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Yes: 227 • No: 2
HawaiiSB 28352025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Sponsored By: Troy N. Hashimoto (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Part I: Clarifies that class 10 special licenses may be granted for a period not to exceed three days per application. In counties with fewer than two hundred thousand residents but more than one hundred thousand residents, amends application requirements for class 10 special licenses, including requirements related to electronic submission, naming, and single applications for certain adjacent parcels of land, and prohibits the conditional acceptance of applications based on certain factors. Part II: Increases the maximum percentage of fines assessed by county liquor commissions that may be used to fund public liquor-related educational or enforcement programs. Effective 3/22/2075. (HD2)
Intoxicating LiquorLiquor LicenseClass 10 Special LicenseLiquor CommissionFinesEducational and Enforcement ProgramsECD, CPC
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Bill Overview
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More county funding for liquor programs
County liquor commissions can use up to 20% of accumulated liquor fines each year for public liquor education or enforcement programs, up from 10%. Commissions choose how much to use, up to that limit, and the amount depends on fines collected.
Easier liquor permits, capped at three days
The law sets three Class 10 license types: all liquor, beer and wine, or beer. Each application covers no more than three days, and liquor generally must be consumed where sold. Registered educational or charitable nonprofits can sell liquor in original packages for off-site use. Tax-exempt social clubs can sell wine from their inventory to members for off-site use. Nonprofits, political candidates, and political parties can seek administrator approval for fundraising events under liquor commission rules. In counties with more than 100,000 and fewer than 200,000 residents, applicants can file and sign electronically and use one application for adjacent parcels controlled by the same entity. Counties cannot require extra renderings, clearances, inspections, or approvals not required by law, but fire and building codes still apply.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Troy N. Hashimoto
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Lynn DeCoite
Democratic • Senate
Angus L.K. McKelvey
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/6/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 50 • No: 1
Senate vote • 5/1/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 24 • No: 0
House vote • 4/27/2026
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments....
Yes: 3 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/27/2026
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS....
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 4/9/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 48 • No: 1
House vote • 4/1/2026
The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 3/25/2026
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC...
Yes: 48 • No: 0
House vote • 3/20/2026
The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/10/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/3/2026
The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act 106, 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206).
6/8/2026SenateAct 106, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206).
6/8/2026HouseReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5/8/2026SenateEnrolled to Governor.
5/7/2026SenatePassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and none excused (0).
5/6/2026HouseReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).
5/5/2026HouseDeferred one day 05-06-26.
5/1/2026HousePassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga).
5/1/2026SenateReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 35-26).
4/29/2026Senate48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-26.
4/29/2026SenateReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 35-26) as amended in (CD 1).
4/29/2026HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 05-01-26.
4/29/2026HouseThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Rhoads, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
4/27/2026SenateThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Matayoshi, Tam; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Gedeon.
4/27/2026HouseConference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 325.
4/23/2026SenateSenate Conferees Appointed: Wakai Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Keohokalole.
4/21/2026SenateReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).
4/21/2026HouseHouse Conferees Appointed: Ilagan, Matayoshi Co-Chairs; Tam, Gedeon.
4/20/2026HouseReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).
4/20/2026SenateReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 522).
4/10/2026SenateSenate disagrees with House amendments.
4/10/2026SenateReceived notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 564).
4/10/2026HousePassed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
4/9/2026HouseReported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1814-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
4/7/2026HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Thursday, 04-09-26.
4/7/2026House
Bill Text
Bill Text
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