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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2099: RELATING TO VACANCIES.

Enacted 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 2099 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO VACANCIES. Primary sponsor: Nadine Nakamura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): Act 008, 04/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108).

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Official summary

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

Amends the processes for addressing party candidate and state senator vacancies.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Nadine NakamuraPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse15

“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. Act 008, 04/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108).
  2. Act 008, on 04/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108).
  3. Transmitted to Governor.
  4. Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
  5. Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 517).
  6. Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3658) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
  7. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading.
  8. One Day Notice 04-10-26.
  9. The 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. The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-26 9:55AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
  11. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 185).
  12. Passed First Reading.

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Sources

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