HawaiiSB 16272025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate

RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.

Sponsored By: Sharon Y. Moriwaki (Democratic)

First Reading

Summary

Clarifies that the monthly needs allowance afforded to individuals living in certain long-term care facilities is not intended to replace or affect funds received as a state supplemental payment for domiciliary care and shall be supplemental to any funds provided to a recipient as a state supplemental payment for domiciliary care. Appropriates funds.

Department of Human ServicesNeeds AllowanceLong-term Care FacilitiesState Supplemental PaymentsAppropriationHHS, WAM

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sharon Y. Moriwaki

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Henry J.C. Aquino

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brandon J.C. Elefante

    Democratic • Senate

  • Joy A. San Buenaventura

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

    12/8/2025
  2. Passed First Reading.

    1/27/2025Senate
  3. Referred to HHS, WAM.

    1/27/2025Senate
  4. Introduced.

    1/23/2025Senate

Bill Text

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