Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2803: 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 2803 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS. Primary sponsor: Donovan Dela Cruz (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), KIDANI, Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:00PM 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 DOH to submit a reorganization plan to the Legislature to consolidate the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions with the Homeless Programs Office under a single centralized entity. Specifies the contents of the reorganization plan and the dates by which the draft and final plan and timeline for reorganization must be submitted to the Legislature. Requires the consolidated entity to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Kauhale Initiative and related capital improvement projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Dela Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary 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
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:00PM in conference room 329.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 1:40PM in conference room 329.
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-30-26 1:40PM in conference room 329.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Moriwaki Co-Chair; McKelvey.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 779).
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 811).
- House Conferees Appointed: Marten, Hartsfield Co-Chairs; Olds, Alcos.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 702).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
- Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Iwamoto, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka voting no (4) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2096-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
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