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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 2, 2025 HI HB 1483 Increases Penalty Fines for Illegal Fireworks Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 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 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 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 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 222 Appropriates Funding for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force and Extends the Sunset Date to 2030 Conference Report Adopted - House (48 - 2)
April 8, 2025 HI HB 1308 Authorizes Legal Online and Mobile Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 10)
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)
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 HB 1308 Authorizes Legal Online and Mobile Sports Betting Bill Passed - House (34 - 15)
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)
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 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 SB 2919 Authorizes Counties to Enact Zoning Ordinances Conference Report Adopted - House (45 - 5)
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 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)
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 SB 2919 Authorizes Counties to Enact Zoning Ordinances Bill Passed - House (45 - 6)
April 5, 2024 HI SB 2487 Expands the Uniform Controlled Substances Act Bill Passed - House (32 - 18)
March 5, 2024 HI SB 2487 Expands the Uniform Controlled Substances Act Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
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 926 Authorizes Jaywalking if No Danger to Pedestrians Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 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)
May 3, 2022 HI HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 8)
May 3, 2022 HI HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 8)
May 3, 2022 HI HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
May 3, 2022 HI HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
May 3, 2022 HI HB 1567 Limits Use of Monetary Bail Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7)
March 8, 2022 HI HB 1453 Requires Individuals Provide ID to Law Enforcement upon Detainment Bill Passed - House (42 - 9)
March 3, 2022 HI HB 1567 Limits Use of Monetary Bail Bill Passed - House (43 - 5)
April 27, 2021 HI SB 726 Requires Officers Serving a Warrant to Wait Thirty Seconds Before Entry Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
April 13, 2021 HI SB 726 Requires Officers Serving a Warrant to Wait Thirty Seconds Before Entry Bill Passed - House (43 - 5)
March 9, 2021 HI HB 891 Establishes Regulations for the Use and Sale of Electric Guns and Cartridges Bill Passed - House (45 - 6)
July 6, 2020 HI HB 285 Requires Law Enforcement Transparency Conference Report Adopted - House (37 - 14)
July 6, 2020 HI HB 285 Requires Law Enforcement Transparency Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 4)
July 6, 2020 HI HB 2502 Authorizes COVID-19 Health Screenings of Travelers At Ports of Entry Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 4)
July 6, 2020 HI HB 2738 Prohibits Foreign Nationals and Foreign Corporations from Funding Elections Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 0)
July 1, 2020 HI SB 3054 Requires Gun Owners to Notify Police when Firearm is Moved out of State Bill Passed - House (38 - 13)
May 21, 2020 HI SB 75 Appropriates Funds to the Departments of Health, Transportation, and Defense to Help Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 2)
March 3, 2020 HI SB 2793 Classifies the Promotion of a Dangerous Drug as a Misdemeanor Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 9)
March 3, 2020 HI SB 75 Appropriates Funds to the Departments of Health, Transportation, and Defense to Help Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
March 3, 2020 HI SB 2793 Classifies the Promotion of a Dangerous Drug as a Misdemeanor Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 9)
April 30, 2019 HI SB 192 Authorizes the Release of Defendants on Unsecured Bail Bill Passed - House (42 - 9)
April 30, 2019 HI HB 1165 Establishes a Non-Binary Gender Option on IDs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 4)
April 18, 2019 HI SB 600 Prohibits Individuals Younger than 21 from Bringing Firearms into the State Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 4)
April 4, 2019 HI SB 600 Prohibits Individuals Younger than 21 from Bringing Firearms into the State Bill Passed - House (37 - 12)
March 5, 2019 HI HB 285 Requires Law Enforcement Transparency Bill Passed - House (45 - 6)
March 5, 2019 HI SB 1466 Establishes Extreme Risk Protection Orders Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 2)
May 1, 2018 HI SB 270 Prohibits Conversion Therapy for Minors Conference Report Adopted - House (45 - 5)
May 1, 2018 HI HB 1489 Prohibits LGBTQ Discrimination Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
May 1, 2018 HI HB 2131 Establishes A Sexual Assault Training Program Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
April 7, 2016 HI SB 2954 Requires Gun Owners to Register in Database Bill Passed - House (26 - 21)
April 30, 2013 HI HB 622 Limits Media 'Shield Law' Provisions Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 9)
March 5, 2013 HI SB 69 Requires Background Checks at Gun Registration Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 3)
April 29, 2010 HI HB 444 Legalizing Same-Sex Civil Unions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (31 - 20)
Jan. 22, 2010 HI HB 444 Legalizing Same-Sex Civil Unions Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7)
Feb. 12, 2009 HI HB 444 Legalizing Same-Sex Civil Unions Bill Passed - House (33 - 17)
May 2, 2006 HI SB 3262 Smoking Ban Bill Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 3)
May 2, 2006 HI SB 3262 Smoking Ban Bill Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 3)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/02 HB 1483 Increases Penalty Fines for Illegal Fireworks Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 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 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 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 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 222 Appropriates Funding for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force and Extends the Sunset Date to 2030 Conference Report Adopted - House (48 - 2)
4/08 HB 1308 Authorizes Legal Online and Mobile Sports Betting Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 10)
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)
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 HB 1308 Authorizes Legal Online and Mobile Sports Betting Bill Passed - House (34 - 15)
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)
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)
5/01 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 SB 2919 Authorizes Counties to Enact Zoning Ordinances Conference Report Adopted - House (45 - 5)
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 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)
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 SB 2919 Authorizes Counties to Enact Zoning Ordinances Bill Passed - House (45 - 6)
4/05 SB 2487 Expands the Uniform Controlled Substances Act Bill Passed - House (32 - 18)
3/05 SB 2487 Expands the Uniform Controlled Substances Act Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
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 926 Authorizes Jaywalking if No Danger to Pedestrians Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 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)
5/03 HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 8)
5/03 HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 8)
5/03 HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
5/03 HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
5/03 HB 1567 Limits Use of Monetary Bail Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7)
3/08 HB 1453 Requires Individuals Provide ID to Law Enforcement upon Detainment Bill Passed - House (42 - 9)
3/03 HB 1567 Limits Use of Monetary Bail Bill Passed - House (43 - 5)
4/27 SB 726 Requires Officers Serving a Warrant to Wait Thirty Seconds Before Entry Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
4/13 SB 726 Requires Officers Serving a Warrant to Wait Thirty Seconds Before Entry Bill Passed - House (43 - 5)
3/09 HB 891 Establishes Regulations for the Use and Sale of Electric Guns and Cartridges Bill Passed - House (45 - 6)
7/06 HB 285 Requires Law Enforcement Transparency Conference Report Adopted - House (37 - 14)
7/06 HB 285 Requires Law Enforcement Transparency Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 4)
7/06 HB 2502 Authorizes COVID-19 Health Screenings of Travelers At Ports of Entry Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 4)
7/06 HB 2738 Prohibits Foreign Nationals and Foreign Corporations from Funding Elections Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 0)
7/01 SB 3054 Requires Gun Owners to Notify Police when Firearm is Moved out of State Bill Passed - House (38 - 13)
5/21 SB 75 Appropriates Funds to the Departments of Health, Transportation, and Defense to Help Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 2)
3/03 SB 2793 Classifies the Promotion of a Dangerous Drug as a Misdemeanor Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 9)
3/03 SB 75 Appropriates Funds to the Departments of Health, Transportation, and Defense to Help Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
3/03 SB 2793 Classifies the Promotion of a Dangerous Drug as a Misdemeanor Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 9)
4/30 SB 192 Authorizes the Release of Defendants on Unsecured Bail Bill Passed - House (42 - 9)
4/30 HB 1165 Establishes a Non-Binary Gender Option on IDs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 4)
4/18 SB 600 Prohibits Individuals Younger than 21 from Bringing Firearms into the State Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 4)
4/04 SB 600 Prohibits Individuals Younger than 21 from Bringing Firearms into the State Bill Passed - House (37 - 12)
3/05 HB 285 Requires Law Enforcement Transparency Bill Passed - House (45 - 6)
3/05 SB 1466 Establishes Extreme Risk Protection Orders Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 2)
5/01 SB 270 Prohibits Conversion Therapy for Minors Conference Report Adopted - House (45 - 5)
5/01 HB 1489 Prohibits LGBTQ Discrimination Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
5/01 HB 2131 Establishes A Sexual Assault Training Program Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
4/07 SB 2954 Requires Gun Owners to Register in Database Bill Passed - House (26 - 21)
4/30 HB 622 Limits Media 'Shield Law' Provisions Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 9)
3/05 SB 69 Requires Background Checks at Gun Registration Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 3)
4/29 HB 444 Legalizing Same-Sex Civil Unions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (31 - 20)
1/22 HB 444 Legalizing Same-Sex Civil Unions Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7)
2/12 HB 444 Legalizing Same-Sex Civil Unions Bill Passed - House (33 - 17)
5/02 SB 3262 Smoking Ban Bill Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 3)
5/02 SB 3262 Smoking Ban Bill Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 3)
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