Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1653: RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1653 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED. Primary sponsor: Tim Richards (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): Reported from HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 431) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases the limit of the State's liability from $100,000,000 to $500,000,000 for moneys borrowed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands or loans made to lessees that are guaranteed by the Department.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lorraine Inouye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“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 HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 431) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
- The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HWN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, San Buenaventura, Ihara, Keohokalole, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 1:15PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to HWN, WAM.
- Introduced.