Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1242: RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION EDUCATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1242 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Diamond Garcia (Republican), HOLT, Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), WARD. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Department of Education to implement a plan for a Hawaiian language immersion school in Kapolei that shall be ready to educate students in grades kindergarten through 12 by the 2028-2029 school year. Appropriates moneys.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Chris Muraoka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| 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
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.