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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 91: RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

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 91 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Official summary

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

Establishes a homeless student stability program and homeless student housing resource program within the University of Hawaii. Establishes a minimum of one benefits navigator position at each University of Hawaii System campus and a position within the University of Hawaii System to coordinate campus positions and initiatives. Appropriates funds.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Andrew GarrettPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse22
Amy PerrusoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46

“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. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  2. Referred to HED, HSH, FIN, referral sheet 1
  3. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  4. Prefiled.

Sources

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