Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1590: RELATING TO VACATION RENTALS.
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1590 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO VACATION RENTALS. Primary sponsor: Della Belatti (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Reported from EDT/EIG/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3348) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Part I: Allows counties to use time-stamped screenshots as evidence for the enforcement of transient accommodations. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority's plans, practices, and efforts involving destination management to include promotion of use of traditional or lawful transient accommodations. Clarifies that the counties may use revenue from the County Transient Accommodations Tax for the enforcement of transient accommodations. Appropriates funds. Part II: Requires hosting platforms that earn service fees for providing booking services for transient accommodations to register with the Department of Taxation as tax collection agents and report, collect, and remit general excise and transient accommodations taxes on behalf of operators. Part II effective 1/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from EDT/EIG/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3348) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
- The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Richards.
- The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kim.
- The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
- The committee(s) on EDT/EIG/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-25-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 247).
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to EDT/EIG/CPN, WAM/JDC.
- Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 3 with Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon, Shimizu, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1132-26) as amended in HD 3, recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
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