Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2126: RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2126 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ELECTIONS. Primary sponsor: Kanani Souza (Republican), Della Belatti (Democratic), Elle Cochran (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Mark Hashem (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds to: (1) the counties for more voter service centers for in-person voting; (2) the Office of Elections to print and mail the digital voter information guide to all registered voters; and (3) the Office of Elections to support a public outreach and engagement campaign to encourage greater voter participation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Elle Cochran | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Joe Gedeon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Chris Muraoka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.