Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2577: RELATING TO SPORTS TOURISM.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2577 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO SPORTS TOURISM. Primary sponsor: Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Glenn Wakai (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 10:30AM in conference room 411.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a study of the potential economic benefits and costs of sports tourism in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires funds appropriated to the Hawaii Tourism Authority in the Supplemental Executive Budget to be expended by DBEDT for the study. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Glenn Wakai | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Dru Kanuha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
“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 Thursday 04-30-26 10:30AM in conference room 411.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 10:30AM in conference room 411.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 761).
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 411.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: DeCoite Chair; Wakai Co-Chair; Fevella.
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-27-26 10:00AM in conference room 411.
- House Conferees Appointed: Tam, Ilagan, Templo Co-Chairs; Ratcliffe, Gedeon.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 675).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
- Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
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