Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1896: RELATING TO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.

Passed one chamber Last action March 30, 2026: Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3264) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Plain-language summary

HB 1896 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. Primary sponsor: Darius Kila (Democratic), Justin Woodson (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3264) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Darius Kila (Democratic); Justin Woodson (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); and 22 more.