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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provides an emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services to replace general fund appropriations redirected to provide emergency food assistance during the 2025 federal government shutdown. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Human Services to help Hawaii residents obtain insurance available through the federal marketplace. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
AI Summary
This bill provides an emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services to address the financial impact of the 2025 federal government shutdown, which disrupted food assistance programs and delayed federal funding. Specifically, it allocates funds to replenish general fund appropriations that were redirected to provide emergency food assistance, including support for the Hawaii emergency food relief program, the Hawaii Food Bank, and the Aloha United Way's 211 call center. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds to help Hawaii residents afford health insurance purchased through the federal marketplace, which is a platform where individuals can buy health coverage, as some residents are facing higher premiums due to recent federal policies.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Mike Gabbard (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Sharon Moriwaki (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Dru Kanuha (D),
Tim Richards (D),
Last Action
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 16) in amended form (SD 2). (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2211&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2211_SD2_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2211_SD2_SSCR2702_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2211_SD2_SSCR2702_.pdf |
| SB2211_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-19-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2211_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-19-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2211_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2211_SD1_SSCR2249_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2211_SD1_SSCR2249_.pdf |
| SB2211_TESTIMONY_HHS_01-30-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2211_TESTIMONY_HHS_01-30-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2211_.HTM |
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