Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1982: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

In committee Last action February 18, 2026: Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 474-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN.

Plain-language summary

HB 1982 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS. Primary sponsor: Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), HOLT, Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic), Justin Woodson (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 474-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nicole Lowen (Democratic); Luke Evslin (Democratic); HOLT; Greggor Ilagan (Democratic); and 17 more. 1 co-sponsor.