STATE BILLHI SB 1439ENGROSSED

Relating To Nuisances.

Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect environmental health or public health, or both. (SD1)

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Mar 4, 2025; 618 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

HI SB 1439 · EngrossedMar 4

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Bill details

Last action: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. · Dec 8, 2025
Pending committee: Health

Sponsor

RKRonald KouchiSenator · Democrat · SD-008Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Mar 6, 2025Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 19House

Mar 6, 2025Pass First ReadingHouse

Mar 4, 2025Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 335) in amended form (SD 1).House

Mar 4, 2025Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Senate

Feb 28, 2025One Day Notice 03-04-25.Senate

Feb 28, 2025Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 975) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.Senate

Feb 26, 2025The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.Senate

Show 8 earlier actions

Feb 21, 2025The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 9:40AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.Senate

Feb 14, 2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.Senate

Feb 14, 2025Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 496) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.Senate

Feb 5, 2025The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Senate

Jan 31, 2025The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.Senate

Jan 27, 2025Referred to HHS, JDC.Senate

Jan 23, 2025Introduced and passed First Reading.Senate

Jan 21, 2025Pending Introduction.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Judiciary: Passed, UnamendedFeb 26, 2025 · Senate · 4 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 5, 2025 · Senate · 4 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

DOH
Nuisance Prevention
Environmental Health
Public Health

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