2026 Legislative Session

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi  – Representative Daniel Holt (D-28, Sand Island, Iwilei, Chinatown) today announced that he will not seek another term in the State House, with his final day in office set for Friday, February 13, 2026. This decision comes after Governor Josh Green appointed Holt as Special Assistant to the Chair of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR).   Holt will officially begin his new role on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.   "I am grateful for the opportuni

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi –  The Hawaiʻi State Legislature will reopen on Tuesday, February 10, following the closure of state offices on Monday due to forecasted weather conditions. Regular operations will resume in both the Hawaiʻi   Senate and the Hawaiʻi   House of Representatives for Session Day #12, with committee hearings and floor sessions proceeding as scheduled.   For information on updated committee hearing notices, please visit www.capitol.hawaii.gov .   Senate and House

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi State Legislature will be closed on Monday, February 9, following Governor Josh Green’s announcement regarding the closure of state offices due to potentially severe weather conditions.  All Senate and House committee hearings scheduled for February 9 will be postponed, and floor sessions in both chambers for Session Day #12 will not be convened.   Legislative leadership urges the public to stay safe and remain alert as weather conditions deve