SB 2397
  • Introduced
    Jan 20, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 12, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2397
Hawaii Senate Bill
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House • Apr 09, 2026: Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1974-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
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Feb 05, 2026, Senate
The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
YES: 4
NO: 0
OTHER: 1
YES: 4

NO: 0

    EXCUSED: 1

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    Feb 11, 2026, Senate
    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.
    YES: 25
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 25

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Feb 27, 2026, Senate
      The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
      YES: 5
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 5

      NO: 0

        OTHER: 0
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        Mar 12, 2026, Senate
        Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fevella). Transmitted to House.
        YES: 24
        NO: 0
        OTHER: 1
        YES: 24

        NO: 0

          EXCUSED: 1

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          Apr 07, 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. 1974-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
            • Apr 07, 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, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Sayama, Cochran.
            • Apr 02, 2026 | House
              • Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 04-07-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
            • Mar 18, 2026 | House
              • Referred to JHA, referral sheet 18
            • Mar 12, 2026 | House
              • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 406) in amended form (SD 1).
              • Pass First Reading
            • Mar 12, 2026 | Senate
              • Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fevella). Transmitted to House.
            • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
              • Floor Amendment No. 4 offered.
              • Floor amendment adopted as amended (SD 1).
              • Separated Committee Report.
              • Report filed.
              • 48 Hrs. Notice 03-12-26
            • Mar 06, 2026 | Senate
              • Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2986) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
              • One Day Notice 03-10-26.
            • Feb 27, 2026 | Senate
              • The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
            • Feb 23, 2026 | Senate
              • The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
            • Feb 11, 2026 | Senate
              • Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2151) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
              • Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.
            • Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
              • The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Moriwaki, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto.
            • Feb 03, 2026 | Senate
              • The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-05-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
            • Jan 30, 2026 | Senate
              • The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
            • Jan 28, 2026 | Senate
              • Referred to GVO, JDC.
            • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
              • Introduced and passed First Reading.
            • Jan 20, 2026 | Senate
              • Pending Introduction.
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