Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2565: RELATING TO TEACHERS.

In committee Last action February 10, 2026: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

Plain-language summary

HB 2565 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TEACHERS. Primary sponsor: Justin Woodson (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Justin Woodson (Democratic); Jeanné Kapela (Democratic); Sue Lee Loy (Democratic); Darius Kila (Democratic); and 7 more.