Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2398: RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UTILITIES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2398 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UTILITIES. Primary sponsor: Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Act 045, 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1145).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
No later than 1/1/2029, requires each county board of water supply to publish a map of its service area and a list of service-restricted areas on their website. Specifies a procedure for responding to certain water availability requests. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Inouye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Brandon Elefante | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Dru Kanuha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“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 045, 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1145).
- Act 045, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1145).
- 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 Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Shimizu voting no (6) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).
- Deferred one day 05-06-26.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga).
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 27-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 27-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 05-01-26.
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