Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 603: RELATING TO VETERANS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 603 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO VETERANS. Primary sponsor: Glenn Wakai (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), KIDANI, Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes provisions governing any person who receives compensation for advising, assisting, or consulting another person with veterans benefits. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Wakai | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Mike Gabbard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 82) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/JDC.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.
- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 01-29-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to PSM, CPN/JDC.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.