Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 836: RELATING TO PENALTIES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 836 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PENALTIES. Primary sponsor: Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), WARD. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Mandates courts to impose an enhanced sentence for theft and burglary offenses over a certain property value threshold. Increases penalties for habitual property crime perpetrators. Targets fencing operations and imposes enhanced sentencing to those who knowingly receive stolen property or resell such property.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Muraoka | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3
- Pending introduction.