Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: AG; DHS; CWS; Oversight Commission; Reports; Appropriations
Establishes a Child Welfare Services Branch (CWS) Oversight Commission within the Department of the Attorney General to review and assess case management procedures, training, staffing levels and other support given to CWS and address issues identified in the 2024 Auditor's Report on CWS and make recommendations on actions to reduce child harm and death and for legislation, funding, and other needs for CWS to support the goals of the Commission. Requires annual status reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the Commission on 6/30/2028. Appropriates funds.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2025-01-29 | Status | failed |
| 2025-01-29 | Latest Action | The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1565 HD2 SD1 | Keiki Caucus; Judiciary; Child Welfare System; Legal Services for Youth; Working Group; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1645 HD3 SD1 | DHS; Nonprofit Child Welfare Service Organizations; Child Welfare Services; Liability; Indemnification; Additional Insured; Trial; Bond | in_committee |
| HB 1872 HD1 SD1 | UH; Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program; Child Care; Early Learning Opportunities; Reports; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 2009 HD2 SD1 | Department of Human Services; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Disability and Caregiver Support Working Group; Report; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 2096 HD2 SD1 | Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Child Protective Proceedings; Aggravated Circumstances Hearings | in_committee |
| HB 2455 HD2 SD1 | Employment Practices; Administrative Leave of Absence; Workplace Violence | in_committee |
| HB 2469 HD1 SD1 | Legislature; LRB; Regular Session Review Working Group; Regular Sessions; Length; Year-Round; Technical Advisory Committee; Reports; Appropriations | in_committee |
| HB 2544 HD1 SD1 | DLNR; Bureau of Conveyances; Land Court; Transaction Fees | in_committee |