HI SB 2343
died on adjournmentRELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did HI SB 2343 pass?
No. HI SB 2343 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 (2026-02-19): Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2411) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
What is HI SB 2343 about?
Establishes a Regular Session Review Working Group to determine the essential timing and effective framework for a lengthened legislative session calendar for election and non-election years. Requires the Working Group to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature before the convening of the Regular Session of 2028. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to assist the Working Group in finalizing its report and drafting any proposed legislation. Appropriates fund. Effective 7/1/2525. (SD1)
Who sponsors HI SB 2343?
CHANG is the primary sponsor of HI SB 2343.
Description
Establishes a Regular Session Review Working Group to determine the essential timing and effective framework for a lengthened legislative session calendar for election and non-election years. Requires the Working Group to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature before the convening of the Regular Session of 2028. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to assist the Working Group in finalizing its report and drafting any proposed legislation. Appropriates fund. Effective 7/1/2525. (SD1)
- Introduced
- 2026-01-21
- Latest action
- 2026-02-19 — Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2411) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- CHANGprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-02-19
Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2411) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2026-02-19
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
passage,reading-2,referral-committee
2026-02-12
The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki.
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-05
The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-12-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
deferral
2026-02-03
The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-05-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
deferral
2026-01-30
The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
2026-01-26
Referred to GVO, WAM.
referral-committee
2026-01-21
Introduced and passed First Reading.
introduction,reading-1
2026-01-15
Pending Introduction.
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Documents
Votes
The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2026-02-12 · pass · 4-0
Member-level votes (5)
- McKelvey: yes
- Gabbard: yes
- Hashimoto: yes
- Awa: yes
- Moriwaki: not voting
Related bills
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