Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1802: RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1802 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS. Primary sponsor: Lisa Marten (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Mark Hashem (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 9, 2026): Act 208, 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1310).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources and certain public or private entities to seek the approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources to operate conservation banks for situations where a person or entity is required to provide compensatory mitigation to offset adverse impacts to threatened, endangered, candidate, or proposed species as part of an approved incidental take license and habitat conservation plan. Adds the associate director of the United States Geological Survey, Ecosystem Mission Area, to the membership of the Endangered Species Recovery Committee. Requires the Endangered Species Recovery Committee to review applications and proposals for conservation banks and conservation bank instruments conduct subsequent reviews and oversight. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“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 208, 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1310).
- Act 208, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1310).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Transmitted to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 165-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 165-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Hashem, Perruso, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
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