Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1266: RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1266 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO BURIAL SITES. Primary sponsor: Tim Richards (Democratic), Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), KIDANI, Angus McKelvey (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.
Establishes an inter-division program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources consisting of certain agencies to address the location, movement, and restoration of Hawaiian burial sites or ‘iwi, exposed or likely to be exposed by coastal erosion. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Lorraine Inouye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“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 WTL/HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 602) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
- The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HWN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Keohokalole ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Ihara.
- The committee(s) on WTL/HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 1:16PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.