Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2524: RELATING TO AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2524 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Elijah Pierick (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to EDN, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 6.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Auditor to conduct an audit of the Department of Education focusing on financial efficiency and administrative overhead costs affecting department of education schools on the island of Oahu.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Joe Gedeon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| 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, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 6
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.