HB 2605 HD1

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 12, 2026.

Arts and Health; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Specialized Arts Programs; Therapeutic Arts Interventions; Underserved and Neurodiverse Populations; Position; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-2605
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee CAA, FIN
House in_committee 2026-02-12
Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Establishes a position within the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to support implementation and coordination of specialized arts programs and therapeutic arts interventions for underserved and neurodiverse populations. Appropriates funds for the position, programs, and interventions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Sponsor
Jeanne Kapela
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-12 Status in_committee
2026-02-12 Latest Action Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).
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