Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1608: RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST FENIX SPACE, INC.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1608 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST FENIX SPACE, INC. Primary sponsor: Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Justin Woodson (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 143-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to TRN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for the planning, design, procurement, and construction of the Fenix launch platform system and Fenix Space Hilo flight operations facility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Justin Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Terez Amato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
“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 ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 143-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to TRN.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).
- The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Holt, Tam, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Wednesday, 02-04-26 10:00AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to ECD, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.