Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 335: RELATING TO EDUCATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 335 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Trish La Chica (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a two-year pilot program that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free school lunch to all students enrolled at a department school. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Linda Ichiyama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
“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.
- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.