Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1239: RELATING TO INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL.

In committee Last action December 8, 2025: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Plain-language summary

HB 1239 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL. Primary sponsor: Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Elle Cochran (Republican), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), HOLT, Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tyson Miyake (Democratic); Mahina Poepoe (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); and 10 more.