Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2044: RELATING TO INSURANCE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2044 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO INSURANCE. Primary sponsor: Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), KIDANI. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2108) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exempts a dormant captive insurance company that has been issued a certificate of dormancy from certain taxes and the requirement that its governing body hold at least one meeting each year in the State. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| KIDANI | 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
- Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2108) 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 CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao.
- The committee(s) on CPN has rescheduled its public hearing to 01-29-26 10:00AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
- The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-29-26 9:31AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Referred to CPN, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.