STATE BILLHI SB 55ENGROSSED

Relating To Administrative Rules.

State of Hawaii

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all state agencies to make the full text of their rules available on the website of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in a digitally accessible and searchable format that meets or exceeds certain federal standards. Effective 1/1/2525. (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 55 · EngrossedMar 4

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Bill details

Last action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. · Dec 8, 2025
Pending committee
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Sponsors

KRKarl RhoadsSenator · Democrat · SD-013Primary sponsor
SCStanley ChangSenator · Democrat · SD-009Primary sponsor
JSJoy San BuenaventuraSenator · Democrat · SD-002

Bill history

Newest first.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Mar 13, 2025The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.House
Mar 11, 2025Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 03-13-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House
Mar 6, 2025Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19House
Mar 6, 2025Pass First ReadingHouse
Mar 4, 2025Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 73) 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
Show 11 earlier actions
Feb 28, 2025Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 872) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.Senate
Feb 19, 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, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.Senate
Feb 14, 2025The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-19-25 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.Senate
Feb 10, 2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.Senate
Feb 10, 2025Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 183) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.Senate
Jan 30, 2025The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Senate
Jan 28, 2025The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 01-30-25 3:01PM; Conference Room 225.Senate
Jan 24, 2025The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.Senate
Jan 16, 2025Referred to GVO, JDC.Senate
Jan 15, 2025Introduced and passed First Reading.Senate
Jan 8, 2025Pending Introduction.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Judiciary: Passed, UnamendedFeb 19, 2025 · Senate · 4 yea · 0 nayPassed
Senate Government Operations: Passed, With AmendmentsJan 30, 2025 · Senate · 4 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Administrative Rules
  • Rulemaking
  • Agencies
  • Digital Accessibility
  • Searchability
  • Formatting

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