#opening day 2026

The 33rd Hawaiʻi State Legislature convened Wednesday with calls for humility and urgent action as lawmakers face a tightened federal budget, a high-profile ethics investigation and the ongoing recovery from the Maui wildfires.

The 33rd Hawaiʻi State Legislature convenes its 2026 regular session at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the State Capitol. The opening day marks the start of the second year of the legislative biennium. The state Senate and House of Representatives will meet in their respective chambers at the State Capitol. For Maui County residents unable to […]