Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2433: RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
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Plain-language summary
HB 2433 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE. Primary sponsor: Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Daisy Hartsfield (Democratic), HOLT, Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 841).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires that priority be given to the language of a law that aligns with the intent of the Legislature if there is a difference between the English and Hawaiian versions of the law that is material to its interpretation. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Daisy Hartsfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Linda Ichiyama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Elle Cochran | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 841).
- House Conferees Appointed: Tarnas Chair; Perruso, Poepoe, Garcia.
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 691) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3761) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
- 48 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
- The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
- Reported from HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3380) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.
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