RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
Summary
Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-declared state of emergency. Allows the Department of Human Services to expend funds from the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 22, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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