Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 671: RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 671 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS. Primary sponsor: Darius Kila (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican). 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.
Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to identify all legislative districts in the State in which at least twenty-five per cent of the population consists of Native Hawaiians. Designates these districts as Native Hawaiian notable districts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
“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 ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 168) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato, Souza voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
- The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Holt, Tam, Todd, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Templo.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 01-31-25 10:00AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.