HawaiiHB 17642025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)House

RELATING TO THE MUSIC ACCESSIBILITY PILOT PROGRAM.

Sponsored By: Jeanne Kapela (Democratic)

Passed

Summary

Establishes the Music Accessibility Pilot Program within the Hawaii State Public Library System to expand access to public concerts and musical education throughout the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Music Accessibility Pilot ProgramHawaii State Public Library SystemHawaii Symphony OrchestraAppropriationEDU, WAM

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jeanne Kapela

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Della Au Belatti

    Democratic • House

  • Cory M. Chun

    Democratic • House

  • Tina Nakada Grandinetti

    Democratic • House

  • Ikaika Hussey

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Marten

    Democratic • House

  • Dee Morikawa

    Democratic • House

  • Amy A. Perruso

    Democratic • House

  • Mahina Poepoe

    Democratic • House

  • Sean Quinlan

    Democratic • House

  • Julie Reyes Oda

    Republican • House

  • David A. Tarnas

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 100 • No: 2

House vote 3/10/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 50 • No: 1

House vote 2/6/2026

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN...

Yes: 50 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 284).

    3/12/2026Senate
  2. Passed First Reading.

    3/12/2026Senate
  3. Referred to EDU, WAM.

    3/12/2026Senate
  4. Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.

    3/10/2026House
  5. Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1020-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.

    3/6/2026House
  6. The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Perruso.

    3/5/2026House
  7. Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 03-05-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

    3/3/2026House
  8. Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 494-26), recommending referral to FIN.

    2/19/2026House
  9. Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).

    2/19/2026House
  10. The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Kapela, Kila, Olds, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Garrett.

    2/17/2026House
  11. Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Tuesday, 02-17-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

    2/13/2026House
  12. Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 33-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to EDN.

    2/6/2026House
  13. Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).

    2/6/2026House
  14. The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Garrett, Lee, M., Sayama, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.

    2/4/2026House
  15. Bill scheduled to be heard by CAA on Wednesday, 02-04-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

    1/30/2026House
  16. Referred to CAA, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1

    1/26/2026House
  17. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

    1/22/2026House
  18. Pending introduction.

    1/21/2026House

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