Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 196: RELATING TO PORT WORKERS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 196 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PORT WORKERS. Primary sponsor: Kanani Souza (Republican), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Port Worker Advisory Committee to make recommendations to the Department of Transportation regarding management of state-owned and state-managed ports. Requires the Department to conduct meetings to solicit input from port workers on methods to improve ports and problems faced by port workers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to TRN, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.