The state House adjourned while highlighting its successes. The Senate, meanwhile, is left reflecting on its compromises and splits.

Legislators from beachfront communities largely opposed the vacation rental bill, while support came from lawmakers who haven’t seen a proliferation of the properties.

In the 2019 session many administration bills died, programs got less funding than sought and nominees faced tough grilling.

Legislation that bolsters the early learning office’s control over public pre-K also includes a substantial amount of funding to other DOE programs.

Some charter school leaders say the bill detracted from what’s most important: more funding for their schools.

Legislation that bolsters the early learning office’s control over public pre-K also includes a substantial amount of funding to other DOE programs.

Hawaii legislators voted overwhelmingly to impose a new corporate tax on real estate investment trusts, but now it’s up to the governor to decide.

If signed by the governor, Airbnb and HomeAway could act as tax collectors on behalf of the state.

House Bill 1383 would remove criminal penalties for possessing three grams or less of pakalolo.

House Bill 1248 to implement an all-mail voting system and Senate Bill 216 to mandate recounts will now go to Gov. David Ige’s desk for a final approval.