Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 154: RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF ATTORNEYS BY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 154 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF ATTORNEYS BY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS. Primary sponsor: Justin Woodson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Re-referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides an exemption for public charter schools and their respective governing boards from the statutory prohibition on retaining independent legal counsel.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.