Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1618: RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1618 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS. Primary sponsor: Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Mark Hashem (Democratic), Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Nadine Nakamura (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 9, 2026): Act 204, 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund, to be administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, to provide financial assistance, including low-interest or forgivable loans, to eligible homeowners for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools. Appropriates funds for the establishment and hiring of a program management position and for the purposes of the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Linda Ichiyama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Nadine Nakamura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 204, 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306).
- Act 204, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Transmitted to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none).
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 12:30PM in Conference Room 325.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:05PM in Conference Room 411.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 411.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 411.
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
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