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HI HB1904

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kanani Souza

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Hawaii Orbital Sustainability and Space Traffic Board within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to oversee state-supported space operations and create an orbital tracking and traffic management system

  • Requires all aerospace operators conducting activities affecting Hawaii's airspace to register with the board, submit detailed mission plans with end-of-life disposal strategies, debris mitigation plans, and proof of insurance or financial liability

  • Authorizes grants for orbital debris removal technologies, space situational awareness systems, STEM education, workforce training, and public-private aerospace research partnerships

  • Mandates compliance with Hawaii Environmental Policy Act (Chapter 343), Native Hawaiian cultural site protections, and historic preservation consultation requirements for all aerospace operations

  • Violations may result in registration suspension or revocation, forfeiture of state grant funding, and debarment from state programs for up to three years; effective date set for July 1, 3000

Legislative Description

Relating To Space Operations.

Appropriation

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/20/2026
Economic Development1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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