Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1840: RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1840 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to develop an alternative pathway for a visiting international educator permit aligned to the duration of the educator's J-1 visa program. Permits the Department of Education and charter schools to hire unlicensed individuals as teachers on an emergency basis for five, rather than three, years. Requires HTSB to extend the five-year period in the case of a declared state of emergency. Requires the Department of Education to provide support to assist emergency hires in meeting the requirements of licensure and require the training be mandatory for emergency hires in their fourth and fifth years. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Joe Gedeon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 533) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3636) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
- One Day Notice 04-10-26.
- The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..
- The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-06-26 10:32AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
- Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3260) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.
- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-23-26 1:11PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
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