2026 Legislative Session

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi  – The House Finance Committee today passed HB1800 HD1 , the House draft of the state supplemental budget, amending the operating and capital improvement budget for fiscal biennium FY 2026–2027.   The $10 billion budget prioritizes investments that support local families, strengthen essential public services, and build long-term resilience for Hawaiʻi's communities. Funding is directed toward critical areas including health and human services, environmental

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi  – Several bills advanced by the House Committee on Labor address priorities set by the House Majority at the outset of the 2026 Legislative Session, particularly relating to workforce shortages, preserving the social safety net, and diversifying and strengthening the state's economy.   "Recognizing the short- and long-term labor challenges in Hawaiʻi, these bills advance policies to recruit and retain skilled public employees, grow the next generation of lo

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi  – The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives yesterday adopted bills to modernize and strengthen the state’s criminal justice system. Developed by the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, the measures focus on increasing fairness, ensuring law enforcement is qualified and well trained, improving transparency and data collection, and promoting better outcomes for individuals and communities.   “Advocates have long called for realignment of Hawaiʻi’s cr