Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2791: RELATING TO 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 2791 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), KIDANI, Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Referred to HHS, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the Department of Human Services to convene a working group to develop a statewide Kamaʻaina credit program to assist asset limited, income constrained, employed households to pay for essential living costs. Requires a report to the Legislature.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Les Ihara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Lorraine Inouye | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Dru Kanuha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to HHS, WAM.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.