SB637Introduced in the Senate
Relating To The University Of Hawaii.
Introduced by Joy San Buenaventura, District 2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii System for various nursing programs. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended · February 26, 2025
13
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Inouye | 1 | Yes |
| Dru Kanuha | 3 | Yes |
| Troy Hashimoto | 5 | Yes |
| Lynn Decoite | 7 | Yes |
| Sharon Moriwaki | 12 | Yes |
| Donna Kim | 14 | Yes |
| Glenn Wakai | 15 | Yes |
| Brandon Elefante | 16 | Yes |
| Donovan Cruz | 17 | Yes |
| Michelle Kidani | 18 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to HRE, WAM.
The committee(s) on HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 3:15PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Fukunaga, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
Reported from HRE (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 225) 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.
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:04AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 941) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
One Day Notice 03-04-25.
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 178) in amended form (SD 1).
Pass First Reading
Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 19
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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