SB 608
  • Introduced
    Jan 17, 2025
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 10, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 608
Hawaii Senate Bill
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House • Mar 12, 2026: Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:30AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
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Bill up for public hearing • House Public Safety
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Mar 18, 2026 09:30am
411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

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Jan 29, 2025, Senate
The committee(s) on PSM 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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Feb 07, 2025, Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.
YES: 25
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 25

NO: 0

    OTHER: 0
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    Feb 26, 2026, Senate
    The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
    YES: 5
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 5

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Feb 26, 2026, Senate
      The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
      YES: 3
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 2
      YES: 3

      NO: 0

        EXCUSED: 2

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        Mar 10, 2026, Senate
        Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). 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 12, 2026 | House
            • Pass First Reading
            • Referred to PBS, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 17
            • Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:30AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
          • Mar 10, 2026 | House
            • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 138) in amended form (SD 2).
          • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
            • Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
          • Mar 06, 2026 | Senate
            • Reported from CPN/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2925) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
            • 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
          • Feb 26, 2026 | Senate
            • The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao, McKelvey.
            • The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
          • Feb 20, 2026 | Senate
            • The committee(s) on CPN/JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-26-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
          • Dec 08, 2025 | legislature
            • Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
          • Feb 07, 2025 | Senate
            • Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 83) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/JDC.
            • Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.
          • Jan 29, 2025 | Senate
            • The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 0 Excused: none.
          • Jan 24, 2025 | Senate
            • The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 01-29-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
          • Jan 23, 2025 | Senate
            • Referred to PSM, CPN/JDC.
          • Jan 17, 2025 | Senate
            • Introduced.
            • Passed First Reading.
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