Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 609
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- WAKAI (Democratic)
- AQUINO
- CHANG (Democratic)
- FEVELLA (Republican)
- GABBARD (Democratic)
- MCKELVEY (Democratic)
- MORIWAKI (Democratic)
- RHOADS (Democratic)
- SAN BUENAVENTURA (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Appropriates moneys to the Office of Veterans' Services to perform its statutory duties, including maintaining a center that provides information, counsel, aid, and assistance to veterans, their families, and their dependents; and cooperating with federal agencies responsible for the administration of rights and benefits granted to veterans, their families, and their dependents. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Referred to PSM, WAM. - Jan 28, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 01-31-25 3:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 77) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.