SB 2055
  • Introduced
    Jan 14, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 06, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2055
Hawaii Senate Bill
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House • Mar 25, 2026: Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1410-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
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Jan 30, 2026, Senate
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
YES: 3
NO: 1
OTHER: 1
YES: 3

NO: 1

EXCUSED: 1
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Feb 11, 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 02, 2026, Senate
    The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
    YES: 12
    NO: 1
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 12

    NO: 1

    OTHER: 0
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    Mar 06, 2026, Senate
    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 21; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
    YES: 21
    NO: 3
    OTHER: 1
    YES: 21

    NO: 3

    EXCUSED: 1

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    Mar 17, 2026, House
    The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
    YES: 8
    NO: 2
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 8

    NO: 2

    OTHER: 0
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    • Mar 25, 2026 | House
      • Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1410-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
    • Mar 17, 2026 | House
      • The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Cochran; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu; and Excused: none.
    • Mar 12, 2026 | House
      • Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-17-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
    • Mar 10, 2026 | House
      • Pass First Reading
      • Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16
    • Mar 06, 2026 | House
      • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 36) in amended form (SD 1).
    • Mar 06, 2026 | Senate
      • Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 21; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
    • Mar 05, 2026 | Senate
      • Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2826) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
      • One Day Notice 03-06-26.
    • Mar 02, 2026 | Senate
      • The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 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 ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 0 Excused: none.
    • Feb 27, 2026 | Senate
      • The committee on WAM has rescheduled its decision making to 03-02-26 10:02AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.
    • Feb 23, 2026 | Senate
      • The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-02-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
    • Feb 11, 2026 | Senate
      • Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2157) 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.
    • Jan 30, 2026 | Senate
      • 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, Gabbard, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) San Buenaventura.
    • Jan 27, 2026 | Senate
      • The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-26 10:00AM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
    • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
      • Referred to JDC, WAM.
    • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
      • Introduced and passed First Reading.
    • Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
      • Pending Introduction.
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