Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 455: RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
Passed both chambers Official data
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 455 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS. Primary sponsor: Diamond Garcia (Republican), Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Sam Kong (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), WARD. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the contracting of services for start-up business financing and support. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Linda Ichiyama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Sam Kong | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
- House Conferee(s) discharged.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).
- House Conferees Appointed: Ilagan, Hussey Co-Chairs; Matsumoto.
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 641) in amended form (SD 2).
- Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1806) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
- 48 Hrs. Notice 04-08-25.
- The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
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