2026 Legislative Session

HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green today signed into law Act 4, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi 2026, (Senate Bill 2256), establishing April 27 of each year as “Brother Joseph Dutton Day.” The measure honors and recognizes the extraordinary life and humanitarian contributions of Brother Joseph Dutton, whose decades of service at Kalaupapa left a lasting impact on Hawaiʻi’s history. “Brother Joseph Dutton’s life is a powerful reminder of what it means to serve others with humility and com

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – An annual tradition continued at the State Capitol this week, as members of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature presented donations to the YWCA Oʻahu “Dress for Success” program. The donations were collected through a clothing drive in which legislators, staff, and community members contributed new or gently used professional attire to support women entering or reentering the workforce.   This year’s drive collected more than 100 bags of donations, including pro

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi –  The Hawaiʻi State Legislature mourns the passing of former Governor George R. Ariyoshi and issued the following statements:   “Governor Ariyoshi lived a life defined by service to the people of Hawaiʻi. His fiscal policies left our state on solid financial footing after 12-years as governor, and he worked tirelessly to shape a forward-looking vision for Hawaiʻi. We extend our thoughts and prayers to Jean and the Ariyoshi family, and offer our heartfelt gr