SB 2972
  • Introduced
    Jan 23, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 10, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2972
Hawaii Senate Bill
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RELATING TO OAHU CORAL REEF RESTORATION.
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House • Mar 19, 2026: The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti.
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Feb 11, 2026, Senate
The committee(s) on AEN 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 11, 2026, Senate
The committee(s) on WLA 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 JDC.
    YES: 25
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 25

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 03, 2026, Senate
      The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
      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. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
      YES: 24
      NO: 1
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 24

      NO: 1

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 19, 2026, House
      The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
      YES: 8
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 1
      YES: 8

      NO: 0

        EXCUSED: 1

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        • Mar 19, 2026 | House
          • The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti.
        • Mar 17, 2026 | House
          • The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-19-26.
          • Bill scheduled for decision making on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:00AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
        • Mar 12, 2026 | House
          • Pass First Reading
          • Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17
          • Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
        • Mar 10, 2026 | House
          • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 329) in amended form (SD 1).
        • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
          • Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
        • Mar 06, 2026 | Senate
          • Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2976) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
          • One Day Notice 03-10-26.
        • Mar 03, 2026 | Senate
          • The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
        • Feb 24, 2026 | Senate
          • The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
        • Feb 20, 2026 | Senate
          • Reported from WLA/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2631) 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 11, 2026 | Senate
          • The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
          • The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
        • Feb 06, 2026 | Senate
          • The committee(s) on WLA/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
        • Jan 30, 2026 | Senate
          • Referred to WLA/AEN, JDC.
        • Jan 26, 2026 | Senate
          • Passed First Reading.
        • Jan 23, 2026 | Senate
          • Introduced.
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