SB 2239
  • Introduced
    Jan 14, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 10, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2239
Hawaii Senate Bill
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House • Mar 25, 2026: The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Kahaloa, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Shimizu; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Hashem, Sayama, Cochran.
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Bill up for public hearing • House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
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Mar 25, 2026 02:00pm
325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

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Feb 18, 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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Mar 06, 2026, Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
YES: 25
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 25

NO: 0

    OTHER: 0
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    Mar 10, 2026, Senate
    Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Lee, C.). Transmitted to House.
    YES: 24
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 2
    YES: 24

    NO: 0

      EXCUSED: 2

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      Mar 25, 2026, House
      The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
      YES: 6
      NO: 1
      OTHER: 3
      YES: 6

      NO: 1

      EXCUSED: 3

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      • Mar 25, 2026 | House
        • The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Kahaloa, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Shimizu; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Hashem, Sayama, Cochran.
      • Mar 23, 2026 | House
        • Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 03-25-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
      • Mar 12, 2026 | House
        • Pass First Reading
        • Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17
      • Mar 10, 2026 | House
        • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 194) in amended form (SD 1).
      • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
        • Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Lee, C.). Transmitted to House.
      • Mar 06, 2026 | Senate
        • Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2881) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
        • Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
        • 48 Hrs. Notice 3-10-26.
      • Feb 18, 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.
      • Feb 11, 2026 | Senate
        • The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 9:05AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
      • Jan 30, 2026 | Senate
        • Re-Referred to JDC.
      • Jan 26, 2026 | Senate
        • Referred to GVO, JDC.
      • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
        • Introduced and passed First Reading.
      • Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
        • Pending Introduction.
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