SB 2688
  • Introduced
    Jan 23, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 10, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2688
Hawaii Senate Bill
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House • Apr 07, 2026: The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hussey, Kusch, Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Yamashita; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Hartsfield, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Lee, M., Templo, Reyes Oda; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon; and Excused: none.
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Feb 11, 2026, Senate
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
YES: 3
NO: 0
OTHER: 2
YES: 3

NO: 0

    EXCUSED: 3

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    Feb 18, 2026, Senate
    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
    YES: 25
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 25

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 04, 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 04, 2026, Senate
        The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
        YES: 13
        NO: 0
        OTHER: 0
        YES: 13

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 10, 2026, Senate
          Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. 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 25, 2026, House
            The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
            YES: 6
            NO: 0
            OTHER: 4
            YES: 6

            NO: 0

              EXCUSED: 4

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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 none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).
              YES: 46
              NO: 1
              OTHER: 4
              YES: 46

              NO: 1

              EXCUSED: 4

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              Apr 07, 2026, House
              The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
              YES: 14
              NO: 2
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 14

              NO: 2

              OTHER: 0
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              • Apr 07, 2026 | House
                • The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hussey, Kusch, Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Yamashita; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Hartsfield, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Lee, M., Templo, Reyes Oda; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon; and Excused: none.
              • Apr 02, 2026 | House
                • Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 04-07-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
              • Mar 30, 2026 | House
                • Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1552-26) 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 none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) 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, Kahaloa, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 4 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, 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 20, 2026 | House
                • Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20
              • Mar 12, 2026 | House
                • Pass First Reading
                • Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17
              • Mar 10, 2026 | House
                • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 281) in amended form (SD 1).
              • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
                • Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
              • Mar 06, 2026 | Senate
                • Reported from JDC/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3037) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
                • One Day Notice 03-10-26.
              • Mar 04, 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.
                • The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
              • Mar 02, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on JDC/WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 10:35AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
              • Feb 18, 2026 | Senate
                • Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2366) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.
                • Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
              • Feb 11, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Inouye; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C., DeCorte.
              • Feb 10, 2026 | Senate
                • Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.
                • The committee on PSM has added the measure to decision making scheduled on 02-11-26 3:00PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
              • Feb 08, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee on PSM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-09-26 3:00PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
              • Feb 04, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on PSM deferred the measure until 02-09-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
              • Jan 30, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-26 3:02PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
              • Jan 28, 2026 | Senate
                • Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.
              • Jan 26, 2026 | Senate
                • Passed First Reading.
              • Jan 23, 2026 | Senate
                • Introduced.
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