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Every education bill, vote, and legislator stance in Hawaii, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

HI Legislature US Congress
Total bills
115
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Della Belatti
100% support rate
Top opponent
Samantha DeCorte
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving education in Hawaii

Legislators moving education in Hawaii
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Decisive votes
Della Belatti
Della Belatti House · District 26
D
Strong +
100% 14
Kirstin Kahaloa
Kirstin Kahaloa House · District 6
D
Strong +
100% 14
Trish La Chica
Trish La Chica House · District 37
D
Strong +
100% 14
Darius Kila
Darius Kila House · District 44
D
Strong +
100% 13
David Tarnas
David Tarnas House · District 8
D
Strong +
100% 13
Samantha DeCorte
Samantha DeCorte Senate · District 22
R
Strong −
0% 6
David Alcos
David Alcos House · District 41
R
Strong −
8% 12
Diamond Garcia
Diamond Garcia House · District 42
R
Strong −
8% 12
Elijah Pierick
Elijah Pierick House · District 39
R
Strong −
9% 11
Chris Muraoka
Chris Muraoka House · District 45
R
Oppose
21% 14
Showing 111–115 of 115 bills

All education bills

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1770: RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS.

Requires the Department of Education to establish a School Bus Driver Recruitment Grant Program. Establishes a School Bus Driver Recruitment Special Fund. Establishes a Repayment Signing Bonus Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates funding programs (Recruitment Grant, Special Fund) to recruit school bus drivers, ensuring student transportation access and supporting K-12 school operations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1598: RELATING TO THE HAWAII CLIMATE INSTITUTE.

Establishes the Hawaii Climate Institute at the University of Hawaii to support climate resilience and adaptation initiatives of the University and the State. Requires a percentage of the revenue generated by any increase to the Transient Accommodations Tax rates beginning on January 1, 2026, and by assessment of the Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds derived from cruise fares to be allocated to the University of Hawaii annually to support the programs and operations of the Hawaii Climate Institute. Transfers the International Pacific Research Center of the University of Hawaii at Manoa's School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology to the Hawaii Climate Institute. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates 6% of TAT revenue increases to fund Hawaii Climate Institute, directly using tax revenue for program funding per appropriation subject.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates 6% of Transient Accommodations Tax revenue to fund University of Hawaii's climate institute, supporting higher education programs and operations.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates 6% of tourism tax revenue to fund Hawaii Climate Institute for climate resilience programs, directly advancing environmental protection through dedicated funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 2617: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.

Establishes the Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach within the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Authorizes the Hawaiian Language College Revolving Fund to include moneys from any revenue source and requires expenditures in the fund to be used to support the Imiloa Astronomy Center. Requires the Hawaiian Early Learning Trust Fund to support the Hawaiian-Language-Medium Education Pathway. Establishes a cap on individual deposits into the Hawaiian Language College Revolving Fund and the Hawaiian Early Learning Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates Hawaiian Early Learning Trust Fund support for Hawaiian-language education pathway, directing state funds to specific educational programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes Institute of Indigenous Education, mandates Hawaiian-Language-Medium Education Pathway funding, and directs trust fund support for educational programs at UH Hilo.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 2565: RELATING TO TEACHERS.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Education and State Public Charter School Commission to provide monetary awards to educators who are recognized by the legislature, during education week, for their accomplishments, excellence in teaching, leadership, and service. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds to DOE for teacher awards, increasing education budget allocation per appropriation subject and funding public service program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for teacher recognition awards during Education Week, directly supporting educators through financial incentives for excellence and service.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 2304: RELATING TO PRIVATE SUPPORT OF EDUCATION.

Clarifies that free tuition at private educational institutions are to be considered conditional gifts that support educational advancements rather than contractual obligations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies private tuition as conditional gifts supporting educational advancements, enabling donor support without contractual obligations, thus facilitating educational funding mechanisms.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education
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