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SB 3225

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

SB 3225 corrects errors, updates references, and removes obsolete provisions from Hawaii's statutes to maintain legal code accuracy and clarity.

Act 003, 04/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1103).
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Bill Summary · SB 3225

Legislative bill overview

SB 3225 is a technical corrections bill that amends or repeals various provisions across Hawaii's Revised Statutes and session laws. The bill aims to fix errors, update cross-references, clarify ambiguous language, and remove outdated or redundant statutory provisions.

Why is this important

Technical correction bills maintain the integrity and usability of state law by ensuring the statutory code is accurate, internally consistent, and free of confusing or obsolete language. Without periodic cleanup, legal codes accumulate errors and outdated references that can create confusion for businesses, courts, and citizens trying to understand their legal obligations.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity: The bill's broad language doesn't detail which specific statutes are being amended or repealed, making it difficult for the public or affected parties to understand the actual changes until the bill text is fully developed
  • Hidden changes: Omnibus technical bills can inadvertently alter substantive law or slip in policy changes under the guise of "clarification," making oversight challenging
  • Rushed passage: If processed quickly without detailed committee review, unintended consequences from cross-referenced provisions might be missed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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