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HB 2433STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.

Requires that priority be given to the language of a law that aligns with the intent of the Legislature if there is a difference between the English and Hawaiian versions of the law that is material to its interpretation. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)

Voted 4/28/2026

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

15 yea·0 nay·5 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/28/2026Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 841).
  2. 4/27/2026House Conferees Appointed: Tarnas Chair; Perruso, Poepoe, Garcia.
  3. 4/17/2026Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
  4. 4/16/2026House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
  5. 4/14/2026Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 691) in amended form (SD 1).
  6. 4/14/2026Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
  7. 4/10/202648 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
  8. 4/10/2026Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3761) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
  9. 4/7/2026The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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.
  10. 4/1/2026The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.