Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1202: RELATING TO TEACHER COMPENSATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1202 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TEACHER COMPENSATION. Primary sponsor: Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), WARD. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Recognizes prior teaching experience at an equal salary rating for teachers entering or reentering into the service of the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 02-12-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 189) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to LAB.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1).
- The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Kapela, Kila, Olds, Sayama, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Tuesday, 02-04-25 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to EDN, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.