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HI SB 3228

died on adjournment

RELATING TO A SUSTAINABLE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did HI SB 3228 pass?

No. HI SB 3228 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 (2026-02-17): Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2306) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

What is HI SB 3228 about?

Establishes the Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure Matching Grant Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that advance measurable sustainability and climate resilience outcomes within the State's visitor industry. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 3228?

DECOITE is the primary sponsor of HI SB 3228.

Description

Establishes the Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure Matching Grant Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that advance measurable sustainability and climate resilience outcomes within the State's visitor industry. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Introduced
2026-01-28
Latest action
2026-02-17 — Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2306) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • DECOITEprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-17

    Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2306) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

  2. 2026-02-17

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

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  3. 2026-02-10

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

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  4. 2026-02-06

    The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 1:02PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

  5. 2026-02-02

    Referred to EDT, WAM.

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  6. 2026-01-28

    Introduced.

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  7. 2026-01-28

    Passed First Reading.

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Votes

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

    2026-02-10 · pass · 4-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • DeCoite: yes
    • Wakai: yes
    • Kim: yes
    • Fevella: yes
    • Fukunaga: not voting

Related bills

  • Companion bill: HB 2471, HB2602not in this corpus

Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3228&year=2026

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