Measure Title: RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Report Title: B&F; DOH; SCDD; Hawaii ABLE Savings Program; Incentive Payments; Positions; Appropriations ($)
Description: Repeals language that gives the Director of Finance discretion to use moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund if the Director elects to accept deposits from contributors instead of sending deposits directly to the ABLE Program Manager. Authorizes the Director of Finance to expend moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund to provide incentive payments to ABLE account owners. Establishes a position within the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: HLT, FIN
Introducer(s): SAN BUENAVENTURA
Act: 150

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6/3/2025HAct 150, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1250).
6/3/2025SAct 150, 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1250).
5/2/2025SEnrolled to Governor.
5/2/2025SReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
5/1/2025HReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
4/30/2025HPassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick excused (2).
4/30/2025SPassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
4/25/2025HForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25.
4/25/2025HReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 136) as amended in (CD 1).
4/25/2025S48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25.
4/25/2025SReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 136).
4/25/2025HThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
4/25/2025SThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto.
4/24/2025SConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329.
4/23/2025SConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329.
4/22/2025SConference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329.
4/21/2025SReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754).
4/17/2025HHouse Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy Co-Chairs; Garcia.
4/15/2025HReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).
4/15/2025SSenate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Aquino Co-Chair; Hashimoto, Fevella.
4/10/2025HReceived notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779).
4/10/2025SSenate disagrees with House amendments.
4/10/2025SReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 649).
4/8/2025HPassed Third Reading as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Marten excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
4/4/2025HForty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-08-25.
4/4/2025HReported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2002) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Third Reading.
3/28/2025HThe committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Alcos, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Hussey, Ward.
3/25/2025HBill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 03-28-25 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/21/2025HPassed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).
3/21/2025HReported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1415), recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
3/19/2025HThe committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Chun, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
3/14/2025HBill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 03-19-25 9:05AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/6/2025HReferred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 19
3/6/2025HPass First Reading
3/4/2025HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 163) in amended form (SD 1).
3/4/2025SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2/28/2025SOne Day Notice 03-04-25.
2/28/2025SReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 982) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
2/27/2025SThe 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.
2/21/2025SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-27-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/14/2025SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/14/2025SReported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 566) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/12/2025SThe committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/10/2025SThe committee(s) on HHS deferred the measure until 02-12-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
2/4/2025SThe committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 1:20PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
1/21/2025SReferred to HHS, WAM.
1/17/2025SPassed First Reading.
1/17/2025SIntroduced.

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SB479 SD1 HD1 CD1

All Versions of this Measure

SB479_HD1 Link to SB479_HD1 .PDF file
SB479_CD1 Link to SB479_CD1 .PDF file
SB479_SD1 Link to SB479_SD1 .PDF file
SB479 Link to SB479 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB479_SD1_SSCR566_ Link to committee report SB479_SD1_SSCR566_ .PDF file
SB479_SD1_SSCR982_ Link to committee report SB479_SD1_SSCR982_ .PDF file
SB479_SD1_HSCR1415_ Link to committee report SB479_SD1_HSCR1415_ .PDF file
SB479_HD1_HSCR2002_ Link to committee report SB479_HD1_HSCR2002_ .PDF file
SB479_CD1_CCR136_ Link to committee report SB479_CD1_CCR136_ .PDF file

Testimony

SB479_TESTIMONY_HHS_02-10-25_
SB479_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-27-25_
SB479_SD1_TESTIMONY_HLT_03-19-25_
SB479_SD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-28-25_

Hearing Notices

HHS
2/10/25 1:20P
CR 225 & Videoconference
HHS
2/12/25 1:00P
CR 225 & Videoconference
WAM
2/27/25 10:30A
CR 211 & Videoconference
HLT
3/19/25 9:05A
329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
FIN
3/28/25 2:00P
308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
CONF
4/23/25 3:30P
CR 329
CONF
4/24/25 3:30P
CR 329
CONF
4/25/25 3:30P
CR 329