Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 206: RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.

In committee Last action December 8, 2025: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Plain-language summary

HB 206 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE. Primary sponsor: Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), WARD. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic); Diamond Garcia (Republican); Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic); Jeanné Kapela (Democratic); and 5 more. 1 co-sponsor.