Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2234: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE X OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2234 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE X OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION. Primary sponsor: Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Referred to EDN, JHA, 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.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to decentralize the public education system in the State by establishing county school districts for the establishment, operation, and funding of public schools, and to authorize the boards of those school districts to initiate and carry on any programs, activities, or otherwise act in any manner that is not in conflict with any law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| 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, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.