Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 5: RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE VACANCIES.

Passed one chamber Last action December 8, 2025: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Plain-language summary

SB 5 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE VACANCIES. Primary sponsor: Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lorraine Inouye (Democratic); Stanley Chang (Democratic); Carol Fukunaga (Democratic); Troy Hashimoto (Democratic); and 2 more.