All Roll Calls
Yes: 135 • No: 0
Sponsored By: Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic)
Passed
Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice for businesses to: advertise, display, or offer the price of live-ticket events or short-term lodging without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the total price; and misrepresent any fees or charges in any offer, display, or advertisement for the sale of live‑event tickets or short-term lodging. Specifies that any advertisement, display, or offer of short-term lodging or live-event tickets in compliance with the federal Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees are in compliance with this Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Jarrett Keohokalole
Democratic • Senate
Stanley Chang
Democratic • Senate
Carol Fukunaga
Democratic • Senate
Troy N. Hashimoto
Democratic • Senate
Michelle N. Kidani
Democratic • Senate
Dru Mamo Kanuha
Democratic • Senate
Angus L.K. McKelvey
Democratic • Senate
Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Democratic • Senate
Joy A. San Buenaventura
Democratic • Senate
All Roll Calls
Yes: 135 • No: 0
House vote • 4/14/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 51 • No: 0
House vote • 4/9/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 50 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/10/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/3/2026
The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-27-26 3:15PM in conference room 224.
Senate Conferees Appointed: DeCoite Chair; Keohokalole Co-Chair; Fevella.
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 723).
House Conferees Appointed: Matayoshi Chair; Grandinetti, Pierick.
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 613).
Senate disagrees with House amendments.
Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1967-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1; placed on the calendar for Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Iwamoto, Kong, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Ichiyama, Lowen.
Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Tuesday, 03-31-26 2:05PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Pass First Reading
Referred to CPC, referral sheet 17
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 153) in amended form (SD 2).
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2912) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao.
The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 02-26-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2210) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.
The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Bill Text
Original
SB2031_HD1
SB2031_SD1
SB2031_SD2
HB 2437 — RELATING TO ARTS EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for the Artists in the Schools Program. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1)
HB 2438 — RELATING TO THE HAWAII CULTURAL TRUST.
Establishes the Hawaii Cultural Trust within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes an income tax credit for contributions made to both the Hawaii Cultural Trust and at least one qualified Hawaii cultural organization, under certain conditions. Establishes a special number plate for motor vehicles to support the Hawaii Cultural Trust. Applies the income tax credit to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)
HB 2436 — RELATING TO ARTS INTEGRATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Establishes within the Department of Education arts integration coordinator or specialist positions to support fine arts education and arts integration in public schools statewide. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB 2417 — RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION.
Clarifies administrative driver's license revocation procedures by specifying the effect of the notice of administrative revocation and conforming related administrative review and hearing provisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
HB 2418 — RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate.
HB 2416 — RELATING TO A MARITIME YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY PROGRAM.
Directs the University of Hawaii Community College System, in partnership with state agencies and maritime employers, to conduct a study and develop a plan for a statewide Maritime Youth Apprenticeship Pathway Program for individuals ages 16 to 24. Requires a report to the Legislature with recommendations on program structure, resource needs, proposed legislation and implementation options. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)