Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2557: RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2557 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS. Primary sponsor: Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 1:45PM in conference room 329.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to make an annual report on the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and on housing placement. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on contracts and plans or proposals to enhance kauhale projects. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on coordination between the office and any county, state, or federal agencies, or private or nonprofit organizations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 1:45PM in conference room 329.
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-30-26 1:45PM in conference room 329.
- House Conferees Appointed: Marten, Keohokapu-Lee Loy Co-Chairs; Olds, Alcos.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816).
- Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Moriwaki Co-Chair; McKelvey.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 723).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 671).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
- Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2052-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Deferred one day 04-14-26.
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