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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Renames the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism as the Department of Housing, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2060, officially renames the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Housing, Economic Development, and Tourism. This change is intended to highlight the department's responsibility in housing development and to emphasize its focus on housing policy. The bill amends various sections of Hawaii Revised Statutes to reflect this name change, ensuring that all references to the department and its director are updated accordingly, and also makes conforming changes to related statutes and chapter titles.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2187&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2187_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2187_SD1_SSCR2304_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2187_SD1_SSCR2304_.pdf |
| SB2187_TESTIMONY_EDT-HOU_02-10-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2187_TESTIMONY_EDT-HOU_02-10-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2187_.HTM |
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