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SB 2811

RELATING TO STATE BUILDING PROJECTS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sharon Moriwaki

Hawaii SB 2811 on state building projects advanced from GVO committee with recommended amendments on track for further legislative review.

Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
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Bill Summary · SB 2811

Legislative bill overview

SB 2811 is a Hawaii bill relating to state building projects that has advanced through the Government Operations (GVO) committee with recommended amendments. The bill was scheduled for public hearing on February 3, 2026, and received committee approval on February 5, 2026, with four votes in favor and one excused.

Why is this important

State building projects impact public infrastructure, government operations, and budget allocation across Hawaii. Changes to how these projects are managed, funded, or executed can affect service delivery, construction timelines, and taxpayer resources. The bill's passage through committee indicates legislative movement on what the sponsoring committee deemed significant enough to warrant amendments before advancing.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specific bill details: The provided information does not include the actual text or specific provisions of SB 2811, making it impossible to identify substantive areas of disagreement
  • Amendment requirements: The GVO committee recommended amendments before passage, suggesting the original bill language had deficiencies or contentious elements that needed modification
  • Subsequent committee review: The bill is also referred to the WAM (Ways and Means) committee, indicating potential fiscal or budget concerns that may generate additional debate

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

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