Hawaii HB1860: Relating to the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to the hawaii symphony orchestra.

From the engrossed text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra provides a significant public service to the State and makes significant musical contributions to the artistic and cultural education of the community through its performances. The legislature further finds that the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1900 to establish and operate a professional symphony orchestra in the State. The symphony hosts shows and programs featuring musicians and performing artists from around the world, in addition to promoting local talent within the State. The legislature notes that Act 382, Session Laws of Hawaii 1987 (Act 382), established the Honolulu symphony endowment fund to provide financial support to the Honolulu Symphony. The legislative history of Act 382 stated that the Honolulu Symphony was a major cultural resource of the State and was deserving of the support provided by Act 382. In Act 258, Session Laws of Hawaii 1988, the name of the Honolulu symphony endowment fund 2026-1660 HB1860 SDl SMA.docx Page 2 H.B. NO. ""2 was changed to the State of Hawaii endowment fund. Subsequently, Act 175, Session Laws of Hawaii 1995, clarified that the income and capital gains of the State of Hawaii endowment fund were to be used for the production of music by an Oahu-based symphony orchestra. …

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Sponsors

• Sean Quinlan (D, 47) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 5, 2026: Act 098, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198).
2. June 5, 2026: Act 098, 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198).
3. May 8, 2026: Transmitted to Governor.
4. May 8, 2026: Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 890).
5. May 8, 2026: Passed Final Reading as amended in SD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).
6. May 8, 2026: House agrees to Senate amendment(s).
7. May 8, 2026: Received notice of House reconsideration of action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate (Hse. Com. No. 886).
8. May 6, 2026: Reconsideration of action taken on 04-14-26.
9. April 23, 2026: Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 810).
10. April 22, 2026: House Conferees Appointed: Kapela, Keohokapu-Lee Loy Co-Chairs; Alcos.

Votes

• Final Reading as amended in SD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0) (May 8, 2026): 49 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading (April 10, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• WAM: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 6, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
• WLA: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (March 16, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (March 10, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• FIN: recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (February 26, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1860?

HB1860 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.

What does HB1860 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to the hawaii symphony orchestra.

What is the status of HB1860?

Signed into law as of June 5, 2026. Latest action: Act 098, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198). (June 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1860?

Sean Quinlan (D, 47).

Where is the official record for HB1860?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1860&year=2026