Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2491: RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2491 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS. Primary sponsor: Mark Hashem (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to AGR, TRN, CPC, 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.
Exempts commercial measuring devices utilized in taxicabs from the requirement that the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity Measurement Standards Branch inspect and test all measurement standards and measuring devices.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“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 AGR, TRN, CPC, referral sheet 6
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.