Hawaii SB2140: Relating to County Labor Standards.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to county labor standards.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS. SECTION 1. Section 46-1.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows: "§46-1.5 General powers and limitation of the counties. Subject to general law, each county shall have the following powers and shall be subject to the following liabilities and limitations: (1) Each county shall have the power to frame and adopt a charter for its own self-government that shall establish the county executive, administrative, and legislative structure and organization, including but not limited to the method of appointment or election of officials, their duties, responsibilities, and compensation, and the terms of their office; (2) Each county shall have the power to provide for and regulate the marking and lighting of all buildings and other structures that may be obstructions or hazards to aerial navigation, so far as may be necessary or 2026-2522 SB2140 CDl SMA.docx HHIiHliniHIMIIIMIHII Page 2 2140 S.B. NO. S.D. H.D. C.D. proper for the protection and safeguarding of life, health, and property; (3) Each county shall have the power to enforce all claims on behalf of the county and approve all lawful claims against the county, but shall be prohibited from entering into, granting, or making in any manner any contract, authorization, allowance payment, or liability contrary to the provisions of any county charter or …

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Sponsors

• Brandon Elefante (D, 16) · primary sponsor
• Stanley Chang (D, 9)
• Kurt Fevella (R, 20)
• Sharon Moriwaki (D, 12)
• Karl Rhoads (D, 13)
• Troy Hashimoto (D, 5)

Latest actions

1. May 26, 2026: Act 027, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127).
2. May 26, 2026: Act 027, 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127).
3. May 8, 2026: Enrolled to Governor.
4. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5. May 6, 2026: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
6. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Gedeon, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and none excused (0).
7. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
8. April 29, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
9. April 29, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 41-26) as amended in (CD 1).
10. April 29, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.

Votes

• Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Gedeon, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 47 yea, 4 nay, passed
• none. (April 29, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (April 29, 2026): 2 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Shimizu voting no (3) and none excused (0) (April 14, 2026): 48 yea, 3 nay, passed
• JHA: recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (March 31, 2026): 7 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB2140?

SB2140 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to County Labor Standards.

What does SB2140 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to county labor standards.

What is the status of SB2140?

Signed into law as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Act 027, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127). (May 26, 2026).

Who sponsored SB2140?

Brandon Elefante (D, 16), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB2140?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2140&year=2026