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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1861: RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.

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 1861 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE COUNTIES. Primary sponsor: Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 339-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.

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Official summary

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

Authorizes counties to sell property through non-judicial foreclosure as a way to collect unpaid civil fines, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Sean QuinlanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse47
Lisa MartenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Scot MatayoshiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse49
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23

“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. Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 339-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
  2. Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3).
  3. The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Ichiyama, Woodson, Souza; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Belatti, Poepoe; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Iwamoto, Shimizu; and Excused: none.
  4. Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 02-10-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  5. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  6. Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2
  7. Pending introduction.

Sources

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