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Hawai’i Senate Majority Outlines Priorities For The Upcoming 2026 Legislative Session

The Hawai’i Senate Majority today announced its 2026 legislative priorities in advance of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s Opening Day on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.

Hawaiʻi State Senate to Convene for Veto Override Session

The Hawaiʻi State Senate will convene today at 11:30 a.m. for a veto override session as they consider acting upon bills vetoed but Governor David Ige.

Hawaiʻi State Senate Approves 318 Bills

Hawai‘i State Senators today approved 318 bills on third reading. Sixty-six bills were approved earlier on third reading for a total of 384 measures this…

Senators Reaffirm Commitment to Address State’s Problems

Senate President Ronald Kouchi pressed his colleagues to work towards building our economy and creating educational opportunities for the youth in Hawai‘i.

Hawaiʻi Senate Forwards More Than 260 Bills to House

The Hawai‘i State Senate today passed 265 bills on third reading ahead of this week’s cross over deadline. Measures advancing to the House include bills to address homelessness, invasive species, elections by mail and equal pay.

Hawaiʻi Senate Majority Unveils 2016 Legislative Priorities

The Senate Majority, whose members are Democrats, say they are “committed to a vision and future for Hawai‘i that is economically viable and sustains our communities for generations to come.”

Hawaii State Senate Highlights Job Creation in 2012 Session

The Hawaii State Senate adjourned from session yesterday, passing bills that focused on job creation, education, shoring up the safety net and improving the state’s IT infrastructure.