Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2399: RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 2399 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING. Primary sponsor: HOLT, David Alcos (Republican), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 210).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds to the State Public Charter School Commission for prekindergarten-only public charter schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Alcos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Chris Muraoka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 210).
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to EDU, WAM.
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 942-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso, Sayama excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
- The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 03-03-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 517-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Kapela, Kila, Olds, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Garrett.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Tuesday, 02-17-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6
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