All Roll Calls
Yes: 226 • No: 0
HawaiiSB 28662025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)SenateWALLET
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
Sponsored By: Sharon Y. Moriwaki (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Repeals the sunset date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna and for positions to support the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HPHAState Rent Supplement Program for KupunaHSH, FIN
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Seniors keep Hawaii rent help
The law makes Hawaii’s rent supplement program for kupuna permanent, keeping it available beyond June 30, 2028. The program has served about 300 at-risk seniors with monthly rent help of less than $500. The law takes effect July 1, 2026. It does not change benefit amounts or eligibility rules in the information provided.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Stanley Chang
Democratic • Senate
Brandon J.C. Elefante
Democratic • Senate
Troy N. Hashimoto
Democratic • Senate
Lorraine R. Inouye
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/6/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 51 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/1/2026
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS....
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 5/1/2026
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments....
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 4/14/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 51 • No: 0
House vote • 4/7/2026
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes ...
Yes: 16 • No: 0
House vote • 3/24/2026
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN...
Yes: 48 • No: 0
House vote • 3/19/2026
The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/10/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/10/2026
The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/10/2026
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 3 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act 250, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352).
7/14/2026SenateAct 250, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352).
7/14/2026HouseReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5/8/2026SenateEnrolled to Governor.
5/8/2026SenatePassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
5/6/2026SenatePassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
5/6/2026HouseReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
5/6/2026HouseConference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 2:40 PM; Conference Room 329.
5/1/2026SenateThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, San Buenaventura, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
5/1/2026SenateThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Hartsfield, Olds, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
5/1/2026HouseReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 129-26).
5/1/2026Senate48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
5/1/2026SenateReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 129-26) as amended in (CD 1).
5/1/2026HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
5/1/2026HouseConference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 224.
4/30/2026SenateConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-30-26 1:30PM; Conference Room 329.
4/28/2026SenateConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 2:00PM; Conference Room 329.
4/23/2026SenateBill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-23-26 3:00PM in conference room 329.
4/22/2026HouseSenate Conferees Appointed: Chang Chair; San Buenaventura, Moriwaki Co-Chairs.
4/21/2026SenateReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).
4/21/2026HouseHouse Conferees Appointed: Marten, Hartsfield Co-Chairs; Olds, Garcia.
4/20/2026HouseReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).
4/20/2026SenateReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 710).
4/16/2026SenateSenate disagrees with House amendments.
4/16/2026SenateReceived notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
4/16/2026House
Bill Text
Bill Text
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SB2866_CD1
SB2866_HD1
SB2866_SD1
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