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Yes: 9 • No: 0
HawaiiSB 26932025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR AEROSPACE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Sponsored By: Lorraine R. Inouye (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Authorizes the issuance of $15 million in general obligation bonds to finance the planning, design, and construction of a 50,000 square foot aerospace hangar and related facilities at Hilo international airport. Requires matching contributions from the federal government and private sector. Directs appropriation to be expended by the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Capital Improvement ProjectGO BondsAerospace InfrastructureHilo International AirportDOTReportAppropriationTRS/EDT, WAM
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Lorraine R. Inouye
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Troy N. Hashimoto
Democratic • Senate
Glenn Wakai
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/10/2026
The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Reported from TRS/EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2444) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/19/2026SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/19/2026SenateThe 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.
2/17/2026SenateThe committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TRS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..
2/10/2026SenateThe committee(s) on EDT deferred the measure until 02-17-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/10/2026SenateThe committee(s) on TRS/EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/6/2026SenateReferred to TRS/EDT, WAM.
1/28/2026SenatePassed First Reading.
1/26/2026SenateIntroduced.
1/23/2026Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
Original
SB2693_SD1
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