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SB 83

RELATING TO HOTELS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Henry Aquino and 1 co-sponsor

Hawaii SB 83 regulates hotel industry operations; passed Senate with amendments but carried over to 2026 session without House final passage.

The committee on TOU recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Tam, Templo, Ilagan, Yamashita; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Gedeon; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Hussey.
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Bill Summary · SB 83

Legislative bill overview

SB 83 relates to hotel regulations in Hawaii, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the legislative record provided. The bill passed its third reading in the Senate with amendments (SD 2) and was transmitted to the House for consideration, but was ultimately carried over to the 2026 Regular Session without final passage.

Why is this important

Hawaii's hotel industry is central to the state's economy and tourism sector, affecting employment, tax revenue, and community impacts. Any legislation regulating hotels can influence labor standards, consumer protections, tax obligations, environmental compliance, or affordable housing requirements—all issues with significant statewide consequences.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill received three "aye with reservations" votes and five "no" votes in the Senate, indicating substantive disagreement among legislators about its provisions
  • Without access to the bill's specific language, the areas of contention are unclear, but hotel regulation typically involves debates over business compliance costs versus worker/consumer protections
  • The carry-over to 2026 suggests either insufficient time for passage or unresolved concerns that prevented advancement in the 2025 session

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

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