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Measure Title: RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY.
Report Title: Recidivism; Offender Re-entry Programs; Appropriation ($)
Description: Expands programming and training for the comprehensive offender reentry program under the department of corrections and rehabilitation to reduce the rate of recidivism and increase inmate marketability. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Package: None
Current Referral: PBS, FIN
Introducer(s): SHIMIZU, BELATTI, GARCIA, GEDEON, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PIERICK, REYES ODA
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Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
2/19/2026HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/19/2026HReported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 535-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2/18/2026HThe committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Belatti, Iwamoto, Hashem, Ichiyama, Morikawa, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/11/2026HBill scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 02-18-26 11:30AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/11/2026HThe committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-18-26 at 11:30 AM.
2/5/2026HBill scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 02-11-26 11:30AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/4/2026HThe committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-11-26, 11:30AM.
1/30/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Wednesday, 02-04-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
1/28/2026HReferred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 3
1/26/2026HIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/23/2026HPending introduction.

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All Versions of this Measure

HB2044_HD1 Link to HB2044_HD1 .PDF file
HB2044 Link to HB2044 .PDF file

Committee Reports

HB2044_HD1_HSCR535-26_ Link to committee report HB2044_HD1_HSCR535-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

HB2044_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-04-26_

Hearing Notices

PBS
2/04/26 9:00A
411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
PBS
2/11/26 11:30A
411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
PBS
2/18/26 11:30A
411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE