Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2635: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2635 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS. Primary sponsor: Dru Kanuha (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Reported from HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2386) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) 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.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for the development or purchase of land or units, for mortgage or rental subsidies, and other services necessary to address the waiting list. Effective 9/9/2129. (SD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“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. 2386) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referral to WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to WAM.
- The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HWN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, Ihara, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao, Keohokalole.
- Reported from HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2269) as amended (SD 1), with recommendation of recommittal to HWN.
- Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and recommitted to HWN.
- Re-Referred to HWN, WAM.
- The committee(s) on HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
- The committee(s) on HWN will hold a public decision making on 02-12-26 2:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS and be recommitted. The votes in HWN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, Lamosao, Keohokalole, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara.
- Referred to HWN.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.