SB 3251
  • Introduced
    Jan 28, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 10, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 3251
Hawaii Senate Bill
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House • Mar 18, 2026: The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Tam, Templo, Yamashita; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Gedeon; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
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Bill up for public hearing • House Economic Development & Technology
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Mar 18, 2026 08:30am
423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

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Feb 18, 2026, Senate
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
YES: 3
NO: 1
OTHER: 1
YES: 3

NO: 1

EXCUSED: 1

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Feb 18, 2026, Senate
The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
YES: 3
NO: 1
OTHER: 1
YES: 3

NO: 1

EXCUSED: 1

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Feb 20, 2026, Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
YES: 25
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 25

NO: 0

    OTHER: 0
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    Mar 05, 2026, Senate
    The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
    YES: 4
    NO: 1
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 4

    NO: 1

    OTHER: 0
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    Mar 10, 2026, Senate
    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Kim, McKelvey, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
    YES: 22
    NO: 3
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 22

    NO: 3

    OTHER: 0
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    Mar 18, 2026, House
    The committee on ECD 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 18, 2026 | House
        • The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Tam, Templo, Yamashita; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Gedeon; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
      • Mar 12, 2026 | House
        • Pass First Reading
        • Referred to ECD, LAB, JHA, referral sheet 17
        • Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Wednesday, 03-18-26 8:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
      • Mar 10, 2026 | House
        • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 391) in amended form (SD 2).
      • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
        • Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Kim, McKelvey, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
      • Mar 06, 2026 | Senate
        • Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3095) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
        • 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
      • Mar 05, 2026 | Senate
        • The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
      • Feb 25, 2026 | Senate
        • The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-05-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
      • Feb 20, 2026 | Senate
        • Reported from PSM/LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2530) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
        • Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
      • Feb 18, 2026 | Senate
        • The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Moriwaki ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara.
        • 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, Lee, C., Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.
      • Feb 13, 2026 | Senate
        • The committee(s) on PSM/LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
      • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
        • Referred to PSM/LBT, JDC.
      • Jan 28, 2026 | Senate
        • Introduced.
        • Passed First Reading.
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