Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3144: RELATING TO THE HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAW.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3144 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAW. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Act 041, 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Repeals the requirement that the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations regulate hoisting machines and certify their operators and the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board, including its rules requiring a separate state crane operator certificate. Allows additional time for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to complete an investigation of a discharge or discrimination complaint pertaining to employees exercising rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Law without formal extension. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 041, 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141).
- Act 041, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141).
- Passed Final Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Reconsideration of action taken on 04-09-26 in disagreeing to the House amendments.
- Senate agrees with House amendments. Placed on the calendar for Final Reading on 04-22-26.
- One Day Notice 04-22-26
- Received notice of reconsideration and Senate agreement (Sen. Com. No. 716).
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 564).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 492).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
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