Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2808: RELATING TO THE BUDGET.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2808 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE BUDGET. Primary sponsor: Donovan Dela Cruz (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), KIDANI. Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 1:00 PM; Conference Room 309.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Defeasement Trust Fund within the Department of Budget and Finance for the defeasement of tax-exempt bonds to allow private use of state facilities financed by tax-exempt bonds. Requires the Department to consult with bond counsel before defeasement. Appropriates moneys in and out of the Defeasement Trust Fund for defeasement of certain tax-exempt bonds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Dela Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 to reconvene on 05-01-26 1:00 PM; Conference Room 309.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 3:30 PM; Conference Room 309.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 4:30 PM; Conference Room 309.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 11:00AM; Conference Room 309.
- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-30-26 11:00AM; CR 309.
- House Conferees Appointed: Takenouchi Chair; Kitagawa, Gedeon.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Moriwaki Chair; Hashimoto, Fevella.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 714).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 704).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
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