SB 2315
  • Introduced
    Jan 15, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 05, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2315
Hawaii Senate Bill
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PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO SPECIFY THAT THE STANDARD FOR VOTER APPROVAL OF A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE IS A MAJORITY OF ALL THE VOTES TALLIED UPON THE QUESTION.
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House • Mar 19, 2026: The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Hashem, Kahaloa, Takayama, Cochran; Ayes with reservations: none; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Sayama.
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Feb 03, 2026, Senate
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
YES: 3
NO: 2
OTHER: 0
YES: 3

NO: 2
  • San Buenaventura
  • Awa

OTHER: 0
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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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    Feb 19, 2026, Senate
    The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
    YES: 11
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 2
    YES: 11

    NO: 0

      EXCUSED: 2

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      Mar 05, 2026, Senate
      Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 21; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards, San Buenaventura. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, McKelvey). 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 19, 2026, House
      The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
      YES: 6
      NO: 2
      OTHER: 2
      YES: 6

      NO: 2

      EXCUSED: 2

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      • Mar 19, 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, Hashem, Kahaloa, Takayama, Cochran; Ayes with reservations: none; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Sayama.
      • Mar 17, 2026 | House
        • Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 03-19-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
      • Mar 10, 2026 | House
        • Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 15
      • Mar 06, 2026 | House
        • Pass First Reading
      • Mar 05, 2026 | House
        • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 23) in amended form (SD 2).
      • Mar 05, 2026 | Senate
        • Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 21; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards, San Buenaventura. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, McKelvey). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
        • Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1).
      • Feb 24, 2026 | Senate
        • Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2711) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
        • 48 Hrs. Notice 03-05-26.
      • Feb 19, 2026 | Senate
        • The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Richards.
      • Feb 13, 2026 | Senate
        • The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-19-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
      • Feb 11, 2026 | Senate
        • Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2152) 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 03, 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 ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
      • Jan 30, 2026 | Senate
        • The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
      • Jan 26, 2026 | Senate
        • Referred to JDC, WAM.
      • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
        • Introduced and passed First Reading.
      • Jan 15, 2026 | Senate
        • Pending Introduction.
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