Hawaii Legislative Analysis
Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Hawaii: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.
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HI Analysis
60-Second Briefing
What you need to know about Hawaii right now
Recent Vote
HB48 voted 3-0 in the Senate
Housing Bill to Watch
HB2: Relating To Liquor Licenses.
Hot Topics
Health and Taxes legislation seeing the most activity this session
50
Bills Tracked
48
Introduced
0
Passed
0
Enacted
Why This Matters
How Hawaii legislation affects you
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Hawaii's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.
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Healthcare bills could change insurance coverage, Medicaid access, or hospital regulations.
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Tax bills could impact your income, property taxes, or business deductions.
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Residents should stay informed on legislative changes that could affect daily life or business operations.
Hawaii Quick Guide
Common questions about Hawaii legislation
Who represents me in Hawaii?
Who represents me in Hawaii?
Governor
Josh Green
Attorney General
Anne E. Lopez
How does Hawaii's legislature work?
How does Hawaii's legislature work?
Hawaii's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.
What are the top issues in Hawaii right now?
What are the top issues in Hawaii right now?
Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Health, Taxes, Housing. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.
How do I stay updated on Hawaii legislation?
How do I stay updated on Hawaii legislation?
This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.
Hawaii at a Glance
Current session overview
50
Total Bills
48
Introduced
0
Passed
0
Enacted
Legislative Progress
Bills moving through the process
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Recent bills in Hawaii
50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text
HB36
Relating To Excited Delirium.
Last action: Mar 04, 2025
Prohibits excited delirium from being recognized as a valid medical diagnosis or cause of death in the State. Prohibits a medical examiner, coroner, or health care provider from stating on a certificate of death or in any report that the cause of death was excited delirium. Prohibits law enforcement officers from using the term excited delirium to describe an individual in an incident report. Establishes a new Hawaii Rule of Evidence that deems evidence that a person experienced or suffered an excited delirium inadmissible in a civil action. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Gregg Takayama (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB48
Relating To Coffee Labeling.
Last action: Mar 04, 2025
Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines "regional origin". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Kirstin Kahaloa (Democrat)
- Voted 3-0 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
Senate
Mar 27, 2025HB1
Relating To Building Codes.
Last action: Jan 16, 2025
Amends responsibilities of the State Building Code Council.
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Key Points
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Scot Matayoshi (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB2
Relating To Liquor Licenses.
Last action: Jan 16, 2025
Provides that the Liquor Commission or other licensing agency of each county shall deny the renewal of certain current liquor licenses upon receipt of sufficient protests.
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Key Points
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Greggor Ilagan (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB4
Relating To Energy.
Last action: Jan 16, 2025
Short form bill relating to energy.
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Key Points
- Relates to energy
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Nicole Lowen (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB5
Relating To Energy.
Last action: Jan 16, 2025
Short form bill relating to energy.
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Key Points
- Relates to energy
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Nicole Lowen (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB6
Relating To Energy.
Last action: Jan 16, 2025
Short form bill relating to energy.
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Key Points
- Relates to energy
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Nicole Lowen (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB7
Relating To Environment.
Last action: Jan 16, 2025
Short form bill relating to environment.
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Key Points
- Relates to environment
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Nicole Lowen (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB8
Relating To Environment.
Last action: Jan 16, 2025
Short form bill relating to environment.
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Key Points
- Relates to environment
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Nicole Lowen (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB9
Designating Hawaii As A Purple Heart State.
Last action: Jan 16, 2025
Designates Hawaii as a Purple Heart State.
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Key Points
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Sam Kong (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources & neutrality
Sources used
- LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
- NGA (governor roster)
- NAAG (attorney general roster)
- NASS (chief election official roster)
- Open States (legislator roster)
Disclaimer
We summarize for clarity. Always check the official text before acting, and verify dates/status directly on the state site.