Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2147: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Passed one chamber Last action March 10, 2026: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 188).

Plain-language summary

HB 2147 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 188).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Matthias Kusch (Democratic); Nicole Lowen (Democratic); Mahina Poepoe (Democratic); Kanani Souza (Republican); and 6 more.