Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1495: RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1495 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HEARING AIDS. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 421) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/CPN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts received by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or a practitioner licensed to administer drugs to an individual, from the sale of hearing aids. Effective 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2027. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 421) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/CPN.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN.
- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole.
- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to HHS, WAM/CPN.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.