Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 208: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 208 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Stanley Chang (Democratic), Samantha DeCorte (Republican), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), AQUINO. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Department of Human Services to assess the feasibility of offering a 20% discount on certain goods and services for the State's low- to moderate-income elders.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Samantha DeCorte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to HHS, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.