Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2343: RELATING TO VETERANS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2343 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO VETERANS. Primary sponsor: Kyle Yamashita (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): Act 018, 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Repeals the 6/30/2027 deadline by which the Maui State Veterans Home must be assimilated into a state agency having a Maui affiliation and instead requires the assimilation to be completed as soon as practicable. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Yamashita | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 018, 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118).
- Act 018, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118).
- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 824).
- Received notice of House reconsideration of action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate (Hse. Com. No. 821).
- House agrees to Senate amendment(s).
- Passed Final Reading as amended in SD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1).
- Transmitted to Governor.
- Reconsideration of action taken on 04-14-26.
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 558) in amended form (SD 1).
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