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HI SB 1301

died on adjournment

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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did HI SB 1301 pass?

No. HI SB 1301 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 (2026-02-20): Reported from WLA/HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2599) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

What is HI SB 1301 about?

Establishes conditions under which archaeological inventory surveys and reconnaissance surveys are required. Establishes conditions under which archaeological permits may be issued and revoked and the practice of archaeology may be temporarily revoked. Modifies the composition and operations of island burial councils. Modifies procedures upon the inadvertent discovery of burial sites. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 1301?

KEOHOKALOLE is the primary sponsor of HI SB 1301.

Description

Establishes conditions under which archaeological inventory surveys and reconnaissance surveys are required. Establishes conditions under which archaeological permits may be issued and revoked and the practice of archaeology may be temporarily revoked. Modifies the composition and operations of island burial councils. Modifies procedures upon the inadvertent discovery of burial sites. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Introduced
2025-01-23
Latest action
2026-02-20 — Reported from WLA/HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2599) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • KEOHOKALOLEprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-20

    Reported from WLA/HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2599) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

  2. 2026-02-20

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

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  3. 2026-02-13

    The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.

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  4. 2026-02-12

    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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  5. 2026-02-10

    The committee(s) on WLA deferred the measure until 02-13-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.

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  6. 2026-02-10

    The committee(s) on HWN deferred the measure until 02-12-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

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  7. 2026-02-06

    The committee(s) on WLA/HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

  8. 2026-01-21

    Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, JDC.

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  9. 2025-12-08

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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  10. 2025-01-27

    Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC.

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  11. 2025-01-23

    Introduced and passed First Reading.

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  12. 2025-01-21

    Pending Introduction.

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Votes

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

    2026-02-12 · pass · 5-0

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

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

    2026-02-13 · pass · 4-0

    Member-level votes (6)
    • Lee: yes
    • C: yes
    • Inouye: yes
    • Lamosao: yes
    • DeCorte: yes
    • Chang: not voting

Related bills

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https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1301&year=2026

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