Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Elijah Pierick was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced342
Out of committee95
Passed one chamber46
Passed both chambers8
Became law8
Never left committee247
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 21 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Appropriation ($) 38DOE 28Minority Caucus Package 24Report 17Counties 16Condominiums 13
Relating To Dementia.
In plain English Establishes a program within the Executive Office on Aging to create a network of dementia care specialists and support systems for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
Official synopsis: Establishes the Hanai Memory Network Program within the Executive Office on Aging to create a network of dementia care specialists and support systems to assist individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Became lawAct 245, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347). · 2026-07-14
Relating To Digital Identification.
In plain English Allows displaying a mobile driver's license to police on a phone, with police access limited to only information needed to verify the license.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the display of a mobile driver's license to a law enforcement officer on a mobile electronic device, under certain conditions. Limits a law enforcement officer's access to only the information necessary to verify the driver's license credential when displayed electronically. (CD1)
Became lawAct 157, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1258). · 2026-06-26
Relating To Historic Preservation.
Authorizes SHPD to conduct a phased review of a proposed project on private property under certain circumstances. Amends the process and deadlines by which SHPD must provide written concurrence or non-concurrence for proposed projects on private property or certain projects that require state or county…
Became lawAct 076, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176). · 2026-06-04
Relating To Parking For Disabled Persons.
In plain English Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to applicants with valid parking placards or exemption permits who lack special license plates and provide proof of travel.
Official synopsis: Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to an applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard or disabled paid parking exemption permit but does not have a valid special license plate, and provides proof of travel. (SD2)
Became lawAct 054, on 05/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1154). · 2026-05-28
Requesting The County Of Hawaii To Expand The Hele-on Shared Ride Program To Serve The Entire Island Of Hawaii, Including Rural And Underserved Areas Such As West Hawaii, North Kohala, South Kohala, Ka, And Puna.
Became lawResolution adopted in final form. · 2026-04-27
Relating To The Statewide Traffic Code.
Removes references to countdown timers as it relates to pedestrian-control signals, including the requirement that pedestrians must begin crossing a roadway before a countdown timer begins. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)
Passed one chamberReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). · 2026-04-20
Relating To The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Program.
In plain English Establishes management initiatives and appropriates funds for controlling coconut rhinoceros beetle infestations.
Official synopsis: Establishes short-term management initiatives for the coconut rhinoceros beetle response program. Appropriates funds for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Passed one chamberRe-Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. · 2026-04-17
Requesting The Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women To Establish A Working Group And Provide A Report To The Legislature On Ways To Strengthen Prevention, Interventions, And Protections For Survivors Of Image-based Sexual Abuse.
Passed one chamberReferred to JDC. · 2026-04-10
Recognizing September Twenty-eighth As Hawaii Good Neighbor Day.
Passed one chamberReferred to WLA. · 2026-04-10
Requesting The Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women To Establish A Working Group And Provide A Report To The Legislature On Ways To Strengthen Prevention, Interventions, And Protections For Survivors Of Image-based Sexual Abuse.
Became lawResolution adopted in final form. · 2026-04-09
Urging The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Utilize Artificial Intelligence To Mitigate Traffic And Improve Road Safety In The State.
Out of committeeThe committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. · 2026-04-08
Urging The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Utilize Artificial Intelligence To Mitigate Traffic And Improve Road Safety In The State.
Out of committeeThe committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. · 2026-04-08
Relating To Safe Entryways.
In plain English Requires counties with over 300,000 people to enforce rules preventing people or property from blocking private doorways and entrances.
Official synopsis: Establishes, for a county with a population greater than three hundred thousand, enforcement procedures to prevent people or personal property from blocking or otherwise impeding ingress or egress to private doorways and entranceways. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Passed one chamberThe committee on JDC deferred the measure. · 2026-04-07
Relating To Campaign Finance.
In plain English Clarifies that the five-year deadline for prosecuting campaign finance crimes starts when the Campaign Spending Commission discovers the violation.
Official synopsis: Clarifies that the fiveyear statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions of campaign finance violations begins upon discovery of the offense by the Campaign Spending Commission. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)
Passed one chamberThe committee on WAM deferred the measure. · 2026-04-07
Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Identify And Assess Emergency Shelters Capable Of Withstanding Hurricane Conditions And To Develop A Plan To Improve The State's Hurricane Shelter Capacity.
Out of committeeReport adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). · 2026-04-02
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