Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2259: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2259 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM. Primary sponsor: Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), KIDANI, Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 14, 2026): Act 251, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1353).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Hawaii Dementia Initiative Business Recognition Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 251, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1353).
- Act 251, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1353).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 11:30AM in Conference Room 411.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 4:31PM in Conference Room 411.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:37 PM; Conference Room 329.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:40 PM; Conference Room 309.
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
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