Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1817: RELATING TO PROTECTING HAWAII'S FISHERIES.

In committee Last action February 20, 2026: Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 710-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.

Plain-language summary

HB 1817 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PROTECTING HAWAII'S FISHERIES. Primary sponsor: Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Adrian Tam (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 710-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic); LEE; M.; Lisa Marten (Democratic); and 5 more. 1 co-sponsor.