Hawaii Senate Bill 2314
Session 2026
Relating To The Hawaiian Language.
Active
Passed Senate on Mar 10, 2026
First Action
Jan 15, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 12, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2314
State
Hawaii
Session
2026
Motion Text
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading.
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Roll call vote details are unavailable for Report adopted; Passed Third Reading.
Senate Roll Call Votes
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Recorded roll call vote details are unavailable for Report adopted; Passed Third Reading.
Summary
Requires that whenever there is a difference between the English and Hawaii version of law that is material to its interpretation, priority shall be given to the language that aligns with the intent of the legislature as evidenced by legislative history, context, and purpose. Clarifies that Hawaiian shall not be required for public acts and transactions, but is welcomed. (SD1)
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03/12/2026
House
Pass First Reading
03/12/2026
House
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17
03/10/2026
Senate
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
03/10/2026
House
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 208) in amended form (SD 1).
03/06/2026
Senate
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3084) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
03/06/2026
Senate
One Day Notice 03-10-26.
02/27/2026
Senate
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
02/23/2026
Senate
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
02/17/2026
Senate
Reported from HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2271) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
02/17/2026
Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
02/03/2026
Senate
The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HWN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, Lamosao, Ihara, Keohokalole, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
01/30/2026
Senate
The committee(s) on HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 1:10PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
01/26/2026
Senate
Referred to HWN, JDC.
01/21/2026
Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading.
01/15/2026
Senate
Pending Introduction.
Sources
HI Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jan 21, 2026 8:54:11 AM
Record Updated
Mar 18, 2026 10:56:15 AM