Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2601: RELATING TO TRADE-ORIENTED PRODUCTION CAPACITY GRANT PROGRAM.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2601 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TRADE-ORIENTED PRODUCTION CAPACITY GRANT PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Adrian Tam (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to ECD, 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 the Trade-Oriented Production Capacity Grant Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that expand the State's manufacturing and production capacity for trade. Provides grants for equipment, automation, and facility improvements that directly increase output, efficiency, and competitiveness for eligible businesses, with required private-sector matching funds. Prioritizes traded-sector businesses with interstate or international market potential to help generate measurable near-term trade and economic returns. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“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 ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.