All Roll Calls
Yes: 132 • No: 16
Sponsored By: Brandon J.C. Elefante (Democratic)
Passed
Requires hotelkeepers to provide adequate notice of service disruptions to third-party vendors and guests under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
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Brandon J.C. Elefante
Democratic • Senate
Henry J.C. Aquino
Democratic • Senate
All Roll Calls
Yes: 132 • No: 16
House vote • 4/14/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 44 • No: 6
House vote • 3/24/2026
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 7 • No: 2
House vote • 3/19/2026
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA...
Yes: 51 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 19 • No: 5
Senate vote • 2/21/2025
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 3 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/21/2025
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/4/2025
The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 1
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 601).
Senate disagrees with House amendments.
Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 3 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Shimizu voting no (6) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2109-26) as amended in HD 3, recommending passage on Third Reading.
Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-14-26.
The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Ichiyama, Tam.
Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1548-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to CPC.
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Gedeon voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Cochran; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Sayama.
Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-24-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Reported from TOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1225-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
The committee on TOU recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Tam, Templo, Ilagan, Yamashita; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Gedeon; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Hussey.
Bill scheduled to be heard by TOU on Tuesday, 03-17-26 10:00AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Pass First Reading
Referred to TOU, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 19
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 19; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Kim, McKelvey, Moriwaki. Noes, 5 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella, Inouye, Richards). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Lee, C.). Transmitted to House.
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 78) in amended form (SD 2).
Reported from CPN/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 993) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
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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)