Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1223: RELATING TO WATER SAFETY.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1223 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WATER SAFETY. Primary sponsor: Glenn Wakai (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. 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, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Education to establish a standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Wakai | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Tim Richards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“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.
- Referred to EDU, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.