HB 2089: RELATING TO CERTIORARI REVIEW BY THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT.

Official summary

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

Establishes a fixed disposition deadline requiring the Supreme Court to decide an application for certiorari within 60 days after the application is filed. Applies prospectively to cases in which the judgment or dismissal order of the Intermediate Court of Appeals was filed on or after the effective date of this Act.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“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. April 29, 2026Act 006, 04/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106).
2. April 29, 2026Act 006, on 04/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106).
3. April 13, 2026Transmitted to Governor.
4. April 10, 2026Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
5. April 10, 2026Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 515).
6. April 9, 2026Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3656) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
7. April 9, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading.
8. April 9, 2026One Day Notice 04-10-26.
9. March 17, 2026The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
10. March 12, 2026The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-26 9:55AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
11. March 10, 2026Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 182).
12. March 10, 2026Passed First Reading.

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