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State Legislature US Congress
All 53,153 Active 2,085 In committee 29,059 Passed 12,714 Signed 1,934 Failed 183
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1713: RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.

Expands exemptions from school impact fee requirement for certain housing developments. Clarifies procedures and timing for land dedication or fee‑in‑lieu agreements for new residential developments. Repeals the sunset and reporting requirements under Act 268, SLH 2025. Restructures certain school impact fee accounts. Preserves existing educational contribution agreements. (CD1)
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts small housing projects from school impact fees, reducing a dedicated revenue source for school infrastructure funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts affordable housing projects from school impact fees, reducing development costs for smaller affordable units.90% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Sue Lee Loy (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1891: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia sensitive linguistically appropriate universal screenings and evidence-based interventions, offer professional development on structured literacy and evidenced-based interventions, and support pre-teacher programs in training candidates in structured literacy instruction. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires dyslexia screenings, teacher training, and funds evidence-based interventions, directly advancing K-12 literacy support through targeted funding and implementation.95% confidence
Joe Gedeon (R) Sean Quinlan (D) Mike Lee (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1894: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to include the instruction of braille and provision of braille instructional materials under certain circumstances; provide braille literacy support services; cooperate with the Department of Human Services when requested to submit information necessary to maintain a register of the blind in the State; provide comprehensive information about braille literacy services, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services, including educational programming options; and participate in the development of section 504 plans and individualized education programs. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates braille instruction and literacy support services for blind students, directly enhancing educational access and aligning with IEP/504 requirements.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates provision of assistive technology services and devices for braille literacy, promoting digital accessibility and equity in education.95% confidence
Mike Lee (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 2338: 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)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAmends Hawaii Promise to allow grants for living expenses, reducing financial barriers and supporting student success in higher education.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly allows student aid to cover housing costs as allowable indirect expenses, reducing financial barriers for housing through Hawaii Promise Program adjustments.95% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

SB 3118: RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN.

SB 3118 updates outdated references to the United States Code within the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. This procedural bill ensures the compact aligns with current federal law, directly affecting military children and families who relocate across state lines for service. It does not change the compact's core provisions but maintains its legal accuracy to support seamless school transitions. The bill is currently pending in committee review.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationUpdates legal references to maintain seamless school transitions for military children, protecting educational access without altering core compact provisions.92% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

SB 2614: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. (HD2)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access for veterans interrupted in high school due to military service, enabling diploma attainment through Department of Education authorization.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEnables veterans interrupted by military service during WWII/Korean/Vietnam Wars to earn diplomas, directly supporting educational benefits and recognition.95% confidence
Michelle Kidani (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D) Lynn DeCoite (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1973: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establishes within the Department of Health a one-year KupunAloha Pilot Program to provide in-home health care and support services to eligible participants who do not otherwise qualify for government assistance for these services. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Pilot program sunsets 6/30/2027. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes KupunAloha program with funding for in-home care services, expanding access to health services for eligible participants without existing assistance.90% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Mike Lee (D) Kanani Souza (R)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

SB 2043: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Until 12/31/2031, specifies that captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies are subject to examination no later than five years after licensure and any additional examination at the discretion of the Insurance Commissioner. On or after 1/1/2032, subjects captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies to examination at least once every five years. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit a report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2031. Effective 7/1/2026. (CD1)
Jarrett Keohokalole (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

SB 2877: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to establish a two-year Student-Authored Book Publication Pilot Program. Authorizes the Pilot Program to be conducted for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders at up to five Kalihi public elementary schools and up to five Nanakuli-Waianae public elementary schools to be integrated into existing curricula. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for a new education pilot program, directly funding a public service initiative per budget & taxes topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for a student book publication pilot program, expanding K-12 creative learning opportunities at public elementary schools.95% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Samantha DeCorte (R) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

SB 2866: RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.

This bill removes the expiration date for the State Rent Supplement Program, which provides financial assistance to help elderly residents afford housing. By eliminating the sunset clause, the legislation ensures that current and future eligible seniors can continue to receive rent subsidies without the program ending automatically. The measure directly affects older adults who rely on this state-funded aid and the agencies responsible for administering the program. If passed, the change allows the program to operate indefinitely rather than requiring renewal or replacement at a specific future date.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRepeals sunset for Kupuna rent supplement program and appropriates funds to HPHA, directly funding affordable housing for elderly residents.95% confidence
Brandon Elefante (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Stanley Chang (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1888: RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.

Part I: Requires the Department of Education and state public charter schools to take certain steps to better address the harassment of educational workers, including sports officials. Authorizes the Attorney General to assist educational workers, including sports officials at department of education or public charter school sporting events, who have been subject to harassment or intentional bodily injury in obtaining a temporary restraining order. Part II: Includes the intentional, knowing or reckless disruption or interference with a school function, school administration, or school board under the offense of harassment. Makes harassment to an educational worker, including sports officials, engaged in the performance of their duty a misdemeanor. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates reporting and procedures for handling harassment of educational workers, directly supporting teacher safety and well-being within schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires reporting and procedures to address workplace harassment for educational workers, directly improving workplace safety protections per bill subjects and summary.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Mike Lee (D) Kanani Souza (R) Gregg Takayama (D)
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