Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1618: RELATING TO JOURNALISM.

In committee Last action January 21, 2026: Re-Referred to CPN/EDU, JDC/WAM.

Plain-language summary

SB 1618 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO JOURNALISM. Primary sponsor: Donna Kim (Democratic), Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Donovan Dela Cruz (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to CPN/EDU, JDC/WAM.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Donna Kim (Democratic); Lynn DeCoite (Democratic); Donovan Dela Cruz (Democratic); Kurt Fevella (Republican); and 3 more. 1 co-sponsor.