2026 Legislative Session

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The House of Representatives today recognized Representative Della Au Belatti as she concluded her 20th and final legislative session. The veteran legislator announced she will not seek reelection and plans to retire on November 3, 2026, at the end of her current term. A dedicated public servant, Belatti has represented urban Honolulu since 2006, serving Makiki, Tantalus, and portions of McCully and Papakōlea. She currently serves House District 26 and p

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives Majority Caucus, consisting of 41 Democrats, celebrate the successful passage of several bills that advance the 2026 House Majority Caucus priorities. “At the start of the session, we identified key priorities: expanding affordable housing, supporting Native Hawaiian families, protecting essential social services, addressing workforce shortages, strengthening the state’s revenue base responsibly, and diversifying our

HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI – On Wednesday, the Hawaiʻi State Legislature passed Senate Bill 903 CD1, strengthening transparency in the management of the State’s public land trust while reaffirming its constitutional kuleana to Native Hawaiians through responsible stewardship and providing critical funding for Native Hawaiian programs. The measure strengthens the Public Land Trust Working Group by expanding its membership and requiring collaboration with independent third-party exper