Veterans

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 603: RELATING TO VETERANS.

Establishes provisions governing any person who receives compensation for advising, assisting, or consulting another person with veterans benefits. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRegulates veterans' benefit advisors to prevent fraud, protecting veterans' access to benefits and ensuring reliable assistance.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 8, 2026

SB 3291: RELATING TO THE WAIKIKI WAR MEMORIAL COMPLEX.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for capital improvement projects to rehabilitate the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium and develop a Waikiki war memorial complex and War memorial center.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes bonds to develop a War Memorial Complex and Natatorium, directly recognizing veterans' service per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 657: RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.

Exempts disabled veterans from the State's vehicle weight tax and repeals the exemption for disabled veterans from the State's annual vehicle registration fee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill repeals tax exemption for vehicle registration fee, increasing state revenue by collecting previously waived fees.95% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransRepeals disabled veterans' annual vehicle registration fee exemption, removing a financial benefit, while maintaining weight tax exemption. Reduces veteran relief.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Veteran Benefits

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 607: RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.

Exempts disabled veterans from the State's vehicle weight tax and repeals the exemption for disabled veterans from the State's annual vehicle registration fee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepealing disabled veterans' exemption from annual vehicle registration fee increases state revenue, directly supporting budget management through additional tax collection.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill exempts disabled veterans from vehicle weight tax, expanding tax benefit while repealing another exemption (net support for veterans' financial relief).85% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1386: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsorily or voluntarily induction into the armed services of the United States and to persons whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by creating a program to award high school diplomas to veterans and wartime-impacted individuals, directly advancing opportunities for underserved groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates diploma program specifically for veterans interrupted by military service, directly expanding educational benefits and recognition for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Veteran Education

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 422: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by granting high school diplomas to veterans interrupted in education due to military service during WWII, Korean War, or Vietnam War.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes diplomas for veterans interrupted in education due to military service during WWII, Korea, or Vietnam, expanding educational benefits for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education Testing & Assessment Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 628: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award high school diplomas to persons who did not receive a diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services and persons whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes diploma issuance for veterans interrupted by wartime service, expanding educational access for a specific group under DOE program.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides high school diplomas to veterans interrupted by wartime military service, directly recognizing their service and addressing educational gaps.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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