SB3062 • 2026

RELATING TO LIQUOR.

Education

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Sponsor: DELA CRUZ, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai
Last action: 2026-03-30
Official status: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).
Effective date: Not listed

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RELATING TO LIQUOR.

What This Bill Does

RELATING TO LIQUOR.
UH; Libraries; Liquor; License; Exemption; Alcohol; Learning; Education; Limited Purposes Provides that the University of Hawaii and its campuses and state libraries may utilize liquor in certain educational settings without obtaining liquor licenses, subject to certain limitations.
Effective 7/1/2050.
(HD1)

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HD1

Hawaii published version HD1

Plain English: SB3062 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB3062 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
3062 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
2 STATE OF HAWAII H.D.

SD1

Hawaii published version SD1

Plain English: SB3062 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB3062 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
3062 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO LIQUOR .

SD2

Hawaii published version SD2

Plain English: SB3062 SD2 THE SENATE S.B.

SB3062 SD2 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
3062 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
2 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO LIQUOR .

Bill History

2026-03-30 H
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).
2026-03-30 H
Reported from HED/EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1495-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
2026-03-25 H
The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Garrett, Kapela, Olds, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Evslin, Kila, Muraoka.
2026-03-25 H
The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Kapela, La Chica, Olds, Woodson, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Evslin, Kila, Muraoka.
2026-03-20 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by HED/EDN on Wednesday, 03-25-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-12 H
Referred to HED/EDN, CPC, referral sheet 17
2026-03-12 H
Pass First Reading
2026-03-10 H
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 352) in amended form (SD 2).
2026-03-10 S
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2026-03-06 S
48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
2026-03-06 S
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2924) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2026-03-04 S
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-02-27 S
The committee on CPN has added the measure to decision making scheduled on 03-04-26 9:30AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2026-02-27 S
The committee(s) on CPN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-04-26 9:35AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2026-02-27 S
The committee(s) on CPN added the measure to the public hearing scheduled on 03-04-26 9:35AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2026-02-20 S
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.
2026-02-20 S
Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2579) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
2026-02-18 S
The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Fukunaga.
2026-02-13 S
The committee(s) on EDU has rescheduled its public hearing to 02-18-26 1:02PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2026-02-08 S
The committee(s) on EDU deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 1:05PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2026-02-06 S
The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2026-01-30 S
Referred to EDU, CPN.
2026-01-28 S
Passed First Reading.
2026-01-28 S
Introduced.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO LIQUOR.
UH; Libraries; Liquor; License; Exemption; Alcohol; Learning; Education; Limited Purposes
Provides that the University of Hawaii and its campuses and state libraries may utilize liquor in certain educational settings without obtaining liquor licenses, subject to certain limitations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Current Bill Text

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SB3062

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

3062

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING
TO LIQUOR
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION 1.
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The
legislature finds that experiential learning and hands-on training are
essential to prepare students for careers in culinary arts, hospitality, and
related fields.
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The legislature
recognizes that work in these fields may occasionally involve cooking with or
serving alcohol.
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Incorporating liquor into
appropriate educational settings may therefore be helpful for enhancing student
learning, skill development, and industry-relevant training.
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The legislature also recognizes that other
educational settings, like libraries, may sometimes benefit from incorporating
liquor into exhibitions.

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Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to authorize
state libraries and the university of Hawaii and its campuses to utilize liquor
in certain educational settings, under certain conditions, without obtaining a liquor
license.

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SECTION 2.
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Chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section
to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

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Liquor; limited license exemption.

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Notwithstanding any other
provision of this chapter or any other law to the contrary, the following
entities may utilize liquor without obtaining a liquor license under part III;
provided that liquor is not consumed by persons under the age of twenty-one:

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(1)
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The
university of Hawaii and its campuses, solely to support education and training
in culinary arts, hospitality, or a related field of study; provided further
that liquor may be sold to the general public; and

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(2)
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State libraries, solely for purposes of an educational
exhibition; provided further that
liquor
shall not be sold to the general public.
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SECTION 3.
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This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that
were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

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SECTION 4.
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New statutory material is underscored.

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SECTION 5.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED
BY:

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Report Title:

UH;
Libraries; Liquor; Alcohol; Learning; Education; Limited Purposes

Description:

Provides that the University of Hawaii and its campuses
and state libraries may utilize liquor in certain educational settings without
obtaining liquor licenses, subject to certain limitations.

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