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HI SB 2158

died on adjournment

RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did HI SB 2158 pass?

No. HI SB 2158 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 (2026-02-18): Reported from LBT/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2313) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

What is HI SB 2158 about?

Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Special Fund. Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program to support qualified veterinarians committed to or currently working in veterinary medicine in the State. Authorizes the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine to enter into agreements, including memoranda of understanding, with the University of Hawaii, the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association, and accredited out-of-state schools to increase the availability of accredited veterinary programs and licensure opportunities to residents of the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 2158?

RICHARDS, CHANG, GABBARD and 2 others are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2158, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Special Fund. Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program to support qualified veterinarians committed to or currently working in veterinary medicine in the State. Authorizes the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine to enter into agreements, including memoranda of understanding, with the University of Hawaii, the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association, and accredited out-of-state schools to increase the availability of accredited veterinary programs and licensure opportunities to residents of the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)

Introduced
2026-01-21
Latest action
2026-02-18 — Reported from LBT/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2313) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
Bill type
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • RICHARDSprimary
  • CHANGprimary
  • GABBARDprimary
  • KANUHAprimary
  • KIDANIprimary
  • San Buenaventuracosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-18

    Reported from LBT/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2313) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

  2. 2026-02-18

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

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  3. 2026-02-06

    The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Ihara, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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  4. 2026-02-06

    The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.

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  5. 2026-02-02

    The committee(s) on LBT/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

  6. 2026-01-22

    Referred to LBT/CPN, WAM.

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  7. 2026-01-21

    Introduced and passed First Reading.

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  8. 2026-01-14

    Pending Introduction.

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Documents

Votes

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

    2026-02-06 · pass · 5-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Elefante: yes
    • Lamosao: yes
    • Ihara: yes
    • Moriwaki: yes
    • Fevella: yes

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

    2026-02-06 · pass · 4-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Keohokalole: yes
    • Fukunaga: yes
    • Lamosao: yes
    • McKelvey: yes
    • Awa: not voting

Related bills

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Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2158&year=2026

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