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Votes by issue
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Democrats voted. How topics are assigned
Recognizes the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity established pursuant to Senate Resolution 94, Senate Draft 1, Regular Session of 2026, to protect and expand populations of endangered species and other wildlife in the State. (CD1)
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to plan and serve in a coordinating role to develop shoreline adaptation pathways plans for regional shoreline mitigation districts designated by OPSD. Establishes procedures for the review of state and county permits associated with regional shoreline mitigation districts. (CD2)
Repeals the prohibition against qualified residents for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation-approved projects holding a majority interest in land and repeals the requirement that qualified residents demonstrate financial viability or ability to pay rent. Limits a qualified resident from owning a majority interest in no more than one property suitable for dwelling purposes, but requiring the disposal of such property within two years.
PART I: Redesignates the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Community Development District (HCDD). Amends the composition of the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) for purposes of the HCDD. Amends the duties and powers of the HCDA and Stadium Authority as they relate to activities within the HCDD. Clarifies the HCDA's permitting and consultation powers regarding public projects within community development districts. Establishes the HCDD Special Fund.
Beginning 10/1/2026, prohibits the ownership, operation, or management of a digital financial asset transaction kiosk that accepts United States currency from a customer in exchange for a digital financial asset. (CD1)
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
SB 3253 · HI HOUSE
RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
YesVOTED
Motion: The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments.
A yes vote approved the conference committee's compromise version of SB 3253, which has the State recognize the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit established under Senate Resolution 94, with the designation 'State of Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary'. (AI-written)
Recognizes the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity established pursuant to Senate Resolution 94, Senate Draft 1, Regular Session of 2026, to protect and expand populations of endangered species and other wildlife in the State. (CD1)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
YesVOTED
Motion: The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments.
A yes vote approved the conference version of HB 1740, which lets a qualified resident hold a majority interest in one other dwelling property if disposed of within two years, and raises minimum owner-occupancy from one to five years. (AI-written)
Repeals the prohibition against qualified residents for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation-approved projects holding a majority interest in land and repeals the requirement that qualified residents demonstrate financial viability or ability to pay rent. Limits a qualified resident from owning a majority interest in no more than one property suitable for dwelling purposes, but requiring the disposal of such property within two years.
RELATING TO REGIONAL SHORELINE MITIGATION DISTRICTS.
YesVOTED
Motion: The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
A yes vote recommended passing SB 2401 with amendments, including removing a financing-options analysis from shoreline adaptation pathways plans and requiring pathways to prioritize preserving shoreline properties along with public beaches. (AI-written)
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to plan and serve in a coordinating role to develop shoreline adaptation pathways plans for regional shoreline mitigation districts designated by OPSD. Establishes procedures for the review of state and county permits associated with regional shoreline mitigation districts. (CD2)
Motion: The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
A yes vote recommended passing SB 2599 with amendments replacing the Hawaii Community Development Authority's duty to plan 'complete communities' with more aspirational development policy guidelines, and a placeholder July 1, 3000 effective date. (AI-written)
PART I: Redesignates the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Community Development District (HCDD). Amends the composition of the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) for purposes of the HCDD. Amends the duties and powers of the HCDA and Stadium Authority as they relate to activities within the HCDD. Clarifies the HCDA's permitting and consultation powers regarding public projects within community development districts. Establishes the HCDD Special Fund.
Motion: The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
Beginning 10/1/2026, prohibits the ownership, operation, or management of a digital financial asset transaction kiosk that accepts United States currency from a customer in exchange for a digital financial asset. (CD1)