HB 2518 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

HB 2518 requires the University of Hawaii system to create a comprehensive master plan for its facilities and student housing, along with annual progress reports to the Hawaii Legislature. This bill directly affects the University of Hawaii system by mandating a coordinated strategy for campus infrastructure and housing development. Key provisions include developing the master plan within a specified timeframe and submitting detailed reports to lawmakers on implementation. The bill aims to provide structured oversight for long-term planning of university facilities and student housing needs.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Feb 20, 2026

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MODERATE

The bill was amended to extend the required update cycle for the University of Hawaii's master plan from every five years to every six years. Additionally, a new requirement was added to submit an initial report to the legislature by the start of the 2028 session, alongside the existing requirement to submit future updates. The bill also includes a new appropriation of funds for hiring consultants and improving information systems, and the effective date was set to July 1, 3000.

Scope change

The scope of the reporting requirements was expanded to include an initial findings report due in 2028, and the frequency of mandatory plan updates was reduced from annual to every six years.

REQUIREMENT

The requirement to update the master plan was changed from every five years to every six years.

A new requirement was added to submit an initial report of findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2028.

FISCAL

New funds were appropriated for fiscal year 2026-2027 to hire consultants and improve information systems for the university.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the Act was changed to July 1, 3000.

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Committee

Feb 20, 2026

Committee

Re-referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 14

lower

Feb 11, 2026

Committee

Reported from HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 134-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to HSG.

lower

Feb 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Evslin, Kapela, Kila, La Chica, Olds, Woodson, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.

lower

Feb 2, 2026

Committee

Referred to HED, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 6

lower

Jan 28, 2026

Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors