Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 603: RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN BUSINESS MARKETING.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 603 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN BUSINESS MARKETING. Primary sponsor: Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), HOLT, Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to convene a working group regarding program design, implementation, and long-term viability of a Native Hawaiian Marketing Program to promote and support the success of businesses owned by Hawaiians through marketing and technical assistance. Effective 7/1/3000.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 64) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3).
- The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Perruso, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran, Todd.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Friday, 01-31-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to JHA, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.