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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1609: RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1609 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Allows the naming rights of the Stadium Facility and Convention Center Facility to be leased to any public or private entity. Requires any revenues derived from advertising or marketing in or on the Stadium Facility or Convention Center Facility to be deposited into the appropriate special fund of the facility. Authorizes the display of the name of any entity that leased the naming rights to a stadium operated by the Stadium Authority on the exterior of the stadium. Exempts concessions within the stadium facility and convention center from chapter 102, HRS.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Greggor IlaganPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Terez AmatoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Lauren MatsumotoPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse38
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Jackson SayamaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse21
Garner ShimizuPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse32
Gregg TakayamaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
  2. Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 02-03-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  3. Referred to LAB, TOU, FIN, referral sheet 1
  4. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  5. Prefiled.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source