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HB 2338STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROMISE PROGRAM.

Addresses the change in federal law regarding Pell Grants by amending the Hawaii Community College Promise Program (Hawaii Promise) to provide scholarships for ninety-five percent of a student's unmet direct cost need and exclude grants, scholarships, and other funding sources from the calculation of Hawaii Promise awards, thereby allowing students to apply such funds toward indirect costs, including housing, food, and other living expenses, to reduce financial barriers and support student success. Changes Hawaii Promise from being a last-dollar award. Authorizes Hawaii Promise to coordinate with federal student aid programs to maximize total financial assistance available to students. Effective 7/1/2026. (CD1)

Voted 7/14/2026

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

86 yea·0 nay·6 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 7/14/2026Act 235, 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1337).
  2. 7/14/2026Act 235, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1337).
  3. 5/8/2026Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
  4. 5/7/2026Transmitted to Governor.
  5. 5/6/2026Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
  6. 5/6/2026Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).
  7. 5/6/2026Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
  8. 5/1/2026Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 106-26) as amended in (CD 1).
  9. 5/1/2026Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
  10. 5/1/2026Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 106-26).