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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to issue supplemental contracts to community-based organizations to address increases in costs related to labor, insurance, utilities, rent, and gas. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide supplemental contracts to community-based organizations that offer essential services like housing assistance, child and adult protection, food security, and support for those experiencing homelessness. These organizations, which often provide services mandated by federal law or are state priorities, have been struggling financially because their existing contract rates haven't kept pace with rising costs for labor, insurance, utilities, rent, and gas, leading to difficulties in attracting and retaining staff and threatening the stability of these critical services. The bill allocates funds for specific areas including child protective services, adult protective and community care services, vocational rehabilitation, homeless services, child care, self-sufficiency services, healthcare payments, and in-community youth programs, with the intention of addressing these increased operational costs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (32)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Cory Chun (D)*,
Joe Gedeon (R)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Lisa Kitagawa (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Trish La Chica (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Nadine Nakamura (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Jackson Sayama (D)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Justin Woodson (D)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2115&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2115_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2115_HD1_HSCR217-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2115_HD1_HSCR217-26_.pdf |
| HB2115_TESTIMONY_HSH_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2115_TESTIMONY_HSH_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2115_.HTM |
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