SB 2543
  • Introduced
    Jan 23, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 10, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2543
Hawaii Senate Bill
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RELATING TO STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
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House • Mar 20, 2026: Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1255-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL.
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Feb 10, 2026, Senate
The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
YES: 4
NO: 0
OTHER: 1
YES: 4

NO: 0

    EXCUSED: 1

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    Feb 10, 2026, Senate
    The committee(s) on GVO 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 20, 2026, Senate
      Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
      YES: 25
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 25

      NO: 0

        OTHER: 0
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        Mar 02, 2026, Senate
        The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
        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, 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 19, 2026, House
            The committee on LAB 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 20, 2026 | House
                • Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1255-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL.
              • Mar 19, 2026 | House
                • The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela, Kong, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
              • Mar 16, 2026 | House
                • Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:35AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
              • Mar 12, 2026 | House
                • Pass First Reading
                • Referred to LAB, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17
              • Mar 10, 2026 | House
                • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 258) 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 05, 2026 | Senate
                • Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2786) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
                • 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
              • Mar 02, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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.
              • Feb 25, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-02-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
              • Feb 23, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:55AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
              • Feb 20, 2026 | Senate
                • Reported from GVO/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2593) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
                • Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
              • Feb 10, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
                • The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, Richards, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite.
              • Feb 03, 2026 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on GVO/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
              • Jan 28, 2026 | Senate
                • Referred to GVO/EIG, WAM.
              • Jan 23, 2026 | Senate
                • Introduced.
                • Passed First Reading.
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