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HI SB 2678

died on adjournment

RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did HI SB 2678 pass?

No. HI SB 2678 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 (2026-02-20): Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2501) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

What is HI SB 2678 about?

Establishes a working group within the Judiciary to improve family court processes, including access to legal representation for youth in the child welfare system. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 2678?

RHOADS, ELEFANTE, KIM and 4 others are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2678.

Description

Establishes a working group within the Judiciary to improve family court processes, including access to legal representation for youth in the child welfare system. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Introduced
2026-01-23
Latest action
2026-02-20 — Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2501) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
Bill type
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Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • RHOADSprimary
  • ELEFANTEprimary
  • KIMprimary
  • LAMOSAOprimary
  • LEEprimary
  • C.primary
  • SAN BUENAVENTURAprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-20

    Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2501) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

  2. 2026-02-20

    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

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  3. 2026-02-12

    The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Chang, San Buenaventura.

    committee-passage-favorable

  4. 2026-02-06

    The committee(s) on JDC deferred the measure until 02-12-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

    deferral

  5. 2026-02-02

    The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

  6. 2026-01-28

    Referred to JDC, WAM.

    referral-committee

  7. 2026-01-26

    Passed First Reading.

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  8. 2026-01-23

    Introduced.

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Votes

  • The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-02-12 · pass · 3-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Rhoads: yes
    • Gabbard: yes
    • Awa: yes
    • Chang: not voting
    • San Buenaventura: not voting

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https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2678&year=2026

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