Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 494: RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Passed one chamber Last action March 30, 2026: Reported from LMG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1493-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to FIN.

Plain-language summary

SB 494 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS. Primary sponsor: Tim Richards (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Donna Kim (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Reported from LMG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1493-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to FIN.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tim Richards (Democratic); Kurt Fevella (Republican); Troy Hashimoto (Democratic); Dru Kanuha (Democratic); and 1 more. 1 co-sponsor.