Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

HCR 142: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO TRANSITION THE SCHOOL BUSES USED FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ELECTRIC BUSES TO EXPAND THE BENEFITS ALREADY DEMONSTRATED IN OTHER PLACES.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 19

Plain-language summary

HCR 142 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO TRANSITION THE SCHOOL BUSES USED FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ELECTRIC BUSES TO EXPAND THE BENEFITS ALREADY DEMONSTRATED IN OTHER PLACES. Primary sponsor: Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Elle Cochran (Republican), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 19.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Julie Reyes Oda (Republican); Elle Cochran (Republican); Matthias Kusch (Democratic); Lisa Marten (Democratic); and 1 more.