Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: DBEDT; Business Competitiveness; Business Climate Improvement Working Group; Reports; Appropriation
Establishes a goal for the State to achieve a ranking among the top 10 states in the nation for business competitiveness by 2045. Defines and requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to select a "ranking metric"" and establishes interim goals. Requires DBEDT to establish a working group to develop and recommend policies that improve Hawaii's business competitiveness. Requires annual reports to Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)"
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-12 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-12 | Latest Action | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SB 3102 SD2 HD2 | DOT; DCCA; Port Pilots; Licensure; Pilotage Waters; Port Allen; Repeal | in_committee |
| HB 1020 HD1 SD2 | Department of Business_ Economic Development_ and Tourism; Carbon Sequestration; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; Report; Positions; Appropriations | in_committee |
| HB 1308 HD3 SD2 | DLE; DOH; Gambling; Sports Wagering; Fantasy Sports; General Excise Tax; Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund | in_committee |
| HB 1325 HD3 SD1 | HHFDC; Affordable Housing Projects; Tenants; Right of First Refusal; Relocation Assistance | in_committee |
| HB 1391 HD1 SD1 CD1 | DBEDT; Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission; Reports; Out-of-state Relations Activities; Appropriations | in_committee |
| HB 1576 HD1 SD1 | DBEDT; BLNR; Film Permits; Tax Credit; Information; Public Notice; Film Studio; Public Lands; Exemption | in_committee |
| HB 1711 HD1 SD1 | Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Sales Price | in_committee |
| HB 1946 HD2 SD1 | Time Shares; Registration; Renewal; Amendments; Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs | in_committee |