Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2557: RELATING TO FINANCIAL LITERACY.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2557 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FINANCIAL LITERACY. Primary sponsor: Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Cory Chun (Democratic), Elle Cochran (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to HED, 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 University of Hawaii System to implement a financial literacy program offered at all campuses at no cost to students. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Elle Cochran | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Joe Gedeon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Chris Muraoka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Darius Kila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“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 HED, FIN, referral sheet 6
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.