Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2189: RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF 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 2189 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FUNDING. Primary sponsor: Elijah Pierick (Republican), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Referred to EDN, FIN, 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 the Department of Education to submit annual reports to the Legislature, Governor, and Board of Education disclosing the moneys the Department allocated in the prior year to department schools and department administration.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| 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, FIN, referral sheet 5
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.