All Roll Calls
Yes: 149 • No: 1
Sponsored By: Ronald D. Kouchi (Democratic)
Passed
Updates state position titles by changing "private secretary" to "executive assistant" and "secretary" to "administrative assistant", where applicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Ronald D. Kouchi
Democratic • Senate
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All Roll Calls
Yes: 149 • No: 1
House vote • 4/23/2026
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments....
Yes: 2 • No: 1
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS....
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 4/6/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 48 • No: 0
House vote • 4/1/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 51 • No: 0
House vote • 3/19/2026
The committee on LAB 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 • 3/5/2026
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/11/2026
The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/11/2026
The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, McKelvey, Rhoads, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 2 Ayes: Representative(s) Lee, M., Ratcliffe; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Alcos; and 0 Excused: none.
Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-23-26 9:00AM in conference room 016.
House Conferees Appointed: Lee, M. Chairs; Ratcliffe, Alcos.
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).
Senate Conferees Appointed: Elefante Chair; McKelvey, Rhoads Co-Chairs; Moriwaki.
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 714).
Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 564).
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 480).
Senate disagrees with House amendments.
Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Olds, Quinlan excused (3). Transmitted to Senate.
Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1585-26) 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 none excused (0).
The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela, Kong, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:35AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Pass First Reading
Referred to LAB, referral sheet 17
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 365) in amended form (SD 1).
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3051) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-05-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
Reported from LBT/GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2541) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.
Bill Text
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SB3131_HD1
SB3131_SD1
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)