HawaiiSB 25652025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate

RELATING TO CERTIORARI REVIEW BY THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT.

Sponsored By: Ronald D. Kouchi (Democratic)

Passed

Summary

Establishes a fixed disposition deadline requiring the Supreme Court to decide an application for certiorari within 60 days after the application is filed. Applies prospectively to cases in which the judgment or dismissal order of the Intermediate Court of Appeals was filed on or after the effective date of this Act.

Judiciary PackageHawaii Supreme CourtCertiorari ReviewDisposition DeadlineJHA

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ronald D. Kouchi

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 27 • No: 0

Senate vote 3/6/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 24 • No: 0

Senate vote 2/13/2026

The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...

Yes: 3 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Pass First Reading

    3/10/2026House
  2. Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16

    3/10/2026House
  3. Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.

    3/6/2026Senate
  4. Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 65).

    3/6/2026House
  5. Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2803) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.

    3/5/2026Senate
  6. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading.

    3/5/2026Senate
  7. One Day Notice 3/06/2026.

    3/5/2026Senate
  8. The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Chang, San Buenaventura.

    2/13/2026Senate
  9. The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

    2/9/2026Senate
  10. Referred to JDC.

    1/28/2026Senate
  11. Introduced.

    1/23/2026Senate
  12. Passed First Reading.

    1/23/2026Senate

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