Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 846: RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 846 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CONTRACTORS. Primary sponsor: Diamond Garcia (Republican), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), WARD. 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.
Raises the threshold exemption under the contractor licensing law's handyman exemption from $1,500 to $2,500.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| 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
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 3
- Pending introduction.