All Roll Calls
Yes: 33 • No: 0
HawaiiSB 23392025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Sponsored By: Troy N. Hashimoto (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Makes both the representative of the Building Industry Association of Hawaii and the representative of the General Contractors Association of Hawaii permanent standing members of the State Building Code Council, instead of members who alternate terms every 4 years. Adds members representing the Plumbers and Fitters United Association, Local 675 and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1186 to the State Building Code Council. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
State Building Code CouncilDepartment of Accounting and General ServicesMembershipBuilding Industry Association of HawaiiGeneral Contractors Association of HawaiiLaborWAL, JHA
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Troy N. Hashimoto
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Stanley Chang
Democratic • Senate
Kurt Fevella
Republican • Senate
Dru Mamo Kanuha
Democratic • Senate
Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Democratic • Senate
III Richards
Democratic • Senate
Joy A. San Buenaventura
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 24 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2026
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Pass First Reading
3/10/2026HouseReferred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 16
3/10/2026HousePassed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026SenateReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 49) in amended form (SD 1).
3/6/2026HouseWaived referral to WAM.
3/5/2026SenateOne Day Notice 03-06-26
3/5/2026SenateReported from PSM/GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2575) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/20/2026SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/20/2026SenateThe committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Lee, C., Hashimoto, Inouye, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/18/2026SenateThe committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
2/17/2026SenateThe committee(s) on PSM deferred the measure until 02-18-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2/17/2026SenateThe committee(s) on PSM/GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 3:30PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
2/13/2026SenateRe-Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM.
1/30/2026SenateReferred to PSM, WAM.
1/26/2026SenateIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/21/2026SenatePending Introduction.
1/15/2026Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
Original
SB2339_SD1
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