Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2118: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.

Passed one chamber Last action March 30, 2026: Reported from WLA/EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3366) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Plain-language summary

HB 2118 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM. Primary sponsor: Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Reported from WLA/EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3366) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jeanné Kapela (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Linda Ichiyama (Democratic); Greggor Ilagan (Democratic); and 5 more.