Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2172: RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRANTS.

Passed one chamber Last action March 30, 2026: Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3387) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Plain-language summary

HB 2172 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRANTS. Primary sponsor: Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Justin Woodson (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3387) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Matthias Kusch (Democratic); Tyson Miyake (Democratic); Dee Morikawa (Democratic); Ikaika Olds (Democratic); and 22 more.