Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 144: REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE GOOD FAITH IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS DOCTORAL EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY STIPEND AGREEMENTS AND TO ESTABLISH AND FUND APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST POSITIONS CONSISTENT WITH CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS.

In committee Last action March 19, 2026: Referred to EDU/HHS.

Plain-language summary

SR 144 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE GOOD FAITH IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS DOCTORAL EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY STIPEND AGREEMENTS AND TO ESTABLISH AND FUND APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST POSITIONS CONSISTENT WITH CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS. Primary sponsor: Brenton Awa (Republican), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Referred to EDU/HHS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brenton Awa (Republican); Angus McKelvey (Democratic).