Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 177: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BEGIN INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS TEACHER RETENTION IN THE STATE.

Passed one chamber Last action April 6, 2026: Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1805-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending adoption.

Plain-language summary

HR 177 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BEGIN INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS TEACHER RETENTION IN THE STATE. Primary sponsor: Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1805-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending adoption.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Andrew Garrett (Democratic); Darius Kila (Democratic); and 7 more.