Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2029: RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2029 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING. Primary sponsor: Darius Kila (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Committee on Weights to develop recommendations for a weighted student formula that achieves resource parity between public schools and independent schools of the State. Requires reports to the Legislature.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Dee Morikawa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.