Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1436: RELATING TO THE ALOHA SPIRIT, CIVICS, AND DEMOCRACY.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1436 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE ALOHA SPIRIT, CIVICS, AND DEMOCRACY. Primary sponsor: Nadine Nakamura (Democratic). 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.
Establishes the Hawaii Civics Collaborative within the Department of Accounting and General Services to promote civics engagement and perpetuate the Aloha Spirit. Requires the Department of Education, University of Hawaii Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Public Access Room, and other community organizations to facilitate civic engagement education statewide. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) civic education specialist positions within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadine Nakamura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“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 CAA/EDN, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.