Hawaii Bills

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, WAIANUHEA GETGEN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, HAYLEY KANE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, MIRIAM CHANG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELLA SIROSKEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAIME GAGNON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTINE CABINGABANG-TINGCANG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT SHRODER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, JODI HASHIMOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai'i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALLEN NOVAK, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, Gubernatorial Nominee, KUNANE DREIER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, ASHLEY NISHIHARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, MAX MATIAS, JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUDY PAIK, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOY KOERTE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES LANDGRAF, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING STATE-OWNED OR STATE-CONTROLLED WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS FACILITIES NEAR PORTS, HARBORS, AND AIRPORTS TO REDUCE MATERIAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLICLY FINANCED HOUSING PROJECTS.

RELATING TO VACANCIES.

RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE ORDERS FOR PROTECTION.

RELATING TO CERTIORARI REVIEW BY THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT.

RELATING TO ADOPTIONS.

Informing the Senate that on April 29, 2026, the Governor has withdrawn NICHOLAS BELLUZZO, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Hawai'i Historic Places Review Board, from consideration by the Senate (GM643).

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEITH AMEMIYA, for a term to expire 06-30-2031.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARIE LADERTA, for a term to expire 06-30-2031.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID KARL, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Early Learning Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHERYL CUDIAMAT, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANNE MARIE MATSUZAKI, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL NEDBAL, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, RUSSELL WOO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARY ANN SPADARO ANTONELLI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, TAMMY HO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, COLLEEN INOUYE BAUM, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARTINA KAMAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, LANCE SEGAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUDE DOMIZIO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Historic Places Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, NICHOLAS BELLUZZO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTOPHER YHEULON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Informing the Legislature that on April 28, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2099 (ACT 008).

Informing the Legislature that on April 28, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2090 (ACT 007).

Informing the Legislature that on April 28, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2089 (ACT 006).

Informing the Legislature that on April 28, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2088 (ACT 005).

URGING AN IMMEDIATE AND PERMANENT CEASEFIRE AND AN END TO HOSTILITIES IN IRAN.

CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT ARTS AND CULTURE ENGAGEMENT AND RELATED INITIATIVES.

ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE.

REQUESTING 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.

ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS.

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING A FACILITY TO DISCARD LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.

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.

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF NO-BID CONTRACTS ISSUED BY STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES UNDER PROCLAMATIONS DECLARING STATES OF EMERGENCY DURING THE SIX-YEAR PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2020, AND DECEMBER 31, 2025.

REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.

ENDORSING 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.

SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY COALITION'S HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY PLAN.

DECLARING THE INTENT THAT AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREDITS ARE PERPETUAL AND REMAIN VALID UNTIL REDEEMED, AND REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO RECOGNIZE THESE CREDITS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES.

URGING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ADOPT ORDINANCES BANNING THE SALE, RENTAL, AND DISTRIBUTION OF DISPOSABLE BODYBOARDS.

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A STATE OF HAWAII COMMEMORATIVE VIETNAM VETERANS MEDAL.

STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI'S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP THE KEALAKEHE REGIONAL PARK PROJECT.

URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE FIRE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI RELATING TO FIRE HAZARDS, BRUSH CLEARANCE, FUEL BREAKS, ROADSIDE VEGETATION CLEARING, AND EMERGENCY ACCESS.

URGING 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.

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVENE A COOPERATIVE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS STATE PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE COUNTY PERMITTING.

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN THE STATE.