Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 171: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A SHARED-DECISION MAKING COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ESTABLISH A K-12 KAIAPUNI SCHOOL IN KAPOLEI.

Passed one chamber Last action April 9, 2026: Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1935-26), recommending adoption.

Plain-language summary

HR 171 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A SHARED-DECISION MAKING COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ESTABLISH A K-12 KAIAPUNI SCHOOL IN KAPOLEI. Primary sponsor: Trish La Chica (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1935-26), recommending adoption.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Trish La Chica (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Diamond Garcia (Republican); and 13 more.