HI SB 3158
died on adjournmentRELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROMISE PROGRAM.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did HI SB 3158 pass?
No. HI SB 3158 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-02): Referred to EDU, WAM.
What is HI SB 3158 about?
Amends the Hawaii Community College Promise Program (Hawaii promise) to exclude grants, scholarships, and other funding sources from the calculation of Hawaii promise awards, allowing students to apply such funds toward indirect costs, including housing, food, and other living expenses, to reduce financial barriers and support student success. Addresses the change in federal law regarding Pell Grants. Changes Hawaii promise from being a last-dollar award.
Who sponsors HI SB 3158?
KOUCHI is the primary sponsor of HI SB 3158.
Description
Amends the Hawaii Community College Promise Program (Hawaii promise) to exclude grants, scholarships, and other funding sources from the calculation of Hawaii promise awards, allowing students to apply such funds toward indirect costs, including housing, food, and other living expenses, to reduce financial barriers and support student success. Addresses the change in federal law regarding Pell Grants. Changes Hawaii promise from being a last-dollar award.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-28
- Latest action
- 2026-02-02 — Referred to EDU, WAM.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- KOUCHIprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-02-02
Referred to EDU, WAM.
referral-committee
2026-01-28
Introduced.
introduction
2026-01-28
Passed First Reading.
reading-1
2026-01-26
Pending Introduction.
Versions
- SB3158Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 2338
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