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SB2148Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Public Assistance.

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Services

Introduced by Karl Rhoads, District 13

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-declared state of emergency. Allows the Department of Human Services to expend funds from the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund.

Where it stands

Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.

January 22, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Pending Introduction.

  2. Introduced and passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.

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