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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 585: RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST BANA PACIFIC INC.

Passed one chamber 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 585 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST BANA PACIFIC INC. Primary sponsor: Glenn Wakai (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 15.

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Official summary

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

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Bana Pacific Inc. in constructing a biogas production facility. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Glenn WakaiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate15
Angus McKelveyCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate6
Tim RichardsCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate4

“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. Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 15
  2. Pass First Reading
  3. Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante, Hashimoto, Rhoads, San Buenaventura. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Kidani). Transmitted to House.
  4. Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 14) in amended form (SD 2).
  5. Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2701) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
  6. 48 Hrs. Notice 02-25-26.
  7. The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Richards.
  8. The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-19-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
  9. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  10. Reported from EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 57) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
  11. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
  12. The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Richards, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Chang, DeCoite.

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Sources

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