SB 709
  • Introduced
    Jan 17, 2025
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 10, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 709
Hawaii Senate Bill
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House • Mar 19, 2026: The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Hartsfield, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Amato; and Excused: none.
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Feb 13, 2025, Senate
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
YES: 3
NO: 0
OTHER: 2
YES: 3

NO: 0

    EXCUSED: 2

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    Feb 13, 2025, Senate
    The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
    YES: 5
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 5

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Feb 14, 2025, Senate
      Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
      YES: 25
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 25

      NO: 0

        OTHER: 0
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        Mar 03, 2026, Senate
        The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
        YES: 12
        NO: 0
        OTHER: 1
        YES: 12

        NO: 0

          EXCUSED: 1

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          Mar 10, 2026, Senate
          Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
          YES: 25
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 25

          NO: 0

            OTHER: 0
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            Mar 19, 2026, House
            The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
            YES: 8
            NO: 1
            OTHER: 0
            YES: 8

            NO: 1

            OTHER: 0
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            Mar 19, 2026, House
            The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
            YES: 8
            NO: 1
            OTHER: 0
            YES: 8

            NO: 1

            OTHER: 0
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            • Mar 19, 2026 | House
              • The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Hartsfield, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Amato; and Excused: none.
              • The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Hartsfield, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Amato; and Excused: none.
            • Mar 17, 2026 | House
              • Bill scheduled to be heard by HSH/HLT on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:30AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
            • Mar 12, 2026 | House
              • Pass First Reading
              • Referred to HSH/HLT, JHA, referral sheet 17
            • Mar 10, 2026 | House
              • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 139) in amended form (SD 2).
            • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
              • Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
            • Mar 06, 2026 | Senate
              • Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2950) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
              • 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
            • Mar 03, 2026 | Senate
              • The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
            • Feb 27, 2026 | Senate
              • The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:17AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
            • Dec 08, 2025 | legislature
              • Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
            • Feb 14, 2025 | Senate
              • Reported from HHS/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 656) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
              • Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
            • Feb 13, 2025 | Senate
              • The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto, Keohokalole.
              • 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.
            • Feb 05, 2025 | Senate
              • The committee(s) on HHS/JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-25 9:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
            • Jan 23, 2025 | Senate
              • Referred to HHS/JDC, WAM.
            • Jan 21, 2025 | Senate
              • Passed First Reading.
            • Jan 17, 2025 | Senate
              • Introduced.
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