SB2565Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Certiorari Review By The Hawaii Supreme Court.
Introduced by Ronald Kouchi, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes a fixed disposition deadline requiring the Supreme Court to decide an application for certiorari within 60 days after the application is filed. Applies prospectively to cases in which the judgment or dismissal order of the Intermediate Court of Appeals was filed on or after the effective date of this Act.
Where it stands
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16
March 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Judiciary: Passed, Unamended · February 13, 2026
3
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | 2 | Absent |
| Stanley Chang | 9 | Absent |
| Karl Rhoads | 13 | Yes |
| Mike Gabbard | 21 | Yes |
| Brenton Awa | 23 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to JDC.
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Chang, San Buenaventura.
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2803) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading.
One Day Notice 3/06/2026.
Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 65).
Pass First Reading
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16
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