Hawaii · Current officeholder
Kyle Yamashita
Democratic Hawaii House, District 12
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Sponsored legislation
106 bills in the current data (106 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2344 | RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 15, 2026 |
| HB 1973 | RELATING TO HEALTH. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 14, 2026 |
| HB 1960 | RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 7, 2026 |
| HB 1959 | RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 7, 2026 |
| HB 2429 | RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE EVALUATION. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 26, 2026 |
| HB 1962 | RELATING TO FAMILY. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 5, 2026 |
| HB 2343 | RELATING TO VETERANS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 19, 2026 |
| HB 1976 | RELATING TO DEMENTIA. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 1, 2026 |
| HCR 36 | ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF OKAYAMA, JAPAN. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 23, 2026 |
| HB 2599 | RELATING TO AQUATIC PROTECTION. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 21, 2026 |
| HB 202 | RELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 21, 2026 |
| HB 2345 | RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 17, 2026 |
| HB 1494 | RELATING TO SPORTS FACILITIES. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 17, 2026 |
| HCR 8 | URGING THE COUNTIES TO ACT ON ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF A RESIDENCE THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FOUND BY THE COUNTY TO BE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF AN OLDER ADULT OR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 10, 2026 |
| HCR 66 | REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF STATE AND COUNTY TAX STRUCTURES AND PROGRAMS ON THE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE STATE OF HAWAII. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 10, 2026 |
| HCR 6 | AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE TO PREGNANT PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE AND ABORTION SERVICES, WHEN SUCH CARE IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO STABILIZE A PATIENT UNDER THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 10, 2026 |
| HR 7 | URGING THE COUNTIES TO ACT ON ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF A RESIDENCE THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FOUND BY THE COUNTY TO BE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF AN OLDER ADULT OR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 9, 2026 |
| HR 60 | REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF STATE AND COUNTY TAX STRUCTURES AND PROGRAMS ON THE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE STATE OF HAWAII. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 9, 2026 |
| HB 433 | RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 2, 2026 |
| HB 432 | RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 2, 2026 |
| HB 429 | RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 2, 2026 |
| HB 428 | RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 2, 2026 |
| HB 1297 | RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 2, 2026 |
| HB 1295 | RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 2, 2026 |
| HR 5 | AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE TO PREGNANT PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE AND ABORTION SERVICES, WHEN SUCH CARE IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO STABILIZE A PATIENT UNDER THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 1, 2026 |
| HR 208 | COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE CANDIDATES AND DISTINGUISHED FINALISTS FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HAWAIʻI 2026 YOUTH OF THE YEAR AWARDS. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| HB 2597 | RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 30, 2026 |
| HB 1975 | RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 30, 2026 |
| HB 1926 | RELATING TO RED HILL. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 30, 2026 |
| HB 2490 | RELATING TO COASTAL RESILIENCE. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 20, 2026 |
| HB 1963 | RELATING TO IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 12, 2026 |
| HR 6 | URGING THE COUNTIES TO INITIATE A FREEZE ON PRIMARY RESIDENCE PROPERTY TAXES FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER TO CREATE A MORE SECURE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE IMPACTED POPULATION. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 10, 2026 |
| HCR 7 | URGING THE COUNTIES TO INITIATE A FREEZE ON PRIMARY RESIDENCE PROPERTY TAXES FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER TO CREATE A MORE SECURE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE IMPACTED POPULATION. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 10, 2026 |
| HB 1813 | RELATING TO TAXATION. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 10, 2026 |
| HB 2598 | RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 11, 2026 |
| HB 1843 | RELATING TO TAX CREDITS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 11, 2026 |
| HB 2532 | RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN FLAG. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 6, 2026 |
| HB 2430 | RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 2, 2026 |
| HB 2346 | RELATING TO CASH TRANSACTION ROUNDING. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 2, 2026 |
| HB 2342 | RELATING TO LIQUOR. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 2, 2026 |
| HB 805 | RELATING TO THE STATE FINANCES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 804 | RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET. | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 803 | RELATING TO STATE PROGRAMS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 802 | RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 801 | RELATING TO TAXATION. | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 798 | RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 797 | RELATING TO THE CIGARETTE TAX AND TOBACCO TAX LAW. | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 793 | RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 792 | RELATING TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 791 | RELATING TO STATE FUNDS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 1374 | RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR. | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 1373 | RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR. | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 1372 | RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 1371 | RELATING TO ALCOHOL. | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 1368 | RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 1299 | RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND. | Primary sponsor | In committee | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 1174 | RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT UNDER PROTEST LAWSUITS. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | December 8, 2025 |
| HB 431 | RELATING TO HOUSING. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 9, 2025 |
| HB 794 | RELATING TO STATE BONDS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 8, 2025 |
| HB 800 | RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 3, 2025 |
| HB 796 | RELATING TO TAX CREDITS. | Primary sponsor | Vetoed | July 3, 2025 |
| HB 1369 | RELATING TO TAXATION. | Primary sponsor | Vetoed | July 3, 2025 |
| HB 1296 | RELATING TO THE MAJOR DISASTER FUND. | Primary sponsor | Vetoed | July 3, 2025 |
| HB 795 | RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 2, 2025 |
| HB 430 | RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 1, 2025 |
| HB 427 | RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 27, 2025 |
| HB 1298 | RELATING TO HOUSING. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 3, 2025 |
| HB 799 | RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 27, 2025 |
| HB 1370 | RELATING TO TAXATION. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 27, 2025 |
| HB 1173 | RELATING TO TAX LIENS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 19, 2025 |
| HB 432 | RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 25, 2025 |
| HB 202 | RELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 23, 2025 |
| HCR 61 | REQUESTING A STUDY EXAMINING HOW CERTAIN OTHER JURISDICTIONS PRODUCE FISCAL NOTES. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 22, 2025 |
| HCR 183 | REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND THE ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO COLLABORATE AND DEVELOP DATA DRIVEN ANALYSES OF THE IMPACTS OF TAX POLICIES ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MIGRATION PATTERNS, AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING PUBLIC POLICY. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 22, 2025 |
| HCR 182 | REQUESTING THAT THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION CONSIDER CERTAIN GOALS FOR AN EQUITABLE, EFFICIENT, AND ADEQUATE TAX POLICY STRUCTURE IN ITS DELIBERATIONS. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 22, 2025 |
| HCR 59 | REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF LIMITING THE COSTS OF PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT IN EACH STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO TEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 21, 2025 |
| HB 428 | RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 21, 2025 |
| HB 1295 | RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 21, 2025 |
| HB 433 | RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 17, 2025 |
| HB 1297 | RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 429 | RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 15, 2025 |
| HB 1494 | RELATING TO SPORTS FACILITIES. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 11, 2025 |
| HB 1175 | RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR TAX APPEALS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 11, 2025 |
| HCR 60 | REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, IN COORDINATION WITH APPROPRIATE STATE AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OR AGENCIES, TO DEVELOP METHODS TO ESTIMATE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DELAYS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 4, 2025 |
| HR 56 | REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, IN COORDINATION WITH APPROPRIATE STATE AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OR AGENCIES, TO DEVELOP METHODS TO ESTIMATE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DELAYS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 3, 2025 |
| HR 55 | REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF LIMITING THE COSTS OF PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT IN EACH STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO TEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 3, 2025 |
| HR 178 | REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND THE ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO COLLABORATE AND DEVELOP DATA DRIVEN ANALYSES OF THE IMPACTS OF TAX POLICIES ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MIGRATION PATTERNS, AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING PUBLIC POLICY. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 3, 2025 |
| HR 177 | REQUESTING THAT THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION CONSIDER CERTAIN GOALS FOR AN EQUITABLE, EFFICIENT, AND ADEQUATE TAX POLICY STRUCTURE IN ITS DELIBERATIONS. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 3, 2025 |
| HCR 184 | AUTHORIZING THE HAWAI‘I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO CONSIDER RESIDENTIAL, HOTEL, AND OTHER LAND USES FOR THE KAKA‘AKO MAKAI AREA AND UPDATE THE KAKA‘AKO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MAKAI AREA MASTER PLAN ACCORDINGLY. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 28, 2025 |
| HB 792 | RELATING TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 21, 2025 |
| HB 1174 | RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT UNDER PROTEST LAWSUITS. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 19, 2025 |
| HB 798 | RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 13, 2025 |
| HB 1368 | RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 13, 2025 |
| HB 1372 | RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 12, 2025 |
| HB 1374 | RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 27, 2025 |
| HB 1373 | RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 27, 2025 |
| HB 1371 | RELATING TO ALCOHOL. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 27, 2025 |
| HB 1299 | RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 27, 2025 |
| HB 805 | RELATING TO THE STATE FINANCES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| HB 804 | RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| HB 803 | RELATING TO STATE PROGRAMS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| HB 802 | RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| HB 801 | RELATING TO TAXATION. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| HB 797 | RELATING TO THE CIGARETTE TAX AND TOBACCO TAX LAW. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| HB 793 | RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| HB 791 | RELATING TO STATE FUNDS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |