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HI SB 2314

died on adjournment

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did HI SB 2314 pass?

No. HI SB 2314 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 (2026-03-12): Pass First Reading

What is HI SB 2314 about?

Requires that whenever there is a difference between the English and Hawaii version of law that is material to its interpretation, priority shall be given to the language that aligns with the intent of the legislature as evidenced by legislative history, context, and purpose. Clarifies that Hawaiian shall not be required for public acts and transactions, but is welcomed. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 2314?

ELEFANTE, RHOADS, CHANG and 4 others are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2314, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

Requires that whenever there is a difference between the English and Hawaii version of law that is material to its interpretation, priority shall be given to the language that aligns with the intent of the legislature as evidenced by legislative history, context, and purpose. Clarifies that Hawaiian shall not be required for public acts and transactions, but is welcomed. (SD1)

Introduced
2026-01-21
Latest action
2026-03-12 — Pass First Reading
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • ELEFANTEprimary
  • RHOADSprimary
  • CHANGprimary
  • FUKUNAGAprimary
  • GABBARDprimary
  • MCKELVEYprimary
  • SAN BUENAVENTURAprimary
  • Iharacosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-12

    Pass First Reading

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  2. 2026-03-12

    Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17

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  3. 2026-03-10

    Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

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  4. 2026-03-10

    Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 208) in amended form (SD 1).

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  5. 2026-03-06

    Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3084) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.

  6. 2026-03-06

    One Day Notice 03-10-26.

  7. 2026-02-27

    The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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  8. 2026-02-23

    The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

  9. 2026-02-17

    Reported from HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2271) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

  10. 2026-02-17

    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.

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  11. 2026-02-03

    The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HWN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, Lamosao, Ihara, Keohokalole, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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  12. 2026-01-30

    The committee(s) on HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 1:10PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

  13. 2026-01-26

    Referred to HWN, JDC.

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  14. 2026-01-21

    Introduced and passed First Reading.

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  15. 2026-01-15

    Pending Introduction.

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-02-03 · pass · 5-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Richards: yes
    • Lamosao: yes
    • Ihara: yes
    • Keohokalole: yes
    • DeCorte: yes

  • The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.

    2026-02-27 · pass · 5-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Rhoads: yes
    • Gabbard: yes
    • Chang: yes
    • San Buenaventura: yes
    • Awa: yes

  • Report adopted; Passed Third Reading.

    2026-03-10 · pass · 25-0

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