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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1783: RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1783 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: Trish La Chica (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 496-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish a pilot program to develop three new public schools in areas based on demonstrated need through public-private partnerships. Amends the powers of the School Facilities Authority. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Trish La ChicaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse37
Terez AmatoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Diamond GarciaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse42
Greggor IlaganPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Sue Lee LoyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse2
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Sean QuinlanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse47
Julie Reyes OdaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Garner ShimizuPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse32
Kanani SouzaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse43

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 496-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
  2. Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
  3. The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Kapela, Kila, Olds, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Garrett.
  4. Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Thursday, 02-12-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  5. Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1
  6. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  7. Pending introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source