Bill Commons

HI SB 3216

died on adjournment

RELATING TO A REGULAR SESSION REVIEW WORKING GROUP.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did HI SB 3216 pass?

No. HI SB 3216 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-12): The committee on GVO deferred the measure.

What is HI SB 3216 about?

Establishes a Regular Session Review Working Group to determine the essential timing and effective framework for a lengthened legislative calendar for election and non-election years. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires report finalization and drafting assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau. Appropriates moneys.

Who sponsors HI SB 3216?

KOUCHI is the primary sponsor of HI SB 3216.

Description

Establishes a Regular Session Review Working Group to determine the essential timing and effective framework for a lengthened legislative calendar for election and non-election years. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires report finalization and drafting assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau. Appropriates moneys.

Introduced
2026-01-28
Latest action
2026-02-12 — The committee on GVO deferred the measure.
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • KOUCHIprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-12

    The committee on GVO deferred the measure.

    deferral

  2. 2026-02-10

    The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-12-26 3:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.

    deferral

  3. 2026-02-06

    The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 3:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

  4. 2026-02-02

    Referred to GVO, WAM.

    referral-committee

  5. 2026-01-28

    Introduced.

    introduction

  6. 2026-01-28

    Passed First Reading.

    reading-1

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Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3216&year=2026

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