Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 206: RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 206 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE. Primary sponsor: Diamond Garcia (Republican), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), WARD. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires each public high school in the State to require students to complete and pass 2 full years of Hawaiian language courses as a condition of graduation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
“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 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.