SB 17
  • Introduced
    Jan 08, 2025
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 10, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 17
Hawaii Senate Bill
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House • Mar 19, 2026: The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti.
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Feb 11, 2026, Senate
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
YES: 3
NO: 0
OTHER: 2
YES: 3

NO: 0

    EXCUSED: 3

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    Feb 18, 2026, Senate
    The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
    YES: 4
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 1
    YES: 4

    NO: 0

      EXCUSED: 1

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      Feb 20, 2026, 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 04, 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 WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
            YES: 8
            NO: 0
            OTHER: 1
            YES: 8

            NO: 0

              EXCUSED: 1

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              • Mar 19, 2026 | House
                • The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti.
              • Mar 16, 2026 | House
                • Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
              • Mar 12, 2026 | House
                • Pass First Reading
                • Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17
              • Mar 10, 2026 | House
                • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 137) 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. 2943) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
                • 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
              • Mar 04, 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.
              • Mar 02, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
              • Feb 20, 2026 | Senate
                • Reported from PSM/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2563) 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 18, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.
              • Feb 13, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on WLA deferred the measure until 02-18-26 1:02PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
              • Feb 11, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Inouye; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C., DeCorte.
              • Feb 10, 2026 | Senate
                • Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.
                • The committee on PSM has added the measure to decision making scheduled on 02-11-26 3:00PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
              • Feb 08, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee on PSM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-09-26 3:00PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
              • Feb 04, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on WLA deferred the measure until 02-13-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
                • The committee(s) on PSM deferred the measure until 02-09-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
              • Jan 30, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on PSM/WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
              • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
                • Re-Referred to PSM/WLA, WAM.
              • Dec 08, 2025 | legislature
                • Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
              • Jan 16, 2025 | Senate
                • Referred to PSM/WTL, WAM.
              • Jan 15, 2025 | Senate
                • Introduced and passed First Reading.
              • Jan 08, 2025 | Senate
                • Pending Introduction.
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