Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 287: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 2 AND ARTICLE XVIII, SECTION 12, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LOCAL ELECTED SCHOOL BOARDS.

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

Plain-language summary

HB 287 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 2 AND ARTICLE XVIII, SECTION 12, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LOCAL ELECTED SCHOOL BOARDS. Primary sponsor: Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), David Alcos (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican), WARD. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Julie Reyes Oda (Republican); David Alcos (Republican); Diamond Garcia (Republican); Lauren Matsumoto (Republican); and 4 more.