Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2596: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT LEASES.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2596 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT LEASES. Primary sponsor: Donovan Dela Cruz (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), KIDANI, Rachele Lamosao (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1526-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires that real property leases between state government entities cost no more than $1 per year except if the real property subject to the lease is being used by a department to meet a core responsibility of that department. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Dela Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary 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
- Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1526-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).
- The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Ichiyama, Poepoe, Woodson; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Iwamoto, Shimizu, Souza; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 03-24-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Pass First Reading
- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17
- Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 266) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3003) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
- 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
- The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-02-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
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