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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2044: RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 2044 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY. Primary sponsor: Garner Shimizu (Republican), Della Belatti (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 535-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Expands programming and training for the comprehensive offender reentry program under the department of corrections and rehabilitation to reduce the rate of recidivism and increase inmate marketability. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Garner ShimizuPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse32
Della BelattiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Diamond GarciaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse42
Joe GedeonPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse18
Ikaika HusseyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse29
Kim Coco IwamotoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse25
Lauren MatsumotoPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse38
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Elijah PierickPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse39
Julie Reyes OdaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 535-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
  2. Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
  3. The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Belatti, Iwamoto, Hashem, Ichiyama, Morikawa, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
  4. The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-18-26 at 11:30 AM.
  5. Bill scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 02-18-26 11:30AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  6. Bill scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 02-11-26 11:30AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  7. The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-11-26, 11:30AM.
  8. Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Wednesday, 02-04-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  9. Referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 3
  10. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  11. Pending introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source