Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2823: RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2823 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. Primary sponsor: Samantha DeCorte (Republican), Brenton Awa (Republican), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Referred to HWN/GVO, JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes an independent complaint and investigation process by requiring that all complaints brought by employees, officers, and trustees of the office of Hawaiian affairs be referred directly to an appropriate independent state agency, including the department of the attorney general, the state ethics commission, or the Hawaii civil rights commission. Establishes penalties.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha DeCorte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Brenton Awa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to HWN/GVO, JDC.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.