SB 2981
  • Introduced
    Jan 23, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 10, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2981
Hawaii Senate Bill
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House • Mar 16, 2026: Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
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Mar 18, 2026 09:00am
430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

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Feb 17, 2026, Senate
The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
YES: 5
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 5

NO: 0

    OTHER: 0
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    Feb 17, 2026, Senate
    The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
    YES: 5
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 5

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Feb 17, 2026, Senate
      The committee(s) on WLA 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 20, 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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          Mar 04, 2026, Senate
          The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
          YES: 3
          NO: 1
          OTHER: 1
          YES: 3

          NO: 1

          EXCUSED: 1
          • San Buenaventura.

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          Mar 10, 2026, Senate
          Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante, Fukunaga, Ihara, Lamosao, McKelvey. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, San Buenaventura). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
          YES: 23
          NO: 2
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 23

          NO: 2

          OTHER: 0
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          • Mar 16, 2026 | House
            • Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
          • Mar 12, 2026 | House
            • Pass First Reading
            • Referred to HSG, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17
          • Mar 10, 2026 | House
            • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 332).
          • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
            • Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante, Fukunaga, Ihara, Lamosao, McKelvey. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, San Buenaventura). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
          • Mar 06, 2026 | Senate
            • Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2981) 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: 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 24, 2026 | Senate
            • The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 9:40AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
          • Feb 20, 2026 | Senate
            • Reported from WLA/EIG/HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2594) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
            • Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.
          • Feb 17, 2026 | Senate
            • The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HOU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante, Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
            • The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Chang, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Lamosao ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.
            • The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EIG were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
          • Feb 13, 2026 | Senate
            • The committee(s) on WLA/EIG/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 3:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
          • Jan 30, 2026 | Senate
            • Referred to WLA/EIG/HOU, JDC.
          • Jan 26, 2026 | Senate
            • Passed First Reading.
          • Jan 23, 2026 | Senate
            • Introduced.
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