Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 548: RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 548 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA. Primary sponsor: Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Re-Referred to EDU/EIG, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| 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
- Re-Referred to EDU/EIG, WAM.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 110).
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to HRE/EIG, WAM.
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 939), recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick, Templo, Ward excused (4). Transmitted to Senate.
- The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 12 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Miyake, Templo; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Reyes Oda; Noes: none; and 4 Excused: Representative(s) Lee, M., Morikawa, Alcos, Ward.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 02-21-25 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 440) 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 Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3).
- The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Evslin, Kapela, Kila, La Chica, Olds, Sayama, Woodson, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Muraoka; and Excused: none.
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