Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 497: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 497 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Tim Richards (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Samantha DeCorte (Republican), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Donna Kim (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tim Richards (Democratic); Stanley Chang (Democratic); Samantha DeCorte (Republican); Brandon Elefante (Democratic); and 3 more. 1 co-sponsor.