SB1459Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Homeless Encampments On Department Of Land And Natural Resources Lands.
Introduced by Ronald Kouchi, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Water and Land: Passed, With Amendments · February 10, 2025
4
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Inouye | 1 | Yes |
| Angus McKelvey | 6 | Absent |
| Stanley Chang | 9 | Yes |
| Brandon Elefante | 16 | Yes |
| Samantha DeCorte | 22 | Yes |
Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to WTL/HHS, WAM.
The committee(s) on WTL/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 1:05PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole.
Reported from WTL/HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 604) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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