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Law allows online applications for temporary liquor licenses in certain counties

People seeking temporary liquor licenses in counties with more than 100,000 but fewer than 200,000 residents can file online and sign electronically.

What it does

In counties with more than 100,000 but fewer than 200,000 residents, applicants can file temporary liquor license applications online. One application can cover adjoining land controlled by the same entity.

In counties with more than 100,000 but fewer than 200,000 residents, temporary liquor license approval cannot depend on extra clearances or inspections. Counties can still enforce fire and building codes separately.

County liquor commissions may spend up to 20% of accumulated fines each year on public alcohol education or enforcement programs. Spending the full amount is optional.

Argument forOnline filing and one application for adjoining land could save fundraiser organizers trips and paperwork in covered counties.

Argument againstSeparating license approval from safety inspections could remove a chance to catch hazards before fundraising events, even though counties retain separate enforcement powers.

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Applicants can file temporary liquor license applications online and use one application for adjoining land. These filing rules apply in counties with more than 100,000 but fewer than 200,000 residents. Class 10 licenses allow temporary liquor sales for up to three days per application. An electronic signature meets the signature requirement, and first and last names meet the full-name requirement. All adjoining parcels covered by one application must be controlled by the same entity. The liquor commission may require event liability insurance and a current list of officers and directors from nonprofit applicants. These filing rules took effect upon approval on June 8, 2026.

County officials cannot require extra approvals, clearances, or inspections as a condition of granting a temporary liquor license. This applies to Class 10 temporary liquor license applications in counties with more than 100,000 but fewer than 200,000 residents. Applications must meet the requirements expressly stated in the Class 10 license rules. Counties can still enforce fire and building codes through separate enforcement actions. These limits took effect upon approval on June 8, 2026.

County liquor commissions may use up to 20% of accumulated fines each year for public alcohol education or enforcement programs. This spending authority applies to county liquor commissions statewide. The money comes from fines assessed against liquor license holders. The law permits this spending but does not require commissions to spend the full amount. This spending authority took effect upon approval on June 8, 2026.

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IntroducedJan 23
Passed SenateMar 10
Passed HouseApr 9
To GovernorMay 7
Became LawJun 9

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 9Act 106, 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206).Latest
2. Jun 9Act 106, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 7Enrolled to Governor.To Governor
5. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and none excused (0).Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 5Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).Minor
7. May 1Deferred one day 05-06-26.Minor
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Result: pass.Upper
8. May 1Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga).Major
9. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 35-26).
10. Apr 2948 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-26.
11. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 35-26) as amended in (CD 1).
12. Apr 29Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 05-01-26.
13. Apr 27The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Rhoads, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
14. Apr 27The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Matayoshi, Tam; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Gedeon.Minor
15. Apr 23Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 325.
16. Apr 21Senate Conferees Appointed: Wakai Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Keohokalole.
17. Apr 21Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).Minor
18. Apr 20House Conferees Appointed: Ilagan, Matayoshi Co-Chairs; Tam, Gedeon.
19. Apr 20Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).Minor
20. Apr 10Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 522).Minor
21. Apr 10Senate disagrees with House amendments.Minor
22. Apr 10Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 564).Minor
23. Apr 9Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2. Result: pass.Lower
24. Apr 7Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1814-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
25. Apr 7Forty-eight (48) hours notice Thursday, 04-09-26.
26. Apr 1The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
27. Mar 30Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Wednesday, 04-01-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
28. Mar 25Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1427-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC. Result: pass.Lower
29. Mar 25Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).Minor
30. Mar 20The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Tam, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
31. Mar 16Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 03-20-26 9:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
32. Mar 12Pass First ReadingMinor
33. Mar 12Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 17Minor
34. Mar 10Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Result: pass.Upper
35. Mar 10Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 307) in amended form (SD 1).Minor
36. Mar 6Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3016) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
37. Mar 648 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
38. Mar 3The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
39. Feb 24The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
40. Feb 11Reported from EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2177) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
41. Feb 11Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.Minor
42. Feb 3The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
43. Jan 30Referred to EIG, JDC.Minor
44. Jan 30The committee(s) on EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 3:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
45. Jan 26Passed First Reading.Minor
46. Jan 23Introduced.Introduced

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SB 2835HawaiiProcess complete

Law allows online applications for temporary liquor licenses in certain counties

People seeking temporary liquor licenses in counties with more than 100,000 but fewer than 200,000 residents can file online and sign electronically.

What it does

County liquor commissions may spend up to 20% of accumulated fines each year on public alcohol education or enforcement programs. Spending the full amount is optional.

Argument forOnline filing and one application for adjoining land could save fundraiser organizers trips and paperwork in covered counties.

Argument againstSeparating license approval from safety inspections could remove a chance to catch hazards before fundraising events, even though counties retain separate enforcement powers.

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Where it stands

IntroducedJan 23
Passed SenateMar 10
Passed HouseApr 9
To GovernorMay 7
Became LawJun 9

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 9Act 106, 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206).Latest
2. Jun 9Act 106, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 7Enrolled to Governor.To Governor
5. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and none excused (0).Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 5Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).Minor
7. May 1Deferred one day 05-06-26.Minor
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Result: pass.Upper
8. May 1Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga).Major
9. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 35-26).
10. Apr 2948 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-26.
11. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 35-26) as amended in (CD 1).
12. Apr 29Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 05-01-26.
13. Apr 27The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Rhoads, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
14. Apr 27The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Matayoshi, Tam; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Gedeon.Minor
15. Apr 23Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 325.
16. Apr 21Senate Conferees Appointed: Wakai Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Keohokalole.
17. Apr 21Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).Minor
18. Apr 20House Conferees Appointed: Ilagan, Matayoshi Co-Chairs; Tam, Gedeon.
19. Apr 20Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).Minor
20. Apr 10Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 522).Minor
21. Apr 10Senate disagrees with House amendments.Minor
22. Apr 10Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 564).Minor
23. Apr 9Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2. Result: pass.Lower
24. Apr 7Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1814-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
25. Apr 7Forty-eight (48) hours notice Thursday, 04-09-26.
26. Apr 1The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
27. Mar 30Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Wednesday, 04-01-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
28. Mar 25Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1427-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC. Result: pass.Lower
29. Mar 25Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).Minor
30. Mar 20The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Tam, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
31. Mar 16Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 03-20-26 9:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
32. Mar 12Pass First ReadingMinor
33. Mar 12Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 17Minor
34. Mar 10Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Result: pass.Upper
35. Mar 10Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 307) in amended form (SD 1).Minor
36. Mar 6Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3016) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
37. Mar 648 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
38. Mar 3The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
39. Feb 24The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
40. Feb 11Reported from EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2177) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
41. Feb 11Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.Minor
42. Feb 3The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
43. Jan 30Referred to EIG, JDC.Minor
44. Jan 30The committee(s) on EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 3:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
45. Jan 26Passed First Reading.Minor
46. Jan 23Introduced.Introduced

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