Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1956: RELATING TO FRESHWATER WATERWAYS.

In committee Last action February 20, 2026: Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 707-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.

Plain-language summary

HB 1956 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FRESHWATER WATERWAYS. Primary sponsor: Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 707-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ikaika Olds (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Diamond Garcia (Republican); Joe Gedeon (Republican); and 15 more.