SB 2246
  • Introduced
    Jan 14, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 10, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2246
Hawaii Senate Bill
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House • Apr 09, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-14-26.
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Feb 13, 2026, Senate
The committee(s) on JDC 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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    Mar 05, 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, 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 LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
        YES: 6
        NO: 0
        OTHER: 0
        YES: 6

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 24, 2026, House
          Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).
          YES: 49
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 2
          YES: 49

          NO: 0

            EXCUSED: 2

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            Mar 31, 2026, House
            The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
            YES: 8
            NO: 0
            OTHER: 2
            YES: 8

            NO: 0

              EXCUSED: 2

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              • Apr 09, 2026 | House
                • Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2031-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
                • Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-14-26.
              • Mar 31, 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, Hashem, Kahaloa, Takayama, Cochran, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Sayama.
              • Mar 25, 2026 | House
                • Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-31-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
              • Mar 24, 2026 | House
                • Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1364-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
                • Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).
              • Mar 19, 2026 | House
                • The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Kapela, Kong, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Garrett; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
              • Mar 16, 2026 | House
                • Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:35AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
              • Mar 12, 2026 | House
                • Pass First Reading
                • Referred to LAB, JHA, referral sheet 17
              • Mar 10, 2026 | House
                • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 196) in amended form (SD 1).
              • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
                • Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
              • Mar 05, 2026 | Senate
                • Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2809) 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 03-10-26.
              • Feb 13, 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, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Chang, San Buenaventura.
              • Feb 09, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
              • Feb 03, 2026 | Senate
                • Re-Referred to JDC.
              • Jan 30, 2026 | Senate
                • Re-Referred to JDC/WAM.
              • Jan 26, 2026 | Senate
                • Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM.
              • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
                • Introduced and passed First Reading.
              • Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
                • Pending Introduction.
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