Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 949: RELATING TO LAND COURT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 949 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO LAND COURT. Primary sponsor: Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), KIDANI. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a working group to reform or eliminate the land court in Hawaii.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to WTL, JDC.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.