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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2911: RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2911 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR. Primary sponsor: Glenn Wakai (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), LEE, C., Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Reported from CPN/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2311) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the liquor commission of each county to adopt rules and regulations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Glenn WakaiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate15
Stanley ChangPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
LEEPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
C.Primary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Angus McKelveyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate6
Joy San BuenaventuraCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Reported from CPN/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2311) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
  2. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
  3. The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
  4. The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
  5. Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.
  6. The committee(s) on CPN/EIG has rescheduled its public hearing to 02-10-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
  7. The committee(s) on CPN/EIG deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 10:00AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
  8. The committee(s) on CPN/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-26 10:00AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
  9. Referred to CPN/EIG, JDC.
  10. Passed First Reading.
  11. Introduced.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source