Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2178: RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2178 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO SCHOOLS. Primary sponsor: David Alcos (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 5.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires public schools with elementary students to allow faculty and staff to provide time and space each day for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and Hawaii Ponoi.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Alcos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Joe Gedeon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
“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, JHA, referral sheet 5
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.