditions under which the Department of Agriculture may declare a biosecurity emergency, during which the Department and Governor may take certain actions to prevent the establishment or spread of pests and prohibited or res... | 2024-07-09 Vetoed on 07-09-24 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1360). |
| HB2359 | Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. (CD1) | 2024-07-09 Vetoed on 07-09-24 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1359). |
| SB2557 | Allows a court to appoint an attorney for the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment if the interests of justice require one be appointed. Repeals language that entitles the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment to le... | 2024-07-09 Vetoed on 07-09-24 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1363). |
| HB1633 | Repeals the leasing restriction on owner-builders who obtain an owner-builder exemption to act as their own contractor and who build or improve residential or farm buildings or structures on property they own or lease and do not offer the buildings o... | 2024-07-09 Vetoed on 07-09-24 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1358). |
| SB2512 | Establishes notice and reporting requirements for the expenditure or use of public resources by the Governor, pursuant to the Governor's emergency powers. (CD1) | 2024-07-09 Vetoed on 07-09-24 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1362). |
| SB1511 | Clarifies the purpose of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii and that its undertakings shall be limited to acts that are reasonably necessary to carry out its purpose. Repeals the requirement that the University of Hawaii contract wi... | 2024-07-09 Vetoed on 07-09-24 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1361). |
| HB1896 | Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and pol... | 2024-05-03 Deferred one day. |
| SB2927 | Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii relating to the appointment of justices and judges. Makes the appointment and senate consent procedure for district court judges the same as the appointment and senate consent procedure f... | 2024-05-03 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
| SR205 | Regarding Completion Of The Work Of The Thirty-second Legislature, Regular Session Of 2024, Subsequent To Adjournment Thereof. | 2024-05-03 Adopted. |
Top Hawaii Sponsors
| House Sponsors | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Rep. Lisa Marten [D] | 942 |  |
| Rep. Terez Amato [D] | 907 | |
| Rep. Amy Perruso [D] | 825 | |
| Rep. Jeanne Kapela [D] | 746 | |
| Rep. Mahina Poepoe [D] | 681 | |
| Senate Sponsors | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Stanley Chang [D] | 1286 | |
| Sen. Angus McKelvey [D] | 937 | |
| Sen. Michelle Kidani [D] | 825 | |
| Sen. Glenn Wakai [D] | 793 | |
| Sen. Joy San Buenaventura [D] | 673 | |
Top Hawaii Committees
| House Committees | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | 583 | |
| Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs | 461 | |
| Consumer Protection & Commerce | 265 | |
| Water & Land | 236 | |
| Health | 213 | |
| Senate Committees | # Bills | RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Ways and Means | 559 | |
| Health and Human Services | 331 | |
| Judiciary | 301 | |
| Education | 215 | |
| Commerce and Consumer Protection | 209 | |
Most Viewed Hawaii Bills
| Bill | Summary | Text |
|---|---|---|
| SB2919 | Clarifies the counties' authority to regulate the time, place, manner, and duration in which uses of land and structures may take place. Clarifies that uses that include the provision of transient accommodations are not considered residential uses an... | Bill Text |
| SB3196 | Amends the prohibition on certain assault weapons to include .50 caliber rifles and assault weapon attachments. Modernizes the prohibition on assault pistols to include pistols with one or more prohibited feature. Prohibits firearms other than pistol... | Bill Text |
| SB3335 | Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Authority and Cannabis and Hemp Control Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning 1/1/2026, legalizes the personal adult use of canna... | Bill Text |
| SB3202 | Part I: Requires the counties, no later than 12/31/2026, to adopt or amend an ordinance to allow at least two accessory dwelling units, subject to certain restrictions, on all residentially zoned lots. Prohibits private covenants for residentially zo... | Bill Text |
| HB2079 | Relaxes the requirements for prescribing certain controlled substances as part of gender-affirming health care services. Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services. Clarifies jurisdicti... | Bill Text |
| HB2404 | Incrementally increases standard deduction amounts and widens income tax brackets for specific taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (CD1) | Bill Text |
| HB2342 | Prohibits carrying or using a firearm in the commission of a separate misdemeanor offense. Amends and clarifies prohibitions regarding deadly or dangerous weapons, switchblade knives, and butterfly knives. Clarifies hunter education certificates and ... | Bill Text |
| HB1896 | Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and pol... | Bill Text |
| HB1838 | Expands the zoning powers of counties. Expands the scope of the transient accommodations tax law to include certain shelters and vehicles with sleeping accommodations. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) | Bill Text |
| HB1980 | Establishes the separate offense and applicable penalties relating to the fighting of birds in the first and second degrees. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1) | Bill Text |
Most Monitored Hawaii Bills
| Bill | Summary | Text |
|---|---|---|
| SB2919 | Clarifies the counties' authority to regulate the time, place, manner, and duration in which uses of land and structures may take place. Clarifies that uses that include the provision of transient accommodations are not considered residential uses an... | Bill Text |
| SB3335 | Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Authority and Cannabis and Hemp Control Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning 1/1/2026, legalizes the personal adult use of canna... | Bill Text |
| HB1607 | Prohibits users of algorithmic decision-making from utilizing algorithmic eligibility determinations in a discriminatory manner. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to send corresponding notices to individuals whose personal information is ... | Bill Text |
| HB1838 | Expands the zoning powers of counties. Expands the scope of the transient accommodations tax law to include certain shelters and vehicles with sleeping accommodations. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) | Bill Text |
| SB2572 | Establishes the Office of Artificial Intelligence Safety and Regulation within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence technologies in the State. Prohibits the deploy... | Bill Text |
| HB1668 | Establishes provisions allowing for consumers to request data brokers that maintain their personal information to delete any personal information related to the consumer. | Bill Text |
| SB3381 | Establishes the Lele Community District and Board to facilitate rebuilding in Lahaina. Establishes the Lele Community Special Fund. Makes appropriations. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025... | Bill Text |
| HB2407 | Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval and allow the recovery of related costs and expenses through securitization, while avoiding a disproportionate im... | Bill Text |
| HB1566 | Establishes requirements, including additional disclosures and consumer consent, regarding the collection, use, and sharing of consumer health data information. Establishes rights for consumers regarding their health data, including the right to have... | Bill Text |
| SB3202 | Part I: Requires the counties, no later than 12/31/2026, to adopt or amend an ordinance to allow at least two accessory dwelling units, subject to certain restrictions, on all residentially zoned lots. Prohibits private covenants for residentially zo... | Bill Text |
Hawaii Sessions
| Year | Session | Introduced | Completed | Legislation | Search | Dataset |
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| 2024 | Regular Session | 6424 | 551 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2023 | Regular Session | 4017 | 594 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2022 | Regular Session | 5894 | 505 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2021 | Regular Session | 3666 | 513 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2020 | Regular Session | 6011 | 70 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2019 | Regular Session | 3994 | 506 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2018 | 1st Special Session | 1 | 0 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2018 | Regular Session | 5763 | 397 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2017 | 2nd Special Session | 1 | 0 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2017 | 1st Special Session | 17 | 10 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2017 | Regular Session | 3566 | 374 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2016 | 2nd Special Session | 7 | 5 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2016 | 1st Special Session | 1 | 0 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2016 | Regular Session | 5708 | 442 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2015 | 1st Special Session | 1 | 0 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2015 | Regular Session | 3647 | 427 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2014 | 1st Special Session | 1 | 0 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2014 | Regular Session | 5593 | 414 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2013 | Regular Session | 3688 | 544 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2012 | Regular Session | 5974 | 538 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2011 | Regular Session | 4142 | 419 | Browse | Search | Download |
| 2010 | Regular Session | 6360 | 432 | Browse | Search | Download |
