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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
In counties of fewer than 200,000 residents, but more than 100,000 residents, exempts the 3-day temporary liquor licenses for fundraising events, known as class 10 special licenses, from any requirement to obtain fire-related clearances. Allows applications for class 10 special licenses to be submitted electronically and for a single application to apply any fundraising event that spans multiple parcels of land owned by the same entity. Increases the percentage of fines assessed by all county liquor commissions that may be used to fund public liquor-related educational or enforcement programs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to simplify the process for obtaining temporary liquor licenses, known as class 10 special licenses, which are used for fundraising events lasting up to three days by nonprofit organizations, political candidates, and political parties. Specifically, in counties with populations between 100,000 and 200,000 residents, these licenses will no longer require fire-related clearances, and applications can be submitted electronically, with a single application covering multiple adjacent properties owned by the same entity. Additionally, the bill increases the percentage of fines collected by county liquor commissions that can be used to fund public education and enforcement programs related to alcohol from ten percent to twenty percent.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 6 (on 02/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2342&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2342_.HTM |
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