Policy and Legislation

The Hawai‘i State Center for Nursing engages with our State Legislators, departments, employers, schools of nursing, labor, and professional associations to ensure Hawai‘i’s nursing laws and regulations allow nurses to work to the full extent of their education and training.  Keep up to date with Hawai‘i’s latest in nursing policy topics and initiatives here.

Important Note: The State Capitol building is open to the public. The Legislature is accepting written, videoconference, and in-person testimony at public hearings. Photo ID is required for entry into the State Capitol. For further details and information on how to participate in the legislative process this session, please visit the resources below:
Hawai’i State Legislature, Testimony Submission Procedures
Legislative Reference Bureau Public Access Room, “How to submit testimony” video and informational handout

Hearing Notices

Nursing-related hearing notices are posted on this webpage while the Legislature is in session.  Sign up to receive notifications via email here.

SB3202 – Relating to Health Care (Preceptor Tax Credit)
Monday, February 9, 2026   1:05 p.m.   Conference Room 225
Hearing Notice for SB3202
Current Version of SB3202
Sample Testimony for SB3202
Persons wishing to offer written testimony should submit testimony no later than 24 hours prior to the hearing. WEB:   Submit online testimony (20MB limit)

SB2409– Relating to the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program (Healthcare Loan Repayment)
Monday, February 9, 2026   1:05 p.m.   Conference Room 225
Hearing Notice for SB2409
Current Version of SB2409
Sample Testimony for SB2409
Persons wishing to offer written testimony should submit testimony no later than 24 hours prior to the hearing. WEB:   Submit online testimony (20MB limit)

HB1591 – Relating to Health Care (Preceptor Tax Credit)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026   9:00 a.m.   Conference Room 329
Hearing Notice for HB1591
Current Version of HB1591
Sample Testimony for HB1591
Persons wishing to offer written testimony should submit testimony no later than 24 hours prior to the hearing. WEB:   Submit online testimony (20MB limit)

HB1574– Relating to the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program (Healthcare Loan Repayment)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026   9:00 a.m.   Conference Room 329
Hearing Notice for HB1574
Current Version of HB1574
Sample Testimony for HB1574
Persons wishing to offer written testimony should submit testimony no later than 24 hours prior to the hearing. WEB:   Submit online testimony (20MB limit)

Persons wishing to offer testimony/comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to a hearing. Testimony should indicate:
– Testifier’s name with position/title and organization;
– The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
– The date and time of the hearing; and
– Measure number.
While every effort will be made to incorporate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.

Testimony submitted will be placed on the legislative website. This public posting of testimony on the website should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.

Information and Recommendations Related to Hawai`i’s Consideration of the Nurse Licensure Compact

Informational Brief
Infographic

Nursing Enacted Legislation Archive