Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1488: RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1488 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS. Primary sponsor: Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), Justin Woodson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds in addition to the base budget of the Department of Human Services' Homeless Programs Office to address the need for homeless services in the State.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Chris Muraoka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Justin Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.