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HI SB 283

died on adjournment

RELATING TO BRIBERY.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

Quick answers

Did HI SB 283 pass?

No. HI SB 283 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 (2025-12-08): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

What is HI SB 283 about?

Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery, under certain circumstances. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 283?

KOUCHI is the primary sponsor of HI SB 283.

Description

Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery, under certain circumstances. (SD1)

Introduced
2025-01-15
Latest action
2025-12-08 — Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Subjects

Sponsors

  • KOUCHIprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-12-08

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

    carried-over

  2. 2025-03-20

    The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

    deferral

  3. 2025-03-18

    Bill scheduled for decision making on Thursday, 03-20-25 2:00PM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

  4. 2025-03-13

    The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-20-25.

    deferral

  5. 2025-03-11

    Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 03-13-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

  6. 2025-03-04

    Referred to JHA, referral sheet 18

    referral-committee

  7. 2025-02-28

    Pass First Reading

    reading-1

  8. 2025-02-27

    Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 20) in amended form (SD 1).

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  9. 2025-02-27

    Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Inouye, Kidani, San Buenaventura . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

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  10. 2025-02-18

    48 Hrs. Notice 02-27-25.

  11. 2025-02-18

    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).

    passage,reading-2,referral-committee

  12. 2025-02-18

    Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 694) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.

  13. 2025-02-12

    The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Awa.

    committee-passage-favorable

  14. 2025-02-11

    The committee(s) on JDC deferred the measure until 02-12-25 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

    deferral

  15. 2025-02-07

    The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

  16. 2025-01-21

    Referred to JDC.

    referral-committee

  17. 2025-01-15

    Introduced and passed First Reading.

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  18. 2025-01-14

    Pending Introduction.

Versions

Documents

Votes

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

    2025-02-12 · pass · 3-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Rhoads: yes
    • Gabbard: yes
    • Chang: yes
    • San Buenaventura: not voting
    • Awa: not voting
  • Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).

    2025-02-27 · pass · 25-0

    Member-level votes (4)
    • Fukunaga: yes
    • Inouye: yes
    • Kidani: yes
    • San Buenaventura: yes

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