Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 288: RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 288 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), David Alcos (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican), WARD. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 568) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the Department of Education to use alternative vehicles for student transportation under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Education to institute a staggered school hours program in public schools. Appropriates funds for the purchase of alternative vehicles and individuals to obtain CDL licensure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| David Alcos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Chris Muraoka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 568) 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 Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3).
- The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Kapela, Kila, Olds, Sayama, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Tuesday, 02-11-25 2:01PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.