Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2095: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2095 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 12:30PM in Conference Room 325.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a PFAS Working Group within the Department of Health to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Les Ihara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 12:30PM in Conference Room 325.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:05PM in Conference Room 411.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 411.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 411.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 11:00AM in conference room 325.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 11:00AM in conference room 325.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 11:00AM in conference room 325.
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 04-28-26 11:00AM in conference room 325.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 720).
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; McKelvey, Richards Co-Chairs.
- House Conferees Appointed: Lowen, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Perruso Co-Chairs; Matsumoto.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).
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