Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2599: RELATING TO AQUATIC PROTECTION.

Passed both chambers Last action April 21, 2026: House Conferees Appointed: Hashem, Morikawa Co-Chairs; Souza.

Plain-language summary

HB 2599 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AQUATIC PROTECTION. Primary sponsor: Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Elle Cochran (Republican), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Daisy Hartsfield (Democratic), Mark Hashem (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (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), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Kyle Yamashita (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2026): House Conferees Appointed: Hashem, Morikawa Co-Chairs; Souza.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Linda Ichiyama (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Cory Chun (Democratic); and 19 more.