Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 197: RELATING TO THE HAWAII SPACE COMMISSION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 197 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE HAWAII SPACE COMMISSION. Primary sponsor: Kanani Souza (Republican), Della Belatti (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), WARD. 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 Hawaii Space Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to promote innovation in the fields of space exploration and commercial aerospace. Appropriates moneys.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.