Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1614: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
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Plain-language summary
HB 1614 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Primary sponsor: Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Adrian Tam (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3147) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Revolving Fund for the purpose of financing the State's matching contributions required by federal grants. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
“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 (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3147) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
- The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kim, Fevella.
- The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Referred to EDT, WAM.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 28).
- Passed First Reading.
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 768-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
- The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 03-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 287-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
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