On the final day of the session, lawmakers debated and passed several high-profile bills before adjourning.
Read more: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/hawaii-lawmakers-adjourn-session/
Read more: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/hawaii-lawmakers-adjourn-session/
May 9, 2026 at 3:44 AM
On the final day of the session, lawmakers debated and passed several high-profile bills before adjourning.
Read more: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/hawaii-lawmakers-adjourn-session/
Read more: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/hawaii-lawmakers-adjourn-session/
House Bill 644 is a step toward eliminating PFAs for good.
More here: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/pfas-ban-bill-hawaii/
More here: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/pfas-ban-bill-hawaii/
March 8, 2026 at 6:30 AM
House Bill 644 is a step toward eliminating PFAs for good.
More here: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/pfas-ban-bill-hawaii/
More here: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/pfas-ban-bill-hawaii/
The Legislature may be adjourned, but the work continues.
Informational briefings help lawmakers and the public prepare for next session — democracy in between sessions.
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Informational briefings help lawmakers and the public prepare for next session — democracy in between sessions.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The Legislature may be adjourned, but the work continues.
Informational briefings help lawmakers and the public prepare for next session — democracy in between sessions.
#LWVHonolulu #HawaiiLegislature
Informational briefings help lawmakers and the public prepare for next session — democracy in between sessions.
#LWVHonolulu #HawaiiLegislature
The House Committee on Public Safety reviews legislation on corrections, disaster response, and community safety.
They help shape how Hawaiʻi protects its people—with transparency and accountability.
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They help shape how Hawaiʻi protects its people—with transparency and accountability.
#HawaiiLegislature #LWVHawaii
November 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The House Committee on Public Safety reviews legislation on corrections, disaster response, and community safety.
They help shape how Hawaiʻi protects its people—with transparency and accountability.
#HawaiiLegislature #LWVHawaii
They help shape how Hawaiʻi protects its people—with transparency and accountability.
#HawaiiLegislature #LWVHawaii
The nonprofit and its partners laid out a legislative campaign for immigrant justice to advance policies that protect the dignity, safety, and constitutional rights of all Hawaiʻi residents regardless of immigration status.
#ACLU #HawaiiLegislature
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ACLU announces campaign for immigration justice ahead of Hawaiʻi legislative session
The nonprofit and its partners laid out a legislative campaign for immigrant justice to advance policies that protect the dignity, safety, and constitutional rights of all Hawaiʻi residents regardless of immigration status.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The nonprofit and its partners laid out a legislative campaign for immigrant justice to advance policies that protect the dignity, safety, and constitutional rights of all Hawaiʻi residents regardless of immigration status.
#ACLU #HawaiiLegislature
#ACLU #HawaiiLegislature
Several bills hoping to tackle Hawaiʻi’s affordable housing crisis have passed committee and are headed to a legislative vote.
More here: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/these-housing-bills-are-expected-to-be-voted-on-by-the-legislature/
More here: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/these-housing-bills-are-expected-to-be-voted-on-by-the-legislature/
March 8, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Several bills hoping to tackle Hawaiʻi’s affordable housing crisis have passed committee and are headed to a legislative vote.
More here: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/these-housing-bills-are-expected-to-be-voted-on-by-the-legislature/
More here: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/these-housing-bills-are-expected-to-be-voted-on-by-the-legislature/
Members of the House Finance Committee visited UH Maui College, the Maui Food Bank, the King Kamehameha III Elementary School temporary site, Maui Memorial Medical Center, and Mahi Pono.
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House Finance Committee visits Maui
Members of the House Finance Committee visited UH Maui College, the Maui Food Bank, the King Kamehameha III Elementary School temporary site, Maui Memorial Medical Center, and Mahi Pono.
mauinow.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Members of the House Finance Committee visited UH Maui College, the Maui Food Bank, the King Kamehameha III Elementary School temporary site, Maui Memorial Medical Center, and Mahi Pono.
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#HawaiiLegislature
Hawaiʻi Rep. Tyson Miyake of Maui shared a legislative update on priority bills as the Hawaiʻi State Legislature takes its mandatory five day recess.
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Rep. Tyson Miyake of Maui provides update on priority bills
Hawaiʻi Rep. Tyson Miyake of Maui shared a legislative update on priority bills as the Hawaiʻi State Legislature takes its mandatory five day recess.
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March 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Hawaiʻi Rep. Tyson Miyake of Maui shared a legislative update on priority bills as the Hawaiʻi State Legislature takes its mandatory five day recess.
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Bills focus on taxes, education and health as long-term measures that give Hawaiʻi's youth more future opportunity.
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Keiki Caucus presents 2025 bill package, priorities to state legislators
Bills focus on taxes, education and health as long-term measures that give Hawaiʻi's youth more future opportunity.
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January 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Bills focus on taxes, education and health as long-term measures that give Hawaiʻi's youth more future opportunity.
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiLegislature #HawaiiNews #KeikiCaucus #2025BillPackage #HawaiiYouth
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiLegislature #HawaiiNews #KeikiCaucus #2025BillPackage #HawaiiYouth
A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so, too, does the next chapter of the former Hawai‘i County Council member's public service.
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Longtime Hawaiʻi County Council member Sue Lee Loy to tackle new challenges in State Legislature
A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so does the next public service chapter of a former Hawai‘i County Council member.
bigislandnow.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so, too, does the next chapter of the former Hawai‘i County Council member's public service.
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Donations collected during the 27th annual drive come at a particularly important time following the two kona lows that slammed into the state during the past 2 weeks and will help support organizations on the front lines responding to increased needs.
#easter #hawaiilegislature
#easter #hawaiilegislature
‘They carry a meaningful message’: State legislators give back through Easter basket tradition
Donations collected during the 27th annual drive come at a particularly important time following the two kona lows that slammed into the state during the past 2 weeks and will help support organizations on the front lines responding to increased needs.
mauinow.com
March 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Donations collected during the 27th annual drive come at a particularly important time following the two kona lows that slammed into the state during the past 2 weeks and will help support organizations on the front lines responding to increased needs.
#easter #hawaiilegislature
#easter #hawaiilegislature
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature will be closed on Friday, March 13, following Gov. Josh Green’s announcement regarding the closure of state offices due to potentially severe weather conditions.
#HawaiiLegislature #konastorm
#HawaiiLegislature #konastorm
Hawaiʻi State Legislature closed Friday, March 13, due to severe weather
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature will be closed on Friday, March 13, following Gov. Josh Green’s announcement regarding the closure of state offices due to potentially severe weather conditions.
mauinow.com
March 13, 2026 at 1:28 AM
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature will be closed on Friday, March 13, following Gov. Josh Green’s announcement regarding the closure of state offices due to potentially severe weather conditions.
#HawaiiLegislature #konastorm
#HawaiiLegislature #konastorm
The Hawai’i Senate Majority today announced its 2026 legislative priorities in advance of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s Opening Day on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
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#HawaiiSenate #HawaiiLegislature
Hawai’i Senate Majority Outlines Priorities For The Upcoming 2026 Legislative Session
The Hawai’i Senate Majority today announced its 2026 legislative priorities in advance of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s Opening Day on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
mauinow.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The Hawai’i Senate Majority today announced its 2026 legislative priorities in advance of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s Opening Day on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
#HawaiiSenate #HawaiiLegislature
#HawaiiSenate #HawaiiLegislature
A new list of laws take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. House Speaker Nadine K. Nakamura shared a list of laws that go into effect in the New Year.
#NewYear #HawaiiLegislature
#NewYear #HawaiiLegislature
New laws take effect in the New Year
A new list of laws take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. House Speaker Nadine K. Nakamura shared a list of laws that go into effect in the New Year.
mauinow.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A new list of laws take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. House Speaker Nadine K. Nakamura shared a list of laws that go into effect in the New Year.
#NewYear #HawaiiLegislature
#NewYear #HawaiiLegislature
The governor has until July 9 to issue final vetoes from the list, to sign them into law, or to allow them to become law without his signature.
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#intenttoveto #veto #HawaiiLegislature
Gov. Green has 20 bills on his Intent-to-Veto list
The governor has until July 9 to issue final vetoes from the list, to sign them into law, or to allow them to become law without his signature.
mauinow.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The governor has until July 9 to issue final vetoes from the list, to sign them into law, or to allow them to become law without his signature.
#intenttoveto #veto #HawaiiLegislature
#intenttoveto #veto #HawaiiLegislature
A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so, too, does the next chapter of the former Hawai‘i County Council member's public service.
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#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiLegislature #2025Session #OpeningDay #RepSueLeeLoy #HouseDistrict2
Longtime Hawaiʻi County Council member Sue Lee Loy to tackle new challenges in State Legislature
A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so does the next public service chapter of a former Hawai‘i County Council member.
bigislandnow.com
January 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so, too, does the next chapter of the former Hawai‘i County Council member's public service.
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiLegislature #2025Session #OpeningDay #RepSueLeeLoy #HouseDistrict2
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A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so, too, does the next chapter of the former Hawai‘i County Council member's public service.
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiLegislature #2025Session #OpeningDay #RepSueLeeLoy #HouseDistrict2
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‘Absolutely’: Sue Lee Loy ready to tackle any challenge as new representative of Big Island’s state House District 2
A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so, too, does the next chapter of the former Hawai‘i County Council member's public service.
bigislandnow.com
January 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so, too, does the next chapter of the former Hawai‘i County Council member's public service.
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiLegislature #2025Session #OpeningDay #RepSueLeeLoy #HouseDistrict2
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiLegislature #2025Session #OpeningDay #RepSueLeeLoy #HouseDistrict2
A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so, too, does the next chapter of the former Hawai‘i County Council member's public service.
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiLegislature #2025Session #OpeningDay #RepSueLeeLoy #HouseDistrict2
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiLegislature #2025Session #OpeningDay #RepSueLeeLoy #HouseDistrict2
‘Absolutely’: Sue Lee Loy ready to tackle any challenge as new representative of Big Island’s state House District 2
A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so, too, does the next chapter of the former Hawai‘i County Council member's public service.
bigislandnow.com
January 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so, too, does the next chapter of the former Hawai‘i County Council member's public service.
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiLegislature #2025Session #OpeningDay #RepSueLeeLoy #HouseDistrict2
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiLegislature #2025Session #OpeningDay #RepSueLeeLoy #HouseDistrict2
A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so, too, does the next chapter of the former Hawai‘i County Council member's public service.
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiLegislature #2025Session #OpeningDay #RepSueLeeLoy #HouseDistrict2
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiLegislature #2025Session #OpeningDay #RepSueLeeLoy #HouseDistrict2
‘Absolutely’: Sue Lee Loy ready to tackle any challenge as new representative of Big Island’s state House District 2
A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so, too, does the next chapter of the former Hawai‘i County Council member's public service.
bigislandnow.com
January 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so, too, does the next chapter of the former Hawai‘i County Council member's public service.
#BigIslandNow #BigIslandNews #HawaiiLegislature #2025Session #OpeningDay #RepSueLeeLoy #HouseDistrict2
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Today is the final day of the legislative session. Catch up on what's been happening: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/
May 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Today is the final day of the legislative session. Catch up on what's been happening: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/
Wednesday, May 6, marked the final reading deadline at the State Capitol, the last big hurdle before bills head to the Governor's desk.
Read more: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/last-push-for-bills/
Read more: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/last-push-for-bills/
May 7, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Wednesday, May 6, marked the final reading deadline at the State Capitol, the last big hurdle before bills head to the Governor's desk.
Read more: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/last-push-for-bills/
Read more: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/last-push-for-bills/
After weeks of negotiations, several high-profile bills are out of the conference committee - clearing a major hurdle, but many are in scaled-back form.
Details: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/high-profile-bills-conference-committee/
Details: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/high-profile-bills-conference-committee/
May 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM
After weeks of negotiations, several high-profile bills are out of the conference committee - clearing a major hurdle, but many are in scaled-back form.
Details: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/high-profile-bills-conference-committee/
Details: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/high-profile-bills-conference-committee/
The Hawaiʻi Legislature agreed on tax cuts for a vast majority of local taxpayers while also declining to raise taxes on the top earners in the islands: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/tax-cuts-hawaii-legislature/
April 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Hawaiʻi Legislature agreed on tax cuts for a vast majority of local taxpayers while also declining to raise taxes on the top earners in the islands: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/tax-cuts-hawaii-legislature/
The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives passed several transportation-related bills so far this session, with bills looking to address safety and vehicle standards: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/these-8-bills-could-impact-your-daily-commute-if-they-become-law/
March 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives passed several transportation-related bills so far this session, with bills looking to address safety and vehicle standards: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/these-8-bills-could-impact-your-daily-commute-if-they-become-law/
House Bill 644 is a step toward doing away with PFAs for good.
Details: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/pfas-ban-bill-hawaii/
Details: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/pfas-ban-bill-hawaii/
March 5, 2026 at 3:00 AM
House Bill 644 is a step toward doing away with PFAs for good.
Details: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/pfas-ban-bill-hawaii/
Details: https://www.khon2.com/hawaiilegislature/pfas-ban-bill-hawaii/