Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1445: 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 1445 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Elle Cochran (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (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 equip all classroom doors with interior locks, maintain a public address system, feature an emergency access route, and maintain fire alarms. Mandates the establishment of school emergency plans. Requires schools conduct regular testing and emergency preparedness drills. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Elle Cochran | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| 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, PBS, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.