SB 2239
  • Introduced
    Jan 14, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 10, 2026
  • Passed House
    Apr 14, 2026
  • Became Law
SB 2239
Hawaii Senate Bill
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House • Apr 14, 2026: Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Cochran, Kila voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Hartsfield, Kong, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Olds, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (10) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
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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 30, 2026, House
      Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).
      YES: 42
      NO: 5
      OTHER: 4
      YES: 42

      NO: 5

      EXCUSED: 4

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      Apr 07, 2026, House
      The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
      YES: 12
      NO: 3
      OTHER: 1
      YES: 12

      NO: 3

      EXCUSED: 1

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      Apr 14, 2026, House
      Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Cochran, Kila voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Hartsfield, Kong, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Olds, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (10) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
      YES: 40
      NO: 10
      OTHER: 1
      YES: 40

      NO: 10

      EXCUSED: 1

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      • Apr 14, 2026 | House
        • Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Cochran, Kila voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Hartsfield, Kong, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Olds, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (10) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
      • Apr 10, 2026 | House
        • Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2079-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
        • Deferred one day 04-14-26.
      • Apr 07, 2026 | House
        • The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 12 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 3 Noes: Representative(s) Hartsfield, Alcos, Gedeon; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Morikawa.
      • Apr 02, 2026 | House
        • The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 04-07-26.
        • Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:10AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
      • Mar 31, 2026 | House
        • Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
      • Mar 30, 2026 | House
        • Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1555-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
        • Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).
      • 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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