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HB 1438

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.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

HB 1438 authorizes broad cleanup of Hawaii's statutes by correcting errors, removing obsolete provisions, and clarifying language across multiple state laws.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1438

Legislative bill overview

HB 1438 is a housekeeping bill that authorizes corrections to Hawaii's statutory code by amending, repealing, or clarifying various provisions in the Hawaii Revised Statutes and Session Laws. The bill removes errors, outdated references, obsolete language, and unnecessary provisions to improve the clarity and organization of state law.

Why is this important

Statutory revision bills maintain the integrity and usability of Hawaii's legal code by eliminating contradictions, obsolete references, and confusing language that can create confusion for lawmakers, legal professionals, and citizens. Without periodic cleanup, accumulated errors and outdated provisions can make statutes harder to interpret and enforce, potentially creating unintended legal ambiguities.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill's vague language doesn't specify which provisions are being amended or repealed, making it difficult for the public or legislators to evaluate what changes are being made
  • Delegated authority concerns: The broad authorization may give the drafting committee significant discretion over statutory changes without explicit legislative approval of each modification
  • Unforeseen consequences: Repealing or modifying provisions without detailed public review could inadvertently affect legal rights or obligations that depend on those statutes

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

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