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SB 260

RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

Hawaii SB 260 (judiciary-related) passed Senate committee with amendments and was referred to budget review before carryover to 2026 session.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 260

Legislative bill overview

SB 260 is a judiciary-related bill introduced in Hawaii's Senate that has progressed through committee review with recommended amendments. The bill was passed on second reading with amendments (SD 1) and referred to the Ways and Means Committee before being carried over to the 2026 Regular Session for further consideration.

Why is this important

Without access to the specific bill text, the full substantive impact cannot be determined. However, judiciary bills typically affect court operations, judicial procedures, or the structure of Hawaii's court system, which can have broad implications for how legal cases are processed and how justice is administered across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific amendments (SD 1) were recommended by the Judiciary Committee but their nature and potential controversy are not detailed in the action history
  • The referral to the Ways and Means Committee suggests potential fiscal implications that may require budget justification
  • Without the full text, specific areas of disagreement or stakeholder concerns cannot be identified from the legislative record alone

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

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