Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 131: RELATING TO RESEARCH.

Passed one chamber Last action December 8, 2025: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Plain-language summary

HB 131 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO RESEARCH. Primary sponsor: David Tarnas (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Tarnas (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic); and 8 more.