Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1553: RELATING TO HABITAT CONSERVATION PLANS.

Passed both chambers Last action April 21, 2026: House Conferees Appointed: Hashem, Morikawa Co-Chairs; Shimizu.

Plain-language summary

HB 1553 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HABITAT CONSERVATION PLANS. Primary sponsor: David Tarnas (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2026): House Conferees Appointed: Hashem, Morikawa Co-Chairs; Shimizu.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Tarnas (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Luke Evslin (Democratic); and 10 more.