Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 298: RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 298 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
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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 be expended by the Department of Human Services to increase funding for Medicaid in-home services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
- House Conferee(s) discharged.
- Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731).
- Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Aquino Co-Chair; Hashimoto, Fevella.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).
- House Conferees Appointed: Marten, Morikawa Co-Chairs; Kapela, Olds, Alcos.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 461).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
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