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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 244: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.

Passed both chambers 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 244 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Lisa Marten (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).

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Official summary

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

Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to collaborate with contracted community-based organizations to address the need for social services in the State. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Lisa MartenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Cory ChunPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Tina GrandinettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse20
Kim Coco IwamotoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse25
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Lisa KitagawaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse48
Trish La ChicaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse37
Scot MatayoshiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse49
Dee MorikawaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse17
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Amy PerrusoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Mahina PoepoePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse13
Kanani SouzaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse43
Gregg TakayamaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Jenna TakenouchiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse27
Adrian TamPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse24

“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. Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
  2. House Conferee(s) discharged.
  3. Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
  4. Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
  5. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  6. Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 5:00PM in conference room 329.
  7. Senate Conferees Appointed: Aquino Chair; Kanuha Co-Chair; Fevella.
  8. Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-25-25 1:51PM in conference room 329.
  9. Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 875).
  10. Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).
  11. House Conferees Appointed: Marten, Morikawa Co-Chairs; Olds, Templo, Alcos.
  12. Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).

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Sources

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