Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2171: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2171 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Primary sponsor: Justin Woodson (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): Act 138, 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1239).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the University of Hawaii to engage in enterprise-related activities for educational purposes and exempts such activity from certain county zoning requirements, under certain circumstances. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 138, 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1239).
- Act 138, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1239).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Transmitted to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Iwamoto, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 107-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 107-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Hashem, Templo, Woodson, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
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