Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1596: RELATING TO STUDENT BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Passed one chamber Last action March 10, 2026: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 140).

Plain-language summary

HB 1596 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO STUDENT BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Primary sponsor: Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Justin Woodson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 140).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Andrew Garrett (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Luke Evslin (Democratic); Darius Kila (Democratic); and 4 more.