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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 2, 2025 HI SB 1396 Establishes a "Green-Fee" Tax on Tourists to Support the Climate Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 8)
May 2, 2025 HI HB 1483 Increases Penalty Fines for Illegal Fireworks Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 2)
May 2, 2025 HI SB 1396 Establishes a "Green-Fee" Tax on Tourists to Support the Climate Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
May 2, 2025 HI HB 1483 Increases Penalty Fines for Illegal Fireworks Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
April 30, 2025 HI HB 550 Authorizes Recordings Made by Law Enforcement Agencies Who are Using, Controlling, or Operating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Establish Probable Cause for Arrests Under the Fireworks Control Law Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 1429 Authorizes and Restores Caregivers' Ability to Cultivate Cannabis for up to 5 Patients and Extends Temporary Dispensary Rules for 2 Years Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 1)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 897 Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to Set a Liability Cap for Hawaiian Electric Company in the Event of Another Catastrophic Wildfire Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 10)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 1300 Extends and Expands Free School Meal Coverage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 1)
April 30, 2025 HI HB 969 Prohibits Landfills on the Agricultural Land Best Suited for Farming Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 222 Appropriates Funding for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force and Extends the Sunset Date to 2030 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 2)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 401 Authorizes Possession of an Assault Rifle, Assault Shotgun, or Detachable Magazine with a Capacity Greater than 10 Rounds for Certain Individuals Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (13 - 12)
April 30, 2025 HI HB 692 Extends and Expands the Preschool Open Doors Program's Eligibility Criteria Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 1)
April 30, 2025 HI HB 427 Establishes Quarantines of Infested Areas and Strengthens the Inspection Process for Items Shipped to and Around the State to Protect Biodiversity Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 5)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 1429 Authorizes and Restores Caregivers' Ability to Cultivate Cannabis for up to 5 Patients and Extends Temporary Dispensary Rules for 2 Years Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
April 30, 2025 HI HB 550 Authorizes Recordings Made by Law Enforcement Agencies Who are Using, Controlling, or Operating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Establish Probable Cause for Arrests Under the Fireworks Control Law Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 2)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 897 Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to Set a Liability Cap for Hawaiian Electric Company in the Event of Another Catastrophic Wildfire Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 5)
April 30, 2025 HI HB 969 Prohibits Landfills on the Agricultural Land Best Suited for Farming Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 7)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 222 Appropriates Funding for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force and Extends the Sunset Date to 2030 Conference Report Adopted - House (48 - 2)
April 14, 2025 HI HB 1194 Establishes Licensing Requirements for Certified Midwives Concurrence Vote Passed - House (34 - 16)
April 10, 2025 HI HB 1194 Establishes Licensing Requirements for Certified Midwives Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
April 8, 2025 HI HB 300 Appropriates Funding for the $19.9 Billion State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
April 8, 2025 HI SB 438 Prohibits Landfills Over Aquifers Bill Passed - House (45 - 5)
April 8, 2025 HI HB 1308 Authorizes Legal Online and Mobile Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 10)
April 8, 2025 HI SB 1042 Establishes a 2-Year Mental Health Emerging Therapies Pilot Program Bill Passed - House (44 - 5)
April 4, 2025 HI SB 401 Authorizes Possession of an Assault Rifle, Assault Shotgun, or Detachable Magazine with a Capacity Greater than 10 Rounds for Certain Individuals Bill Passed - House (40 - 8)
March 4, 2025 HI SB 438 Prohibits Landfills Over Aquifers Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
March 4, 2025 HI HB 893 Establishes Prohibitions on Assault Rifles, Assault Shotguns, .50 Caliber Rifles, and High-Capacity Detachable Magazines Bill Passed - House (39 - 9)
March 4, 2025 HI SB 227 Establishes an "Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division" within the Department of Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
March 4, 2025 HI HB 1308 Authorizes Legal Online and Mobile Sports Betting Bill Passed - House (34 - 15)
Feb. 28, 2025 HI HB 1483 Increases Penalty Fines for Illegal Fireworks Bill Passed - House (46 - 1)
Feb. 27, 2025 HI SB 222 Appropriates Funding for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force and Extends the Sunset Date to 2030 Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
May 3, 2024 HI HB 40 Transfers $300 Million from the General Fund to the Emergency Budget and Reserve Fund Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 0)
May 3, 2024 HI SB 1511 Amends and Alters How and What the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii Studies Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 0)
May 3, 2024 HI SB 3068 Appropriates $460 Million for Maui Wildfire Expenses for Fiscal Year 2025 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 0)
May 1, 2024 HI SB 2919 Authorizes Counties to Enact Zoning Ordinances Conference Report Adopted - House (45 - 5)
May 1, 2024 HI HB 1633 Authorizes Owner-Builder Exemptions from Contractor Licensing Requirements Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 2)
May 1, 2024 HI HB 2581 Prohibits the Governor or Mayor from Suspending Electronic Media Transmissions During a State of Emergency Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
May 1, 2024 HI SB 2557 Authorizes a Court to Appoint an Attorney for the Subject of a Petition for Assisted Community Treatment Conference Report Adopted - House (45 - 6)
May 1, 2024 HI HB 2359 Establishes a Digital Equity Grant Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
May 1, 2024 HI SB 2512 Establishes Notice and Reporting Requirements for the Governor to Use Public Resources During Emergencies Conference Report Adopted - House (49 - 2)
May 1, 2024 HI HB 2619 Appropriates $20 Million to Establish Measures to Combat Invasive Species for Biosecurity Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
May 1, 2024 HI HB 2298 Requires Coffee Products Advertised as Being Made in Hawaii Contain at least 51% State Grown Coffee Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
May 1, 2024 HI HB 2298 Requires Coffee Products Advertised as Being Made in Hawaii Contain at least 51% State Grown Coffee Conference Report Adopted - House (48 - 2)
May 1, 2024 HI SB 2919 Authorizes Counties to Enact Zoning Ordinances Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 3)
May 1, 2024 HI SB 2439 Extends a 2-Year Window Beyond the Statue of Limitations for Individuals to Bring Civil Actions Against Another for Sexual Assault Claims Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
May 1, 2024 HI HB 1640 Establishes Certain Timetables Related to Negotiations for Repricing Classes Within Local Government Collective Bargaining Units Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 1)
May 1, 2024 HI HB 1763 Repeals the Power of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 1)
May 1, 2024 HI SB 3153 Appropriates $10 Million for a State Grant Program to Help Private Dam Owners Maintain or Remove Their Dams Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
May 1, 2024 HI SB 2715 Prohibits Employers from Forcing Workers to Attend Captive Audience Meetings Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
May 1, 2024 HI SB 2557 Authorizes a Court to Appoint an Attorney for the Subject of a Petition for Assisted Community Treatment Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
May 1, 2024 HI HB 2278 Requires Macadamia Nut Companies Disclose Whether the Nuts are Grown in Hawaii Conference Report Adopted - House (49 - 1)
May 1, 2024 HI SB 2085 Establishes a Hawaii State Fire Marshal Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
May 1, 2024 HI HB 1800 Appropriates Funding for the 2025 Fiscal Year State Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
April 26, 2024 HI SB 572 Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to Declare a Biosecurity Emergency Under Certain Conditions Conference Report Adopted - House (48 - 3)
April 22, 2024 HI SCR 13 Establishes a Call for a Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza and Return of All Hostages Bill Passed - House (41 - 3)
April 19, 2024 HI HB 1936 Requires All Work Tying Up Vessels to Commercial Docks and Facilities be Done by Unionized Labor Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 2)
April 18, 2024 HI HB 2526 Increases the Penalty for a Third or Subsequent Offense Involving Unauthorized Motor Vehicle Use to a Class C Felony Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 3)
April 9, 2024 HI HB 1595 Establishes a State Pilot Program to Expunge Non-Conviction Arrest Records Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
April 9, 2024 HI HB 2526 Increases the Penalty for a Third or Subsequent Offense Involving Unauthorized Motor Vehicle Use to a Class C Felony Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
April 9, 2024 HI HB 1838 Expands the Zoning Powers of Countries Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
April 9, 2024 HI SB 2919 Authorizes Counties to Enact Zoning Ordinances Bill Passed - House (45 - 6)
April 9, 2024 HI HB 2700 Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Corporation to Provide Compensation for Property Damage Resulting from Wildfires Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
April 5, 2024 HI SB 2487 Expands the Uniform Controlled Substances Act Bill Passed - House (32 - 18)
March 5, 2024 HI HB 1838 Expands the Zoning Powers of Countries Bill Passed - House (46 - 3)
March 5, 2024 HI HB 1766 Prohibits Deepfakes in Election Advertisements Bill Passed - House (48 - 0)
March 5, 2024 HI HB 2700 Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Corporation to Provide Compensation for Property Damage Resulting from Wildfires Bill Passed - House (47 - 2)
March 5, 2024 HI SB 2487 Expands the Uniform Controlled Substances Act Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
March 5, 2024 HI SB 2617 Prohibits Foreigners from Buying Property in Hawaii Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
March 5, 2024 HI HB 2736 Establishes the Shaka as the Official State Gesture Bill Passed - House (49 - 0)
March 1, 2024 HI HB 2696 Establishes the Lahaina Recovery Oversight Commission Bill Passed - House (48 - 0)
Feb. 16, 2024 HI SB 2948 Amends Zoning Rules for Residential Usage Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
Feb. 15, 2024 HI SB 298 Authorizes teh Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to Aquire any Real, Personal, or Mixed Property for Immediate or future Use Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 0)
May 4, 2023 HI SB 945 Establishes a Crypto Currency Regulation Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Division of Financial Institutions Bill Passed - House (44 - 5)
May 4, 2023 HI SB 945 Establishes a Crypto Currency Regulation Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Division of Financial Institutions Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
May 2, 2023 HI HB 192 Prohibits the Sale and Production of Mercury Containing Light Bulbs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 3)
May 2, 2023 HI SB 1057 Requires Disclosure of Hourly Pay Rates or Salaries in Job Listings Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 5)
May 2, 2023 HI HB 1088 Amends the Commission on Water Resource Management of the Department of Land and Natural Resources Ability to Declare an Emergency Water Shortages Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 4)
May 2, 2023 HI SB 1079 Requires Courts Expunge Records of OWI Convictions if the Sentencing Occurred Before 1998 Bill Passed - House (49 - 2)
May 2, 2023 HI SB 1079 Requires Courts Expunge Records of OWI Convictions if the Sentencing Occurred Before 1998 Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
April 3, 2023 HI SB 926 Authorizes Jaywalking if No Danger to Pedestrians Bill Passed - House (37 - 13)
March 17, 2023 HI SB 1 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (43 - 7)
March 7, 2023 HI HB 1336 Reduces the Number of Unnecessary Arrests by Replacing Misdemeanor Arrests with Tickets Bill Passed - House (32 - 19)
March 7, 2023 HI SB 924 Repeals the Mortgage Interest Tax Deductions on Second Homes Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 2)
March 7, 2023 HI SB 926 Authorizes Jaywalking if No Danger to Pedestrians Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 3)
March 7, 2023 HI HB 537 Defines "Tobacco Products" to Include E-Cigarettes Bill Passed - House (50 - 1)
March 7, 2023 HI SB 669 Authorizes Individuals to Grow Up to 6 Cannabis Plants for Recreational Use Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
March 7, 2023 HI SB 1 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion Lawsuits Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
March 2, 2023 HI HB 981 Requires Fingerprint Based Criminal History Background Checks for Firearm Owners and Dealers Bill Passed - House (44 - 7)
Feb. 9, 2023 HI SB 432 Defines Hawaii Coral Reefs as Critical Natural Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
Feb. 2, 2023 HI SB 19 Requires Counting of Ballots from Voters Deceased After Casting Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 2)
May 5, 2022 HI SB 2218 Establishes a 5-Year Food Hub Pilot Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
May 5, 2022 HI HB 2424 Expands Department of Human Services Protections for Children in Foster Care Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
May 3, 2022 HI HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 8)
May 3, 2022 HI SB 2670 Establishes State LGBTQ+ Commission Conference Report Adopted - House (49 - 2)
May 3, 2022 HI SB 3235 Expands Assistance for Homeless Youth Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 1)
May 3, 2022 HI HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
May 3, 2022 HI SB 2510 Increases Renewable Energy Requirements Conference Report Adopted - House (39 - 12)
May 3, 2022 HI SB 2695 Establishes a Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Task Force Conference Report Adopted - House (49 - 2)
May 3, 2022 HI SB 2065 Prohibits Aerial Drones and Vehicles for Fishing Purposes Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 4)
May 3, 2022 HI SB 2510 Increases Renewable Energy Requirements Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 5)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/02 SB 1396 Establishes a "Green-Fee" Tax on Tourists to Support the Climate Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 8)
5/02 HB 1483 Increases Penalty Fines for Illegal Fireworks Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 2)
5/02 SB 1396 Establishes a "Green-Fee" Tax on Tourists to Support the Climate Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
5/02 HB 1483 Increases Penalty Fines for Illegal Fireworks Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
4/30 HB 550 Authorizes Recordings Made by Law Enforcement Agencies Who are Using, Controlling, or Operating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Establish Probable Cause for Arrests Under the Fireworks Control Law Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
4/30 SB 1429 Authorizes and Restores Caregivers' Ability to Cultivate Cannabis for up to 5 Patients and Extends Temporary Dispensary Rules for 2 Years Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 1)
4/30 SB 897 Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to Set a Liability Cap for Hawaiian Electric Company in the Event of Another Catastrophic Wildfire Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 10)
4/30 SB 1300 Extends and Expands Free School Meal Coverage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 1)
4/30 HB 969 Prohibits Landfills on the Agricultural Land Best Suited for Farming Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
4/30 SB 222 Appropriates Funding for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force and Extends the Sunset Date to 2030 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 2)
4/30 SB 401 Authorizes Possession of an Assault Rifle, Assault Shotgun, or Detachable Magazine with a Capacity Greater than 10 Rounds for Certain Individuals Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (13 - 12)
4/30 HB 692 Extends and Expands the Preschool Open Doors Program's Eligibility Criteria Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 1)
4/30 HB 427 Establishes Quarantines of Infested Areas and Strengthens the Inspection Process for Items Shipped to and Around the State to Protect Biodiversity Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 5)
4/30 SB 1429 Authorizes and Restores Caregivers' Ability to Cultivate Cannabis for up to 5 Patients and Extends Temporary Dispensary Rules for 2 Years Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
4/30 HB 550 Authorizes Recordings Made by Law Enforcement Agencies Who are Using, Controlling, or Operating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Establish Probable Cause for Arrests Under the Fireworks Control Law Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 2)
4/30 SB 897 Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to Set a Liability Cap for Hawaiian Electric Company in the Event of Another Catastrophic Wildfire Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 5)
4/30 HB 969 Prohibits Landfills on the Agricultural Land Best Suited for Farming Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 7)
4/30 SB 222 Appropriates Funding for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force and Extends the Sunset Date to 2030 Conference Report Adopted - House (48 - 2)
4/14 HB 1194 Establishes Licensing Requirements for Certified Midwives Concurrence Vote Passed - House (34 - 16)
4/10 HB 1194 Establishes Licensing Requirements for Certified Midwives Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
4/08 HB 300 Appropriates Funding for the $19.9 Billion State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
4/08 SB 438 Prohibits Landfills Over Aquifers Bill Passed - House (45 - 5)
4/08 HB 1308 Authorizes Legal Online and Mobile Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 10)
4/08 SB 1042 Establishes a 2-Year Mental Health Emerging Therapies Pilot Program Bill Passed - House (44 - 5)
4/04 SB 401 Authorizes Possession of an Assault Rifle, Assault Shotgun, or Detachable Magazine with a Capacity Greater than 10 Rounds for Certain Individuals Bill Passed - House (40 - 8)
3/04 SB 438 Prohibits Landfills Over Aquifers Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
3/04 HB 893 Establishes Prohibitions on Assault Rifles, Assault Shotguns, .50 Caliber Rifles, and High-Capacity Detachable Magazines Bill Passed - House (39 - 9)
3/04 SB 227 Establishes an "Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division" within the Department of Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
3/04 HB 1308 Authorizes Legal Online and Mobile Sports Betting Bill Passed - House (34 - 15)
2/28 HB 1483 Increases Penalty Fines for Illegal Fireworks Bill Passed - House (46 - 1)
2/27 SB 222 Appropriates Funding for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force and Extends the Sunset Date to 2030 Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
5/03 HB 40 Transfers $300 Million from the General Fund to the Emergency Budget and Reserve Fund Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 0)
5/03 SB 1511 Amends and Alters How and What the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii Studies Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 0)
5/03 SB 3068 Appropriates $460 Million for Maui Wildfire Expenses for Fiscal Year 2025 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 0)
5/01 SB 2919 Authorizes Counties to Enact Zoning Ordinances Conference Report Adopted - House (45 - 5)
5/01 HB 1633 Authorizes Owner-Builder Exemptions from Contractor Licensing Requirements Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 2)
5/01 HB 2581 Prohibits the Governor or Mayor from Suspending Electronic Media Transmissions During a State of Emergency Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
5/01 SB 2557 Authorizes a Court to Appoint an Attorney for the Subject of a Petition for Assisted Community Treatment Conference Report Adopted - House (45 - 6)
5/01 HB 2359 Establishes a Digital Equity Grant Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
5/01 SB 2512 Establishes Notice and Reporting Requirements for the Governor to Use Public Resources During Emergencies Conference Report Adopted - House (49 - 2)
5/01 HB 2619 Appropriates $20 Million to Establish Measures to Combat Invasive Species for Biosecurity Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
5/01 HB 2298 Requires Coffee Products Advertised as Being Made in Hawaii Contain at least 51% State Grown Coffee Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
5/01 HB 2298 Requires Coffee Products Advertised as Being Made in Hawaii Contain at least 51% State Grown Coffee Conference Report Adopted - House (48 - 2)
5/01 SB 2919 Authorizes Counties to Enact Zoning Ordinances Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 3)
5/01 SB 2439 Extends a 2-Year Window Beyond the Statue of Limitations for Individuals to Bring Civil Actions Against Another for Sexual Assault Claims Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
5/01 HB 1640 Establishes Certain Timetables Related to Negotiations for Repricing Classes Within Local Government Collective Bargaining Units Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 1)
5/01 HB 1763 Repeals the Power of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 1)
5/01 SB 3153 Appropriates $10 Million for a State Grant Program to Help Private Dam Owners Maintain or Remove Their Dams Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
5/01 SB 2715 Prohibits Employers from Forcing Workers to Attend Captive Audience Meetings Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
5/01 SB 2557 Authorizes a Court to Appoint an Attorney for the Subject of a Petition for Assisted Community Treatment Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
5/01 HB 2278 Requires Macadamia Nut Companies Disclose Whether the Nuts are Grown in Hawaii Conference Report Adopted - House (49 - 1)
5/01 SB 2085 Establishes a Hawaii State Fire Marshal Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
5/01 HB 1800 Appropriates Funding for the 2025 Fiscal Year State Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
4/26 SB 572 Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to Declare a Biosecurity Emergency Under Certain Conditions Conference Report Adopted - House (48 - 3)
4/22 SCR 13 Establishes a Call for a Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza and Return of All Hostages Bill Passed - House (41 - 3)
4/19 HB 1936 Requires All Work Tying Up Vessels to Commercial Docks and Facilities be Done by Unionized Labor Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 2)
4/18 HB 2526 Increases the Penalty for a Third or Subsequent Offense Involving Unauthorized Motor Vehicle Use to a Class C Felony Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 3)
4/09 HB 1595 Establishes a State Pilot Program to Expunge Non-Conviction Arrest Records Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
4/09 HB 2526 Increases the Penalty for a Third or Subsequent Offense Involving Unauthorized Motor Vehicle Use to a Class C Felony Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
4/09 HB 1838 Expands the Zoning Powers of Countries Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
4/09 SB 2919 Authorizes Counties to Enact Zoning Ordinances Bill Passed - House (45 - 6)
4/09 HB 2700 Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Corporation to Provide Compensation for Property Damage Resulting from Wildfires Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
4/05 SB 2487 Expands the Uniform Controlled Substances Act Bill Passed - House (32 - 18)
3/05 HB 1838 Expands the Zoning Powers of Countries Bill Passed - House (46 - 3)
3/05 HB 1766 Prohibits Deepfakes in Election Advertisements Bill Passed - House (48 - 0)
3/05 HB 2700 Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Corporation to Provide Compensation for Property Damage Resulting from Wildfires Bill Passed - House (47 - 2)
3/05 SB 2487 Expands the Uniform Controlled Substances Act Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
3/05 SB 2617 Prohibits Foreigners from Buying Property in Hawaii Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
3/05 HB 2736 Establishes the Shaka as the Official State Gesture Bill Passed - House (49 - 0)
3/01 HB 2696 Establishes the Lahaina Recovery Oversight Commission Bill Passed - House (48 - 0)
2/16 SB 2948 Amends Zoning Rules for Residential Usage Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
2/15 SB 298 Authorizes teh Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to Aquire any Real, Personal, or Mixed Property for Immediate or future Use Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 0)
5/04 SB 945 Establishes a Crypto Currency Regulation Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Division of Financial Institutions Bill Passed - House (44 - 5)
5/04 SB 945 Establishes a Crypto Currency Regulation Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Division of Financial Institutions Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
5/02 HB 192 Prohibits the Sale and Production of Mercury Containing Light Bulbs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 3)
5/02 SB 1057 Requires Disclosure of Hourly Pay Rates or Salaries in Job Listings Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 5)
5/02 HB 1088 Amends the Commission on Water Resource Management of the Department of Land and Natural Resources Ability to Declare an Emergency Water Shortages Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 4)
5/02 SB 1079 Requires Courts Expunge Records of OWI Convictions if the Sentencing Occurred Before 1998 Bill Passed - House (49 - 2)
5/02 SB 1079 Requires Courts Expunge Records of OWI Convictions if the Sentencing Occurred Before 1998 Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
4/03 SB 926 Authorizes Jaywalking if No Danger to Pedestrians Bill Passed - House (37 - 13)
3/17 SB 1 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (43 - 7)
3/07 HB 1336 Reduces the Number of Unnecessary Arrests by Replacing Misdemeanor Arrests with Tickets Bill Passed - House (32 - 19)
3/07 SB 924 Repeals the Mortgage Interest Tax Deductions on Second Homes Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 2)
3/07 SB 926 Authorizes Jaywalking if No Danger to Pedestrians Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 3)
3/07 HB 537 Defines "Tobacco Products" to Include E-Cigarettes Bill Passed - House (50 - 1)
3/07 SB 669 Authorizes Individuals to Grow Up to 6 Cannabis Plants for Recreational Use Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
3/07 SB 1 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion Lawsuits Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
3/02 HB 981 Requires Fingerprint Based Criminal History Background Checks for Firearm Owners and Dealers Bill Passed - House (44 - 7)
2/09 SB 432 Defines Hawaii Coral Reefs as Critical Natural Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
2/02 SB 19 Requires Counting of Ballots from Voters Deceased After Casting Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 2)
5/05 SB 2218 Establishes a 5-Year Food Hub Pilot Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
5/05 HB 2424 Expands Department of Human Services Protections for Children in Foster Care Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
5/03 HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 8)
5/03 SB 2670 Establishes State LGBTQ+ Commission Conference Report Adopted - House (49 - 2)
5/03 SB 3235 Expands Assistance for Homeless Youth Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 1)
5/03 HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
5/03 SB 2510 Increases Renewable Energy Requirements Conference Report Adopted - House (39 - 12)
5/03 SB 2695 Establishes a Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Task Force Conference Report Adopted - House (49 - 2)
5/03 SB 2065 Prohibits Aerial Drones and Vehicles for Fishing Purposes Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 4)
5/03 SB 2510 Increases Renewable Energy Requirements Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 5)

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