Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1346: RELATING TO 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 1346 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Justin Woodson (Democratic), David Alcos (Republican), Terez Amato (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Elle Cochran (Republican), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), LEE, M., Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), David Tarnas (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement negotiated for Bargaining Unit (5) and subject to the availability of funds, provides annual salary step increases for public school teachers who have completed a year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 22 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| David Alcos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Elle Cochran | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
“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.
- Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 181) 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) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
- The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Kila, Sayama, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Olds; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Kapela.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Thursday, 01-30-25 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to EDN, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.