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Hawaii · Current officeholder

Joy San Buenaventura

Democratic Hawaii Senate, District 2

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Sponsored legislation

1443 bills in the current data (809 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
SB 847RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.Primary sponsorEnactedJuly 16, 2026
SB 3234RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.Co-sponsorEnactedJuly 15, 2026
SB 2851RELATING TO DEAF INDIVIDUALS.Primary sponsorEnactedJuly 15, 2026
SB 3001RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.Primary sponsorEnactedJuly 14, 2026
SB 2877RELATING TO EDUCATION.Co-sponsorEnactedJuly 14, 2026
SB 2852RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.Primary sponsorEnactedJuly 14, 2026
SB 2614RELATING TO EDUCATION.Primary sponsorEnactedJuly 14, 2026
SB 2259RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.Primary sponsorEnactedJuly 14, 2026
SB 2031RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.Primary sponsorEnactedJuly 14, 2026
SB 2494RELATING TO CORRUPTION.Primary sponsorEnactedJuly 10, 2026
SB 2271RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING.Primary sponsorEnactedJuly 10, 2026
SB 2069RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.Primary sponsorEnactedJuly 9, 2026
SB 2060RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.Co-sponsorEnactedJuly 9, 2026
SB 2001RELATING TO THE BANYAN DRIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.Primary sponsorEnactedJuly 9, 2026
SB 3245RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.Primary sponsorEnactedJuly 7, 2026
SB 3204RELATING TO FAMILY RESILIENCE PILOT PROGRAM.Primary sponsorEnactedJuly 7, 2026
SB 2861RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE.Primary sponsorEnactedJuly 7, 2026
SB 2580RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT.Primary sponsorEnactedJuly 7, 2026
SB 2340RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.Co-sponsorEnactedJuly 7, 2026
SB 2175RELATING TO DISPOSABLE ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.Co-sponsorEnactedJuly 7, 2026
SB 2135RELATING TO PRIVACY.Primary sponsorEnactedJuly 7, 2026
SB 411RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS AND STATE PARKS.Co-sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
SB 3238RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.Co-sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
SB 2892RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.Co-sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
SB 2153RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.Co-sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
SB 2108RELATING TO JURISDICTION.Co-sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
SB 2101RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.Co-sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
SB 177RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.Co-sponsorEnactedJune 26, 2026
SB 2613RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL LAND TRANSFER.Co-sponsorEnactedJune 24, 2026
SB 2057RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 24, 2026
SB 2272RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 9, 2026
SB 2061RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS.Co-sponsorEnactedJune 9, 2026
SB 2487RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.Co-sponsorEnactedJune 5, 2026
SB 2268RELATING TO EQUITY.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 5, 2026
SB 2053RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 5, 2026
SB 2050RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 5, 2026
SB 3203RELATING TO AIR MEDICAL SERVICES.Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
SB 2367RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES.Co-sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
SB 2075RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.Co-sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2026
SB 874RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE.Co-sponsorEnactedMay 29, 2026
SB 2138RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.Co-sponsorEnactedMay 29, 2026
SB 2818RELATING TO BOATING.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 28, 2026
SB 2398RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UTILITIES.Co-sponsorEnactedMay 27, 2026
SB 2143RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER.Co-sponsorEnactedMay 26, 2026
SR 52REQUESTING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO APPOINT A HYDROGEN FIRE SAFETY EXPERT AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON HYDROGEN-RELATED SAFETY PROTOCOLS.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 22, 2026
SCR 54REQUESTING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO APPOINT A HYDROGEN FIRE SAFETY EXPERT AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON HYDROGEN-RELATED SAFETY PROTOCOLS.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 22, 2026
SR 88REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION PATHWAY FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR EXTREMELY LOW INCOME.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 19, 2026
SB 3022RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 14, 2026
SB 2471RELATING TO THE POWERS OF ARTIFICIAL PERSONS.Primary sponsorEnactedMay 14, 2026
SR 90REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S ELECTRIC UTILITIES, RATEPAYERS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CLIMATE GOALS.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 89ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 85REQUESTING THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OF EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH KUPUNA-FRIENDLY BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING ACCESSIBILITY AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES OPERATING HOURS.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 79ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 77REQUESTING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO UTILIZE BI-LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN ALL STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, THE DESIGN OF WHICH IS FINALIZED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2028.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 73REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING A FACILITY TO DISCARD LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 71REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP AND PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON WAYS TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIONS FOR SURVIVORS OF IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 58REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO REMOVE CANNABIS FROM THE FEDERAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT, PROVIDE SUPPORT TO STATES THAT ARE CLEARING DEFENDANTS' RECORDS OF CANNABIS OFFENSES, AND FACILITATE ACCESS TO THE FULL SPECTRUM OF BANKING SERVICES FOR CANNABIS-RELATED BUSINESSES.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 57REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS AND MAKE NECESSARY REVISIONS TO THE GUIDANCE FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 55ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN AGREEMENT ON AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION, AND COMMEMORATING THE SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND TAIWAN.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 54RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 53SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY COALITION'S HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY PLAN.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 49ESTABLISHING THE HAWAII HEALTH PLAN WORKING GROUP TO DESIGN AND RECOMMEND A BASIC, AFFORDABLE HAWAII HEALTH PLAN AVAILABLE TO EVERY RESIDENT OF THE STATE.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 44SUPPORTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S EFFORTS TO COORDINATE THE STOCKPILING OF A THREE-YEAR SUPPLY OF MIFEPRISTONE.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 31REQUESTING CERTAIN STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES, IN COORDINATION WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE FOOD SECURITY STRATEGY.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 29ESTABLISHING THE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM DESIGN WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE STRUCTURE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATEWIDE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 28REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 27REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LICENSING, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN THE STATE.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 190REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER OFFERING OLELO HAWAII MICRO-CREDENTIALS FOCUSING ON THE NIIHAU DIALECT.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 19RECOGNIZING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RESTORATION OF AHUʻENA HEIAU AND AFFIRMING ITS UNPARALLELED ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE STATE.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 189REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REISSUE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING PROGRAM CONTRACTORS AND PREQUALIFIED SMALL CONTRACTORS TO ENSURE THE CONTINUITY OF THE FUTURE SCHOOLS NOW PROGRAM.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 188REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MICRO-CREDENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 187REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK IN THE OFFICE OF FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS THAT IMPROVES RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR MONITORING ALL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 186REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING, CLASSIFYING, AND APPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM POSITIONS, AND ITS SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION OF COMPLEX AREA SUPERINTENDENTS.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 185REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 184REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PROPOSAL FOR A TIERED, COORDINATED, AND STANDARDIZED BELL SCHEDULE FRAMEWORK FOR DEPARTMENT SCHOOLS.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 183URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 18REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION'S EAST HAWAIʻI REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A RURAL HEALTH CLINIC OR COMPARABLE RURAL HEALTH ACCESS POINT TO SERVE THE VOLCANO COMMUNITY.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 177REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENGAGE WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND OTHER FEDERAL AND MILITARY PARTNERS TO EXPLORE ESTABLISHING A MILITARY-CIVILIAN TRAUMA PARTNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN THE HAWAII TRAUMA SYSTEM.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 175URGING STATE AGENCIES THAT OWN OR CONTROL LAND IN WEST MAUI TO IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE AGGRESSIVE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT, FUEL REDUCTION, DEFENSIBLE SPACE, AND EMERGENCY ACCESS MEASURES TO REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK TO LAHAINA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 173URGING ALL STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES INVOLVED IN CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT TO IMPLEMENT PROMPT PAYMENT TRANSPARENCY MEASURES AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES FOR ITS EFFORTS.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 172REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVENE A COOPERATIVE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS STATE PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE COUNTY PERMITTING.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 17STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI'S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP THE KEALAKEHE REGIONAL PARK PROJECT.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 16REQUESTING THE DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO DEVELOP AND PROPOSE A FRAMEWORK FOR A STUDENT CORAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 139REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII'S DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 122URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO JOINTLY DEVELOP A FARMER-TO-INSTITUTION COORDINATION PLAN THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE AINA KITCHEN NETWORK ROLLOUT.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 121AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE AND INSTALL SHADE TREES IN URBAN AREAS TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF URBAN HEAT ISLANDS ACROSS THE STATE.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 111URGING THE INSURANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FEASIBLE OPTIONS AND MECHANISMS TO PROTECT THE STATE AND ITS RESIDENTS AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF INSURANCE.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 102URGING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF EXPANDING THE USE OF MAIL-ORDER PHARMACY IN THE STATE.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 101REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO STREAMLINE PERMIT APPROVALS AND REDUCE REGULATORY BARRIERS FOR SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND WELL-DESIGNED HOMES.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SCR 94ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 87ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 83REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING A FACILITY TO DISCARD LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 7AFFIRMING 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 sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 63REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS AND MAKE NECESSARY REVISIONS TO THE GUIDANCE FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 60REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE FINDINGS OF THE PROOF OF CONCEPT STUDY TITLED BREAKING CYCLES: ALTERNATIVE MODELS OF REHABILITATION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ON OʻAHU.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 59REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE PROFESSIONS IN THE STATE WITHOUT A HAWAII-ISSUED LICENSE DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 57ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN AGREEMENT ON AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION, AND COMMEMORATING THE SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND TAIWAN.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 56RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 55SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY COALITION'S HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY PLAN.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 50ESTABLISHING THE HAWAII HEALTH PLAN WORKING GROUP TO DESIGN AND RECOMMEND A BASIC, AFFORDABLE HAWAII HEALTH PLAN AVAILABLE TO EVERY RESIDENT OF THE STATE.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 32REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 31REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LICENSING, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN THE STATE.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 21REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION'S EAST HAWAIʻI REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A RURAL HEALTH CLINIC OR COMPARABLE RURAL HEALTH ACCESS POINT TO SERVE THE VOLCANO COMMUNITY.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 20STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI'S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP THE KEALAKEHE REGIONAL PARK PROJECT.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 196REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PROPOSAL FOR A TIERED, COORDINATED, AND STANDARDIZED BELL SCHEDULE FRAMEWORK FOR DEPARTMENT SCHOOLS.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 194URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 182REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENGAGE WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND OTHER FEDERAL AND MILITARY PARTNERS TO EXPLORE ESTABLISHING A MILITARY-CIVILIAN TRAUMA PARTNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN THE HAWAII TRAUMA SYSTEM.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 180URGING STATE AGENCIES THAT OWN OR CONTROL LAND IN WEST MAUI TO IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE AGGRESSIVE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT, FUEL REDUCTION, DEFENSIBLE SPACE, AND EMERGENCY ACCESS MEASURES TO REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK TO LAHAINA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 178URGING ALL STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES INVOLVED IN CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT TO IMPLEMENT PROMPT PAYMENT TRANSPARENCY MEASURES AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES FOR ITS EFFORTS.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 177REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVENE A COOPERATIVE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS STATE PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE COUNTY PERMITTING.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 149REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ASSESS THE SERVICES AND FUNDING NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF COMPLEX PATIENTS WHO HAVE TWO OR MORE DIAGNOSES THAT INCLUDE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS, OR CHRONIC PHYSICAL ILLNESSES.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 130URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO JOINTLY DEVELOP A FARMER-TO-INSTITUTION COORDINATION PLAN THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE AINA KITCHEN NETWORK ROLLOUT.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 129AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE AND INSTALL SHADE TREES IN URBAN AREAS TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF URBAN HEAT ISLANDS ACROSS THE STATE.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SCR 120URGING THE STATE TO CONSIDER THE IMPORTANCE OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS AND ADOPT POLICIES THAT FURTHER SUSTAIN RANGELAND HEALTH AND PASTORALIST LIVELIHOODS.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 12, 2026
SB 3263RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 8, 2026
SCR 41REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE FOOD SECURITY STRATEGY.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 1, 2026
SB 2969RELATING TO THE MAUI WILDFIRE EXPOSURE STUDY AND MAUI HEALTH REGISTRY.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 1, 2026
SB 2657RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS RESEARCH.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 1, 2026
SB 2405RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 1, 2026
SB 2321RELATING TO THE TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 1, 2026
SB 2320RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 1, 2026
SB 2152PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersMay 1, 2026
SB 2110RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 1, 2026
SB 2089RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 1, 2026
SB 2557RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 30, 2026
SB 2577RELATING TO SPORTS TOURISM.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 29, 2026
SB 2433RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 29, 2026
SB 2102RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 29, 2026
SCR 90REQUESTING THE PLANNING OR PLANNING AND PERMITTING DEPARTMENT OF EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH KUPUNA-FRIENDLY BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING ACCESSIBILITY AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES OPERATING HOURS.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 28, 2026
SB 2353RELATING TO OUTDOOR SIGNAGE.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 28, 2026
SB 2090RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 28, 2026
SB 2960RELATING TO PROPERTY INSURANCE.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 27, 2026
SB 2765RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 27, 2026
SB 2688RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE RELEASE.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 27, 2026
SB 2418RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 27, 2026
SB 2203RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 27, 2026
SB 2054RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 27, 2026
SB 2256RELATING TO BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON DAY.Primary sponsorEnactedApril 24, 2026
SB 2816RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 23, 2026
SB 2363RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 23, 2026
SCR 22RECOGNIZING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RESTORATION OF AHUʻENA HEIAU AND AFFIRMING ITS UNPARALLELED ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE STATE.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 22, 2026
SCR 109URGING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF EXPANDING THE USE OF MAIL-ORDER PHARMACY IN THE STATE.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 22, 2026
SB 3332RELATING TO STATE-FUNDED TRAVEL.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 21, 2026
SB 3247RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 21, 2026
SB 3032RELATING TO BEACHES.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 21, 2026
SB 2929RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 21, 2026
SB 2798RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 21, 2026
SB 253RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM RESERVES.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 21, 2026
SB 2386RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT EARNINGS.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 21, 2026
SB 2041RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 21, 2026
SCR 93REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION PATHWAY FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR EXTREMELY LOW INCOME.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 20, 2026
SCR 39ESTABLISHING THE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM DESIGN WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE STRUCTURE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATEWIDE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 20, 2026
SCR 201REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REISSUE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING PROGRAM CONTRACTORS AND PREQUALIFIED SMALL CONTRACTORS TO ENSURE THE CONTINUITY OF THE FUTURE SCHOOLS NOW PROGRAM.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 20, 2026
SCR 200REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MICRO-CREDENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 20, 2026
SCR 197REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 20, 2026
SCR 19REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND PROPOSE A FRAMEWORK FOR A STUDENT CORAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 20, 2026
SCR 118URGING THE INSURANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FEASIBLE OPTIONS AND MECHANISMS TO PROTECT THE STATE AND ITS RESIDENTS AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF INSURANCE.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 20, 2026
SB 3294RELATING TO WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 20, 2026
SB 3055RELATING TO FALSE IMPERSONATION OF UNION REPRESENTATIVES.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 20, 2026
SB 2145RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 20, 2026
SCR 62REQUESTING THE 911 BOARD TO ESTABLISH OR UTILIZE AN APPROPRIATE WORKING GROUP TO ENGAGE WITH THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS CONTINUING ACCESS ISSUES IN THE STATE’S EMERGENCY AND 911 RESPONSE SYSTEMS.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 17, 2026
SCR 147REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII'S DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 17, 2026
SB 443RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 17, 2026
SB 26RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 17, 2026
SB 1074RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 17, 2026
SB 1002RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 17, 2026
SCR 199REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK IN THE OFFICE OF FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS THAT IMPROVES RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR MONITORING ALL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 16, 2026
SB 709RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 16, 2026
SB 3322RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 16, 2026
SB 2737RELATING TO BRIBERY.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 16, 2026
SB 2615RELATING TO SCHOOL CAFETERIA MEAL COSTS.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 16, 2026
SB 2470RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 16, 2026
SCR 95REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S ELECTRIC UTILITIES, RATEPAYERS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CLIMATE GOALS.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 10, 2026
SCR 86REQUESTING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO UTILIZE BI-LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN ALL STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, THE DESIGN OF WHICH IS FINALIZED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2028.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 10, 2026
SCR 81REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP AND PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON WAYS TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIONS FOR SURVIVORS OF IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 10, 2026
SCR 64REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO REMOVE CANNABIS FROM THE FEDERAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT, PROVIDE SUPPORT TO STATES THAT ARE CLEARING DEFENDANTS' RECORDS OF CANNABIS OFFENSES, AND FACILITATE ACCESS TO THE FULL SPECTRUM OF BANKING SERVICES FOR CANNABIS-RELATED BUSINESSES.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 10, 2026
SCR 45SUPPORTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S EFFORTS TO COORDINATE THE STOCKPILING OF A THREE-YEAR SUPPLY OF MIFEPRISTONE.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 10, 2026
SCR 202REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER OFFERING OLELO HAWAII MICRO-CREDENTIALS FOCUSING ON THE NIIHAU DIALECT.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 10, 2026
SCR 198REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING, CLASSIFYING, AND APPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM POSITIONS, AND ITS SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION OF COMPLEX AREA SUPERINTENDENTS.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 10, 2026
SCR 117NOMINATING JOHN D. WAIHEʻE III FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 10, 2026
SCR 107REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO STREAMLINE PERMIT APPROVALS AND REDUCE REGULATORY BARRIERS FOR SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND WELL-DESIGNED HOMES.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 10, 2026
SR 110NOMINATING JOHN D. WAIHEʻE III FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 9, 2026
SR 51REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES TO IDENTIFY PROVISIONS IN WHICH THE TERM "IMPAIRED" OR A SIMILAR TERM IS USED TO DESCRIBE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY AND TO SUGGEST DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS.Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
SCR 53REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES TO IDENTIFY PROVISIONS IN WHICH THE TERM "IMPAIRED" OR A SIMILAR TERM IS USED TO DESCRIBE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY AND TO SUGGEST DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS.Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 6, 2026
SB 952RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 2, 2026
SB 828RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 2, 2026
SB 717RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 2, 2026
SB 440RELATING TO EDUCATION.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 2, 2026
SB 3250RELATING TO LIBERTY AND JUSTICE DAY.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 2, 2026
SB 299RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 2, 2026
SB 298RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 2, 2026
SB 2046RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 2, 2026
SB 1520RELATING TO FAMILY.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 2, 2026
SB 1496RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 2, 2026
SB 146RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 2, 2026
SB 1279RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 2, 2026
SB 109RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.Primary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 2, 2026
SB 2761RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 1, 2026
SB 2408RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 1, 2026
SB 2325RELATING TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 1, 2026

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