RELATING TO CHILD WELL-BEING.
Sponsored By: Jeanne Kapela (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and administer a Hawaii Rx kids program to improve the economic stability of households with very young children who reside in the State through a one-time payment and several monthly payments.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jeanne Kapela
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Terez Amato
Democratic • House
Della Au Belatti
Democratic • House
Luke A. Evslin
Democratic • House
Tina Nakada Grandinetti
Democratic • House
Mark J. Hashem
Democratic • House
Ikaika Hussey
Democratic • House
Linda Ichiyama
Democratic • House
Greggor Ilagan
Democratic • House
Kim Coco Iwamoto
Democratic • House
Sue L. Keohokapu-Lee Loy
Democratic • House
Matthias Kusch
Democratic • House
Dee Morikawa
Democratic • House
Amy A. Perruso
Democratic • House
Mahina Poepoe
Democratic • House
Kanani Souza
Republican • House
Gregg Takayama
Democratic • House
Shirley Ann Templo
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/12/2026HouseBill scheduled to be heard by HSH on Thursday, 02-12-26 10:30AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/10/2026HouseReferred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 3
1/28/2026HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/26/2026HousePending introduction.
1/23/2026House
Bill Text
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