Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 327: RELATING TO STATE CHILDCARE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 327 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO STATE CHILDCARE. Primary sponsor: Adrian Tam (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds to the Office of the Governor for a state childcare facility for state employees and their families. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 416) 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; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
- The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Amato, Chun, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by HSH on Thursday, 02-06-25 10:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.