Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2012: RELATING TO COMMUNITY LITERACY LABS.
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Plain-language summary
HB 2012 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO COMMUNITY LITERACY LABS. Primary sponsor: M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE. Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3269) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the Department of Education to establish and implement a two-year Community Literacy Labs Pilot Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| LEE | 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
- Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3269) 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: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Fukunaga.
- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 175).
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to EDU, WAM.
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 951-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso, Sayama excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
- The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Wednesday, 03-04-26 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 369-26), recommending referral to FIN.
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