2026 Legislative Session

HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI - The Hawaiʻi State Legislature mourns the passing of former U.S. Representative and Hawaiʻi State Senate President Colleen Hanabusa, a trailblazing leader and devoted public servant whose lifetime of service leaves a profound legacy for Hawaiʻi and its people. Throughout her distinguished career, Hanabusa dedicated herself to public service with unwavering conviction and a deep sense of responsibility to the communities she represented. She made history as

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi  – The House Committee on Housing has passed several measures addressing affordable housing for Hawaiʻi's residents, as communities across the state continue to face a limited housing supply. The legislation focuses on increasing housing production, reducing regulatory barriers, and supporting the infrastructure necessary to sustain growth, according to House Committee on Housing Chair Luke A. Evslin.   “Hawaiʻi continues to face a severe housing shortage, a

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi  – A slate of bills focused on immigrant rights and state immigration policies has passed out of the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs ahead of the First Decking deadline on Friday, March 6, 2026.   The measures focus on immigration enforcement operations, individual rights, uniform statewide standards, and protections for vulnerable individuals.   “Members of our communities across the state are experiencing uncertainty and real impacts due to