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HI SB 2911

died on adjournment

RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did HI SB 2911 pass?

No. HI SB 2911 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 (2026-02-18): Reported from CPN/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2311) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

What is HI SB 2911 about?

Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the liquor commission of each county to adopt rules and regulations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 2911?

WAKAI, CHANG, LEE and 2 others are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2911, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the liquor commission of each county to adopt rules and regulations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Introduced
2026-01-23
Latest action
2026-02-18 — Reported from CPN/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2311) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
Bill type
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • WAKAIprimary
  • CHANGprimary
  • LEEprimary
  • C.primary
  • MCKELVEYprimary
  • San Buenaventuracosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-18

    Reported from CPN/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2311) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

  2. 2026-02-18

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

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  3. 2026-02-10

    The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.

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  4. 2026-02-10

    The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.

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  5. 2026-02-09

    Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.

  6. 2026-02-09

    The committee(s) on CPN/EIG has rescheduled its public hearing to 02-10-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

  7. 2026-02-08

    The committee(s) on CPN/EIG deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 10:00AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.

  8. 2026-02-05

    The committee(s) on CPN/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-26 10:00AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.

  9. 2026-01-30

    Referred to CPN/EIG, JDC.

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  10. 2026-01-26

    Passed First Reading.

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  11. 2026-01-23

    Introduced.

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Versions

Documents

Votes

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

    2026-02-10 · pass · 4-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Wakai: yes
    • Chang: yes
    • DeCoite: yes
    • Richards: yes
    • Fevella: not voting

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

    2026-02-10 · pass · 4-1

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Keohokalole: yes
    • Fukunaga: yes
    • Lamosao: yes
    • McKelvey: yes
    • Awa: no

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https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2911&year=2026

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