SB 2721
  • Introduced
    Jan 23, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 10, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2721
Hawaii Senate Bill
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RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
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House • Mar 25, 2026: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).
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Feb 18, 2026, Senate
The committee(s) on JDC 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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Mar 05, 2026, Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
YES: 25
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 25

NO: 0

    OTHER: 0
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    Mar 10, 2026, Senate
    Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. 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 17, 2026, House
    The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
    YES: 9
    NO: 1
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 9

    NO: 1

    OTHER: 0
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    Mar 25, 2026, House
    Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).
    YES: 46
    NO: 3
    OTHER: 2
    YES: 46

    NO: 3

    EXCUSED: 2

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    • Mar 25, 2026 | House
      • Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1409-26) 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 Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).
    • Mar 17, 2026 | House
      • The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Cochran, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Shimizu; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia; and Excused: none.
    • Mar 12, 2026 | House
      • Pass First Reading
      • Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17
      • Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-17-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
    • Mar 10, 2026 | House
      • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 287) in amended form (SD 1).
    • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
      • Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
    • Mar 05, 2026 | Senate
      • Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2812) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
      • Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
      • 48 Hrs. Notice 3/10/2026.
    • Feb 18, 2026 | Senate
      • The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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 11, 2026 | Senate
      • The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 9:05AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
    • Feb 03, 2026 | Senate
      • Re-Referred to JDC.
    • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
      • The committee on PSM deferred the measure.
    • Jan 30, 2026 | Senate
      • The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-02-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 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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