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HI HB2527

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kim Iwamoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the Office of Veterans' Services and the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services from the Department of Defense structure
  • Eliminates the $100,000 annual set-aside from federal impact aid for a military liaison position within the Department of Education and the joint venture education program
  • Removes the exemption allowing military dependents to seek state or county employment without becoming Hawaii residents
  • Eliminates credited service for armed forces members in the state employees' retirement system, including service credit provisions for military service under sections 88-132 and 88-132.5
  • Cites approximately $300 million in annual underpayment of federal impact aid and an estimated $6 billion in unpaid obligations over 20 years as justification for repealing military personnel benefits

Legislative Description

Relating To Military Benefits.

Repeal

Last Action

Referred to PBS/ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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