Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 439: RELATING TO FEES.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 439 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FEES. Primary sponsor: Donovan Dela Cruz (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), KIDANI, Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules to impose user fees that apply solely to nonresidents visiting state parks and trails, as selected by the Board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Dela Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Dru Kanuha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Hashimoto Chair; Kanuha, Fevella.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 579).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 774).
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1953), recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kapela excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
- The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Alcos.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 04-01-25 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
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