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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $250,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the Hawaii State Office of Veterans' Services to support its core statutory responsibilities. Specifically, the funding will enable the office to maintain a center that provides comprehensive support services to veterans, their families, and dependents, including information, counseling, and assistance. The bill also authorizes the office to work with federal agencies in administering veterans' rights and benefits. Additionally, the legislation allows the Office of Veterans' Services to use the appropriated funds to contract with qualified entities under Hawaii's procurement rules (Chapter 103D), providing flexibility in how the services can be delivered. The appropriated funds are to be directly expended by the Office of Veterans' Services, and the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring continued support for veterans in the state of Hawaii.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (17)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Cory Chun (D)*,
Diamond Garcia (R)*,
Mark Hashem (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Jackson Sayama (D)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
Chris Todd (D)*,
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (on 12/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=656&year=2026 |
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=656&year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB656_.HTM |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB656_.HTM |
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