Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2398: RELATING TO LIBRARIES.

Passed one chamber Last action March 30, 2026: Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3265) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Plain-language summary

HB 2398 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO LIBRARIES. Primary sponsor: Justin Woodson (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3265) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Justin Woodson (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Cory Chun (Democratic); Andrew Garrett (Democratic); and 12 more.