Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2820: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 3.5, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH SALARY INCREASE LIMITS FOR JUSTICES AND JUDGES OF ALL STATE COURTS, MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE, DEPARTMENT HEADS OR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND THE DEPUTIES OR ASSISTANTS TO DEPARTMENT HEADS OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS.

In committee Last action February 3, 2026: Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM.

Plain-language summary

SB 2820 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 3.5, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH SALARY INCREASE LIMITS FOR JUSTICES AND JUDGES OF ALL STATE COURTS, MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE, DEPARTMENT HEADS OR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND THE DEPUTIES OR ASSISTANTS TO DEPARTMENT HEADS OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS. Primary sponsor: Brenton Awa (Republican), Kurt Fevella (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brenton Awa (Republican); Kurt Fevella (Republican).