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HB 909 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.

Summary
Authorizes the Department of Education to use alternative vehicles for student transportation under certain conditions and appropriates funds for the purchase of alternative vehicles and individuals to obtain CDL licensure. Allows Department schools to initiate staggered start times. Appropriates funds.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school bus alternatives and CDL training, enhancing transportation infrastructure to support student access and school operations.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds alternative school bus vehicles and CDL licensure, directly advancing transportation services for student mobility under DOT/DOE oversight.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Pending introduction.
lower
3 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Chris Todd
Chris Todd
DDemocratic
HI
3
P
Photo of Elijah Pierick
Elijah Pierick
RRepublican
HI
39
P
Photo of Lauren Matsumoto
Lauren Matsumoto
RRepublican
HI
38
Co
Photo of Darius Kila
Darius Kila
DDemocratic
HI
44