Veterans

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 674: RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.

Authorizes the payment of allowances for TRICARE, TRICARE Dental Program, and vision coverage to all officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel of the Hawaii National Guard ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes TRICARE, dental, and vision coverage for National Guard members on active duty, directly expanding healthcare benefits for military personnel who transition to veteran status.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1096: RELATING TO TENANT SELECTION.

Repeals the tenant selection preferences for disabled veterans and the spouses of deceased veterans in the State Low-Income Housing Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals tenant preferences for disabled veterans in low-income housing, weakening targeted protections and reducing access for a vulnerable group in housing programs.95% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransRepeals tenant selection preferences for disabled veterans and spouses of deceased veterans in housing program, removing a benefit.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Veterans

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 628: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award high school diplomas to persons who did not receive a diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services and persons whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes diploma issuance for veterans interrupted by wartime service, expanding educational access for a specific group under DOE program.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides high school diplomas to veterans interrupted by wartime military service, directly recognizing their service and addressing educational gaps.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1058: RELATING TO VETERANS CEMETERIES.

Establishes the Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Office of Veterans Services of the Department of Defense to provide veterans cemeteries in the State with guidance, education, technical assistance, and other support to ensure compliance with standards set by the National Cemetery Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes Veterans Cemeteries Board to provide guidance, education, and technical assistance for state veteran cemeteries, ensuring VA compliance and strengthening veterans' services infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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