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SB 2968STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

Requires hotelkeepers to supply and provide annual training on the proper use and limitations of a panic button to certain workers no later than 1/1/2027. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)

Voted 2/18/2026

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

4 yea·0 nay·1 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 2/18/2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.
  2. 2/18/2026Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2321) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
  3. 2/11/2026The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara.
  4. 2/9/2026The committee(s) on LBT has rescheduled its public hearing to 02-11-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
  5. 2/9/2026Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.
  6. 2/8/2026The committee(s) on LBT deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 3:01PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
  7. 2/6/2026The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
  8. 1/30/2026Referred to LBT, CPN.
  9. 1/26/2026Passed First Reading.
  10. 1/23/2026Introduced.