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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2479: RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.

In committee 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 2479 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE. Primary sponsor: Chris Muraoka (Republican), David Alcos (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Justin Woodson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6.

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Official summary

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

Establishes a temporary working group to study the current capacity of state utility services, the expected lifespan of existing coastline utility infrastructure, and the financial implications of necessary expansions. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 5

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Chris MuraokaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse45
David AlcosPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse41
Diamond GarciaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse42
Ikaika HusseyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse29
Kim Coco IwamotoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse25
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Elijah PierickPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse39
Julie Reyes OdaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Justin WoodsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse9

“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. Referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6
  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

Sources

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